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Joe's Restaurant

1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291

Abbot Kinney's Fine Dining pioneer, Joe's Restaurant celebrates Chef Joe Miller's 18th year featuring Farmer's Market-fresh, California/French fine dining in a comfortable,classy neighborhood atmosphere. Your affordable foodie haven, Joe's is an award-winning Michelin-Guide rated, Zagat/Gayot fave and Citysearch Winner for Best Brunch. Our $18 gourmet Lunch Prix Fixe is the best deal in the whole city & we feature two different tasting menus every night Tuesday through Sunday. We now also offer a great Happy Hour with Beyond-The-Well spirits & artisanal cocktails from 6-7 and a new BAR MENU featuring everything from house-made charcuterie to Grilled Octopus to Hangar Steak! A classy old-school original,come see why Joe's is the perfect place for a business lunch/dinner with clients.(You can actually HEAR your other guest here plus we pride ourselves on discreet, professionally snappy service for hand-shakers & deal-makers.) Large party? Send your details to joesevent@yahoo.com

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Price: $31 to $50
Parking: Valet
Cross Street: Main Street

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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating		4.1 out of 5 (258 Reviews)

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies (177)
neighborhood gem (159)
special occasion (96)
great for lunch (70)
great for brunch (57)
romantic (56)
notable wine list (53)
great for outdoor dining (45)
hot spot (37)
good for groups (32)
vibrant bar scene (10)

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Joe's Restaurant Reviews List

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Delicious blend of flavors and appropriate portion sizes make for a fine dining experience."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/14/2010

(review submitted 03/16/2010)

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Review 2 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Very busy on Sat. night. It took 15-20 minutes to be seated with 7:30 reservation. The food was very good but found the portions to be on the small side at least on the tasting menu. If you are a big eater you may be disappointed. The service was great. I was a little disappointed that there was no mention of my friend's Birthday by the waiter which I included in the reservation notes."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/13/2010

(review submitted 03/16/2010)

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Review 3 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"We loved the food and the atmosphere. Unbelievably great!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/13/2010

(review submitted 03/15/2010)

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Review 4 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Everything was delicious! Love the variety and the regular changes on the menu, based on food in season. Totally, enjoyed my three course lunch!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/11/2010

(review submitted 03/15/2010)

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Review 5 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"One of our favorites... we went on a Friday during Lent, but we still wanted to celebrate a birthday. There is an oyster bar on Fridays, great selection of meatless or seafood dishes... yummy and we stayed inside our dietary guidelines to boot. Try the chocolate crunch cake!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/12/2010

(review submitted 03/15/2010)

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Review 6 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"This restaurant is a true example of fine dining and reminds me of wonderful restaurants in Berkeley, CA. A truly mixed and eclectic crowd, next to us a 6 foot blonde super model and her date, and across a group of 4 what looked to be college professors! Great food, wonderful recommendations. Service was very slow, and sporadic. for drinks, appetizer and dinner it took 2 and a half hours and there were only 3 of us and it was a Wednesday night."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/10/2010

(review submitted 03/12/2010)

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Review 7 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"SEVICE WAS VERY SLOW..FOOD WAS TASTY WHEN IT FINALLY ARRIVED BUT CAME LUKEWARM..PORTIONS ARE VERY SMALL AND VERY EXPENSIVE FOR WHAT YOU GET..WAITER HAD A REAL ATTITUDE AND WAS UNFRIENDLY..FINALLY ASKED THE HOST TO TAKE OUR ORDER,,WOULD NEVER GO BACK."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/10/2010

(review submitted 03/12/2010)

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Review 8 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Joe's has quickly become one of my consistent favorites, and I rave about it to anyone and everyone who will listen. The quality of the food is always top-notch, and the prices are so unbelievably affordable, it makes fine dining accessible to those of us who aren't all that wealthy but LOVE a great meal and will tell all our friends to go to your establishment and give you their business. I've gotten my family and many of my friends hooked on Joe's and for good reason. AMAZING food, excellent service, beautiful and clean ambiance, every time, without fail. Please don't ever change!! Unless it's for the better, which may be hard b/c Joe's is already just one of the best spots around."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/06/2010

