Joliet Cafe and Bar

4.3

34 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Great for happy hour

Come enjoy our secret dining room. Small room, with big ambiance. A place to eat, sip on exciting cocktails, drink unique wines with close friends and neighbors. Come for a rose lunch on our patio, sandwiches and bottles of wine to-go from our counter, or dinner and cocktails in our intimate jungle room.

NOTE: For Breakfast + Lunch ONLY, table service is not provided. Orders must be placed at front counter and seating is located in our back lounge.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary European
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 8:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–1:00 am
Phone number
(213) 286-2675
Website
http://jolietplaya.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Catering available ! Contact Ben@jolietplaya.com
Private party facilities
Please contact Ben@jolietplaya.com for any events

Location
12751 W Millennium, Los Angeles, CA 90094
Neighborhood
Playa Vista
Cross street
Inside Free Market @ Runway. Entrance on Runway Road, off of Village Drive
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Jumbo Prawns$19.00
Dressed In Olive oil, salt parsley, with house cocktail sauce
Baked Crab Artichoke Dip$16.00
Crab meat, artichoke, cream cheese, served with crostinis
Smoked Trout Dip$15.00
chives, Red pepper, cream cheese, trout, served with crostinis
Brie & Honeycomb$13.00
Milky brie, honeycomb, seasonal fruit, served with crostinis
Meatballs$16.00
Blend of pork & beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, cheese, basil

For the Table

Truffle Mac & Cheese$17.00
Five cheese blend, cream, butter, baked, topped with truffle oil, & Breadcrumbs
Mezze Board$26.00
Hummus, olives, Grilled Zucchini, Persian cucumber, tomato, Rice Dolmades, Feta Cheese, artichoke, served with crostini
Market Board$28.00
Selection of meats & cheeses, honeycomb, mustard cornichons, marcona almonds, fruit, olives, served with crostini
Dessert (Cheesecake)$12.00
topped with House whipped Cream, Berries & Choice of Chocolate Or Caramel Syrup

Salads

add grilled chicken breast + $5, Add Grilled Prawns + $9

Duck Breast Salad$18.00
Sliced Duck Breast, Arugula, Shaved Parmesan, Watermelon Radish, Almonds, Cucumber, Tomoato, mixed with House Vinaigrette
Burrata & Tomato$17.00
cherry tomato, milky burrata, olive oil, basil, sea salt, balsamic glaze
Butter Lettuce Caesar$17.00
butter lettuce, house made caesar dressing, breadcrumbs, & grated parmesan
Garden Salad$15.00
mixed greens, cherry tomato, artichoke, cucumber, walnuts, parmesan, & italian dressing

Mains

Tuna Tartar$21.00
tuna, avocado, cucumber, tossed in a soy ginger sauce, topped with sesame, served with crostini
Lobster Roll$29.00
lobster claw meat, new england house made dressing, chives, on a brioche bun, served with torres chips
Pressed Pastrami Sandwich$18.00
grilled pastrami, french baguette, dijon Aioli, havarti cheese, served wiith cornichons & mustard
Ricotta Confit Tomato Lasagna$22.00
ricotta cheese, fontina, tomato confit, onion, basil, parmesan, served with side salad & crostinis

White Wines

Bonnets Blanc - France - Muscadet
Crisp, Floral, Soft on the tongue
- G$15.00
- B$49.00

Red Wines

Les Tondeuses - France - Grenache
Silky, Light, Soft fruit Notes
- G$16.00
- B$55.00
Ziniel - Austria - Zweigelt
pepper, dark fruit, round
- G$16.00
- B$55.00
Two Kings Pinot - California - Pinot Noir
Full-Body, Cheery, Smoke
- G$18.00
- B$55.00

