Joe Fortes Vancouver

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   FrequentDiner

   Chicago

   30 reviews

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   5.0

   30 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Outstanding food and service. A great experience.
   

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   Chevalier

   Hawaii

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Reminded me of the Wolsey in London. Great food and service. Just incredibly noisy.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Great service and food. Highly recommended. Our server Craig was very attentive and kind. Thank you .
   

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   Erik

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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   We arrived early for our reservation but they were able to seat us. The food and service were excellent. Anytime we needed something or had a question our server wasn’t far away. One of the best meals I have ever had.
   

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   HughW

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Our server Cindy was outstanding and the food was the best. I had Spring Salmon and Mussels for my wife Debbie. Noise level was a bit loud. We would not hesitate to come back. This was great getaway for both of us. Thank you Hugh and Debbie from Abbotsford
   

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   Patrick

   Vancouver

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Atmosphere was good as always, however found the food to be a bit lacking. Steaks (even the filet) were tough and the Caesar salad was a bit bland.
   

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   JoanneF

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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   What a great place to visit, the food and the service were outstanding! Worth every penny!
   

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   Mandy

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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   The staff members were incredibly gracious, accommodating, and helpful. Could not have asked for better service. The food was also scrumptious! The only downside for my family personally was that the piano playing made it very difficult to carry a conversation. We will definitely be back, but will make sure to reserve a table on the patio where it is quieter.
   

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   ThomasW

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Highlight of three night visit to Vancouver. Can’t wait to return.
   

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    AmyT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

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    Amazing food and service! Loved the selection of fish and seafood. Truffle parmasen fries were delicious!
    

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    ABarm

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

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    Outstanding! We had a fabulous experience with amazing food.
    

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    BobA

    Montana

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

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    Historic room(s) with a lively atmosphere. Fresh oysters were amazing, fried oysters so so. Mussels were good, not great. Service was above average. Menu, somewhat limited in our opinion. Overall great ambience, slightly above average food (at least what we ordered). Next time, we'd hang at the oyster bar there.
    

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    Jordan84

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

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    Excellent staff. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. Memorable evening to celebrate a birthday or anniversary.
    

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    CecyI

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

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    I booked my reservation one moth in advance requesting a nice table. I was disappointed because the table I was given was in the was a half circle were my family were spread and we couldn’t hear each other so I asked for a table in the patio but I was told that those tables were already reserved and they got me a round table in the corner not nice but I had no choice. Since the beginning when the host called me to confirm my reservation I asked for a table in the patio but I felt that she didn’t want me to give me a table in the patio because I was told that if the patio was close due to the weather I wasn’t going to have a warranty of a table inside. Then my husband’s steak and my friend’s salmon eere undercooked and when they asked to cooked properly they bring the steak still undercooked and the salmon over cooked and they didn’t take at least one plate out of the bill or offer us that one dessert or two were on the house. I really feel dissatisfied and disappointed with yesterday experience. I think they don’t care and pay more attention anymore about having a good service and about the food because they give from granted the customers.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

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    Seafood special was excellent. The server was very personable and helpful. Thank you for the complimentary crème brûlée desert!
    

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    Shelley

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

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    Great classic ambience, great food, excellent staff and service.
    

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    LynneCeeGee

    Vancouver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

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    Wonderful happy hour. The food here is always excellent and great value for happy hour. Great ambience and excellent service makes a great finish. Highly recommend. Be sure to book, it's busy.
    

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    stephenm

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

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    From the moment you arrived you were made to feel that you were the only ones there, awesome greeters, great server, amazing bar staff and the food was stunning, its been a while since i was last there and Joe Fortes never disappoints
    

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    Bear

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

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    Ling cod was not worth it. Dry and chewy. The halibut was great though! Would never get the ling cod again! The sides were kind of boring :(
    

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    Gromit

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

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    After a four year wait (due to covid) it was a real pleasure to return to Joe’s for lunch. We have to say that the service and food has not changed…it is still great service and the food is still top of its game. So, pleased to have returned to Vancouver, for one of our favourite global restaurants.
    

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    FrancisL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

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    Good food as always. We asked for a booth but was told it has already been reserved. That booth sat empty almost until we left.
    

