We've been wanting to dine at Joey's Bold Flavors, in Oceanside, for quite some time, and finally got there. From the outside, it's a very unpretentious looking establishment, but in the inside the food says it all. We began our meal by ordering one of the evening unique specials: artichoke hearts stuffed with chopped lobster, bread crumbs & smothered in a sublime lobster sauce. The dish consisted of 3 pieces, unfortunately, two of them were quickly devoured, and the photo only shows one piece. This delicious, and unique dish, was the opening act for what truly began a great meal at Joey's Bold Flavors. For entrees I ordered a melt in your mouth Pork ossobuco accompanied with a creamy broccoli rabe risotto, and grilled asparagus. The ossobuco was so soft & tender it just fell off the bone. I need to comment further on the broccoli rabe risotto. I've had risotto many times, but nothing as tasty as this combination. My wife had a delicious order of Chicken Parm w/angel hair pasta. She loved the dish, and commented that it was very tasty. It should be noted, that both entrees were very large portions, and can provide leftovers to be enjoyed the next day. Of course, we can never end a great meal without dessert. We always look to have something that is not the norm. After asking our waiter (by the way, who outstanding throughout) for suggestions, he suggested the house made tartufo. The dish consisted of pistachio ice cream, coated with pieces of chocolate & pistachios, and tasted as good and decadent as it sounds. A few last items of note: * There is a $42 daily, before 6 PM, prix fixe; * They have a BYOB policy, with no extra charge, although they do have a nice wine list along with a number of interesting cocktails; * They offered a 10% cash discount; * Finally, Joey is in constant motion, visiting tables to make sure all his patrons are satisfied. He's a charming individual who clearly has worked very hard to develop this fabulous and unique restaurant experience, and he and his restaurant deserve all the accolades it receives. read more

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Joey's Bold Flavors deserves all the hype! From the moment you step inside, you're wrapped in that cozy, mama & papa neighborhood vibe that makes you feel like you've been coming here forever! We've visited with our kids, friends, extended family from abroad, intimate dinners & larger celebrations -- you name it -- and every single time, Joey himself goes above & beyond to make every guest feel special! You can see how he genuinely loves what he does & takes great pride in seeing people fall in love with his inventive, creative dishes! Food & drinks: Some of our absolute favorites include the Watermelon Margarita, fresh crispy calamari, Joey's Signature Filet Mignon appetizer cooked to perfection, special truffle gnocchi, the incredibly juicy pork chop, fresh daily caught fish specials, linguine with clams & tender sausage-- and of course, the irresistible Nutella empanadas for dessert. Every dish is beautifully prepared & full of flavor! Beyond the incredible food, the service is second to none. Always exceptional. Every member of the team is warm, attentive & welcoming, and they treat us like family every time we walk in : ) We're already counting down the days until our next dinner reservation & happy hour escape at this absolute gem! This has become our favorite spot, we can't recommend it highly enough! read more

8/27/26. I've been to this place twice recently. The butterflied swordfish with beans was awesome, def should be on the menu. I also shared the purse pasta. It tasted fine but I prefer a thicker sauce. The steak tidbit was tender and delicious. However, I have to agree with other reviews, the portions of pasta and steak were very small. The bar seams to have a following. Service, even by Joey, was attentive and friendly. read more

If you're lucky, sometimes you'll find that one place where it's not just one dish that stands out, but everything that comes to the table! From the moment you walk in and you're being treated like family, the experience is exactly what you needed. The food is spectacular and I think we may have tried 3/4 of the menu! I can't wait to go back and try something new. To Joey and the staff - cheers read more

The service is very friendly and attentive--they check on you often without being intrusive. The cocktails are amazing, and the food is delicious with a modern, stylish presentation. The ambiance is cool and lively. It does get a bit loud, but you can still chat comfortably and no one is shushing you, which I actually like. I personally wouldn't mind the music being even louder , but overall it's a great spot to visit. I'll definitely be coming back to try more dishes! read more