(review submitted 03/10/2010)

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Review 9 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Food and service were both excellent for brunch and all at a reasonable price."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, notable wine list, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/07/2010

(review submitted 03/09/2010)

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Review 10 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Very interesting menu - not the standard. But it ended up being more expensive than we anticipated - you choose a meal based on combination of small and large plates. Prix fixe and tasting would have been good deals but they didn't appeal to us."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/04/2010

(review submitted 03/08/2010)

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Review 11 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Did enjoy the Buchot Mussels, the Scallops,the Tuna Tartare and the Hudson Valley Fois Gras Parfait."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/05/2010

(review submitted 03/07/2010)

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Review 12 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Joe's is always a wonderful destination for lunch. The fixed price lunch menu is a real value. The service is always good and the patio is a lovely outdoor space. We spent three hours eating, drinking and talking and noone rushed us."

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/04/2010

(review submitted 03/06/2010)

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Review 13 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Not too many places offer an amazing three course lunch (mix and match your appetizer, entree and dessert) for only $18! I felt like a queen!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/03/2010

(review submitted 03/05/2010)

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Review 14 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Desired time of 7:30 "not available" via Open Table, only 7:15. By 8:00 restaurant still empty. Get more tables allotted to you."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/03/2010

(review submitted 03/05/2010)

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Review 15 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Joe's never fails to deliver. I dine there once every month or so. The food is sophisticated without being pretentious. The lunch deal is fantastic."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/02/2010

(review submitted 03/04/2010)

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Review 16 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Great food. Took a little while to get our table even though we had a reservation. But once we sat down it was worth the wait."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, great for lunch

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/05/2010

(review submitted 03/02/2010)

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Review 17 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"great food, enjoyable space and ambience. terrific!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/27/2010

(review submitted 03/02/2010)

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Review 18 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Excellent. We had a great time."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/27/2010

(review submitted 03/01/2010)

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Review 19 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"I love Joe's. Great waiters and super atmosphere."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/25/2010

(review submitted 02/27/2010)

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Review 20 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Best brunch around! Thank you for a wonderful V-Day!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/14/2010

(review submitted 02/25/2010)

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Review 21 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Joe's Restaurant is a nice little find for those looking for a cozy and not too crazy place to enjoy a really nice meal. I found the service very attentive and the waiter was very helpful in suggesting menu items. The food was excellently prepared and obviously showed a lot of love and care in the process. My friends and I enjoyed our Valentine's Day dinner very much and would highly recommend this restaurant."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/14/2010

(review submitted 02/25/2010)

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Review 22 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"A very nice menu feature is that all of the main entree's are offered as a small plate as well as the regular dinner size. This restaurant is truly outstanding in every way!"

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/20/2010

(review submitted 02/23/2010)

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Review 23 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"My wife and I had the tasting menu. The first 3 couses were good. The lamb course was awful. The cut of lamb was fatty and sinewed. It was under cooked. The orzo accompanyment did not taste very good either. The service was indifferent. Our water and coffeee were never refilled and we had to ask for additional bread.

The wine pairings were very good.

Overall, a fair dining experience. Joe's was a far better restaurant 10, even 5 years ago.
I have eaten there at least 25 times. I don't think I will return as there are far better choices in Los Angeles."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/20/2010

(review submitted 02/23/2010)

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Review 24 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"although Joe has a good knack for tasty foods (mushroom ravioli, fois gras pate) and an interesting menu offering, the evening was overshadowed by poor service. there is a claim that the waitstaff pools together their tips, so when i requested a switch from our argumentative waiter, the much friendlier waitress was a welcome breath of fresh air, but still didn't hurdle the damage already done previously. the check also took roughly 25 minutes to arrive after having to request it, as well as the dinner plates being removed... sigh... Joe did visit our table and seemed sincere in his dismay of our experience. Joe's has a great rep and is a great find for SM/Venice area, so i still wish them the best!"

