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Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House, Vancouver, BC

Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House

4.6
4.6
8723 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 134 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
  • 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

What 8,723 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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 restaurant renowned for its "exceptional service" and "amazing food." Guests love the bustling atmosphere and the rooftop dining experience. While some find it noisy, the seafood dishes, particularly the cioppino and oysters, receive high praise. Perfect for special occasions!

8,723 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful restaurant. Food was AMAZING and our server was spectacular. Will be back for sure. BTW TRY THE PORKCHOP, you won’t regret it!

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  2. Kami

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a beautiful time at Fortes. Thanks to Brett for his great service !

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  3. Marilyn

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Joe Fortes is always EXCELLENT..My favorite spot i Vancouver.. Cheers!!!

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  4. Frank

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Joe Fortes has always been one of my favorite restaurants to visit. Great menu choices as well as wine selection. Food and beverage costs have always been good value. Need to be careful on raising prices as there's other options with good menu and wine choices for 10-20% less.

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  5. David

    Chicago

    132 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    132 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a nice night at Joe Fortes—very good food, excellent service, and a nice vibe. The crab cake app was excellent; the heirloom salad was good, but not great, as the tomatoes were not as tasty as I had expected. The halibut was excellent, as was the cioppino. The pavlova for dessert was very good. The service was excellent—helpful, attentive, not intrusive, and friendly. Joe Fortes always has a nice crowd and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves.

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  6. Sean

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An absolutely superb grand finale to a wonderful Vancouver visit. The impeccable friendly service and atmosphere are unmatched, and the Salmon Wellington is a dream come true. Thank you Joe!

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  7. Aramas

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    When ordering the steaks, please specify how you prefer your steak of choice to be cooked very clearly and double check with your server, as awe experienced it had to go back to the kitchen several times when eventually it got done to our liking, I’m sure it was a learning curve every one involved.. However they complemented us with desert which was on the house, greatly appreciated! And thanks to Gordon our waiter, he’s top notch of a server. I’ll definitely recommend Joe Fortes to clients..

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  8. Sally

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent place to have happy hour! Great service

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was awesome except for my seafood pasta, way too salty and sauce. Didn’t want to say anything to the server since it was not her fault and she was great!

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  10. Wai Ling

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The drinks is nice. Oil and Vinegar is wonderful. With bread. Spring Salmon is excellent and could share for two. Attentive care of staffs make the dining real adorable. Moreover, Live music in upper terrace creates enjoyable atmosphere for guests.

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FAQs

Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House is rated 4.6 stars by 8723 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 134 times today
Google Map for Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House

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
  • 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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