Joe Fortes Vancouver

Name: Joe Fortes Vancouver
Address: 777 Thurlow St, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6E 3V5
Telephone: (604) 669-1940
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

8658 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Seafood

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2 people

Oct 5, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 111 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
Good for groups

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
Website
http://www.joefortes.ca/
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

Location
777 Thurlow St, Vancouver, BC V6E 3V5
Neighbourhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Joe's Classic Caesar$18.00
crisp romaine, focaccia croutons, grana padano parmesan
Tomato & Watermelon Salad$23.00
heirloom tomatoes, watermelon, feta, cucumbers, mint, white balsamic vinaigrette
Beef Carpaccio$27.00
grainy mustard, roasted garlic, grana padano parmesan, crispy capers, herb crostinis
Jumbo Tiger Prawn Cocktail$30.00
fresh horseradish, cocktail sauce
Steak Tartare$28.00
hand chopped filet mignon, herb crostinis

Hot

Crispy Fried Local Oysters$23.00
joe's classic tartar sauce
Oysters Rockefeller$32.00
local oysters, spinach, pernod, hollandaise
Crab Cake$29.00
pan fried, lemon-basil aioli
Crispy Calamari$24.00
chilis, sun-dried tomato aioli
Cajun Crab & Corn Fritters$25.00
old bay spice, roasted jalapeno aioli
Steamed Clams$32.00
shallot, white wine, garlic, cream, garlic focaccia

Fresh Oysters

$4.35 each. Served icy cold on the half shell with classic cocktail sauce, spicy ponzu, mignonette, horseradish & lemon.

Joe's Gold – Read Island
Kusshi – Baynes Sound
Gem – Read Island
Sawmill Bay – Read Island
Beau Soleil – NB
Village Bay – NB
Malpeque – PEI
Shiny Sea – PEI

Grilled Fresh Fish & Shellfish

All fish are hand cut at Joe's and served with fresh vegetables & roasted new crop potatoes. All shellfish are served with jasmine rice & fresh vegetables.

Grilled Duo of Fresh Fish
two great varieties
- Market Price
Nova Scotia Lobster (1.5 Lb)
drawn butter
- Market Price
Steelhead Trout$41.00
mango citrus vinaigrette
Ling Cod$44.00
blackened, pico de gallo
Arctic Char$44.00
caramelized lemon, extra virgin olive oil
Spring Salmon$48.00
lemon herb beurre blanc
Jumbo Prawns$52.00
parsley garlic butter
Halibut$56.00
tomato, leek, herb butter

Sandwiches

Joe's Chop House Burger$28.00
cheddar cheese, double smoked bacon
Lobster & Shrimp Roll$35.00
house baked bread, classic remoulade, mixed greens
Open Face Steak Sandwich$40.00
8oz sirloin steak, cabernet jus, herb focaccia, onion rings, mixed greens
Hot Chicken Sandwich$25.00
crispy chicken breast, house made pickles, chili oil, pickled onions, coleslaw
Joe's Turkey Clubhouse$27.00
cranberry aïoli, house baked bread, double smoked bacon, lettuce and tomato

Joe's Classics

Battered Baja Fish Tacos$28.00
chipotle aïoli, housemade guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo
Salmon Cakes$36.00
wild sockeye salmon, buttermilk mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, tartar sauce
Fish & Chips$29.00
classic tartar sauce, coleslaw
Chicken & Waffles$29.00
buttermilk waffles, crispy coated chicken breast, maple brown butter, chili glaze

Favourites

Joe's Mussels$32.00
coconut milk, lemongrass, chipotle, cilantro, garlic focaccia
Seafood Bowl$33.00
market fish, mussels, clams, tomato broth, jasmine rice, grilled bread
Poke Bowl$29.00
marinated albacore tuna, sweet ponzu, jasmine rice, mango, cucumbers, avocado, edamame, pickled onions, miso aioli
Seared Scallop Linguine$43.00
lemon broth, cream, chilis, asparagus, tomato, arugula

From The Dinner Menu

Miso Marinated Sablefish$56.00
sesame quinoa, mushrooms, edamame, kale, sweet soy
New York Striploin 12oz$72.00
truffle parmesan fries, market vegetables
- 12 oz.$69.00
Bone-In Rib Steak 20oz$99.00
bacon horseradish mashed potatoes, market vegetables

Soups

New England Clam Chowder$16.00
cream, bacon, thyme
Coconut Chickpea$14.00
tomato, roasted garlic

Salads

Dotty's Chopped Salad$27.00
chicken, apple, pecans, dried cranberries, grapes, blue cheese
Classic Brown Derby Cobb$26.00
chicken, blue cheese, bacon, tomato, egg, avocado
Iceberg Wedge$25.00
diced tomato, double smoked bacon, blue cheese dressing
Joe's Seafood Caesar$36.00
chilled marinated mussels and clams, grilled steelhead, prawns, crisp romaine, focaccia croutons, grana padano parmesan

Extras

Chop House Onion Rings$17.00
Truffle Parmesan Fries$17.00
French Fries$14.00
Sweet Potato Fries$14.00
Sautéed Mushrooms$16.00
Macaroni & Cheese$18.00
Jumbo Tiger Prawns$32.00
Jumbo Scallops$33.00
Half Lobster$49.00

