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Joe Fortes Whistler, Whistler, BC

Joe Fortes Whistler

4.6
4.6
550 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Seafood
For 35 years, Joe Fortes has consistently earned and maintained its reputation as an award-winning restaurant. Guests from over the world have come to expect a dynamic culinary experience in this San Francisco-styled seafood grill, complemented by an award-winning wine list that boasts over 200 wines, and a uniquely personal level of service and hospitality. This iconic BC restaurant is conveniently located in the heart of Whistler Village, with the entrance inside the Mountainside Lodge Hotel.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 18 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Steakhouse, Steak

  • Hours of operation

    Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (604) 932-5858

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Justin Starr

  • Private party facilities

    Visit Joe Fortes Whistler 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.

  • Neighborhood

    Whistler Village

  • Parking details

    Public lots are available in the surrounding area around the restaurant. No on-site parking available.

  • Public transit

    Short walk from surrounding hotels.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wine

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What 550 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
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Seafood

  • Whistler / Blackcomb

    Best Overall

  • Whistler / Blackcomb

    Best Food

  • Whistler / Blackcomb

    Best Service

  • Whistler / Blackcomb

    Best Value

  • Whistler / Blackcomb

    Good for business meals

  • Whistler / Blackcomb

    Good for business meals

  • Whistler / Blackcomb

    Good for groups

  • Whistler / Blackcomb

    Neighborhood gem

  • Whistler / Blackcomb

    Great for fine wines

  • Whistler / Blackcomb

    Romantic

  • Whistler / Blackcomb

    Good for special occasions

  • Whistler / Blackcomb

    Most Booked

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  1. Michelle

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Phenomenal food, great ambience and the servers made the experience perfect. Great night out, highly recommend!
  2. Leah

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Eliza was our sever and she was wonderful! We felt really cared for. She was friendly and personable as well as quick and efficient. We also had the best steaks of our lives!
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food service was excellent and always nice to see and chat with Michael Graham. Best maître de in the business.👍
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food1service5ambience3
    Tara was our server and she was fantastic!! The staff was lovely and amazing. The food was not unfortunately. My husband and myself were in town celebrating our anniversary and was expecting a fancy and enjoyable dinner and this place just missed the mark. He had the rib-eye and it was extremely dry for a medium cooked steak. Looked like it was cooked properly just think it was a terrible cut the sides that came with wasn’t that great either just Blane. I ordered the filet and it was cooked perfectly and was good would recommend getting that but the sides weren’t the best. The golden beets, butternut squash purée, mashed potatoes and asparagus were the sides with both dishes and just wasn’t good to us at all. We got a Caesar salad for appetizer being my hubs loves them and it was just ok nothing special should of gotten the wedge salad probably would of been better but then again don’t know. We didn’t complain about his dish but Tarra noticed when cleaning the table he didn’t eat but 2 bites and came back and asked us about it and apologized and offered something different which we declined being that we had everything else was just ready to go. She did come back with a dessert that was so nice key lime pie with in house made truffles as a celebratory dessert for our anniversary which was really good and so thoughtful and much appreciated. They did remove his ribeye from the bill without us asking(which we was going to just pay for it) and the manager came and apologized also. The service at this place is hands down 10/10 and we always felt welcomed. Maybe it’s because we’re not used to that type of food mostly the sides i don’t know but i would suggest maybe having options for people to choose there sides. Thank you Tarra for amazing service we truly appreciate you!!
  5. JoeH

    Vancouver

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Food and service was very good, the wine was properly chilled and plentiful. We wellbe back.
  6. DavidM

    Vancouver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great services and food quality is outstanding.
  7. LJJL

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food and service were outstanding. A very nice spot for family dinner.
  8. shelleyK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Joe Fortes, always a great experience and the food is always fantastic.
  9. KathyM

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had the $49.00/person Joe’s dinner deal fixed menu. Everything was delicious and fresh and perfectly prepared. The watermelon salad, the grilled steelhead trout and the key lime pie were all very tasty. One of us had the prawn linguini and raved about it. The staff were all very welcoming and the service was attentive. Ample portions and also an amuse-bouche and bread and butter. The restaurant is a bit tucked away and beyond an uninviting hotel reception area, but we’ll worth the visit.
  10. SarahO

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Expensive but a nice treat. Tucked away spot in Whistler. Staff were welcoming and attentive.
  11. KatirP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Don’t be put off by the location, which was a little hard to find and did not look great from outside - once you go in we were warmly welcomed and had a fabulous evening. Excellent food and our server was knowledgeable and friendly. We have long enjoyed the Vancouver location and will now add Whistler Joe Fortes to our favourite list! Thank you
  12. Cynthia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A very nice place to go with family or friends. Food is great.
  13. KathyJ