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/19/2010

(review submitted 02/23/2010)

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Review 25 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Ambitious menu that reads well and priced well, almost priced too well. Unfortunately, ingredients quality variable which I suspect is a function of pricing. Result is in many dishes flavors are muddled or bland, e.g. porcini mushroom ravioli is bland and mushrooms slimy, shrimp app with a bunch of ingredients was just pretty much three shrimp that were very plain tasting. Some dishes cold.

Deserts excellent.

Restaurant was full and kitchen could not get dishes out--from the time we were seated to the time we were served our first dish was an hour and a half. Total meal time was four hours--not leisurely more like massive gaps it time from start to finish. Server was great but can't overcome a kitchen that can't get it out."

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/20/2010

(review submitted 02/22/2010)

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Review 26 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Some of the best food I've had in L.A. - reminiscent of Nor Cal restaurants in the cooking style & cozy atmosphere."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/20/2010

(review submitted 02/22/2010)

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Review 27 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Good)

"They do not manage reservations well. We arrived for an Open Table reservation on a Saturday night for 8:45. They were backed up and we had six four-person tables waiting ahead of us. We finally gave up at 9:30 as there were still five other tables waiting ahead of us, with the first one in line holding a reservation from 8:15!! We were with friends, but if it had been a dinner to impress a visitor or business associate it would have been embarrassing."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/20/2010

(review submitted 02/22/2010)

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Review 28 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"One of my favorite places to dine. I only gave 4 out of 5 stars for service because it took a while for some of our first dish to arrive. The server apologized for the wait, and I very much appreciate her acknowledgement."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/19/2010

(review submitted 02/21/2010)

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Review 29 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Poor)

"I've had brunch here several years ago and liked it. The ambiance was great, the patio was nice. The food was pricey but delicious. I decided this would be a great place for a special occasion dinner. Boy was I wrong! I don't go out to fancy restaurants often, but when I decide to do it I want to do it right. I don't mind spending the money when I know it is going to be worth it. Joe's was NOT worth it. We were seated right away but then had to wait a very long time to order. We had to ask 3 times for bread, the food was not as described, the portions were tiny and above all, it wasn't good. Everything was BLAND. There's nothing like paying $30 for a tiny entre that doesn't taste good. I am not a great cook at all and I am better than Joe's"

Food		(Poor)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/13/2010

(review submitted 02/20/2010)

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Review 30 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"we had a marvelous waitress, margarite,,so i would say the service is excellent ...adding the busboys too. the selections are delicious and interesting ,though a bit sparse in the entrees, the breads are good, as well as the tapenade. i liked the variety of desserts, they were very good."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/18/2010

(review submitted 02/20/2010)

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Review 31 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Joe's has certainly earned his Michelin stars. He's always at the top of his game, trying new things to mix it up with elements from local farmers market. Joe is in the kitchen and often exceeds his excellent performances yet again with wonderful tastes. Service is great and very professional staff.

This place is a one-of-a-kind food institution in the area and even more of a bargain at lunch. I know of no other restaurant in town to match this one for consistency and great dishes. The best evidence is that other restaurants have opened in the surrounding after Joe's arrival."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/17/2010

(review submitted 02/19/2010)

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Review 32 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Joe's was once again outstanding. The dinner Saturday night was right on the money. Fresh,quality ingredients cooked and presented with perfection."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/13/2010

(review submitted 02/18/2010)

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Review 33 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"I've been going to Joe's since it opened around 20 years ago. Many of the serving staff and wait staff have been there a long, long time and a visit there usually yields a consistently good dining experience. Unfortunately that was not the case this last visit. Service (from the kitchen) was slow. The food only so/so. I, as well as a couple of unrelated diners around our table, sent food back.

On the plus side the server was congenial, the reservation was honored on time and the energy in the place was good."

