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    Joyce

    4.2 (700 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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    Cornbread 9/10, delicious I just thought the butter was salted heavily.
    Karen D.

    Our first time here and I fear we messed up by coming for lunch service. I really wanted to try the shrimp and grits. The drinks were good. The Mac n cheese is the best thing we tried. Skip the catfish or just ask for it without the "Nashville hot" element, it wasn't reminiscent at all.

    Seafood Gumbo
    Shana S.

    This place was super cute. It's a great date or special occasion spot! The service was fantastic, and we felt very well taken care of. Here's what we ordered and loved: - Raw Bar: Peruvian Scallops were delicious; Colossal Shrimp were good but not truly "Colossal" - Nashville hot fried catfish - best choice we made! so good. - Edisto Island Cornbread - MUST TRY and hear me out ... add a dash of the green hot sauce. You're welcome! Mocktails - "Smoke and Mirrors" was super refreshing and "Gussied up" tasted like an espresso martini! Now, if you grew up eating soul food, like me, I do have some notes. - the Sunday Greens are just ok. They needed a little more seasoning unfortunately even after we tried adding a little salt. - seafood gumbo - similar to the greens, there was some flavor missing there unfortunately. Might give the greens another try, but think I'd try another dish over the gumbo next time. They still get 5 from me and I will definitely be back to try this one again!!

    Caviar and chips
    Vincent W.

    Brilliant interior design and great collab with showcasing artist live weekly showcasing. However, despite the witty menu, the food was lackluster. Attended this eatery for the live showcase, great atmosphere but the service wasn't spectacular. Not attentive and the food was something I could've made better at home. The best thing I ate was the cornbread, everything else including the drinks was bland. Needs a new chef and serving staff. The host was the best service the entire event. I'd probably return just for the corn bread and the n/a beer only. Would not recommend the food unless you're hungry. Toilet is located next to kitchen. All in all, I like the inclusion and atmosphere.

    shrimp and grits
    Stewart L.

    I've visited Joyce several times, but I was a bit surprised to see how long it's been, since I really liked the place. I invariably combine my visits here with a staycation in the area, and that was the case this time also. So I came for dinner and lunch on consecutive days. Joyce serves a seafood-forward coastal Southern menu. Its proprietors are Prince and Athena Riley and is named after Prince's mother. The original chef was Sammy Monsour from North Carolina, who I met in the past. The current chef (whose name I didn't catch) comes from Post and Beam, a now-closed soul food restaurant. The menu is largely the same as I remember, although the prawn and oyster perloo I enjoyed in the past is no longer offered. However, it was nice to see shrimp and grits, a fave go-to of mine, on the dinner menu as well as the brunch menu. I'd say both the lunch and dinner menus are more extensive. For dinner, I ordered the crab claw dip salad and the shrimp and grits. The dip was very nice and refreshing, topped with celery leaves and served with Joyce's signature cajun-fried saltines. The shrimp and grits were also great. I did notice the menu listed a fish veloute as an ingredient; this used to be a lobster veloute. I ordered the beignets for dessert. These were better than I remembered. Before, they were called pate au choux beignets and were on the heavy side, dense. Now they are much airier. They come witch dulce de leche and raspberry dipping sauces, I asked only for the raspberry, and it was nicely tart. There are more non-alcoholic beverage options now. My Olivia Spritz, a non-alcoholic Aperol spritz, was quite nice. My lunch order was a shrimp cocktail and the Nashville hot fried catfish plate. the shrimp cocktail is priced per shrimp and comes with a chunky creole cocktail sauce. Delish, doesn't have the horseradish kick of a usual cocktail sauce. The fried catfish I've had before on the dinner menu, where it's served with fried dill pickles and red remoulade. At lunch, you get non-fried pickles, a slaw and a side of fries or a salad, plus the remoulade. I asked the server if the serving size of fish is the same and he said yes, yet the lunch price is $1 less. I noticed, however, that I was charged the dinner price. Regardless, the fish was hot temperature-wise but not really spicy hot, which I wasn't upset about. The corneal crust was light. They used to have a banana custard pie, now they have a banana pudding that was very nice. Service was fine, although I must say they seemed short-staffed for both meals. I came at opening hours (11:30 am and 5:00 pm), and at lunch there was one woman who was prepping the restaurant, then became the hostess, then donned an apron and became the server and bartender. She handles the situation quite well but I was glad I came early. At dinner, the hostess turned out to be someone from HR. There was one server, and he too was experienced and fine. Overall still a fine place for Southern food. I'd like to do their brunch menu again someday.