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An outstanding dining experience from start to finish. The service was ever-present but never intrusive, the cocktails were exceptional, and every dish--from the appetizers through dessert--was worth returning for. The gnocchi was quite simply the best I have ever had. It nearly ended my 35-year marriage because I could not stop reaching across the table to steal bites from my wife's dish! Owner Joey was amazing, and the entire staff made us feel genuinely welcome. Fantastic food, drinks, service, and atmosphere. We will absolutely be back. read more

Excellent food and service, one of my favorite places to eat. I have never had a bad meal there.

The food was amazing and so was the staff. Stephen and the entire team made our goldendoddle so comfortable. They are great, and did I say the food was great. I recommend you take your friendly furry family member and enjoy the fantastic food and the team there. What's a great place!!! read more

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The place was nice and clean. The service was impeccable as well as friendly. The food was okay tasting to the point we all said we would not be back due to it not being great tasting. On top of that one of the people I was with got sick. They had a seafood appetizer and entree. The other two including me had non-seafood dishes. It all tasted ok but, nothing spectacular. read more

We liked Joey's very much. The Pork Chop Milanese was absolutley delicious, generous portion and price. The Pasta specials were delicious but slightly small. Everything though was delicious and great service too. We will return! read more

We finally made a visit to Joey's for dinner and it was worth the wait. We were greeted by a friendly hostess. Our server John promptly came over to welcome us with a big smile and continued his friendly, knowledgeable and attentive service throughout the meal. We started with delicious cocktails. For an appetizer we had the Manila clams scampi style and it was delicious. The clams were tender, the sauce was so flavorful and the warm bread sopped up the sauce perfectly. For entrees we had the steak and cake which is grilled bison filet and a crab cake served with roasted potatoes and spinach. The bison was cooked exactly how we ordered it, medium rare. It was so tender and a nice change from a beef filet. The crab cake was full of lump crab meat. We had the the special, Prawns with heads on (they gave the choice of heads off but all the flavor is with heads on) with a corn risotto with peas, mushrooms and tomatoes that was heavenly. We didn't have dessert but we will next time because I can't stop thinking about the Bourbon pecan pie with vanilla gelato that I passed up. Joey's lives up to its name, the flavors are bold. I'm happy I got to meet Joey and look forward to coming back and bringing friends and family!! read more

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My friend and I heard great reviews about Joey's so we had to go try it. The place was packed on a Thursday night. We sat down and found out that it was ladies night with a choice of a pre fixed menu. We chose the ladies night menu and we were glad we did. Our salads were fresh and delicious. We had lobster clams for our appetizers and shrimp lemoncello for our main courses. Everything came out delicious. Our waiter couldn't have been more accommodating and professional. The plus side was I saw local people eating there that I hadn't seen for years. We finished our meals off with pistachio tartuffo which was delicious. Joeys is definately a restaurant that you should try. read more

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One of the better meals we have had in some time! Have been wanting to try this place for a while now and we finally made it, 6:30 reservation and seated as soon as we walked in. Great service from John, attentive and informative from the menu to drinks to special requests. For the older locals, they have "Lawson Pup" style steak tidbits on the menu and they were outstanding, if a bit small in size. Bucatini carbonara was outstanding as was the antipasta salad and the calamari. The owner Joe came over and we asked what his favorite dish was, he said the Beggar's Purse, we told him we were going to get that but had to get the tidbits, he brought us the Beggar's Purse on the house just to try! That is a great way to build your business.............and they were great! My only complaint is the noise, we had to shout to speak to each other, the place is extremely loud but worth it. The pictures are not my best, we started eating! We'll be back, we actually already made a reservation! read more

