Joyce

Name: Joyce
Address: 770 S Grand Ave a, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90017-3927
Telephone: (213) 395-0202
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (604)

$31 to $50

Southern

770 S Grand Ave a, Los Angeles, CA 90017-3927

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2 people

Jul 4, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

Great for happy hour
Lively
Great for brunch

Joyce celebrates the essence of Southern cuisine, spotlighting sustainable seafood and an exceptional raw bar. Located in Los Angeles, in the heart of downtown. Our recipes reflect a heartfelt blend of flavors inspired by the coastal south and soul food classics. The menu features a variety of small and large plates, inviting guests to enjoy in the spirit of a traditional southern table, where friends and family gather around for a shared dining experience.

To complement our dishes, we curate a full wine list and zero-landfill cocktail program, blending innovation with a commitment to sustainability. Let Joyce be your home away from home, where every visit delivers warmth, community, and culinary experience to be remembered.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Southern, Seafood, Soul food
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(213) 395-0202
Website
http://www.joycela.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
For all catering inquires please visit the link below and fill out the form. <br />https://www.joycela.com/events/
Private party facilities
For all non private and private parties inquires, please visit the link below and fill out the form. https://www.joycela.com/events/
Private party contact
Prince Riley: (630) 313-0361
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
770 S Grand Ave a, Los Angeles, CA 90017-3927
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Cross streets of 8th & Grand in between Whole Foods & Bottega Louie
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Offers

Happy Hour!
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 5:00 PM - 8:15 PM
*HAPPY HOUR 5:00PM to 7:00PM EVERYDAY - EXCLUSIVELY FOR BAR AND PATIO GUESTS ONLY* Join us for the happiest hours of the day, where delicious bites meet amazing drinks! 🍹✨ Enjoy specials on wine, signature cocktails, and tasty small plates that are perfect for unwinding, catching up, or kicking off a great night. Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and let’s toast to good vibes and great deals. See you there! 🥂🍴

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Popular dishes

Edisto Island Cornbread$12.00
Whipped sorghum butter, hickory smoked salt & pepper
Cast Iron Mac & Cheese$21.00
Charred scallions, cabot sharp cheddar, blackhouse stout
Nashville Hot Fried Catfish$31.00
Roasted Beet Salad$19.00
Marinated Romanesco Cauliflower$19.00
Green garlic romesco, celery heart, cajun peanut dukkah
Joyce Elote$21.00
grilled summer sweet corn, blue crab remoulade, avocado, cotija
Monterey Bay Ogo Caesar Salad$24.00
Boquerones, parmigiano reggiano, crunchy black eyed peas
Bloomsdale Spinach Salad$24.00
Reiger Farms Stonefruit, hickory smoked point Reyes blue, crispy country ham, dill buttermilk dressing.
Maple Roasted Butternut Squash$27.00
Crispy Smoked Duck Confit$29.00
Charred frisse, Jamaican jerk, passionfruit habanero BBQ
Louisiana Crawfish Hushpuppies$19.00
Lowcountry boil spice, charred poblano butter, house green hot.
Blue Crab Gratin En Cocotte$35.00
Garlic confit, Gruyere, cajun fried saltines
Charred Spanish Octopus$42.00
Mustard greens, blood orange mojo, crispy weiser potatoes, anchovy remoulade
collard greens$12.00

Large Plates

Black Tiger Prawn & Oyster Perloo$46.00
House smoked chorizo, Carolina gold rice, lobster & tomato broth
Whole Fried Mary's Game Hen$46.00
Raw coastal honey, lavender, pecans, nutmeg, angel biscuits
Whole Market Fish$69.00
Please ask server what kind of fish this is. Golden summer succotash, crunchy garlic, crunchy garlic, fine herbs.
40 Hour Braised Short Rib$62.00
garnett yam puree, turnips , potlikker demi, black truffle

What 604 people are saying

Joyce reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Downtown
Great for brunch
Downtown
Lively
Downtown
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Joyce offers a delightful dining experience with "great ambiance and atmosphere" and "top-notch service." Highlights include the "crispy, spicy Nashville Hot Fried Catfish," "smoky, fall-off-the-bone Duck Confit," and "rich, creamy Cast Iron Mac & Cheese." Guests appreciate the "unique cocktails" and "genuine Southern hospitality." It's a "true gem" in LA.