    Cast Iron Mac & Cheese Seafood Gumbo Smoked Red Snapper Fricassee Sunday Collards
    Sammy L.

    We were excited to try Joyce because the menu looked incredible! The servers were mostly friendly and the ambiance was nice. The food was ok but tasted a bit bland. The gumbo had lots of seafood which I liked but the flavor was lacking so I don't think I would get it again. Of the items we ordered, the cornbread was the best!

    Not bad for four people.
    Julia V.

    This was my first time trying this place. It was delicious, and the staff were extremely pleasant to speak to. She recommended the mac and cheese, cornbread, and coleslaw. We also had the fried hen and fried spicy catfish with some greens. The food was delicious.

    Kaelene M.

    Absolutely loved the food here! The Chicken and Waffles was delicious. The breading of the chicken is what made the dish for me. Chicken was cooked to perfection and the waffle had a nice crunch to it. Oysters were good too. Service was OK. There were plenty of tables open but the host made me sit at the bar. The restaurant has a cute vibe too. I'd love to come back to get their Chicken and Waffles again.

    Fried Game Hen & Biscuits
    D. Reneé B.

    Went to Joyce Soul & Sea tonight around 5:30 with my bestie and BB. We started with several small plates and ended up ordering a mix of small and large plates to share. For small plates, we had the Edisto Island cornbread with whipped sorghum butter, the cast iron mac and cheese, and the Cajun shrimp hushpuppies. The cornbread was a standout -- sweet with crispy edges, and the butter paired perfectly with the smoked salt, which really elevated the sweetness. The mac and cheese was also very good: creamy, rich, and well-seasoned. For our main dishes, we ordered the Nashville hot fried game hen with biscuits and the Low Country shrimp and grits. Both were satisfying and felt true to the menu's Southern inspiration. We also tried cocktails and mocktails. The Mister Navidad margarita was the highlight -- the grapefruit flavor was refreshing and easily one of the best drinks of the night. The mocktail, Blackness in Bloom, was thoughtfully made and flavorful without feeling overly sweet. The one miss for me was the hushpuppies. I was expecting them to be sweeter and more flavorful, and they didn't quite hit the mark compared to everything else we tried. Parking is also a bit of a hassle -- definitely avoid parking in the Whole Foods lot, as you will get towed. Overall, the experience was definitely worth it. I would absolutely return and recommend Joyce Soul & Sea, especially for the cornbread, mac and cheese, and cocktails.

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    Nancy M.

    I first discovered this spot through an IG post, and the music choice immediately stopped me in my tracks in the best way possible. Sunday brunch with a DJ? Say less. We ordered a variety to really get the full experience, starting with the oysters (4+ each) and yes, we added the caviar for an extra $9 absolutely worth it. Nick, our waiter, insisted we try the cornbread, and I'm convinced it was the star of the table. Sweet, salty, buttery, packed with flavor... just WOW. I'm still thinking about it. We also tried the burger, greens, grits, and an omelette so soft and fluffy it nearly brought me to tears. Perfection. Shoutout to Nick for the recommendations you understood the assignment. That cornbread lives rent-free in my head. Parking was easy with two lots across the street ($12 in one, $10 in the other). The DJ, the crowd, the energy--sexy, vibrant, and exactly the vibe. I'm only mad it took me this long to get here. See you very soon. I think I'm in love. XO, Nancy B. Ps, This is the longest review I've written.

    Edisto Island Cornbread
    Sherry T.

