La Joie, a Creole oyster bar restaurant, will open Nov. 19 at 1500 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 200, Cedar Park. The menu features a raw bar, shrimp and grits, gumbo, boudin balls, po’boy sandwiches, desserts and more. The restaurant is opening with a dinner menu and will later expand with lunch and brunch service. The restaurant will be led by Chef Nicholas Harrison. Dine-in and takeout options are available. 512-986-4300. www.lajoieaustin.com