Sparkling

Pol Clement Brut - France
Fruity & Crisp
- G$13.00
- B$45.00

Orange

Meinklang - Austria
Funky, Peach, Natural
- G$15.00
- B$55.00

Rose

La Ferme - Morocco
Fruit Forward, Vanilla, Rose
- G$13.00
- B$42.00

Joliet Cocktails

Playa Sour$19.00
Casamigos blanco tequila, apricot liquor, pineapple juice, lime, over ice
J Espresso Martini$20.00
Ketel One Vodka, House Espresso, Agave, Bitters, Cynar, Served Up
Cucumber In Paris$21.00
Ketel One Vodka, Cucumber Juice, St-Germain Elderflower, Green Chartreuse, Ginger, Served Up
Miani Chill$18.00
Dark & light Rum, Lime, Coconut Cream, Pineapple, Cinnamon, Over Ice
Prickly Pear Margarita$16.00
Tequila, Prickly Pear, Agave, Lime, Over Ice
Gramercy$16.00
Nolet's Gin, Passion Fruit, Lemon, Elderflower, Served Up
Mezcal Jungle Bird$18.00
ilegal mezcal, Pineapple, cynar, agave, Lime, Over Ice
Blackberry Mule$19.00
Ketel Vodka, House made Blackberry Syrup, Lime, Bundaberg GinGER beer, Over crushed ice, Topped with Blackberry Foam
Blue Hawaiin$24.00
dark & white plantation rum, blue curacao, pineapple, coconut cream, lemon, served over ice
Riders Rye$17.00
Rye Whiskey, Cassis, lemon, Elderflower, Agave, Served Up
Whistle Pig Rye Old Fashioned$24.00
whistle pig rye, cherry, bitters, orange peel, served over a large cube
Joliet Vesper Martini$24.00
gray whale gin, ketel one vodka, lillet, served up with a twist
Smokey Heart$17.00
Mezcal, Sweet Vermouth, Lemon Juice, Agave, Served On the rocks with Smoked Salt Rim
Clover Club$20.00
nolet's gin, lemon, egg white, cherry juice, served up

Draft Beer

Allagash White Blond$8.00
Boomtown Pale Ale$8.00
Almanac Love Hazt IPA$9.00
Scrimshaw Pilsner$8.00

Bottled Beer

Chimay Triple White$10.00
Menabrea Pilsner$7.00

Drinks

Ginger Beer$5.00
Sparkling Water$3.50

$12 Menu

G & T
Whiskey or Vodka Mule
Well

Apperativo Hour

5PM - 6:30PM

Spicy Margarita$10.00
G & T$10.00
Mezcal Paloma$10.00
Aperol Spritz$12.00
Wine$10.00
Red, Rose, White
Pilsner$5.00
Smoked Trout Dip$12.00
chives, Red pepper, cream cheese, trout, served with crostinis
Brie & Honeycomb$10.00
Milky brie, honeycomb, seasonal fruit, served with crostinis
Baked Crab Artichoke Dip$12.00
Crab meat, artichoke, cream cheese, served with crostinis

What 34 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

34 Reviews

R
Rachael
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Joliet is, without a doubt, the best spot in LA for whatever it is you're looking for. My boyfriend and I are absolutely obsessed with it - when a group of our friends decided to have a night out the 6 of us, we came to Joliet and there is something perfect for everyone. By day, it is the cutest spot for coffee, tea, a dirty chai, a pastry, and/or a sandwich. I recommend bringing your laptop or a book and staying a while, striking up a conversation with Alejandro or Olivia at the bar, and trying one or several of their fantastic options. You TRULY cannot go wrong. I had a pistachio croissant that absolutely changed my life. The egg sandwich made my jaw drop. Come nighttime, Joliet is a sexy speakeasy that boasts outstanding cocktails, great music, date-night ambience, and a whole different menu of mouthwatering options. My boyfriend loves the lobster roll, and I am obsessed with the mezze platter. The espresso martini is elevated and vibrant, and the spicy marg was better than imagined. Alejandro's attention to detail is incredibly extraordinary - he adds a special touch to everything he does, whether it's shaving an extra layer of cheese on your sandwich, or adding a cute little flower to your cocktail, or just taking the time to get to know you, it's really such a special experience.
Is this helpful?
W
William
Los Angeles
44 reviews
3.0
44 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
More bar than a place to eat. Snack food mostly. Weird cocktails - Manhattan with a big lump of ice in the middle of the glass with an orange slice.
Is this helpful?
S
Skylar
San Francisco
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We came here for a start to a birthday evening. Many of these things were purely circumstantial, but nonetheless frustrating attempted to order a drink was informed they were out of ingredients to make it. We ordered a charcuterie board and to entrées. The entrées came out before the charcuterie board and we were told the board was still being prepared. We had completed our entrées. The board still had not arrived. I politely went to the bar to inform them. We would no longer be needing the board and was met with pushback from the staff. They shared several details about management not showing up and the Chef being new. All of this would be completely understandable. If you presented it early on however it came to us as our evening devolved. It seems they should focus on their bar and dial back on the kitchen menu as most of this was created in a makeshift kitchen behind the coffee counter.
Is this helpful?
AT
AyanaT
Washington DC
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The place is beautiful. The decorations and setting are stunning. It was cool that they have an unlabeled back dining room. Felt exciting. The waiter was also super nice. I appreciated him. However the lobster roll was not worth it to me. It was small and the chips had an aftertaste that I wasn’t expecting. I was also hungry afterwards and the meal was $30. I will probably have to try them again for lunch but dinner didn’t feel worth the money. I wouldn’t come back for dinner.
Is this helpful?
CB
CBinCHS
VIP
Charleston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Repeat experience, and it was just as great as the first! Smoked Trout Dip appetizer was out of this world. Liked it even better than the Crab Dip we had on our first visit, which was delicious as well. Lobster Roll is so fresh and wonderful! And we found out afterwards we can substitute the chips for other veggies they have. Pasta with cracked pepper (Cacio e Pepe) was amazing. Would love this with blackened shrimp! Great wine selections and tasty cocktails. Fabulous service and beautiful ambience. We’ll be back. Again. 😊
Is this helpful?
EL
EL97
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Tried to go for lunch and had an awful experience. We made a reservation but they don’t seem to honor them for lunch- when I tried to check in, the server told me seating was first come, first served at lunch. You’re supposed to order at the coffee bar so I stood in line for 10 minutes (very slow service) only to find out that they had run out of nearly everything on the menu. We ended up leaving and going to Loqui down the hall. Overall lunch at Joliet needs to be rethought by management- either take reservations and plan accordingly, or don’t offer them at lunch so diners’ expectations are appropriately set.
2 people found this helpful
CM
ColleenM
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very pretty room with lots of tables and good amount of seating at the bar, which is lovely stone lit from the underside. The place was pretty full and even though there were available tables, my friend & I decided to sit at the bar, which was empty when we walked in. The bar stools are comfortable. Nick, our bartender, was friendly, intuitive, and very knowledgeable about the wines. I was happy with the two I tried and they did indeed go very well with the Mezze plate, which my friend & I shared. All was delicious, and perfect for a light meal. Service was great, atmosphere was lovely, staff was friendly. We had a lovely time and will definitely be back.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
This was my second time at Joliet.It is a hidden gem.Craft cocktails are amazing.Love the mezcal jungle bird!Market charcuterie board is very good and large .Also had the shrimp and lasagna,very tasty .Not over priced which is nice compared to all the Venice restaurants!
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Service was terrible- the attendant was very rude. It was 12:55pm and would not let me order breakfast! An the I tried to order 3 dishes and they where all out. I had to leave the restaurant with my friend to eat somewhere else.
1 person found this helpful
GT
GTPhils
Pittsburgh
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall, a fun experience. The drinks were a bit pricey but delicious. Food was astounding. The service was good and I was impressed at how they handled the crowd.
Is this helpful?