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    WHTravellers

    Greensboro

    88 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

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    our last rip to Vancouver and Joe Fortes was 15 years ago. Nice that some things stay the same. To start, the ambience is just great; lots of dark wood, impeccable service, and great oysters. The raw oysters were extremely fresh and expertly shucked. The selection was good as well. We then shared an order of fried "crisp" (per the menu description) calamari. It was not served hot, rather warm, heavy breading that was rather greasy and not at all crispy. This was a disappointment. Then shared an order of fish and chips (the entree orders are very large). The chips were great, both the fish and the chips were served piping hot. The quality and cooking of the fish was very good, however, it was spoiled by the over thick batter that resulted in a somewhat pasty rather than bright crispiness. The noise level is rather too much for me, but the live piano music was a nice touch. Overall, I would opt for the raw oysters only the next time. (Though the steaks did look very nice).
    

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    ShaziaS

    Toronto

    6 reviews

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    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

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    It’s my all time favourite restaurant. Both service and food are the best.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

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    The waitress and waiters are really nice and the setting inside is fantastic with a musician playing piano. The food is great, we ordered fresh oysters and mussels. We love the mussels bowl. Only one last thing we would comment is we ordered steak and eggs and the steak is a little over cooked. Overall experience is great and we will for sure come back to Joe Fortes
    

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    Ashlee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

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    Amazing service. It was our first time and the waiter was amazing (his name was V), food was unreal and the overall experience was amazing. We will be back!
    

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    Carol

    New York Area

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

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    Vincent made the meal even better. Knew his “stuff “. Food was awesome, staff knowledgeable and even made sure that there was a new bottle of Makers Mark for a proper old fashion! Young lady with glasses and pony tail did a wonderful job making up tables! No wasted motion- she worked smart. Your staff deserve kudos. Carol Roye
    

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    GWin

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

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    Loved the happy hour menu! Lobster roll was a bit bland, not my fav. Felt like it was missing something. All in all we enjoyed the experience. Very friendly staff.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

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    We always make it to Joe fortes when we come to Vancouver. This time was not a particularly nice experience from the host (wanda), who was quite rude, to the staff on the upstairs patio that ignored us. Nobody seemed accommodating or particularly happy. There was a gentleman that seem to be a manager, and he walked around the entire time with an angry look on his face in spite of making eye contact and smiling at him he seemed completely disinterested in anything, but his own thoughts. This is a wonderful restaurant, and we love the location, food and ambience. We hope that this was just an off day. 
    

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    SANDd

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

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    very pricey but we had a great time… Johnny our server was so good
    

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    NICKY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

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    Heidi was the best! She looked for another table for us when our Happy Hour table was up and we weren't ready to leave (was still finishing our drinks & food). MUCH APPRECIATED!
    

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    RPdeT

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

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    The food has always been consistently good at Joe Fortes. The lady at the Oyster Bar was very helpful in guiding us on what types of Oysters to select. And Wade, our server yesterday, was more than outstanding, and entertaining as well.
    

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    ToddC

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

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    Amazing dinner as always…we shared the seafood platter and the food was so good!
    

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    WynnV

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

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    The food was absolutely delicious! You can't go wrong with steak and seafood here. So fresh and perfectly cooked! The restaurant was lively and had a pianist playing all fun music with a twist. We sat inside and it was a little warm. The restaurant was busy and it took a while after we received our food to get additional service or the check but it was just because the place was poppin!
    

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    CarlyP

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

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    Beautiful rooftop patio with both sunny and shaded spots. Not too noisy either! Great spot, for a special dinner with family.
    

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    SumHy

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

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    Usually the food and experience at Joe Fortes is very good if not great. However, it was sweltering hot in the restaurant that night with no AC and the only fans running I could see were way upstairs. Could not enjoy the food and experience really as it was uncomfortable and busy do to it being Mother's Day.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    99 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    99 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

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    Great sitting out on the patio for Mothers Day . Food was very very good… Joes never disappoints.
    

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    Johnny

    Vancouver

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

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    Food excellent, service excellent, roof top patio on a beautiful Mother’s Day… excellent! Brought me an extra espresso by mistake, no complaints here.
    

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    Mike

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

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    Excellent as always! Rooftop Patio is great too, highly recommended.
    

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    TravelDiner

    Vancouver

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

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    Upon arrival, our guests from out of town asked the server how old the restaurant was (out of curiosity and interest), the server stared at them blankly and stated - “I don’t know” before walking away. The restaurant was super hot, there was seemingly no air conditioning and it felt a little dusty and old. There was dust and lint along the walls. Food was okay, but it was far too much and quite oily. Loads of fries with everything which made for a lot of wasted left overs. Dessert was the only high point, recommend the pavlova.
    

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    ShaneB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

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    The oysters were top notch at a reasonable price for being so fresh. The service is second to none in etiquette and charm. The only complaint was how tight the tables were but the place was packed so I dont blame them for keeping it full. It's a must for seafood lovers that want a fancy night out in downtown Vancouver.
    

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