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Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House, Vancouver, BC

Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House

4.7
4.7
8776 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 143 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for fine wines
Joe Fortes has been specializing in classic, American cuisine since 1985. The turn-of-the-century inspired dining room features 30-foot high ceilings and six unique dining venues that include our Rooftop Garden. Director of Culinary, Wayne Sych, and Executive Chef, Ryan Green, prepare each dish with a focus on natural flavours and features the finest ingredients from Pacific Northwest farmers, fishermen, and other food artisans. Serving more than 30 kinds of fresh fish, premium oysters and thick chops daily, Joe’s signature dishes have become a favourite with locals, celebrities & tourists alike. Joe’s is known as the best oyster bar in Vancouver and is home to some of North America's best oyster shuckers. Our award winning wine list features over 200 selections from prominent wine regions throughout the world. Enjoy a delicious cocktail at our bar with live piano music nightly or on our seasonal Rooftop Patio (reservable only by calling the restaurant directly).

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (604) 669-1940
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ryan Green
  • Private party facilities
    Visit Joe Fortes and you are welcomed into an environment whose vibrant sights and sounds are as enticing as the menu is. With our name inspired by a local legend famous for his warm, welcoming nature, we naturally believe that hospitality is key in creating a memorable group dining experience.
  • Private party contact
    Melissa Rollan: (604) 669-1940
  • Area
    West End
  • Cross Street
    Robson
  • Parking details
    Valet service available at 4PM.
  • Public transit
    Five minute walk from Burrard Skytrain Station and Vancouver City Centre Station.
  • Entertainment
    Live Piano 7 days a week
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 8,776 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Most Booked

  • Vancouver

    Hot spot

  • Vancouver

    Great for live music

  • Vancouver

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House is a vibrant Vancouver staple, celebrated for its "amazing seafood" and "outstanding service." Guests adore the lively atmosphere, impeccable service, and diverse menu options. The rooftop patio is a fan favorite for its ambiance. Reservations are essential for this "must-eat-at" destination.

8,774 Reviews
  1. Susan

    Vancouver

    73 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fabulous meal! Loved the Caesar salad, followed by delicious scallops, cooked beautifully. My dining partner had the lobster bisque and Sablefish, also very tasty. We shared crème brûlée and a berry Pavlova for dessert. Nice selection of wines by the glass. Our server was good, very helpful with helping me find gluten free options and suggestions for courses.

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  2. gloria

    Vancouver

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve been coming to Joe Fortes for decades but this was my first dinner there in several years and the food has become sub-par. Service is excellent as always but my god has the quality of the food declined. We ordered a couple of appetizers and the Salmon Wellington. Our salad had mealy tomatoes cut into giant pieces like there was basically no effort put into it. Flavourless cubes of feta. The salmon in the wellington had a metallic flavour to it. Just brutal.

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  3. Christopher

    Vancouver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Definitely the quality is lacking from previous years, porter house was excellent but it’s gonna cost you $150 with no sides! I’d rather go to Black & Blue and order the Kobe, clam chowder tastes like potato soup, any ways $350 for the two of us with no drinks, but look on the bright side the Caesar salad was delicious / overall 4 out of 10.

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  4. Kardash

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Thé food was amazing! Service excellent. We were seated near the bar, bathroom hallway and staff station…. So maybe not a best spot, considering I booked 2 months in advance.

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  5. Jack

    Denver

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This dinner was incredible. Great service, great food, great ambience

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  6. Maryna

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb service, excellent food, wonderful atmosphere

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  7. connie

    Vancouver

    88 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect especially our waiter who gave a special treat to my friend for her birthday! Only complaint was the noise level! Couldn’t well hear to talk in the bar area.

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  8. Alan

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wade as our principal server was fantastic really attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Dishes were served at a good pace so that we didn’t feel rushed. Overall the meal and ambience were excellent

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  9. malissa

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was perfectection as always. Loved the Christmas theme and live piano

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  10. T.G.

    Tahoe

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This institution is so freaking good! The service is quite attentive - save for a runner who was a bit more annoyed than necessary but could have been having a bad turn. Very solid food, same ambiance as ever. Just a lot of fun. I’d say, it costs a lot to run an operation like this, but I feel the pricing is a bit over where it should be to make it 5 stars across.

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Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House is rated 4.7 stars by 8776 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 143 times today
Google Map for Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House

777 Thurlow St, Vancouver, BC V6E 3V5

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Robson
  • Area
    West End
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet service available at 4PM.
  • Public transit
    Five minute walk from Burrard Skytrain Station and Vancouver City Centre Station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ryan Green
  • Entertainment
    Live Piano 7 days a week
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (604) 669-1940
  • Private party facilities
    Visit Joe Fortes and you are welcomed into an environment whose vibrant sights and sounds are as enticing as the menu is. With our name inspired by a local legend famous for his warm, welcoming nature, we naturally believe that hospitality is key in creating a memorable group dining experience.
  • Private party contact
    Melissa Rollan: (604) 669-1940
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