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/13/2010

(review submitted 02/15/2010)

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Review 34 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"I recommend to my friends and personally would patronize this restaurant regularly."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/19/2010

(review submitted 02/11/2010)

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Review 35 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Joe's is always great. Service and servers are great and the food is inventive and always great."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/09/2010

(review submitted 02/11/2010)

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Review 36 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Good food and ambiance but this restaurant seems to try to make too much profit on their wine list. All of the reasonably priced bottles on the list are of questionable quality; if you want a nice wine you have to pay unreasonably high prices. I wouldn't go back to Joe's because of this problem."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/31/2010

(review submitted 02/10/2010)

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Review 37 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Great restaurant. Interesting and exciting food.
The Dine LA menu offered incredible value and offered good options that are on their regular menu, not like what some other restaurants do when offering a discounted pre fixe.
Will definitely return and order off the regular menu.
The deserts are great and the Beef Cheek sensational."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/03/2010

(review submitted 02/08/2010)

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Review 38 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"It's a wonderful restaurant that is perfectly run and has great food! Their DineLA menu was very generous."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/02/2010

(review submitted 02/05/2010)

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Review 39 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The 2 LA dine meals were excellent."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/03/2010

(review submitted 02/05/2010)

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Review 40 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"At Joe's you can always count on a well above average meal, even at this level of restaurant. More often than not it is superior. Joe is serious about doing well in the kitchen, is a notably sincere and down to earth guy despite his excellent reputation."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/02/2010

(review submitted 02/05/2010)

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Review 41 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The DineLA week lunch menu was a great bargain (even included the wine), and was absolutely delicious! We also could choose from any of the appetizers and entrees. Truly a wonderful experience."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/02/2010

(review submitted 02/05/2010)

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Review 42 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The food here is consistently good. One of the best in town."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/02/2010

(review submitted 02/04/2010)

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Review 43 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Some wonderful dishes, though attention to detail is lacking. Presentations can be sloppy."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/08/2010

(review submitted 02/04/2010)

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Review 44 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Great brunch experience as always. I'm never disappointed with the food. Greatest huevos rancheros I've ever had!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/31/2010

(review submitted 02/03/2010)

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Review 45 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Good)

"I am finding it difficult to assess Joe's. While I thought my beef cheeks were irresistibly tender and my mushroom ravioli was delicate and airy, my dining compatriots were simply underwhelmed. The pork tenderloin, a signature dish, was dry and could have used a heavier hand with the seasoning. Both of my companions who ordered fish, one a bass and the other a trout, had similar complaints. For a Michelin restaurant, I had set higher standards for the food. On the upside, the price points for both wine and food are in a manageable range, and the service was impeccable, which makes me willing to give it another shot."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/31/2010

(review submitted 02/02/2010)

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Review 46 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Great, as always. A go to place that never disappoints. Went for lunch with a friend and discovered restaurant week prices. What a steal! Love the patio. Very California."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/29/2010

(review submitted 02/02/2010)

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Review 47 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"The food took a very long time to come to the table. Our dinner reservation was at 7pm and we finished at 10:15pm."

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/30/2010

(review submitted 02/01/2010)

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Review 48 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The food was excellent and well presented. The bread could have been better and offered either more frequently or placed on the table."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/30/2010

(review submitted 02/01/2010)

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Review 49 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Good vibe and good service, especially front desk. Food did not entirely live up to our expectations as everything was a bit on the greasy side."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/30/2010

(review submitted 02/01/2010)

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Review 50 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Ladies dinner out was a complete success, we dined during Dine LA week and the pre set menu was incredible. Each course was an epicurean delight. The black cod with oxtail was amazing. In fact our entire meal was orchestrated with oh's and ah's over the quality of the meal.
Our server was attentive but far from over bearing and patient with our questions. Our every need was met during the meal.
We would all go back in a heartbeat and bring our spouses"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/29/2010

(review submitted 01/31/2010)

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Review 51 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Always an imaginative menu beautifully presented! A winner every time!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/27/2010

