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: 4.7

4.7

6357 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Seafood

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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. Executive Chef Ryan Green prepares 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 300 selections from British Columbia, California, the Pacific Northwest and prominent wine regions throughout the world. Enjoy a delicious cocktail at our bar with live piano music nightly or on our Rooftop Garden.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 1, 2022

7:00 p.m.

Booked 98 times today

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Takeout

(604) 669-1940

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Norma Cisneros: (604) 685-4040

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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Joe's Classic Caesar$16.95
crisp romaine, focaccia croutons, grana padano parmesan
Tomato & Watermelon Salad$18.95
heirloom tomatoes, watermelon, feta cheese, cucumbers, mint, white balsamic vinaigrette
Beef Carpaccio$22.95
grainy mustard, roasted garlic, grana padano parmesan, crispy capers
Classic Tiger Prawn Cocktail$26.95
fresh horseradish, cocktail sauce
Steak Tartare$27.95
hand chopped filet mignon, herb crostini

Hot

Crispy Fried Local Oysters$18.95
joe's classic tartar sauce
Oysters Rockefeller$26.95
local oysters, spinach, pernod, hollandaise
Crab Cake$24.95
pan fried, lemon-basil aïoli
Crispy Calamari$18.95
chilis, sun-dried tomato aïoli
Crab & Corn Fritters$19.95
old bay spice, roasted jalapeno aïoli

From the Dinner Menu

Seafood Linguine$46.95
jumbo prawns, seared scallops, mushrooms, peas, white wine cream sauce
Miso Marinated Sablefish$51.95
sesame quinoa, mushrooms, edamame, kale, sweet soy
New York Striploin
truffle parmesan fries, market vegetables
- 12 oz.$66.95
Bone-In Rib Steak
bacon horseradish mashed potatoes, market vegetables
- 16 oz.$69.95

Fresh Oysters

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

British Columbia

Beaufort – Denman Island$3.50
Chef Creek – Baynes Sound$3.50
Fanny Bay – Baynes Sound$3.50
Gem – Read Island$3.80
Sawmill Bay – Read Island$3.80

Premium West Coast

Kusshi – Baynes Sound, BC$3.95
Joe's Gold – Read Island$3.95

East Coast

Malpeque – Malpeque Bay, PEI$3.95
Village Bay – Acadian Peninsula, NB$3.95

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

Chef 's Creation of the Day
- Market Price
Grilled Duo of Fresh Fish
two great varieties
- Market Price
Steelhead Trout$34.95
charred pepper vinaigrette
Ling Cod$37.95
blackened, pico de gallo
Arctic Char$38.95
caramelized lemon, extra virgin olive oil
Spring Salmon$41.95
lemon herb beurre blanc
Jumbo Prawns$41.95
parsley garlic butter
Halibut$49.95
provençal sauce
Nova Scotia Lobster
drawn butter
- 1.5 Lb$79.95

Sandwiches

Joe's Chop House Burger$23.95
cheddar cheese, double smoked bacon
Lobster & Shrimp Roll$29.95
house baked bread, classic remoulade, mixed greens
Open Face Steak Sandwich$34.95
10 oz sirloin steak, herb focaccia, onion rings, mixed greens
Joe's Turkey Clubhouse$19.95
cranberry aïoli, house baked bread, double smoked bacon, lettuce and tomato

Joe's Classics

Battered Baja Fish Tacos$24.95
chipotle aïoli, housemade guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo
Salmon Cakes$30.95
wild sockeye salmon, buttermilk mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, tartar sauce
Fish & Chips$25.95
pacific cod, classic tartar sauce, coleslaw
Chicken & Waffles$23.95
buttermilk waffles, crispy coated chicken breast, maple brown butter, chili glaze

Favourites

Joe's Mussels$27.95
coconut milk, lemongrass, chipotle, garlic focaccia
Seafood Bowl$27.95
market fish, mussels, clams, tomato broth, jasmine rice, grilled bread
Poke Bowl$23.95
marinated albacore tuna, sweet ponzu, jasmine rice, pineapple, cucumbers, avocado, edamame, pickled onions, miso aioli
Dungeness Crab Linguine$32.95
asparagus, tomatoes, lemon, olive oil, chilis, fresh herbs

Soups

New England Clam Chowder$14.95
cream, bacon, thyme
Tomato Bisque$10.95
gin, fennel, cream

Salads

Dotty's Chopped Salad$22.95
chicken, apple, pecans, dried cranberries, grapes, blue cheese
Classic Brown Derby Cobb$21.95
chicken, blue cheese, bacon, tomato, egg, avocado
Iceberg Wedge$21.95
diced tomato, double smoked bacon, blue cheese dressing
Joe's Seafood Caesar$27.95
chilled marinated mussels and clams, grilled steelhead, prawns, crisp romaine, focaccia croutons, grana padano parmesan

