JOEY DTLA

Restaurant · 700 W 7th St Ste S430, Los Angeles, CA 90017, United States · United States

★ 4.8 on Google · 5,621 reviews · View on Google Maps

46 / 100

Manipulation score

Review Drive

Completed Aug 5, 2026 · 421 reviews flagged

How this score works

The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.

Burst: — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
Low activity account: — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
Duplicate text: — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.

Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →

Case conclusion

What the numbers say

1,000 reviews examined

Google rating: 4.8★
Not-flagged average: 4.9★
Flagged: 42%
Coverage: 18%

“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Aug 5, 2026.

Review brief

What reviews not flagged by Revdict say

Reviewers report that this downtown Los Angeles restaurant delivers a stylish ambiance and a diverse, well-executed menu with many standout dishes. While a vast majority praise the upbeat energy and attentive hospitality, a few guests mention occasional service delays and inconsistencies with food temperature or flavor.

+ Repeated strengths

Attentive and Friendly Service

Reviewers frequently highlight individual staff members for providing exceptionally warm, welcoming, and knowledgeable service.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-04-22
Our server, Joana Gutierrez was absolutely phenomenal! I can’t wait to come back, she made the experience incredibly worthwhile and was immensely attentive! Wouldn’t have been nearly as as great a dining experience without here. If you’re i...

5★ · 2026-04-25
CIERRA was literally the best! Great service personable I’ll be back!! Thank you so much

Food Quality and Variety

Reviewers report that the food is fresh, flavorful, and features creative menu options ranging from sushi to steaks and pasta.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-04-29
We had such a great experience here. We came in as walk-ins and only had to wait about 10 minutes, which was already a great start. Andrew A. was our server, and he was excellent. He was very attentive from the beginning, checked in at all...

5★ · 2026-05-10
Great food, service, and the atmosphere is EVERYTHING!! Kiana was our server and she did an amazing job!! We’ll definitely be back.

5★ · 2026-07-22
Amazing service

Vibrant Atmosphere

Reviewers frequently praise the chic, upscale yet comfortable environment that works well for various occasions.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-04-23
Very cute atmosphere. Super sweet waitress Drina. Like the vibe

5★ · 2026-05-21
JOEY DTLA is a modern and stylish restaurant that delivers a polished dining experience in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. From the moment you arrive, the sleek design, energetic ambiance, and welcoming staff create an atmosphere that fe...

− Repeated complaints

Service Delays and Neglect

Reviewers report instances of feeling ignored for extended periods or experiencing slow response times from staff.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-05-11
My wife and I just left. We sat at the bar for the first time. We've been here many times before. The service was awful, but I don't blame the very busy bartenders and bar staff. I blame management. We were completely ignore for over 30 min...

3★ · 2026-07-02
They ignore you until you have to flag someone down. Poor value for the high prices?

Reservation and Seating Issues

Some reviewers report waiting past their reservation times or being placed in less desirable seating areas.

3 supporting reviews

4★ · 2026-04-19
Went to Joey DTLA for my 36th Birthday. My wife and I. Dinner was great. Awesome vibe. Andrew A was our server in the beginning, then another server came. We like the first one better. Also didn’t like sitting in the back by the bar. Was to...

3★ · 2026-07-11
I was very excited for the experience because this place was highly recommended. The ambiance was wonderful the only downside was that I had a reservation but didn't get seated until 25 minutes after my reservation, yet I witnessed other pa...

3★ · 2026-07-03
We came for a lunch with a heavily pregnant friend - and still they made us wait for a table for 15 mins. A table that was empty all the time. During the wait, they offered a complimentary glass of Mimosa "while they were getting the table...

Inconsistent Food Quality

A few reviewers mention that certain dishes lacked flavor, were served lukewarm, or felt overpriced.

3 supporting reviews

3★ · 2026-04-30
Food was average at best, good presentation but no flavour. nothing to write home about

2★ · 2026-06-10
Solo eater at the bartop in the lower section. Burger and fries were only mildly warm. Never checked in on. Wine was decent

5★ · 2026-07-01
This was a great first meal in LA while on vacation! Betsy was amazing, clean, clear communication, fun, and helpful! + GREAT drinks! We loved the low alcohol coconut smash! + customer service from all the waiters and waitresses (just want...

Good for

Special occasions and birthday celebrations
Business lunches and group gatherings
Lively evening drinks and appetizers

Avoid if

You are looking for a quiet, intimate dining space
You are on a strict budget
You require guaranteed immediate seating during peak hours

Review anatomy

Reviews per month

Reviews per month, total and flagged
Month	Reviews	Flagged
Apr ’26	103	38
May ’26	177	95
Jun ’26	311	132
Jul ’26	366	148
Aug ’26	43	8

Rating distribution

5★

4★

3★

2★

1★

Evidence

review drive 33 five-star reviews on 2026-05-23 vs avg 5.1/day, 17 of them name a staff member weight 0.5
low activity account 399 reviews flagged weight 0.8
generic account 1 reviews flagged weight 1

Flagged reviews

Showing the 10 most suspicious of 421 flagged reviews.

Gunner Conway

15 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2026-06-24

Everything about this visit was spot on. Food came out hot, the vibe was amazing, and the service was seriously great from start to finish. It all just worked together perfectly and made the whole experience feel super enjoyable and easy. We left really impressed and already can’t wait to come back...

Ava Alexander

1 review

★★★★★

2026-05-23

AMAZING SERVICE!!! Loved Melissa sooo much

Tommy Xiao

1 review

★★★★★

2026-05-23

Angel is great, she’s the best. And the food is amazing ;)

Jonathan Han

1 review

★★★★★

2026-05-23

Angel was so welcoming and service was great

Oscar Lopez

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-05-23

Risa was amazing!

deontae foley

1 review

★★★★★

2026-05-23

ANGEL WAS GREAT!!

Ria Pantonial

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-05-23

Angel and Taz were AMAZINGGGGG love their energy that they display right when you walk in. Vibes

Aschabel Tecle

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-05-23

Amazing service soon as we walked in & super accommodating!

Rubi Fregoso

1 review

★★★★★

2026-05-23

So great!

Josefina Palomarez

1 review

★★★★★

2026-05-23

Tax and Angel where great.

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