Just had brunch at Joyce after seeing it featured for Black Restaurant Week, and it was delicious!…read more Our favorites were the Crab & Shrimp Benedict, mac & cheese, fried green tomatoes, and the biscuits. Everything was incredibly flavorful and well-seasoned. And those biscuits! Moist, delicious, and so good with the jam. They were out of the gravy today, so I was disappointed I didn't get to try it, definitely next time! Last but certainly not least, my Bloody Mary was wonderful! We were so enamored we forgot to take pictures of the food. The décor is super cute and aesthetically pleasing, the service was on point, and the music created such a great vibe. Great brunch spot. We'll definitely be back!

Joyce had been on my "places to go" list for a while. Finally got the chance to visit for a…read morefriend's birthday brunch. Parking is easy; there's a public parking garage next door right by the Whole Foods, as well as other parking lots across the street. The staff warmly greeted us as we walked in and took us straight to our table since we had reservations. Interior seating and decor is nice. There is a bar in the front near the entrance. We ordered a drinks, an appetizer and three entrees. Two of the entrees were really salty. We were kind of underwhelmed with the dishes as we saw so many reviews online and had high expectations. Overall, I would go again to give them another try.

Best everything loved the collard greens! Service awesome! When finished I ordered red beans and…read morerice with collard greens to go!! My new favorite place

This is the 2nd time I have been here. This time like the last did not disappoint. The food is very…read moretasty, lots of proper seasoning, and served nice and hot. The service was on point, the waiter was prompt, the team bring out the food did great, and when there was an error there was no questions and made it correct.

If you've ever wondered what would happen if a chill LA patio and a New Orleans street parade had a…read morebaby, The Rising Sun is exactly that child, and it's thriving. The outdoor patio feels like you accidentally wandered into a breezy corner of the French Quarter. Warm lights, casual seating, and that "kick back and stay awhile" energy. Ordering through the app and picking up at the window makes you feel like you're part of a secret club, the kind where the password is "extra napkins, please." * Chicken Po' Boy, WOW...This thing is stacked. Crispy chicken, tangy sauce, and bread that holds everything together like it's doing core workouts. It's messy in the best way, the kind of sandwich that demands respect and maybe a bib. * Fully Loaded Cajun Tots, These tots don't play around. They show up dressed to impress, cheese, toppings, flavor, the whole squad. It's basically a tiny potato block party, and you're invited. * Beignets, very delicious, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and dusted with enough powdered sugar to make you question your laundry choices. One bite and suddenly you're hearing jazz horns in the distance. Their coffee game....Dangerously good. My boogie coffee drink - latter came out smooth, sweet, and caffeinated enough to make me consider running around the block a few times. It's the kind of drink that makes you shimmy in your seat and say, "Yeah... life is good." This place nails the New Orleans vibe without trying too hard. Great food, fun energy, and a patio that makes you forget you're in LA traffic territory. Come hungry, come curious, and definitely come ready for powdered sugar on your shirt. Miguel C.

The rising sun is an interesting spot! It has a cool gothic vibe so if you want to fit in…read moredefinitely come dressed in black. It's a small self served restaurant with a limited menu that changes, since not everything we saw on yelp was available. When we visited the options were crispy chicken/hot link sliders, different variations of tots and beignets. We went with the crispy chicken sliders and loaded Cajun tots and they were both very flavourful and delicious. The chicken was well seasoned and crispy paired with tangy pickled vegetables and a tasty pretzel bun. The combination of flavours packed a punch but we did wish for a thicker slice of chicken. The tater tots were very well seasoned too and the sauces were yummy, something acidic would be a nice addition to cut through the fatty goodness. When we asked for utensils they didn't have any forks so they gave us one spoon and one knife. We made it work. Definitely want to come back to try other things on their menu whenever they rotate it.

So good!!! Wait time is absolutely worth it, they're back there cooking real food !!! (Oxtail Mac n…read morecheese is so good it's dangerous!!! Could eat the whole tin without trying ) Customer service was really sweet, loved everyone singing, truly felt like I was apart of their space. Building is really nice, we left right before closing, they were cleaning well which is a super good sign. Refreshing to have a place that hits all the marks, will go again!

This is a nice hidden treasure in the Hollywood area! If you're craving soul food or a southern…read morebbq meal, this is a nice place to try. Once you walk in, it's a nice place. We had great service and most importantly the food was so good! I received my soul food fix.

I have been coming here throughout the years and always had a memorable experience. Yard Bird is my…read morefamily's go-to for a quick treat to ourselves and I have even hosted a larger party here. Needless to say, the experience has always been excellent. Tommy, thank you for leading a strong team. Oscar you are amazing and have always provided excellent customer service. The food is great and the atmosphere is pleasant. Cheers to Yard Bird.

Good food, good ambiance, great service! They made my mom feel really special for her birthday…read more(even though the server wasn't notified by the front of the house after I told them about it. Still fun place to go.

