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Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House, Vancouver, BC

Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House

4.8 (9020)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Seafood
777 Thurlow St, Vancouver, BC V6E 3V5

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 128 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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 Garden. 

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
  • 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
    our Events Team: (604) 669-1940
  • Neighborhood
    West End
  • Cross street
    Robson
  • Parking details
    Valet service available at 4PM.
  • Public transit
    Five minute walk from Burrard Skytrain Station and ten-minute walk from 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

Experiences

  • Joe's Blue Plate Lunch

    CA$0.00 - CA$19.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for the lunch you never knew you needed: Joe's Blue Plates. Each day of the week has its own special offering at $19 each. Reserve your table today to make your lunch break unforgettable! Monday - Prawn Linguine Tuesday - Jerk Chicken Wednesday - Panko Crusted Pacific Cod Thursday - Blackened Chicken Linguine Friday - Thai BBQ Chicken *Available while quantities last.
    Joe's Blue Plate Lunch Photo

Private dining

What 9,020 people are saying

Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Seafood

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Most Booked

  • Vancouver

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food," "outstanding service," and a lively atmosphere. Guests rave about the seafood platter, salmon Wellington, and attentive staff, making it a "Vancouver staple." Some note the venue can be noisy, but the "service is always top notch."

9,020 Reviews
  1. Merin VIP

    Los Angeles40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    So many people recommended this restaurant to us on our visit to Vancouver that we couldn’t pass it up. Our server was friendly, accommodating, and on top of everything but not too much that we couldn’t enjoy a pleasant late birthday celebration.  All the staff worked in tandem to make sure that everything was orchestrated just beautifully.  they accommodated special request. Food came out. Hot was served beautifully and everything tasted delicious. Definitely one of our most memorable meals of our trip and would recommend this place to anyone.  have to bench in the lobster oil was very good and interesting and not something we’d had before.  crème brûlée was delicious.

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  2. Colynne

    Vancouver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I read the many positive reviews before going, and I totally agree with all of them. We ordered the king cod (the special that night). It was cooked to perfection, as were the vegetables. Service was EXCELLENT.

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  3. Cullen

    Houston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great seafood, great atmosphere, great service. That pretty much sums it up.

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  4. Corene VIP

    Sacramento113 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So excited that we found this place. It did not disappoint. Amazing Seafood, but the service was over the top, with our servers Donna. Made great recommendations and incredible service. Thank you

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  5. Karol VIP

    Victoria29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always come for my birthday from Victoria! Missed the carrot cake though.

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  6. Mel

    Portland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely time! I was there from Vancouver WA for my birthday.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spencer was a great server! He was attentive and also let us have our time to chat. Couldn’t have been better!

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  8. michael

    Melbourne6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Warmly greeted as we entered the restaurant. Our Server (Alex) was so polite, helpful and proactive to our needs. The food we selected was delicious as was the wine. Alex was so helpful in answering our questions which ensured we got exactly what we wanted. This is a ‘happening place’ with a positive buzz and with not an empty table. So busy, yet we still felt well looked after. We’d definitely would come back.

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  9. ross VIP

    Las Vegas9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We attended Joe Fortes on a Saturday afternoon during happy hour, quite busy and with the tables so close it can be a bit noisy. We had Phyllis as our server, what a wonderful experience, so attentive but not always in your face, great personality and willing to engage in our banter. The raw oysters on the happy hour menu are a great deal as is the house red. A wonderful early dinner/late lunch. Not a weekly event for us as the price can get up there with drinks/meal and tip. Love the overall ambiance with the staff, tables, woodwork. A great place to go for a special occasion

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  10. Stephen

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were outstanding, the waiters and bar staff were exceptional. Can’t wait to go back to this restaurant

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FAQs

Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House is rated 4.8 stars by 9020 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. Canada
  3. Vancouver / British Columbia
  4. Vancouver
  5. West End

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 128 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House

777 Thurlow St, Vancouver, BC V6E 3V5

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Robson
  • Neighborhood
    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 ten-minute walk from 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
  • 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
    our Events Team: (604) 669-1940
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