What 8,658 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Seafood
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8,658 Reviews

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Randy
Vancouver
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently one of the best steak, chop and seafood places in Vancouver. Our recent visit was no exception. Excellent.
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Marcus
Vancouver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Pro. staff. My server was lovely, as was those helping her. Food was delicious and plentiful. The place was a madhouse! You couldn’t shoehorn a mouse in there and loud as…… l couldn’t hear my wife across the table. Loved the energy though. Also going to washroom was a bit of a climb-from the ground floor. Great old timey surf and turf joint.
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Debbie
Vancouver
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
MEZZ2? Was our server and spent all her time talking to another table about her life and completely ignored us for 15 minutes after we got sat while a server from another section provided us water. She came over for the first time and asked us what we wanted to eat when we hadn’t even been told about the features like we have the dozens of times we have been there before. Have never had worse service than tonight. Very disappointed
Joe Fortes VancouverResponded 1 day ago
Hello Debbie, Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your most recent experience did not meet our typical Joe Fortes standards. We would appreciate the opportunity to discuss your visit further with you so that we can address the issues you mentioned. Kindly email us directly and we will have a member of our management team reach out. Regards, Joe Fortes info@joefortes.ca
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Paul
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Highly recommend for sea food
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Rachel
Vancouver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place has held on to the lost art of old fashioned service with total class.
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Deb
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From start to finish an outstanding evening! always such a treat to go to Joe Fortes!
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Ron
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came for happy hour, which is an excellent value! Our server Sindy was incredible! Personable, knowledgeable, and very friendly. She made our experience and my husbands birthday something special! Thank you!
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Derek
Vancouver
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It took me about 25 years to revisit this place due to a very disappointing experience. I really wish I had never come back. Came back with a friend from Vienna who really wanted to experience the "most famous " oyster bar in town during happy hour. Big mistake. Food was greasy, thickly battered and overpriced for the quality. We were told we were granted extra 15 minutes right after we placed our third round of food and drink while the restaurant was about 50% full. They should have either cancelled our order or allowed more time. In the end, we were forced to rush to finish up. We had about 105 minutes to dine for a table of 4 while the restaurant was about half empty. Our server was the only semi bright spot for the whole experience. We left hungry and had to head over to the Earls down the street, where we had way better quality food and service without attitude. NEVER AGAIN. I am sure the restaurant will do well without me going back.
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Trevor
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Our waiter was absolutely amazing, very kind, and helpful!
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David
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was the second time to visit there, and it also was my wife’s birthday. We were very satisfied about server, food, seat, and atmosphere. Thank you!
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FAQs

Joe Fortes Vancouver is rated 4.6 stars by 8658 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Oct 5, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 111 times today

777 Thurlow St, Vancouver, BC V6E 3V5

Additional information

Cross Street
Robson
Neighbourhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.joefortes.ca/
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

Joe Fortes Vancouver

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

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Joe's Classic Caesar$18.00

Tomato & Watermelon Salad$23.00

Beef Carpaccio$27.00

Jumbo Tiger Prawn Cocktail$30.00

Steak Tartare$28.00

Hot

Crispy Fried Local Oysters$23.00

Oysters Rockefeller$32.00

Crab Cake$29.00

Crispy Calamari$24.00

Cajun Crab & Corn Fritters$25.00

Steamed Clams$32.00

Fresh Oysters

Joe's Gold – Read Island

Kusshi – Baynes Sound

Gem – Read Island

Sawmill Bay – Read Island

Beau Soleil – NB

Village Bay – NB

Malpeque – PEI

Shiny Sea – PEI

Grilled Fresh Fish & Shellfish

Grilled Duo of Fresh Fish

Nova Scotia Lobster (1.5 Lb)

Steelhead Trout$41.00

Ling Cod$44.00

Arctic Char$44.00

Spring Salmon$48.00

Jumbo Prawns$52.00

Halibut$56.00

Sandwiches

Joe's Chop House Burger$28.00

Lobster & Shrimp Roll$35.00

Open Face Steak Sandwich$40.00

Hot Chicken Sandwich$25.00

Joe's Turkey Clubhouse$27.00

Joe's Classics

Battered Baja Fish Tacos$28.00

Salmon Cakes$36.00

Fish & Chips$29.00

Chicken & Waffles$29.00

Favourites

Joe's Mussels$32.00

Seafood Bowl$33.00

Poke Bowl$29.00

Seared Scallop Linguine$43.00

From The Dinner Menu

Miso Marinated Sablefish$56.00

New York Striploin 12oz$72.00

Bone-In Rib Steak 20oz$99.00

Soups

New England Clam Chowder$16.00

Coconut Chickpea$14.00

Salads

Dotty's Chopped Salad$27.00

Classic Brown Derby Cobb$26.00

Iceberg Wedge$25.00

Joe's Seafood Caesar$36.00

Extras

Chop House Onion Rings$17.00

Truffle Parmesan Fries$17.00

French Fries$14.00

Sweet Potato Fries$14.00

Sautéed Mushrooms$16.00

Macaroni & Cheese$18.00

Jumbo Tiger Prawns$32.00

Jumbo Scallops$33.00

Half Lobster$49.00

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Joe's Seafood Tower on Ice$150.00