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Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House, Vancouver, BC

Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House

4.6
4.6
8735 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 159 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 8,735 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
  • 4.3Value

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!

8,735 Reviews
  1. Rick

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Joe’s. Our “go to” restaurant when visiting Vancouver.

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  2. Alexander

    Chicago

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening with wonderful food and service. Ample portions and healthy pours on the cocktails.

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  3. Mohamed

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and good service what more do you want. Maybe a little pricey.

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  4. Sophia

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated my birthday with a group of 10. The decorations are very festive, and we loved the food and service, and thanks for the free bday dessert!

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  5. Pam

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant great food & awesome service, recommend booking a table to avoid disappointment.

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  6. Julia

    Vancouver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    When we arrived we were told our table would only be available to us for 1.5 hours. When I inquired with the host, I was advised that the website says 2 hours but they prefer to only allot 1.5 hours for happy hour. This is no where to be seen on the website/ OpenTable platform. In the end they agreed to give us 2 hours. No surprise , 2 hours wasn’t enough time given the incredibly slow and forgetful service. A true disappointment. Thank you for making us feel unwelcome.

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  7. Corinne

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Brunch menu is out of this world!! Very difficult to decide but you know you cannot go wrong with your choice. The steelhead pavé was my choice and I highly recommend it! The live music( pianist) also adds a lot to the experience! Well done!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food. Fun energy and live music. Great evening!

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  9. Mark

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, but not Michelin star fancy. You won’t be disappointed with the food at all. Surprisingly great for my 2 kids (ages 4 and 7). We got a booth and the place was just loud enough that we didn’t have to keep them too quiet and the whole staff were so good to them. Truly great experience. Phyllis was a phenomenal server and I don’t say that lightly. The support staff (manager included) we very nice to us and you could tell they are career servers who love their job.

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  10. Ardalan

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing experience. Went there on a Friday night, and had quite the feast. The seafood platter was sublime, and the salmon Wellington was outstanding! As always, I would highly recommend Joe Forte’s. Been coming back for a few years now.

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Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House is rated 4.6 stars by 8735 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 159 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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