    My husband and I came to celebrate our Anniversary. They serve us complimentary champagne. This was a nice touch. The host was welcoming and the servers were friendly and attentive. It was well decorated for the holidays and was cozy. It's not a big place. However it was really loud. Maybe it's the vibe but definitely to loud for us. Everything we ordered was delicious and unique; from the cornbread to the sea bass. The whipped sorghum butter with smoked salt & pepper for the cornbread was so good. It was our first time having that. The Vinny Smalls was amazing. It was a great blend of oysters, scallops, and shrimp cocktails. We chose the crab dip and that was amazing. Parking was difficult as it's on Grand Ave in DTLA. Luckily there's a parking structure across the street. I actually wished there was valet but the parking structure was cheaper. I would definitely return; especially to try brunch.

    Booth Seating
    Dana D.

    Service was amazing. I went for lunch so, I didn't worry about a crowd or busy kitchen. The decor was nice. My favorite was the beignets. The catfish was slightly over cooked in my opinion. I would have liked to have more flavor. Other than that, the food was good. I got the shrimp poboy to go. I haven't tried that yet. But, I believe it will be good. I'm glad I finally got to try this restaurant.

    Biscuits
    Pearl R.

    I love this spot! I love the vibes, the food and the staff here. I was visiting the area and saw this place near where I was staying and wanted to try it out. I really recommend getting the cornbread 10000/10 and their signature biscuit and fried chicken!!!

    Kristin A.

    Just went here yesterday for lunch and yes the food is good, but wow, the service was TOP NOTCH that took this to 5 stars. Kudos to Kingston and Nick for being kind, attentive, welcoming, and patient. Now the food - cornbread always a hit! Caeser salad the real deal with the boquerones. Mac n cheese hearty. Chicken and catfish great according to my lunch company. And the space is light and pretty with r and b music filling the room. Support this place!

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    Three absolute must-try items on the menu are the shrimp and grits, Nashville Hot Catfish and cornbread!

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    Food is very tasty. I would say most people would find this place very good. Everything we tasted was a 10/10.

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    Ask the Community - Joyce

    Is there a parking lot for self park? Valet or street parking?

    There's street parking across the way. Very easy to find. It's LAZ Parking and I believe it's $14 during the weekday before 4:00 but $7 after 4:00 p.m and $7 all weekend.

    Do we need a reservation for Monday afternoon?

    Ummm I don't think so I always make a reservation only because I never know when there peak hours are.

    Do you have vegan options?

    Hello Emily, Yes we have a few vegan options our Marinated Romanesco Cauliflower and Gullah Geechee… Read more

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    Granny's Kitchen Southern Style Soul Food

    Granny's Kitchen Southern Style Soul Food

    3.7
    (499 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    I technically didn't go pick up my food as I ordered online and my niece picked it up…read more But she did not complain That parking was annoying. So you order online and they send you an email and a text which is very convenient. As you can see from the pictures the hot food is ready to be served. Kind of like fast food Chinese food takeout I ordered fried catfish nuggets, the mixture of cabbage and greens, dressing aka stuffing & Black Eyed Peas. And my niece ordered a pineapple drink Which she loved. The complimentary cornbread could've used a lot more seasoning. But my food was yummy. The catfish was soft and I could taste the mealiness grit of the cornmeal. The Black Eyed Peas were flavorful as were the greens. The dressing aka stuffing was forgettable but I'm a Stovetop fan tbh. I am going to return to try their liver, but I think that's made only once a week. The price was average. I actually called over the phone maybe three times to ask questions and the staff was extremely professional and polite. Sidenote each call the phone was ringing a lot which tells me they were busy. will recommend for sure !

    I was on a work trip and was looking for a place to eat for dinner. I found this place through…read moreYelp. When I entered the restaurant I was greeted by staff. The staff were friendly and very polite. I ordered the turkey chop dinner with cabbage/green combo, Mac and cheese and cornbread muffin. The turkey chop was very delicious and flavorful. The cabbage/greens combo was delicious but the Mac and cheese was lacking a little flavor. The muffin was soft, sweet and flavorful. The meal was reasonably priced. The restaurant ambiance is customer friendly and the meat is made to order. The menu has some great items on the menu. This is a great place to go for a delicious and filling meal.