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Joey's Bold Flavors is exactly that--bold, delicious, and absolutely unforgettable. Located on in Oceanside, this gem serves up Italian and American dishes that'll make you wonder why you ever settled for anything less. The antipasto salad? A masterpiece. The shrimp dish and steak tidbits were pure perfection--juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right. let's not forget dessert empanadas filled with warm Nutella to die for!! As for the service, it's nothing short of stellar. If you haven't gone yet it's a must go ASAP! read more

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C Amazing dinner at Joey's Bold Flavors in Oceanside. Great food service and drinks. Lots of choices for the adventurious eaters like me or for the less adventurous who just like tasty food. The chopped antipasto salad was enough for two couples, but we also shared an amazing non traditional fried calarmari. There was a traditional option as well. The owner recomended the bison filet minion paired with a perfectly cooked crab cake which was absoultely delicious. My spouse and a friend had shrimps and scallops over linguini with a flavorful light red sauce which they both loved. Another friend had the ribs which he loved. The caupachino along with a shared different but decadent Tarimuso was enjoyed by all. We dinned for almost two hours.At least on a Saturday reservations are a must. Highly recomenrded. We wll return. read more

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Great Food Caring Professional Staff Mixed -Good - Quality Cocktails have been hit or miss Plenty of Parking Attentive Owner and Host(s) read more

Always a great time coming here for the great food and excellent drinks !!! The apps and main dishes are always a amazing ....

OK, not as good as it sounds. Also the prices were very high, , As for the service hat was the best part. Not worth a second try. read more

It was our third time there. We're reading the reviews and figured we'd give it another shot. Not very impressed. Drinks were not great by a longshot, appetizer was Excellent, main course fair at best. Just a weird/off vibe. Waiter John very nice. read more

Joey is the best. My daughters love coming here. The food is great and incredible customer service.

Been following Joe where ever he winds up opening. Love his food and always professional service. Joe makes regular rounds to the dining room to say hello to all of his patrons. My go to is shrimp limoncello with risotto. Nice decor. read more

Long time fans of Joes restaurants from Sole to Bacarro. Happy to have his new place closer to us. Friday night at 6 not too crowded and noise level manageable. Service was excellent, tuna special cooked to perfection, but the jasmine rice and spinach was unremarkable. Was somewhat underwhelmed.One suggestion, change the plates to something with a lower edge. My silverware kept sliding into my food. read more

My friends and I went there for the first time last night. Our reservations were at 5 and the restaurant filled up quickly. My friend and I had the osso bucco which was served in a beautiful covered dish and my other friend had the steak and crab meat. They also ordered the eggplant meatballs to go. I don't drink alcohol but they had wine. Our server, Teresa, was patient with us and excellent. Before we left we made reservations for next month. A totally wonderful experience. read more

Really wanted to like this place but I wasn't impressed. Ironically, I feel like most of the dishes lacked flavor. The fried calamari was a 5/5. The antipasto salad needed more meat/cheese. The braised short ribs were tender but needed more seasoning. The orricchettei dish was fine. read more

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The decor of Joey's Bold Flavors reminds you of an old world dining experience, part steakhouse, part Italian fine dining. The service was outstanding! Not only was he knowledgeable about the menu, but he was also very attentive. He checked on us not once, but after every course. The food was absolutely delicious, down to the dessert. I will highly recommend dining at Joey's. read more

We Visited Joeys with another couple... about our tenth time since they opened. We've never been disappointed!!! Great food, pleasant and professional service and a comfortable room to enjoy. Only problem is a rather high noise level ... guess all the guests are having a great time. The drinks are well mixed and the wines are very reasonably priced. This trip our appetizers were Prince Edward Mussels...out of the shell, in a delicious sauce served in a sort of cocktail glass. If you like mussels then it's a must. The baby arugula "squash blossom"salad and the "Joey's sort of Caesar salad" were big hits. For mains, the Shrimp Limoncello, the Sole special and the Chicken Milanese were winners for all of us. Joey's has a wonderful varied innovative men and interesting specials. Our favorite restaurant!!! read more

The food and service were. Outstanding. It is a hard to get a reservation. It tends to be loud.