(review submitted 01/30/2010)

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Review 52 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The perfect neighborhood restaurant, even if you don't live in the neighborhood!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/27/2010

(review submitted 01/30/2010)

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Review 53 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"What a surprise! Joe's is a small place in a historic sort of strip mall in Venice, but don't be put off. This is a don't miss restaurant. We went for lunch during DineLA and had a choice of any appetizer, entree and desert from the menu plus a glass of wine for $22. Our meal was easily worth twice that or more. The food was very well prepared, the service was wonderful and the atmosphere was comfortable but stylish. All of our selections were tasty, presented skillfully, and included wonderful ingredients. We will certainly go back to Joe's when we return to LA."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/26/2010

(review submitted 01/28/2010)

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Review 54 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"Had reservations at lunchtime, still had to wait 20 minutes. Showed Up for the Dine LA lunch, was informed that on Sunday they don't do "Lunch" just "brunch" (this would have been helpful to know) so the Dine LA thing went out the window at that point. Our server was pushy, informed us they were out of many items. When the food arrived the portions were very small, good, but small, don't show up if you are extremely hungry! Our server never came back to the table, I think her shift ended. After waiting for 35 min after we were done eating we had to flag down another server to get our bill. We all left hungry and disappointed. I expected a lot more from Joe's, this will most likely be my last visit"

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/24/2010

(review submitted 01/26/2010)

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Review 55 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Joe's Sunday brunch is comforting and a good value."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/24/2010

(review submitted 01/26/2010)

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Review 56 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We love Joe's. It's our favorite restaurant in LA. Delicious food, amazingly reasonable prices (especially for lunch), pleasant ambience. It's a winner!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/22/2010

(review submitted 01/26/2010)

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Review 57 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The food was excellent! It was also extremely nice of the assistant manager to call the day before and offer complimentary mimosas because the dine LA menu was not available. The only blot was our server who was both mean and belligerent. (This does not speak for the bartender, busboy, or hostess, who were all courtesy.) They made our experience very nice, I will definitely come again, but simply request another server if she waits on us again."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/24/2010

(review submitted 01/26/2010)

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Review 58 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"This is the third year in a row that we've gone to Joe's for my birthday dinner and it has yet to disappoint. The elegant yet not overly pretentious ambiance and service is always a pleasure. We had the citrus tasting menu, which was, well, particularly tasty. The scallop crudo in pink orange blossom sauce with blood oranges was the highlight of the meal for me. It was amazingly delicate and flavorful."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/23/2010

(review submitted 01/26/2010)

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Review 59 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The food is outstanding, but the restaurant prizes such fresh ingredients that brunch selection can be limited if you arrive late. My first two choices were gone even though I arrived at 12:45."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/17/2010

(review submitted 01/23/2010)

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Review 60 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Was expecting more. Food was very good, but not what other reviews have raved about. Will give it one last try, but no rush."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/17/2010

(review submitted 01/21/2010)

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Review 61 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The food and service were both excellent. The restaurant when full was so noisy we couldn't hear each other at a table for 2."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/16/2010

(review submitted 01/19/2010)

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Review 62 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Joe's is a favorite of mine, and I am always happy. Even when things "go wrong", they always make it right. Had a wonderful 3 course lunch with everything tasting so delicious.

The best lunch in town!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/13/2010

(review submitted 01/15/2010)

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Review 63 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Hadn't been to Joe's in a number of years, and decided to take out of town friends to dinner there. Arrived for a 7:15 reservation on a recent Friday evening, and were immediately seated; always impressed by restaurants that honor reservations as something concrete and don't keep you cooling your heels at the bar.

Drink orders, followed by food orders, were taken. Our waiter returned just before drinks arrived, to apologize about the food orders going in a bit late, and so was he was bringing us, gratis, a charcuterie plate to go with our drinks. Completely unnecessary, but much appreciated.

