I realized after reviewing Uoichiba that I still had not yet reviewed The Joint. How is this possible?! Fixing my mistake now. ?The fish here is really spectacular, & DAFG (Dry Aged Fish Guy) is legendary. He is doing amazing things with fish & it is clear he is a master of his craft. You can tell by the meticulous, beautiful shop & the deliciousness of all of his offerings.Some of the prices miiight be a tad higher than you are used to, especially if you only buy your fish at a typical grocery store - but I promise you, there is a reason & it is justified. A lot of time, skill & care has gone into these fish, & you will absolutely taste a difference.I really can not say enough nice things about this place. Everyone who works here is nice, helpful & knowledgeable. if you don't know what you want, or what amount you need, they can help! Try any of the dry aged fish, you can't go wrong. The fresh stuff is great too, & I also really love the smoked scallops & salmon belly. If you love The Joint, be sure to go give some love to Uoichiba as well! ❤️
Chris McMeen
The Chef at the joint has been breaking new ground in aged fish. Aging fish gives it new/different flavors profiles and was a great experience in getting to try all the new work being done to create something new. The fish and hand rolls were great. I ate las much as I could and tried as much as possible. It was a great experience and tasting.
gjr 2222
UDATE:Since the pandemic they pretty much had stopped being a restaurant, on top of being a great coffee spot and the best seafood place in LA (in my opinion). I can't tell you how much I miss all the amazing food I used to get there, including, of course, my favorite clam chowder ANYWHERE.But now, they are serving really incredible hand rolls for lunch and dinner four or five days a week (I can't remember exactly)But all I can say after scarfing down about 9 of their amazing hand rolls is: move over Kazu Nori. For $32 you get 6 delicious hand rolls. An incredible deal for the quality of the seafood.Great fresh fish that's dry aged. I had the Black Cod with the Kale and Potatoes, which was excellent. But the "Clam Chowder" is the best I've had and I'm from New England, the heart of Chowder country, Cape Cod to be specific. This is the chowder I would make if i was a gourmet chef. I know a lot of people like a thick chowder with lots of potatoes, I'm not one of them. I think it takes away from that incredible clam flavor. They make it with a light broth, a touch of dairy, leeks, and about 20 whole clams. NO POTATOES. I can't tell you how hard it is to find a chowder with no potatoes, let alone no flour added to increase the thickness. I can't wait to go back to get this chowder. I ended the meal with a delicious homemade cookie and cold brewed oat milk latte. I'm really looking forward to trying their calamari, fish tacos, lobster roll, and oysters on the half shell. I might just have to go back tomorrow.So, I've been back a few times now and everything I've had is really amazing. I bought a lb. of their house smoked salmon to bring to a Super Bowl Party (Another great Pats win) and heated it at 360 for 5 minutes, like they told me to, and it was fantastic. I've also had their lobster rolls, which were very good, and the grilled shrimp which was excellent, and also the crudo, which was great, but the outstanding dish here, above all else, is the scallops. I can't wait to go back for them. This is now my go to seafood place. Everything I've had is worth going back for.
Michael Mikhjian
The definition of fresh sushi grade fish. It’s a little pricey but you get what you pay for - premium fish.
Cavalry Scout
freshest seafood from Japan, much more economical to buy your sashimi here. They also have a hand roll kit which is fantastic.
Salty Greek
Luv it ! Simple as that, it is a lil pricey but good food always is.
Ulisses Tobon!
Great customer service, excellent food & affordable prices!!! Highly recommended. I definitely consider coming back again ?
simran patel
Such a gem! Place has an interesting concept, seafood butcher shop on one end and a cafe on the other. The sushi grade bluefin tuna is divine, and the employees are extremely kind and helpful! Also, from my knowledge they only sell the meat to you, you will have to make your dish at home.
Masha Kaznachey
If you know, you know that The Joint is the best and only worthy seafood market in dare I say all of California, if not the nation. I gladly cross the 405 in traffic for a hit of what they’re selling. Fresh is boring and boredom is not served here. Ask the fishmonger for guidance if needed, don’t skip on the smoked scallops / fish and coffee and baked goods. Come back for hand-rolls at dinner time. Market is accessible to home, private and even the occasional celebrity chef.