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    Dulan's Soul Food Kitchen

    Dulan's Soul Food Kitchen

    3.6
    (1.8k reviews)
    8.0 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
    Free parking

    Dulan's in Inglewood is a family owned eatery that serves Soul food and all of it is great. Parking…read moreis easy and free. The service there is very nice. They will take good care of you. It is older, but so clean and cute. The seating is comfortable. There may be a wait at night, but it is not long. You can dine there, we always do, or you can call in for pick up and they have delivery. The Soul food Menu has Oxtails, Mac & Cheese, Candied Yams, Greens, Fried Chicken and so much more. I don't care for oxtails but my husband loves them at Dulan's. Their fried chicken and beans is my favorite. they also make great greens and other sides that you will like. It is all made there and it is always fresh. Their cornbread is a must get as is the rice with gravy. You will love this place.

    The food looks absolutely amazing (both in advertisement and in person) and the reviews were great…read morebut great was not my experience. My family and I came late in the day and that may have been our first mistake. We could not eat inside. We ordered various items including oxtails, macaroni, yams, peach cobbler, smothered pork chops, and chicken wings. Two of the people got sick... one was on a later flight and had to go to the hospital by ambulance upon landing. The chicken wings were cold, the peach cobbler was all sugar (barely any crust), the oxtails were not bad. I was able to sample that and agreed that it was actually pretty good. The macaroni didn't have taste. The person who got the smothered pork chops was sick all night. Sadly, most of our food was thrown away because it just wasn't good. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this restaurant at all, but as I said, with the reviews that are prior to mine, hopefully it was just a bad day.

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    Dulan's On Crenshaw

    Dulan's On Crenshaw

    3.9
    (1.1k reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    Welcome to one of the best southern restaurants I have ever been to in Los Angeles it's clean and…read morewell staffed. Mention the name Dylan's and everyone in my family immediately says bring me something back it's not cheap either it can get pricey and make sure family hands you some cash for their food because I'm so not sharing. I'm a longtime customer 20+ years deep ever since they had restaurants in Marina Del Rey and Mr Dylan the dad ran it. I have literally eaten at every location they have and the restaurant on Crenshaw is my favorite. Located on a busy street with limited parking the area is crowded with people. I walk up and immediately start drooling the smell of soul food in the air is very intoxicating. my go to meal is almost always oxtails or fried chicken with a side of dressing greens macaroni and cheese potato salad and candied sweet potatoes. Here's what I ordered. Oxtails Tender and delicious smothered in gravy seasoned to perfection. 10/10 Dressing Thick fluffy and delicious just like my mom made. And drizzled with gravy it's the bomb. I0/10 Macaroni And Cheese It's good but needs a little more seasoning but it's still delicious. 8/10 Greens Tender perfection and seasoned very well. 8/10 Potato Salad Delicious it's a must have part of my meal I love it. 8/10 Candied Yams Tender buttery and sweet. 10/10 Last visit I had Yellow cake and chocolate frosting it's soo yummy. 10/10 I didn't get any this time and regretted it when I got home. lol It's always super crowded at Dylan's so be prepared to wait and believe you me it's definitely worth waiting for. I'm having a nice drive back home to Long Beach until next time. Just me Shawn C.

    I gave Dylan's on Crenshaw another shot on May 14, 2026 with an order through DoorDash. I live…read moredown the street so the food arrived nice and hot. I wanted some meatloaf, but I can't get past that tomato sauce. I thought I saw some photos with brown gravy, but when I looked at the menu, there is no meatloaf with brown gravy. I went with Smothered Pork Chops, Mac and Cheese, extra 4 oz . gravy. I also ordered cabbage and greens mix, but received greens only. It's on my receipt. Reading is fundamental. So much for customer service. I took off a star for not honoring my request for Greens and Cabbage mix. That wasn't a "Special Request," it's on the menu. The food was edible, that's all I'm going to say about the food. Forgive any typos, typed on a mobile device.

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    Fried Chicken Lunch Black-Eyed Peas Cornbread Muffins Corn and Okra.  Fabulous!! The fish was fried to perfection.
    Fried Chicken Lunch Black-Eyed Peas Cornbread Muffins Corn and Okra. Fabulous!! The fish was fried to perfection.
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