I dined with a party of six and everyone was impressed with their appetizers and entrees. The sides that accompany main courses are simple comforts, like the roasted potato wedges and sautéed spinach that are served with the bison fillet and crab cake. The service was impeccable and when food was brought to the table the server didn't begin what I refer to as "the auction": "veal parmigiana?", "pork shank?"; They knew who ordered what. Desserts were wonderful, the Nutella empanadas were a stand-out with a light, delicate dough wrapped around the warm filling. Both food and wine prices are very reasonable. We enjoyed our experience so much that a return trip with friends has been reserved only one week after our first visit. We plan to make regular visits to Joey's. read more

Wonderful atmosphere, and friendly staff. Had a drink at the bar, not the most extensive beer menu but the wine selection was nice. Appetizers (clams) were delicious. The waiter recommended a couple on entrees, so we went with them. Both were a hit, the beggars purse was in a rich vodka sauce with asparagus and prosciutto. The other was the angry shrimp that was spicy but not too much. The bill was very reasonable as well. Will definitely come back. Nice job Joeys read more

Although it is noisy & crowded, the best food ever makes up for those things! The scallops on the half shell, the Shrimp Limoncello, the shrimp & scallops and the duck were awesome. Great desserts also e.g. pecan bourbon pie & Tartuffo were excellent. So if you enjoy good food Joey's is the place. We have dined in all of Joe's restaurants and he is a remarkable chef! read more

Walked in with no reservation during restaurant week. They got us in with a little bit of a wait. All the staff were super attentive, especially our server Cara, she is top notch. The food was excellent!! If you know good food Go here you won't regret it. We will be back again and again. read more

The food was delicious . The plates looked beautiful when they arrived and the drinks were excellent. Well crafted. Our waiter Also will be excellent with a little more experience. It may have been his first day. Jeff Chasan read more

Fabulous smaller comfortable space. Food very good as Joey is an old pro and knows his craft well. Go there you'll love it

Everything is delicious. Nice choice of appetizers and entrées. The wait staff is friendly and welcoming. Great portions.

The owner, Joe, came to our table to greet us. Very friendly, competent and professional staff. The food was very good. we started with the lobster baked clams which were delicious. our entrees were also excellent, the beggars purse and the salmon. Prices are just about right. Enjoy read more

A great addition to the neighborhood. Great food, great and concerned service and a great vibe. Every dish was a plus. Well worth visiting.

Went there for the first time and cant wait to go back! The host is charming and our waiter was attentive. Food was great. We had scallop appetizer, my husband had the fish soecial and I had pork ribs in a barbeque sauce that we fabulous. Not to mention I had a great Martini with blue cheese stuffed olives. I highly recommend read more

Had a 6:30pm reservation. We had to wait. There were no tables available. Of course, they asked if we wanted to get a drink at the bar while we waited for a table to open up, which we did not.Five people walked in after us who had reservation and they were no tables available for them either. It took about twenty minutes past our reservation to be seated. We ordered two drinks which took quite a while to get. The restaurant and bar were packed with only one bartender serving both the bar and tables. We had lobster baked clams which were all breadcrumbs, hardly no lobster. My husband ordered the Beggar's purse. Portion was not very big. I ordered shrimp and scallop over linguine which was supposed to be spicy. It was not spicy at all and the red sauce was very watery. The place was packed and extremely loud with servers running around. We ordered second drink which again took a while to get. The best part of the meal was dessert. Pistachio gelato and bourbon pecan pie. The entire experience not very relaxing or enjoyable. Extremely loud. Will not be returning. read more

Absolutely amazing!! First time here. My wife had the Veal Parm and I had then bison filet with a crab cake. Outstanding! Great service! Not expensive. We'll be back again and again! read more

not impressed. food is below average. food tasted frozen. bartender with long straight hair was rude. will not go back.