Joe Miller understands what it takes to make his customers feel special - Wonderful, well executed food, served by a caring, professional staff"

Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/08/2010

(review submitted 01/12/2010)

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Review 64 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The small portions were great for the waistline, but less so for sharing. Friends enjoyed oysters (only 1x per week) and heavenly mushroom ravioli."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/08/2010

(review submitted 01/11/2010)

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Review 65 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The food was good, but it took over an hour to get it. We were starving by the time we got our food. The staff was very nice an offered several excuses, but it still didn't make up for the long wait, totally unacceptable."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/09/2010

(review submitted 01/11/2010)

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Review 66 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Joe's never disappoints; great place, great food.....has been one of my favorites for 15 years. That says a lot when so many restaurants come and go...."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/09/2010

(review submitted 01/11/2010)

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Review 67 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"A very enjoyable experience. We arrived early for our reservation, but we were seated promptly. The host, waiter, and Joe himself all tended to us. The open kitchen is nice to see, but dinner was still quiet and intimate where you could maintain a conversation. The food was fabulous, and the flexibility to order a la carte off the tasting menu was appreciated, as the crispy sweetbreads were incredible. They should make an entree version of that dish!"

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/06/2010

(review submitted 01/10/2010)

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Review 68 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Heard about Joe's for years and finally tried with a friend for lunch. He was so impressed! Loved the food, service and ambiance. Creative and innovative prix fix lunch menu was delicous. Parking is a problem in the area but during the week it was a breeze!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/07/2010

(review submitted 01/09/2010)

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Review 69 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Brunch at Joe's has been amazing for many years, both for the quality of the food and for the price. I was surprised, this past Sunday, when I ate there and the prices had been increased by 15-20% or so (in a recession!) and the quantity of the portions (the fruit salad starter and the side with my salmon) was definitely smaller. The service and ambience were still terrific, but I hope that these changes don't portend a longer-term trend of less value."

Special Features: great for brunch

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/03/2010

(review submitted 01/05/2010)

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Review 70 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"There may not be a better non-Italian restaurant in LA!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/31/2009

(review submitted 01/05/2010)

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Review 71 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"very nice experience. accomodating and friendly servers."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/02/2010

(review submitted 01/04/2010)

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Review 72 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We always enjoy the interesting and varied menus including the set combinations. The food is delicious, perfectly and creatively prepared and served, different without being precious. (Once in awhile, the creativity might go a bit over the top, but only in the exceptional case, and even then, it would be just one item on an otherwise fabulous menu. We appreciate the whimsy and bold choices.) The vibes are compatible: hip but not self-consciously so. Everybody's welcome, everybody is there because they enjoy great and creative food. You'll see parties, families, and single individuals dining there, all treated with superb courtesy."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/31/2009

(review submitted 01/03/2010)

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Review 73 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Good)

"We went for New Year's, and were a bit disappointed in the quality of the food compared to the everyday dinner fare. The menu selections were not intriguing, and the bass and the vegetables on the side seemed to be afterthoughts. I have experienced that before at other restaurants that are ordinarily great but get a bit regimented or sterile with a fixed menu on a holiday, but was hoping for better at Joe's."

Special Features: special occasion

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/31/2009

(review submitted 01/03/2010)

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Review 74 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Poor)

"I've eaten at Joe's many times over the years but the past two times are now my last, the food has gone downhill IMO. Last night, New Years, our main courses were unedible. The waiter was awful, left out a course and one of the wine pairings and LEFT before dinner was finished supposedly because his girlfriend was mad at him. Too many good restaurants in Venice and SM to keep repeating a bad meal. Food has deteriorated badly, as has our servers"

Food		(Poor)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/31/2009

(review submitted 01/02/2010)

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Review 75 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"Joe's is a lively restaurant that appears to be a neighbourhood hot spot. While the food for the most part was well executed, the service seemed inattentive which marred our experience.