Extras

Chop House Onion Rings$14.95
Truffle Parmesan Fries$14.95
French Fries$11.95
Sweet Potato Fries$12.95
Sautéed Mushrooms$13.95
Macaroni & Cheese$14.95
Jumbo Tiger Prawns$18.95
Jumbo Scallops$27.95

Lobster Oil

Lobster Oil
Enhance your dishes at home with the delicate and rich flavours of Joe's Lobster Oil
- 375ml$36.95

What 6,357 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
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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OpenTable Diner
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5.0
1 review
Dined today
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Excellent! Dan was fabulous on the rooftop patio.
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OpenTable Diner
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5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good all around
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SHERRYF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the best server, the best service by Michael P.D. and the most amazing food. Snow crab and Seafood Linguine for the win. Best Seafood pasta on the planet, omg the size of the seafood. (BIG EYES) First visit and won't be the last. Thank you for treating us so well!!!
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King
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Seafood is very good, very fresh.
CA
CoraA
Vancouver
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always the food was delicious. Our server Norm was friendly and efficient. The crème brulee is the best in the city!!
NS
NeelamS
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is superb and always consistently delicious. We had the corn crab fritters, spring and sockeye salmons, and the key lime pie which was heavenly. The service was excellent. One of our most favourite restaurants in Vancouver!
RH
RobertH
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience4
I’ve visited Joe Fortes 3 times in the past and had a wonderful meal. Sadly, I cannot say the same this time. We had the crab cake that was average with too much sauce to mask the flavor of the crab cake. My wife had the artic char and enjoyed it. It was flaky and flavorful. I had the steak and was underwhelmed. The steak should stand on its own and can see why they push the sauces. The service was the best part of the meal. Donna was attentive and engaging.
CS
CarS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place! Loved it. We were un Vancouver And visites twice!
A
Anonymous
Vancouver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food5service1ambience3
Food was fabulous, however, service was extremely slow and unattentive.
Joe Fortes VancouverResponded 2 days agoHello, Thank you for your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that you last dining experience was not up to our typical Joe Fortes standards. We would appreciate the opportunity to discuss further with you and rectify the situation. If you could kindly email your contact information to info@joefortes.ca a member of our management team will be in touch shortly. Kind regards, Joe Fortes Team
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nickster
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Jenn was professional but a lot of fun at the same time. I had the seafood linguini which was amazing!!! My friend's tenderloin was perfection, she said. The ambience was lively but not overbearing. I met another employee named Brian, he was lovely to chat to! Will be back!
D
Dragon
Calgary
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food as always at Joe Forte. Make sure you make a reservation for happy hour, it can get super busy here. Will come back for sure and you should try it out too.
TS
TamiS
Vancouver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great! The service was great and they even treated our birthday girl with a great dessert. Nice surprise!
CA
ChrisA
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience4
It was our 50th wedding anniversary and our server, Tim, was awesome. He was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. At the end he brought out a special anniversary dessert which was delicious.
L
Lilo
Vancouver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
truffle fries no longer carry the truffle aroma. appetizers are seasoned slightly too salty even though i paired the food with an alcoholic drink
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server was amazing
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Our server, Tara was great. Steak cooked perfectly Oysters were so fresh!!! Rosemary sprig in the onion ring tower was a really nice touch.
GS
GraceS
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service
DW
DerekW
Vancouver
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fish treo ‘to die for! Server (Brooklyn): knowledgeable, friendly, attentive! Great experience all around…
EK
EK2022
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding service & great food!!! Will definitely go back again sometime to try their dinner menu!
CJ
CoriJ
Calgary
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great happy hour menu and delicious cocktails
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john
Hawaii
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall1food2service2ambience1
Osyters and calamari good. Crab cake had no flavor and not much crab. Fish and chips, fish was mushey. Tab was $165 for 2 of us and just beers. They sat us next to 2 big tables that were very loud. Would not go back.
AM
AngelaM
Devon
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience5
Very average food could have been due to the number of diners. Very busy
LN
LisaN
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dominic the server was amazing and attentive
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TimF
Saskatoon
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful meal on the rooftop patio at Joe Forte's. The service that Ryan provided was outstanding, he made great suggestions and was attentive at the right time. I've been there before, and I'm not surprised it was a great experience, but it's definitely worth mentioning again.
VD
ValerieD
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Amazing as usual. We come here only on special occasions. Love the Caesar salad of course but the seafood is always fresh and high quality. Love the ambiance as well!
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tmcs
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
excellent food and service, but pricy. one of the few places where fish is not over cooked.
A
Alice
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Birthday brunch
SS
SteveS
Dallas
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another excellent meal at Joe Fortes. It’s our go to place for dining when we go to Vancouver. Never had a bad meal.. service is excellent. Great place. Will be going back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and food were both great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We were there for my in laws 50th anniversary. Our waitress was amazing and helpful. The food was delicious!
AS
AnnaS
Vancouver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistency great food and service
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Soaphead
Vancouver
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Great venue for happy hour, though some of the oysters & part of the seafood platters didn’t taste fresh.
LL
LeonL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Good food and service. Kid friendly. Staff was helpful
GB
GBHSC
Vancouver
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday Dinner
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RonT
Sacramento
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Excellent server (David). Nice old style steak house. Unfortunately, two of us had to send steaks back. Way undercooked, but came back cooked properly (medium). Would return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff and food were fabulous. Will visit every time we are in Vancouver.
e
elainey
Palm Springs
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
Our server did not seem to be having a good night or maybe we did not "get" his demeanor. Service was ok but we felt like we were a bit of a nuisance. Food was good. Atmosphere good but patio closed was disappointing. We felt a little crowded at the table we were given
Joe Fortes VancouverResponded on June 21, 2022Hello Elaine, We are truly sorry to hear about your last visit at Joe Fortes. We can assure you that this is not the typical Joe Fortes experience, and would appreciate the opportunity to discuss your visit further with you. Kindly email your contact information to info@joefortes.ca and a member of our management team will be in touch. Kind regards, Joe Fortes Team
NC
NanaC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Overall a really good place, lively, adept servers. Needs help bot diluting and appropriating Japanese marinades.
A
Allan1050
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a blast with awesome food and atmosphere 😎
WN
WilfN
Vancouver
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience1
While we have enjoyed Joe Fortes in the past, last night’s celebration with out of town visitors was overwhelmed by the pianist who blasted out honky-tonk songs that precluded any decent table conversation. Really frustrating and asking for it to be lowered seemed to have no effect. The food and service, while good, will be forgotten because of this and last night might well be the last time we dine there. A meal that expensive should be in an atmosphere conducive to conversation and social interaction. This unfortunately was not.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Joe Fortes Vancouver offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 669-1940.

