My friend and I discovered Joyce two years ago and we have been back for both brunch and dinner…read moreseveral times since. It never disappoints! I couldn't believe I'd never reviewed it before so I wanted to do so following another delicious brunch at Joyce today. From the moment we sat down, the service was impeccable. Our table never lacked for tea, water, coffee, etc. Foster took great care of us (and shout out to Nick who's also provided amazing service to us there). The Bloody Mary was the first thing to blow my mind. It was absolutely delicious and maybe my new favorite Bloody Mary in LA. It made me wish I'd Ubered. But I also had some wonderful hot, Earl Grey tea. I love how they present it to the table. We covered a lot of ground and no notes. We had the caviar with crème fraîche and truffle kettle chips, a seafood platter that , the fried green tomatoes - which I will order every time I'm there, and the Dungeness crab and rock shrimp Benedict. The dining room itself is beautiful--comfortable, stylish, and inviting. When you look around the room there, it feels like every table in there is celebrating something. In a city overflowing with brunch options, it's surprisingly rare to find a place where the food, service, atmosphere, and pacing all work together so seamlessly. It was one of those meals that reminds you why dining out can still feel special.

SOUL FOOD - I came to Joyce on a whim when I visiting LA and it was truly a cute find in DTLA!!…read moreIt's right by a Whole Foods so there is free parking nearby !! I sat by the bar and had some shrimp and collard greens and a drink ! Everything tasted good just smaller portions !! They service was good . There were other patrons ! It was a cute vibe and look forward to coming back soon .

We picked up the food and took it with us to have a late lunch at home…read more I was happy we stopped by the restaurant. A doorman opened the door for us as we went in and it was the liveliest atmosphere inside! Our food was ready for pick up quickly. I was stuffed after having the Impossible veg burger with okra, creamy grits, and mac and cheese. I was pleasantly surprised by the okra and creamy grits. My boyfriend really enjoyed his meal too. He's the one who introduced me to this place!

This soulfood restaurant was a pleasant surprise after a Sparks game. We ordered the Mac and cheese…read moreand fried catfish bites. While we didnt explore many items on the menu the testament to the quality of the food was the fact that the place was filled with a wait at 10pm! What we did order was delicious. Our server was nice. Nothing spectacular but the manager was very friendly and greeted guests as if he was welcoming you into his own home. The decor was super cute. It was black owned and proudly showcased black owned whiskey and wines on the menu. I love the mix of culture, good food and a Playlist full of bops. Two claps, two snaps and 4 stars for fixins! Give it a try.

Had a chance to dine at The Rising Sun. The setup is simple. You find a seat, order through a QR…read morecode, and pick up your food at the window when it's ready. There is a small seating area, and the seats weren't particularly comfortable, but the space seems intended more for a quick stop rather than a long sit-down meal. I ordered the beignet, breakfast po'boy sandwich, and chicken and waffles. - The beignet tasted good, but the portion was quite small. - The egg in the breakfast po'boy was burnt, which affected the overall flavor. - The chicken and waffles tasted like frozen food that had been reheated rather than freshly made. On the positive side, the service was very kind and friendly. However, overall the food was disappointing.

Mandatory 15% service fee added to bill. I asked why and was told the owner adds it to give…read moreservice staff a livable wage. Came for Valentine's day lunch. outdoor seating only and next to parking lot; smell of cars ugh; seat ourselves, order via QR code, pick up your own food, check on food and drinks about 5 times because we were not told when it would be ready; got half our order and told the rest wasn't ready and they would bring it to us; never happened so went back to get our Caesar salad and tater tots and they were clueless about my order; waited and was handed a salad the size of my palm hand-disappointing; the vibe of staff was poor, unfriendly and seemed annoyed more than anything. we cleaned our own table and agreed vibe no n food good enough. Food: tater tots, chicken and waffles, breakfast poor boy, Cesar salad, lattes, beignets. won't return. lesson learned: walk away for forced mandatory service fee. owner just raise prices of food instead.

Finally!!! Found my way back as last time I trued they had moved to Western ave. This locale is…read moreso much better and definitely more convenient. Food is so good here I know that many places will boast and brag about their soul food but here they are totally legit Flavor is always on point and the batter on the cat fish is light and oh so good I absolutely love the Ox Tails!! Wow! You have to order the greens and I like that if I am not mistaken are flavored with smoked turkey. So many great options to choose from and well worth the trip here. Thank you Annie!! And yes it's truly "Soul Delicious"!!

Was there on Saturday and I have to say they were second on my list of places to eat but I want the…read moreCourt soul food but that was very disappointing. Annie was pretty good. Some happy worker mixed with some that had some sour faces. I stayed because I was hungry and I wanted to try some Oxtails. It's a little tight in the place we were at a table near the restrooms and I usually don't like tables near those places. I did order the Oxtails and my date had smothered Chicken. Food was okay. They do give you small cornbread muffin but we got the cold ones and we told we would get more and they came as we were leaving. 1. Oxtails were good the smaller bones but that big one I feel someone had to see all of that fat on one side of it. It's was like a pocket of just fat. My sides were okay Greens, Mac and Cheese (a little salty) and the fried okra. Smothered chicken was good. The yams, dressing she enjoyed the cabbage had too much vinegar (sent them back). We both wanted to try the wings which were cooked pretty but when your bones are black the chicken is old. The Peach cobbler was horrible. All peaches and no crust. I believe crust is part of the dish. I'm not going back unless invited by the establishment.