Really liked the option to choose smaller plates of the entrees. This allowed us to sample multiple items off the menu. The crispy black cod served with braised oxtail and dashi broth is fantastic. Also highly recommend the mushroom ravioli, frog legs, and the bouillabaisse. Desserts need some work on flavours and textures. Both desserts that we had (chestnut crepe and apple tartin) were disappointing given how well the appetizers and mains were executed.

Food is good enough that I would return to see if service was just off on our visit."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/29/2009

(review submitted 12/31/2009)

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Review 76 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"I ordered a snapper fish dish and was literally served a paper thin, size of a deck of cards, sliver of fish, it was laughable. Very good potatoes with it, but the wild rice was extremely under cooked. Joe, what happened to your place?"

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/29/2009

(review submitted 12/31/2009)

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Review 77 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"I had gone to Joe's a number of times for lunch, and while it was a bit pricey and slightly stuffy, I still enjoyed the environment. I recently decided to take my girlfriend there for dinner. I was very disappointed about the service. I've been to high end places where they allow time between courses for conversation, not interested in rushing you, but this was a little over the top. We waited nearly 45 minutes between appetizer and main course, and another 25 minutes after our dishes were cleared from main course to dessert. When my girlfriend's plate arrived, it was amazingly hot, as if it had sat under the warmer for a very long time, and the server didn't even warn her, as is customary. Not a good experience at all."

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/27/2009

(review submitted 12/30/2009)

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Review 78 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Only downside was the waiter - not very warm or serviceable. e.g. if coffeecups are low, should have asked vs us asking him."

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/24/2009

(review submitted 12/26/2009)

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Review 79 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"the restaurant was really really good. the only complaint we had was the portions were too small. i ordered fish and there
was literally 4 bites, and the other people in out party said the same thing about their dishes."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/18/2009

(review submitted 12/26/2009)

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Review 80 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The portions were VERY small. The fish with potato scales looked big because of all the potato scales on the top, but underneath, the fish was about 1/3 the size of the potato topping. Desserts were not as good as I remembered them being in the past. Waiter was good but it took one hour to get our entrees which was odd. Also, our lamb came with different sides than what the menu said...apparently they ran out of broccolini but the waiter forgot to tell us"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/23/2009

(review submitted 12/25/2009)

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Review 81 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Prix Fixe lunch best deal in town. Excellent food and service. Recommend highly."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/22/2009

(review submitted 12/24/2009)

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Review 82 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Joe's is the best gourmet dining deal in Los Angeles, hands down. For a $18 prix fixe menu and a $7 glass of wine, it's an amazing 3 course meal."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/22/2009

(review submitted 12/24/2009)

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Review 83 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The food was good, but feel overpriced. paid for 3 with 3 glass of wine & 1 martini,
$210.00. Mussels $18.00 (too much)"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/18/2009

(review submitted 12/21/2009)

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Review 84 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"I really loved the food. My poached eggs (on lentils)were cooked to perfection and I am picky. The lentils were neither mushy nor undercooked. Incredible.

Four diners; four different selections; all happy"

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, notable wine list, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/12/2009

(review submitted 12/15/2009)

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Review 85 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Good)

"second time at joes and it wasn't as great as the first time, mainly because the services was a bit lackluster. i had to flag a waiter to order a drink and our waiter generally seemed put out to have to visit our table. it was a bummer, because while the food might have been well above average, this experience made it fall flat."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/12/2009

(review submitted 12/14/2009)

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Review 86 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Brought out of town guests and had a wonderful experience. Lived up to all expectations."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/09/2009

(review submitted 12/11/2009)

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Review 87 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"My first time at Joe's, and it was beyond delicious. The $18 prix fix menu lunch was a real bargain for a 3-course meal of this caliber. Every dish was prepared beautifully and with special flair for flavor."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/10/2009

(review submitted 12/11/2009)

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Review 88 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Had a great Sunday brunch. The food was outstanding at the waiter's comments about the restaurant and the food were informative and spot on."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/06/2009

(review submitted 12/08/2009)

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Review 89 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We've been going to Joe's over 11 years. It's always very good. Joe tries something new all the time and it seems to always work!
Restaurants come and go but Joe's stays for a very good reason, the food is great."