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time trying this place with new owners!! Was pleasantly surprised by decor & menu. The food presentation was beautiful & full of flavor. We both thoroughly enjoyed everything. There Pavlova is incredible! We will definitely be back.
  14. AmandaT

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience2
    Waiter was completely disinterested. Restaurant did not have many diners and yet we were seated next to a noisy table. Amuse Bouche was very large and too rich. It should be bite sized. Main course was heavy and not enjoyable.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great birthday dinner… amazing birthday cake. Big portions great service.
  16. KevinB

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was top notch. Food was exceptional. Would recommend to people looking for a nice dinner out while in whistler.
  17. NeelamB

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food and the service was amazing. However it was very loud compared and hard to have a date night or a conversation.
  18. Shack

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a delicious dinner! Waiter was excellent! Not the usual noisy average food busy Whistler Restaurant. Highly recommend Joe Fortes and will go back soon.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience1
    Expensive for what you get, food wasn’t great, ambience is cold.
  20. Vicresidents

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience1
    Great food & service, thank you, but unfortunately nearby guests were so rude & obnoxious & swearing (f this and that…) loudly all throughout our dinner for two hours in a small space… not the restaurants fault but also not adding to the dining experience & time we invested in to try out Joe’s in Whistler. Plus our dinner for two turned into three, with a very persistent fly…luckily didn’t like the same wine as me.
  21. RobertF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quality food and good service, will go back again.
  22. SteveF

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Our server Ellie was exceptional; overall experience very good.
  23. paulac

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great and wait staff even better … they made the experience quite enjoyable.
  24. MariaL

    Portland

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had an delicious dinner complemented by outstanding service!
  25. Unknown

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very pleased with a nice quiet meal. Looking forward to going back soon.
  26. Stella

    Vancouver

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    We went for happy hour, first time at the Whistler location. The ambience is nice, and we were seated right away but one of the oysters was comparably smaller and not that great quality so we asked it to be replaced. Our server Christine eventually got us another one but had a questionable look when we requested it to be replaced. The mac and cheese was bland which was a bit disappointing but the lobster roll and wine were good. Overall not a bad experience but not the best either. I found the food and service to be very good in Vancouver location which I go often.
  27. EricT

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. One of our favourite restaurants in Whistler. We’ll definitely be dining there again. We recommend Joe Fortes often. Cheers!
  28. JoanneK

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our meal was very tasty and well presented. We always enjoy our visits to Joe''s.
  29. Nickm007

    Vancouver

    242 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    242 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very polished. Great staff. Superb food. Good value with their special Menu. Still very much Joe Fortes. Nice updated space.
  30. AileenH

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    We love Joe Fortes in Vancouver. Unfortunately, the Whistler restaurant doesn’t have the same feel or such an extensive menu. The food was tasty, but not spectacular and service was very slow.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and atmosphere and friendly attentive staff.
  32. Damonv

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and food were both excellent. We really enjoyed our dinner there.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Bedfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Could not fault our experience start to finish. Will definitely be going back.
  34. KellyH

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and superb service!
  35. AleshaO

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    We visited Joe Fortes during our recent trip to Whistler. My husband had the filet mignon and I had the miso sable fish. While the service was fantastic, the food was not as good as we were expecting it to be. They advertise all steaks as "aged a minimum of 28 days" however my husband (a big steak guy) didn't find that to be likely due to the toughness and overall texture of the filet mignon. My meal was enjoyable at first, however about halfway through I found the the dish to be very salty which took away from the flavour. Overall, a nice restaurant with great waiters but we were disappointed with the quality and seasoning of our meals and aren't likely to recommend this place to friends and family.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience2
    Delicious but we waited more than an hours for the food
  37. MarkH

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing surprise. Oysters were amazing as expected, but the Sablefish may have been my best meal this year. Highly recommended!
  38. Aran

    Vancouver

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic as always. Best steakhouse in Whistler, hands down!
  39. GaryC

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Won “dinner of the week” for us and we have been to quite a few of the top restaurants in the village
  40. RayP

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service, Caesar salad, stuffed jumbo prawns, Lobster, all incredible

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Joe Fortes Whistler is rated 4.6 stars by 550 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 PM


Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Joe Fortes Whistler

4417 Sundial Pl, Whistler, BC V8E 1G8

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Whistler Village

  • Hours of operation

    Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Steakhouse, Steak

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Public lots are available in the surrounding area around the restaurant. No on-site parking available.

  • Public transit

    Short walk from surrounding hotels.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Justin Starr

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wine

  • Phone number

    (604) 932-5858

  • Private party facilities

    Visit Joe Fortes Whistler 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.

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