Ресторан · Los Angeles · ⭐ 9.7/10 · 5235 reviews · $$ · updated: 2026-06-30 20:04:13
Address: 700 W 7th St Ste S430, Los Angeles, CA 90017, United States
JOEY DTLA — the patio where downtown comes to play
Every downtown needs one spot that is always on — where the after-work crowd melts into date night, the music sits just right, and the patio hums until late. In central Los Angeles that spot is JOEY DTLA: a big, buzzy, good-looking restaurant at The Bloc that treats a Tuesday like a Friday.
The concept
Part stylish dining room, part cocktail bar, part enormous open-air terrace, JOEY is built for the social side of eating. The menu wanders the globe on purpose — sushi, steaks, burgers, bowls — so nobody at the table has to compromise, and the service has that polished, upbeat rhythm that keeps big groups running smoothly.
What to order
Start with sushi rolls and the Korean fried cauliflower for the table, then split the famous lobster grilled cheese before mains land: steak and lobster ravioli for the romantics, a proper burger with truffle fries for the realists. Cocktails are a strength — bright, well-balanced and dangerously easy to repeat on the patio.
The space
Inside: leather booths, moody lighting and a bar with front-row seats to the shaker show. Outside: one of downtown’s largest street-level patios, strung with greenery and heat lamps, where towers rise on every side and the people-watching never stops. It photographs like a resort and sounds like a party.
Who it’s for
Birthday tables and girls’ nights, first dates that want energy over silence, colleagues rolling in after office hours, and shoppers refueling mid-spree at The Bloc.
Frequently asked questions
Is it good for groups? Excellent — big booths, a something-for-everyone menu and staff who handle crowds without blinking.
Indoor or patio? Patio, if the evening allows: heaters keep it comfortable and the downtown backdrop does the ambiance for free.
Is there a dress code? No formal one — smart casual fits the room, and after-work attire is everywhere on weeknights.
What is the signature drink move? A well-made classic cocktail on the terrace at dusk; the bar takes its shaking seriously.
Does it work for a date? Yes — lively rather than hushed. Book an evening table, start at the bar and migrate to the patio.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–01:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–01:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–01:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–00:00 |
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Visitor reviews
Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 20:04:13
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Joey DTLA never disappoints. The general manager, Clayton, is so warm and welcoming. You see him all over the restaurant, helping with whatever needs doing and greeting guests flawlessly. The servers are phenomenal, Tyra…
A little late with the review, but I have to leave it, as promised. Last month we were here with my best friend to celebrate our birthdays, and I'm so glad we did! The service we got from the very first second was welcom…
Visited JOEY DTLA for the first time to celebrate a birthday on a busy Saturday evening. The restaurant is located in the open-air The Bloc shopping centre.
The restaurant offers free champagne (you may have to ask the h…
Last Friday, when we were in Los Angeles for my husband's birthday, we came here after wonderful reviews on TikTok, and this place did not disappoint. We were greeted with a wonderful mood, glasses of champagne and a won…
My colleague and I had lunch here because it was very convenient near our accommodation (the Sheraton Grand next door).
The food was very tasty, and we had a few Coronas, but I was surprised how limited their draft beer…