Tiffany H.
The Santa Barbara uni here is TDR. Fresh uni has a sweetness to it and there are actually very few restaurants I have been to in America that have served uni that is this creamy and delicious. Smoked or aged fish is another specialty here and we especially enjoy their salmon kama (collar) and belly. Oily in all the right ways with a salty flavor - goes perfectly with steamed Japanese rice and some furikake!What's fun about The Joint is that it is also doubles as a coffee shop so you can get your coffee or matcha latte without having to make another stop. So while the beverages themselves aren't mindblowing, I'll bet the correlation between seafood and caffeine consumption is close to 1 so, from my perspective, having this added convenience is a brilliant business decision.Anyway, all this is to say that I think The Joint is one of the best kept secrets of the Valley!
Staff is very kind and attentive. I will definitely be coming back for the matcha latte!
Rob V.
I was intrigued by their concept, seafood and coffee, but very disappointed with the whole thing. The place is a little weird. The coffee section is gloomy with little pastry offerings. The seafood area is very tiny with mainly dry-aged fish hanging. They have a big problem with customer service. I was the only one around 1:00pm but nobody greeted me. It took a while before someone asked me what I wanted to buy. I got a couple of overpriced items and they were unremarkable. Never again.
Sabrina M.
The best! Their DIY sushi box is so amazing and fun for a group! The fish is fresh and delicious.
Chris T.
The Joint is a frustration. Yes, the product is fantastic. However, the customer service is really impersonal. It's not like going to a butcher shop where you can discuss with the butcher exactly what you need. Instead, here, you just get...fish. They're really just checking off checkboxes here. I wanted a certain thickness and I also wasn't interested in the belly (it's thinner--though delicious) but I was at the mercy of the staff. Also, three times I've had the staff argue with me about what I was asking for because they felt what I was asking for wasn't the right fish. So now when they ask me what I'm gonna do with it, I just say, "Eat it" so they don't try to make me feel like an idiot. Anyway, it's all very impersonal and unpredictable, yielding a snobby experience. I don't like this place. It always stresses me out.
James Wolf
Great options, but mostly for taking home not eating here.Things you can eat here - oysters, shrimp, smoked salmon
I realized after reviewing Uoichiba that I still had not yet reviewed The Joint. How is this possible?! Fixing my mistake now. ?The fish here is really spectacular, & DAFG (Dry Aged Fish Guy) is legendary. He is doing amazing things with fish & it is clear he is a master of his craft. You can tell by the meticulous, beautiful shop & the deliciousness of all of his offerings.Some of the prices miiight be a tad higher than you are used to, especially if you only buy your fish at a typical grocery store - but I promise you, there is a reason & it is justified. A lot of time, skill & care has gone into these fish, & you will absolutely taste a difference.I really can not say enough nice things about this place. Everyone who works here is nice, helpful & knowledgeable. if you don't know what you want, or what amount you need, they can help! Try any of the dry aged fish, you can't go wrong. The fresh stuff is great too, & I also really love the smoked scallops & salmon belly. If you love The Joint, be sure to go give some love to Uoichiba as well! ❤️
The Chef at the joint has been breaking new ground in aged fish. Aging fish gives it new/different flavors profiles and was a great experience in getting to try all the new work being done to create something new. The fish and hand rolls were great. I ate las much as I could and tried as much as possible. It was a great experience and tasting.