FAQs

Joliet Cafe and Bar offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Joliet Cafe and Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (213) 286-2675.

Joliet Cafe and Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 34 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

12751 W Millennium, Los Angeles, CA 90094

Additional information

Cross street
Inside Free Market @ Runway. Entrance on Runway Road, off of Village Drive
Neighborhood
Playa Vista
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 8:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–1:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://jolietplaya.com/
Phone number
(213) 286-2675
Catering
Catering available ! Contact Ben@jolietplaya.com
Private party facilities
Please contact Ben@jolietplaya.com for any events

Joliet Cafe and Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Starters

Jumbo Prawns$19.00

Baked Crab Artichoke Dip$16.00

Smoked Trout Dip$15.00

Brie & Honeycomb$13.00

Meatballs$16.00

For the Table

Truffle Mac & Cheese$17.00

Mezze Board$26.00

Market Board$28.00

Dessert (Cheesecake)$12.00

Salads

Duck Breast Salad$18.00

Burrata & Tomato$17.00

Butter Lettuce Caesar$17.00

Garden Salad$15.00

Mains

Tuna Tartar$21.00

Lobster Roll$29.00

Pressed Pastrami Sandwich$18.00

Ricotta Confit Tomato Lasagna$22.00

White Wines

Bonnets Blanc - France - Muscadet

Red Wines

Les Tondeuses - France - Grenache

Ziniel - Austria - Zweigelt

Two Kings Pinot - California - Pinot Noir

Sparkling

Pol Clement Brut - France

Orange

Meinklang - Austria

Rose

La Ferme - Morocco

Joliet Cocktails

Playa Sour$19.00

J Espresso Martini$20.00

Cucumber In Paris$21.00

Miani Chill$18.00

Prickly Pear Margarita$16.00

Gramercy$16.00

Mezcal Jungle Bird$18.00

Blackberry Mule$19.00

Blue Hawaiin$24.00

Riders Rye$17.00

Whistle Pig Rye Old Fashioned$24.00

Joliet Vesper Martini$24.00

Smokey Heart$17.00

Clover Club$20.00

Draft Beer

Allagash White Blond$8.00

Boomtown Pale Ale$8.00

Almanac Love Hazt IPA$9.00

Scrimshaw Pilsner$8.00

Bottled Beer

Chimay Triple White$10.00

Menabrea Pilsner$7.00

Drinks

Ginger Beer$5.00

Sparkling Water$3.50

$12 Menu

G & T

Whiskey or Vodka Mule

Well

Apperativo Hour

Spicy Margarita$10.00

G & T$10.00

Mezcal Paloma$10.00

Aperol Spritz$12.00

Wine$10.00

Pilsner$5.00

Smoked Trout Dip$12.00

Brie & Honeycomb$10.00

Baked Crab Artichoke Dip$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Joliet Cafe and Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?