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/06/2009

(review submitted 12/08/2009)

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Review 90 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"As usual, food was right on the mark, service great, appreciated the chef dropping by table to see if everything was ok. would definitely go back"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/05/2009

(review submitted 12/07/2009)

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Review 91 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The food was excellent. But each dish was served right on top of the other. We felt rushed and kind-of fatigued by the time we left. We felt we had been forced to consume our food too quickly, probably so the table would be available more quickly. Bear in mind this was Thanksgiving Day and the speed of service might not apply to other days of the year."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/26/2009

(review submitted 12/04/2009)

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Review 92 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Loved it. They treated us well on our anniversary. Gave us some special bubbly. The food was excellent--great flavors and presentation."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/02/2009

(review submitted 12/04/2009)

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Review 93 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Amazing cuisine, delightfully presented with good service. Added attraction, Chef Joe Miller comes by to chat."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/28/2009

(review submitted 12/03/2009)

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Review 94 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Lovely interior, good service. Food was above average."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/24/2009

(review submitted 12/03/2009)

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Review 95 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"This is my all time favorite restaurant where I have gone to celebrate everything from birthdays to my Mom's divorce to all sort of other occasions. The food is always reliably delicious. You leave feeling pampered. The service is wonderful... and thoughtful. This past week I brought a friend to Joe's to celebrate her birthday. All I said to the Maitre' d, when he asked where we would like to sit, let's let the Birthday Girl decide. He took that little subtle clue and when they brought out her dessert, it had Happy Birthday written on the plate in chocolate and a lovely little candle sat in a strawberry. Joe's is very thoughtful and very attentive to detail in addition to being a foodies delight."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/24/2009

(review submitted 12/03/2009)

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Review 96 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Excellent as usual. One of my favorite restaurants in LA area."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/27/2009

(review submitted 12/02/2009)

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Review 97 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"A return customer of Joe's because the food is always wonderful and the wait staff highly professional. I love their brunch on Sundays because it's not the usual buffet. The entrees at dinner change with the seasons. I tasted the short ribs last night and they were the best I've ever eaten. Well worth the price. I've never had a bad meal there."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/29/2009

(review submitted 12/02/2009)

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Review 98 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Joe's is the standby for I and my spouse on those all too rare occasions when we can score a baby sitter and are in the mood to treat ourselves nice. We're always wowed by the food, which is very good value for the quality. There are few (no?) other places in town where you can sample such a wide variety of dishes on their tasting menu for such a reasonable price."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/20/2009

(review submitted 11/23/2009)

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Review 99 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Food was solid as usual, especially the Red Snapper. Service was excellent. The patio was a bit Hot = the overhead heaters were roasting us from time to time."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/21/2009

(review submitted 11/23/2009)

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Review 100 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Joe's Restaurant has always been one of my favorite restaurants and one that I consider to be "for the Locals." I have always felt welcome, never an attitude, the waitstaff always knows about every component of the meal and the food has always been outstanding AND at a very reasonable price.

Last Saturday, I chose Joe's for our 11th year anniversary and was so impressed that we continue to praise our meal. It was such a wonderful experience and we were made to feel special from the moment we came in. The tasting menu was excellent, portions plentiful (in some restaurants the portions are so small - Im hungry afterward) and the wine pairing was thoughtful.

Joe's doesn't rely on history - they keep reinventing it for us!"

Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/21/2009

(review submitted 11/23/2009)

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Review 101 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Consistently wonderful food; everything is fresh, top quality and inventive. You know you are always going to have a wonderful meal at this restaurant."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/21/2009

(review submitted 11/23/2009)

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Review 102 for Joe's Restaurant

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The food was exquisite, interesting, and beautifully served. Lunch at Joe's is a remarkable value."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/17/2009

(review submitted 11/20/2009)

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Overall Rating

(Very Good)

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

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