This place is indeed such a jewel of a place. We were walking back from Union Station after a…read moreDodger game and as we were walking by I was curious to see if the restaurant was actually open. The exterior looks like it should be, but unfortunately many restaurants have been closing in this part of the city. Luckily, it was indeed open and the interior was VIBRANT! The design was colorful, filled with hand chalked signs of the menu, and everything, from the tables to the art on the walls, burst with personality. This is a place where minimalism doesn't exist and instead, it spends every opportunity to showcase who it is. Ordering is relatively simple. You walk over to the counter and tell them what you want. Everything is made to order so it'll take some time, but when it comes to refreshments you can see their large selection of different drinks in their glass case refrigerator on the side. My junior high years inspired me and I had to get an Arizona ice tea. It came in clutch as refreshment considering how hot the day was. On one wall there was a huge TV showing the Fifa World Cup games. It caught my eye and so we decided to dine in instead of taking it to go. Great choice by the way since hot food is best to eat right away. And what exactly did I get? Their po' boys of course! You have to keep it classic. We had the popcorn shrimp po' boy and it was fantastic. Meaty, tangy from the sauce, and with the right amount of green in their fluffy but structurally intact bread, I believe I finished this in five minutes cause it was so good. My hunger didn't dissipate quickly so I had to go back for round two. The Debris Fries caught my eyes. Fries smothered with their brown gravy and cheese, it was a delicious disaster and warmed my belly and fulfilled my appetite. I was one happy food belly dad. Being connected to a small store with neon lights highlighting some of the hot sauces and merchandise you can buy on one side while connected to the pub next door on the other side, The Little Jewel of New Orleans is one of those places you take good friends to when you want to show them a special place where the food is delicious, the vibes are immaculate, and the experience unforgettable. Whether you have to find an excuse to come out here or the restaurant is the excuse, make your way to The Little Jewel of New Orleans the next time you're around Chinatown. You won't regret it. Bring that appetite with you!

Wow, you've expanded. Little Jewel of NOLO opens up lively bar right next door. In addition to your…read morechoice of games the have a nice sized bar, plenty of seating and a fine selection of draft on tap. Little Jewel still has a great menu that hits all your New Orleans specialties - Po Boys, muffuletta, jambalaya, grilled oysters (on select days), and a whole lotta other fried things. The muffuletta bread was a bit dry but otherwise delicious. Debris fries really hit the spot.

Gus's Fried Chicken on Crenshaw is definitely a must-try! The food was AMAZING. We ordered the…read morewings, greens, and mac & cheese, and everything was really good. The chicken was hot, crispy, well-seasoned, and full of flavor, and the sides did not disappoint either. What really made our visit even better was Nelson. His customer service was excellent--friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Great food is always a plus, but great service makes the whole experience even better. If you're in the Crenshaw area and looking for some good fried chicken and Southern sides, definitely stop by Gus's. We thoroughly enjoyed it and will absolutely be back!

Chicken... crispy! Sides... scrumptious!…read moreVibes... incredible! Impeccable service... Jose! Me and all my homies love Gus's Fried Chicken!

Our first time at Stevie's Creole Café, a little neighborhood gem my uncle has been talking about…read morefor years. The food was good and the folks were friendly--just good Southern hospitality. I had the shrimp lunch special with fries, and my husband and uncle ordered the catfish with red beans and rice. That fish was crispy, seasoned just right, and those red beans and rice were . The cornbread was chef's kiss--warm, buttery, and with just the right touch of sweetness. We'll definitely be back!

Food, very good. However, the price for the food compared to portion size of the food, not worth…read moreit. I went this morning and only ordered the liver and onions for $17 and what I was brought was a soup cup size of the meal. I really couldn't believe my eyes. Then they had the nerve to put a lot of rice with very little liver and onion. It was sooooo disappointing. I regret not taking a photo for yall. I understand inflation and all but we are all going through it. It's really hard to go out these days to support these businesses and leave feeling like the money spent was worth it.

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.

The food was great, but what really stood out to me was the service. Our server, Trevor, was…read moreincredibly attentive and friendly from the moment we arrived until we left. What I appreciated most was the balance. The service never felt overbearing, so we could relax, enjoy our dinner, and have our own space, while still feeling completely taken care of. Trevor was especially good at anticipating what we might need and checking in at just the right moments, often noticing something before we even had to ask. Everyone we encountered throughout the evening was pleasant, welcoming, and accommodating, which made the entire experience feel effortless. I left genuinely impressed with the level of service and will definitely be back. Trevor and the rest of the team made an already great dinner that much better.

I grew up in Hollywood, but I had no idea that some of the best barbecue has been happening a few…read moreblocks down in Fairfax for the last 15 years. Luckily, my younger brother turned me on to Bludso's recently and we just finished a family lunch there. Since they only serve their sandwiches on weekdays, we opted for Fried Okra, "2 Meats 2 Sides"(chicken and brisket), two sandwich buns. At the suggestion of our server, Beto, we added an extra quarter pound of sliced brisket. Beto really knows what he's doing... and because of him it was a perfectly satisfying amount of food for the three of us. He definitely went above and beyond. We're looking forward to heading there on one of the next weekdays our teenager has off to try their sandwiches.