Joe Fortes Vancouver is rated 4.7 stars by 6357 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 1, 2022

7:00 p.m.

Booked 98 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(604) 669-1940

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
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, Takeout, 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
Norma Cisneros: (604) 685-4040

Joe Fortes Vancouver

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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Seafood Linguine

Seafood Pavé

Lobster Oil

Chilled

Joe's Classic Caesar$16.95

Tomato & Watermelon Salad$18.95

Beef Carpaccio$22.95

Classic Tiger Prawn Cocktail$26.95

Steak Tartare$27.95

Hot

Crispy Fried Local Oysters$18.95

Oysters Rockefeller$26.95

Crab Cake$24.95

Crispy Calamari$18.95

Crab & Corn Fritters$19.95

From the Dinner Menu

Seafood Linguine$46.95

Miso Marinated Sablefish$51.95

New York Striploin

Bone-In Rib Steak

Fresh Oysters

British Columbia

Beaufort – Denman Island$3.50

Chef Creek – Baynes Sound$3.50

Fanny Bay – Baynes Sound$3.50

Gem – Read Island$3.80

Sawmill Bay – Read Island$3.80

Premium West Coast

Kusshi – Baynes Sound, BC$3.95

Joe's Gold – Read Island$3.95

East Coast

Malpeque – Malpeque Bay, PEI$3.95

Village Bay – Acadian Peninsula, NB$3.95

Grilled Fresh Fish & Shellfish

Chef 's Creation of the Day

Grilled Duo of Fresh Fish

Steelhead Trout$34.95

Ling Cod$37.95

Arctic Char$38.95

Spring Salmon$41.95

Jumbo Prawns$41.95

Halibut$49.95

Nova Scotia Lobster

Sandwiches

Joe's Chop House Burger$23.95

Lobster & Shrimp Roll$29.95

Open Face Steak Sandwich$34.95

Joe's Turkey Clubhouse$19.95

Joe's Classics

Battered Baja Fish Tacos$24.95

Salmon Cakes$30.95

Fish & Chips$25.95

Chicken & Waffles$23.95

Favourites

Joe's Mussels$27.95

Seafood Bowl$27.95

Poke Bowl$23.95

Dungeness Crab Linguine$32.95

Soups

New England Clam Chowder$14.95

Tomato Bisque$10.95

Salads

Dotty's Chopped Salad$22.95

Classic Brown Derby Cobb$21.95

Iceberg Wedge$21.95

Joe's Seafood Caesar$27.95

Extras

Chop House Onion Rings$14.95

Truffle Parmesan Fries$14.95

French Fries$11.95

Sweet Potato Fries$12.95

Sautéed Mushrooms$13.95