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Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House, Vancouver, BC

Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House

4.7 (9176)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Seafood
777 Thurlow St, Vancouver, BC V6E 3V5

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 111 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
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 five unique dining venues. Enjoy a delicious cocktail at our bar with live piano music nightly! 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.

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
    Street Parking
  • 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, 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

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What 9,176 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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 is celebrated for its "fantastic service" and "delicious food." Regulars enjoy the "amazing seafood," like the seafood tower and lobster roll. The "warm ambiance" and live piano enhance the dining experience. Despite some noise and occasional heat, it's a "highly recommended" spot for special celebrations and memorable meals.
9,176 Reviews
  1. Peter

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have a lovely night with the wife for our anniversary. Food was amazing. We had a very enjoyable night

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  2. Kerry

    Virginia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night!! Food amazing! Prices are high but overall very nice! Thank you!!

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  3. Mansour

    Vancouver / British Columbia3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I ordered Halibut and it was awful! Saucy, bland, watery, tasteless, didn’t seem fresh, left very bad taste in the mouth as I can’t go back to this restaurant for a long time.

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  4. Stewart

    Vancouver / British Columbia3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    One of my favourite restaurants until last night. Food and service were top notch as usual but the restaurant was uncomfortably hot the entire time. Apparently the air conditioning wasn’t working (or at least not working where we were seated mid level). VERY hot & uncomfortable and we were hosting very valuable work clients. Not sure I’d risk dining here in the summer again.

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  5. Paulina VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing and we are well taken care of. Thank you!

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  6. Jane VIP

    Chicago / Illinois11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter, Spencer, was the best we have had in Vancouver to date, although all have been very nice. It was just he that remembered the little details of what we had added to our order and was able to replicate that as well. We were very impressed with his service.

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  7. Jas

    Vancouver / British Columbia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience once again! Food was wonderful and service was outstanding

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  8. Ivor

    Vancouver / British Columbia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here last night for dinner . Absolutely amazing, delicious the service was impeccable. Definite go to when in Vancouver. Bravo Joe !!

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  9. Melania

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    2.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    It was too hot, no a/c, and our table was right beside the waiter station and often felt crowded with staff bumping against some of our chairs and staff talking amongst each other can be a little uncomfortable for our group. Not enjoyable experience and was disappointed, as we normally have a great time there.

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  10. Chandler

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter, Spencer, was delightful and our food was delicious - we will always come back!

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FAQs

Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House is rated 4.7 stars by 9176 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
11:00 PM
Booked 111 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
    Street Parking
  • 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, 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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