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Joe Fortes Vancouver, Vancouver, BC

Joe Fortes Vancouver

4.6
4.6
8580 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Seafood
  • 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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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 82 times today
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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 8,580 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

    Seafood

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Most Booked

  • Vancouver

    Great for live music

  • Vancouver

    Most Booked

8,580 Reviews
  1. Ray and Shannon

    Vancouver

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Just to start, we live on the Sunshine Coast and frequently visit Vancouver and have enjoyed Joe Fortes many times throughout the years. For the first time I booked online and filled out the form. As it was a special occasion our 26 anniversary, asked for a great table. Unfortunately our table was okay but our server basically forgot about us. We did finally get our oysters but my glass of wine came with a glass and no wine. We finally had enough and found some one to get our bill. Ended up at Coast and dropped almost $500 and a beautiful anniversary cake on the house. That should have been Joe Fortes $500. We have lost your trust.

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  2. JOhn

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Had a table for two upstairs in the back left corner. It was very hot and the half table barely allowed us to eat comfortably as we didn’t have much room at all. The food is excellent but the overall experience with the stuffy table and heat leaves me a with bad taste in my mouth.

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  3. Kevin

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Noisy. Seated next to a counter bar and waiter station. This was a reservation. Expensive vs food quality. Service was good.

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  4. gretta

    West Palm Beach

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The atmosphere was cool but very noisy which might be great for lots of people. I had a delicious 5* fresh halibut meal with wonderful vegetable medley. My husband’s filet minion was pretty chewy so not so great. Waiter was very nice and attentive.

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  5. Laurel

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love going here, whether it's for cocktails or dinner. The staff are always friendly and helpful. In the summers, they have a great patio that I always enjoy and recommend to friends and family

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  6. SonofJake

    Worcestershire

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food and excellent service in a great atmosphere. The seafood trio and the Halibut were particularly good and nothing was too much trouble for our server. Great wine list, too - the Pinot Gris from British Columbia was superb. Highly recommended.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Past experiences have always been exceptional but this time around was below expectations
    Joe Fortes VancouverResponded 2 days ago
    Hello, 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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  8. Allen

    San Diego

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress I believe her name is was Nila was excellent as was our meal. Couldn’t eat all my food due to large amounts

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  9. Kerry

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a 10 out of 10 restaurant, I love everything about Joe Fortes!

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  10. DONALD

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our food was excellent. Waiter was very attentive and informative on the menu. We sat in the lower level and the upper level and rooftop have more of a atmosphere but it was still nice. Be aware portions are very large. I thought I’d order the calamari and oysters Rockefeller along with a main dish and have some room for dessert and there is no way. I had to leave some of my main dish and I shared both apps. Typically not a problem but when there are so many things you want to try on the menu, it’s not possible. I would suggest sharing apps with everyone at the table. 

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FAQs

Joe Fortes Vancouver is rated 4.6 stars by 8580 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 82 times today
Google Map for Joe Fortes Vancouver

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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