604 Reviews

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stacey VIP
Los Angeles24 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Went to this restaurant before a date and I went to a stage play at LATC. Parked right across the street. Once we got in, we were greeted with a smile. Our order came out quick, and let me tell you... EVERYTHING WAS TASTY! SO... GOOOD... Enjoyed the Hen, and the Shrimp and Grits, Mac and cheese and greens... We enjoyed them all of it. I asked to speak to the chef, and he graciously came out and I thanked him wanting to know where he worked prior... and it was from a restaurant I was familiar with. The food was outstanding. Thank you, Joyce staff, .. I will return and make room for the Bourbon Peach cobbler. The waitress was wonderful, offering, but we were confused in the beginning not understanding who our waiter was... No big deal, once we got her she was attentive. Treat yourself and go enjoy a meal.
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Leonardo VIP
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot for a working lunch—it fit the bill for our teams to get together and talk shop but also enjoy ourselves.
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sherry
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was excellent and the good delightful.
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Blake
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I really really enjoyed this place. The atmosphere felt incredibly comfortable and the staff was awesome!
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Aja
Los Angeles2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great ambiance and atmosphere, but the food was just ok. I think the menu should be enhanced to include more offerings.
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Eric
Los Angeles14 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food spectacular. Wait staff needs more training.
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Brittany
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good, service and ambience were all top notch! Will add to my la travel plans in the future!
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TC
Los Angeles3 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Way too expensive for what you get. Terrible location, parking is a nightmare. Food was not good
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Bobbie VIP
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was amazing we went last night for a girls night! Our service Rob! Recommended dishes overall just everything was really good. Food was good. The drinks were good. Only thing they’re greens are very mad but everything else was good. We literally ordered almost everything on the menu. Yeah, please go support a black base. It was. it was very good downtown LA.
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Joey
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Joyce Soul and Sea hit all the right notes. Every bite felt like home from the crispy, spicy Nashville Hot Fried Catfish to the smoky, fall-off-the-bone Duck Confit glazed in sweet heat. The Elote, topped with blue crab, was a fresh and flavorful surprise, and the Cast Iron Mac & Cheese was everything comfort food should be—rich, creamy, and deeply satisfying. Now that I live in LA, I feel lucky to have this little slice of the South in my neighborhood. Joyce is a true gem.
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FAQs

Joyce offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Joyce also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (213) 395-0202.

Joyce is rated 4.7 stars by 604 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 4, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

770 S Grand Ave a, Los Angeles, CA 90017-3927

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Cross streets of 8th & Grand in between Whole Foods & Bottega Louie
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Southern, Seafood, Soul food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.joycela.com/
Phone number
(213) 395-0202
Catering
For all catering inquires please visit the link below and fill out the form. <br />https://www.joycela.com/events/
Private party facilities
For all non private and private parties inquires, please visit the link below and fill out the form. https://www.joycela.com/events/
Private party contact
Prince Riley: (630) 313-0361

Joyce

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Main Dining Room

Patio

Bar & Lounge Area

Custom inquiry

Happy Hour!

Cast Iron Mac & Cheese

Low Country Shrimp & Grits

Crispy Smoked Duck Confit

Small Plates

Edisto Island Cornbread$12.00

Cast Iron Mac & Cheese$21.00

Nashville Hot Fried Catfish$31.00

Roasted Beet Salad$19.00

Marinated Romanesco Cauliflower$19.00

Joyce Elote$21.00

Monterey Bay Ogo Caesar Salad$24.00

Bloomsdale Spinach Salad$24.00

Maple Roasted Butternut Squash$27.00

Crispy Smoked Duck Confit$29.00

Louisiana Crawfish Hushpuppies$19.00

Blue Crab Gratin En Cocotte$35.00

Charred Spanish Octopus$42.00

collard greens$12.00

Large Plates

Black Tiger Prawn & Oyster Perloo$46.00

Whole Fried Mary's Game Hen$46.00

Whole Market Fish$69.00

40 Hour Braised Short Rib$62.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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