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: 4.6

4.6 (598)

$31 to $50

Southern

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

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Great for happy hour
Lively

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 - 3:00 PM - 6:00 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! 🥂🍴

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 598 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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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 stands out as a "true gem" in Los Angeles, offering delightful Southern-inspired dishes like "crispy, spicy Nashville Hot Fried Catfish" and "rich, creamy" Cast Iron Mac & Cheese. The atmosphere is lively, enhanced by attentive servers like Tony and Rob. While some find portions small, the "amazing" flavors and "warm" hospitality make it a must-visit.

598 Reviews

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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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Roderick
Los Angeles10 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server Byron was great, real southern hospitality! Shrimp and grits were delicious (i’m going back for those) catfish and cornbread two thumbs up. Me personally, not a big fan of the mac & cheese, but my mom loved it so cool. Didn’t really care for the greens either but, that’s just me. Mimosa with the peach ice cubes amazing! After ordering our meal, we we received our food within 15 to 20 minutes very quick and hot. Too full for dessert. I/we’re definitely going back again…….soon, There’s some mo stuff I want to try.
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Aaron VIP
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’m obsessed with Joyce. Everything is consistently sooooo good!
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Marva
Las Vegas3 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food was unfortunately not good. The only thing we enjoyed was the watermelon salad. Service was pretty fair but the food made the entire experience undesirable.
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Shellye
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I will be back — amazing! Great service and vibe!
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DeAnna VIP
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter Rib was excellent Very attentive and gave good recommendations
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Sabrena VIP
Los Angeles13 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delightful dining with flavors that are infused with history, soul and love. The cocktails are unique but reminiscent of all the favorites!
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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 4.6 stars by 598 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 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

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Joyce offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Joyce restaurant rated?

Is Joyce currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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