Love Yardbird in Vegas, but I live in Cali and had to try it here. Would give a 10 out of 5 stars…read moreif I could based of Habiba's service alone! The food was alone incredible. I will definitely be back! Thank you Habiba!

Tommy and Shujana are the absolute best !!!!! I couldn't ask for better service! We will definitely…read morebe back as usual.

I ordered the fried catfish platter with a side of Jambalaya and a side of red bean and rice…read more Everything was absolutely delicious, well seasoned and perfectly cooked. I also got to try an Abita root beer for the first time, it's now my favorite soda! I can't wait to try other items from their menu!

Came here to check their hours. Im going to a show in town in a few weeks and am…read morechecking around for where we will eat before. I love this place. The Catfish Poboy is so good. But their hours are horrible. Closed at 3;30. !!!?!!Every time I go to DTLA I drive by and they are closed. I didn't even think they were still in business. They used to be open till 10 pm.

the food is top tier, Shawna was amazing and was so nice and attentive. it was a pleasure to dine inread more

Saw the food on Uber Eats and decided to stop in on my way to the grocery store lol…read more they have a mid-week special: 4 legs and 2 sides for $12 which might be the best deal in LA. Those are in n out prices for some of the best chicken I ever had! The chicken isn't super spicy I think everybody would enjoy it but it's definitely not mild. Super crispy but not like a heavy batter at all. I thought 4 pieces was gonna be too much but I couldn't let any go to waste Sweet tea was great, the Mac n cheese was alright, I think I would do the slaw next time. The service was impeccable too, I sat on the far side of the restaurant not realizing there was only one server for the whole restaurant. Shawna was on top of everything tho and even offered me a sample of the pecan pie as I left Will definitely be back again! Probably tomorrow lol imma be thinking about that pie all day

The Gumbo is RIDICULOUS...whomever is cooking the Gumbo needs to be cloned...I haven't had Gumbo…read morethat good in a Long Time...& I ordered the small & it was packed with Seafood...the Reaux almost made me cry...OMG the FRESH OUT OF THE OVEN CORNBREAD w/ the Special Butter...GENIUS...this place is worth the Gumbo & Cornbread Bad: Service is slow, food is not Gratuity automatically added Still worth the trip

I ordered the catfish dinner, which comes with two sides. The fish was served in smaller pieces…read morerather than larger fillets, and while the portion was generous, the pieces themselves weren't very meaty. The coating lacked that fresh, crisp texture and came across a bit soft instead. The seasoning leaned fairly spicy, which may be expected for Cajun-style, but it wasn't what I was anticipating. The fries also missed the mark, coming out more greasy and limp than crisp. Overall, the portion size was solid, but the texture and execution made the meal underwhelming.

One of my favorite foods as a child was fried chicken...not chicken nuggets, not ice cream, not…read morepb&j...it was fried chicken, lol. Although it's no longer my FAVORITE food and I only indulge sparingly, I still have an affinity for it, and can quickly separate the good from the bad. Willie Mae's can confidently go into the good pile. The perfect texture of the batter is the standout. It's light and crisp. Head to head, I think I prefer the flavors and juiciness of Gus's fried chicken. I'll have to give Willie Mae's another go to confirm that this is indeed the case. But Willie Mae's is situated in a better area, it's got civilized sit down table service, cuter decor, and it has way better sides. Knowing myself, I predict that one day, I will decide to remove poultry as well from my diet (I've long excluded mammals from my diet). Hopefully more visits to Willie Mae's will happen before that day organically comes upon us.

The only time I had been to Willie Mae's was in New Orleans. It blew our minds and tastebuds…read more Absolutely divine. When they opened in the westside, I believe it was a take out only situation. Since I do not live in the area, it was not a convenient situation. During this recent DineLA restaurant week, I met a friend there for lunch. Now they have a fairly large sit down dining room that was quite busy and it seems like there was a steady stream of takeout. Our server, Desiree was fantastic. She told me this branch was started by the same folks of the original in New Orleans. Due to a an issue with the freeway closure and horrible traffic, we were very late and she kindly honored our reservation. The food was fantastic. Great crunchy and spice on the chicken (it is on the spicy side so be careful if you cannot handle the heat). The little corn breads were just the right amount. We tried the yams, which is a must, but also shared some of the other sides. The cabbage is cooked kind of like collard greens. The butter beans and rice is very tasty. We also tried the mashed potatoes and gravy. All sides are vegan, which I thought was done for the local L.A. crowd, but we were told the sides are vegan in the original recipes. Next time I'd like to try the gumbo and other dishes on the menu.

Bludso's BBQ has always been cooking up quality bbq!…read more Ordered the brisket, baby back ribs, sausage, cornbread, fries, and mac. The brisket was so juicy and well seasoned. The rib bark was packed with flavor and just incredible. Sides paired well with the bbq, we finished it all. Vibes inside are great and staff is awesome. Highly recommend the next time you're crazing bbq in LA!

We shared the lunch combo and had plenty of leftovers to take home (granted we are older people and…read morenot huge eaters). I enjoyed the pork ribs and my husband made short work of the brisket. Both meats were tender and flavorful. The ribs are a little dry but some added sauce did the trick. I always ask for some chili vinegar to add acid to the meats and also to the collard greens. The greens were good - a bit one note but tasty all the same. The Mac and cheese is a tad gloopy (almost as if there's too much flour in the cheese sauce) - but that didn't stop my husband from eating most of it. We had a side of cornbread. It's a tad too sweet for me but we ate it happily. Staff are super nice and helpful. Street parking is available.