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Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House, Vancouver, BC

Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House

4.8
4.8
9000 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Seafood
777 Thurlow St, Vancouver, BC V6E 3V5

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 116 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 9,000 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 is a Vancouver staple known for its exceptional seafood and classic chop house vibe. Customers rave about the "delicious food" and "superlative service," with standout dishes like the seafood platter and miso fish. The lively ambiance is complemented by a live pianist. Highly recommended for special occasions!

9,000 Reviews
  1. Joe

    Vancouver8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A Vancouver treasure showcasing the best of our local cuisine and service. No bad choices on the menu and the staff are knowledgeable and very attentive.

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  2. Boris

    Vancouver2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service is outstanding, ambience is nice but very noisy (hard to hear live music). Food is pretty average but very costly.

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  3. Giordan

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was fantastic and extremely knowledgeable. I wanted to try Oysters for the first time and the selection on the menu could have been overwhelming but he gave some great recommendations and the meal was incredible! I haven’t had service that attentive for a dining experience in years and will truly be what I compare my standard of things to going forward. Truly an amazing evening with amazing food, should I return to Vancouver the trip will not be complete without dining at Joe Fortes.

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  4. Shaun

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing our server Wade was amazing. The dessert was even better.

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  5. Alice

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanks! As usual, food and service is excellent. We do enjoy our lunch there very much!

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  6. SERENA

    Vancouver2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Salmon cakes was good. A good assortment of vegetables. It was just too noisy for conversation.

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  7. Crystal

    Edmonton3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was amazing. Trout could have been cooked a little more and more salt in the pasta Chandeliers need a good dusting and some fresh light bulbs Nice having live piano playing

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  8. Corey

    Vancouver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Boyd was outstanding! He was very knowledgeable of the items on the menu and his suggestions were spot on. Every time we go to Joe’s, we are always met with friendly staff, amazing food and a great experience.

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  9. Amanda

    Calgary3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    My husband and I booked a reservation for our 22nd anniversary. We got the worst table. Upstairs by the bar and across from dish station/entrance to the bathroom. The water jugs were behind my husband and kept getting slammed down. He was bumped several times. We couldn't talk to each other because the dish station was so loud. Our waiter commented on the little amount of food I ate (I recently had surgery and it has affected my appetite) asking me if I realized it was a single serving. Then a bus boy rushed our table and tried to take my husband food that he wasn't done eating yet and still has his fork in his hand! Our waiter graciously brought us a lovely dessert and then AGAIN commented how little I ate of it and tried to get us to eat the biscotti and piece of white chocolate. The food was delicious but unfortunately a very unpleasant overall experience.

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  10. Sharon

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great and a wonderful service from staff. Food was an 11/10!

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FAQs

Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House is rated 4.8 stars by 9000 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 116 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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