UDATE:Since the pandemic they pretty much had stopped being a restaurant, on top of being a great coffee spot and the best seafood place in LA (in my opinion). I can't tell you how much I miss all the amazing food I used to get there, including, of course, my favorite clam chowder ANYWHERE.But now, they are serving really incredible hand rolls for lunch and dinner four or five days a week (I can't remember exactly)But all I can say after scarfing down about 9 of their amazing hand rolls is: move over Kazu Nori. For $32 you get 6 delicious hand rolls. An incredible deal for the quality of the seafood.Great fresh fish that's dry aged. I had the Black Cod with the Kale and Potatoes, which was excellent. But the "Clam Chowder" is the best I've had and I'm from New England, the heart of Chowder country, Cape Cod to be specific. This is the chowder I would make if i was a gourmet chef. I know a lot of people like a thick chowder with lots of potatoes, I'm not one of them. I think it takes away from that incredible clam flavor. They make it with a light broth, a touch of dairy, leeks, and about 20 whole clams. NO POTATOES. I can't tell you how hard it is to find a chowder with no potatoes, let alone no flour added to increase the thickness. I can't wait to go back to get this chowder. I ended the meal with a delicious homemade cookie and cold brewed oat milk latte. I'm really looking forward to trying their calamari, fish tacos, lobster roll, and oysters on the half shell. I might just have to go back tomorrow.So, I've been back a few times now and everything I've had is really amazing. I bought a lb. of their house smoked salmon to bring to a Super Bowl Party (Another great Pats win) and heated it at 360 for 5 minutes, like they told me to, and it was fantastic. I've also had their lobster rolls, which were very good, and the grilled shrimp which was excellent, and also the crudo, which was great, but the outstanding dish here, above all else, is the scallops. I can't wait to go back for them. This is now my go to seafood place. Everything I've had is worth going back for.
The definition of fresh sushi grade fish. It’s a little pricey but you get what you pay for - premium fish.
freshest seafood from Japan, much more economical to buy your sashimi here. They also have a hand roll kit which is fantastic.
Luv it ! Simple as that, it is a lil pricey but good food always is.
Great customer service, excellent food & affordable prices!!! Highly recommended. I definitely consider coming back again ?
Such a gem! Place has an interesting concept, seafood butcher shop on one end and a cafe on the other. The sushi grade bluefin tuna is divine, and the employees are extremely kind and helpful! Also, from my knowledge they only sell the meat to you, you will have to make your dish at home.
If you know, you know that The Joint is the best and only worthy seafood market in dare I say all of California, if not the nation. I gladly cross the 405 in traffic for a hit of what they’re selling. Fresh is boring and boredom is not served here. Ask the fishmonger for guidance if needed, don’t skip on the smoked scallops / fish and coffee and baked goods. Come back for hand-rolls at dinner time. Market is accessible to home, private and even the occasional celebrity chef.
The Santa Barbara uni here is TDR. Fresh uni has a sweetness to it and there are actually very few restaurants I have been to in America that have served uni that is this creamy and delicious. Smoked or aged fish is another specialty here and we especially enjoy their salmon kama (collar) and belly. Oily in all the right ways with a salty flavor - goes perfectly with steamed Japanese rice and some furikake!What's fun about The Joint is that it is also doubles as a coffee shop so you can get your coffee or matcha latte without having to make another stop. So while the beverages themselves aren't mindblowing, I'll bet the correlation between seafood and caffeine consumption is close to 1 so, from my perspective, having this added convenience is a brilliant business decision.Anyway, all this is to say that I think The Joint is one of the best kept secrets of the Valley!
Restaurantji Recommends
Staff is very kind and attentive. I will definitely be coming back for the matcha latte!
I was intrigued by their concept, seafood and coffee, but very disappointed with the whole thing. The place is a little weird. The coffee section is gloomy with little pastry offerings. The seafood area is very tiny with mainly dry-aged fish hanging. They have a big problem with customer service. I was the only one around 1:00pm but nobody greeted me. It took a while before someone asked me what I wanted to buy. I got a couple of overpriced items and they were unremarkable. Never again.
The best! Their DIY sushi box is so amazing and fun for a group! The fish is fresh and delicious.
The Joint is a frustration. Yes, the product is fantastic. However, the customer service is really impersonal. It's not like going to a butcher shop where you can discuss with the butcher exactly what you need. Instead, here, you just get...fish. They're really just checking off checkboxes here. I wanted a certain thickness and I also wasn't interested in the belly (it's thinner--though delicious) but I was at the mercy of the staff. Also, three times I've had the staff argue with me about what I was asking for because they felt what I was asking for wasn't the right fish. So now when they ask me what I'm gonna do with it, I just say, "Eat it" so they don't try to make me feel like an idiot. Anyway, it's all very impersonal and unpredictable, yielding a snobby experience. I don't like this place. It always stresses me out.
Great options, but mostly for taking home not eating here.Things you can eat here - oysters, shrimp, smoked salmon