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Joe Fortes Vancouver, Vancouver, BC

Joe Fortes Vancouver

4.7
4.7
7247 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Seafood
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. Executive Chef Ryan Green prepares 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 300 selections from British Columbia, California, the Pacific Northwest and prominent wine regions throughout the world. Enjoy a delicious cocktail at our bar with live piano music nightly or on our Rooftop Garden.

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2 people

7:00 PM


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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • 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

    (604) 669-1940

  • 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

    Kelsey Sullivan: (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 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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 7,247 people are saying

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Seafood

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

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  1. IainG

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent afternoon happy hour. Food and drinks were great. Service, very attenuative and pleasant. Highly recommend trying Jo Fortes for Happy Hour.
  2. Pete

    Vancouver

    31 reviews

    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    A good experience. The Dottie Salad is always awesome. The lobster in the lobster roll was overwhelmed by the bun.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    My wife and I were fortunate to dine at several nice restaurants during our anniversary weekend trip to Vancouver, but our experience at Joe Fortes was less than ideal. The food was on par with what one would expect of a fine dining establishment, but the service was akin to what you would expect at Spaghetti Warehouse or Applebees. Our server was passive aggressively rude and seemingly focused on providing the worst experience he could possibly offer (i.e. not very attentive, bad attitude, did not share info on specials until prompted, could not speak to cocktails or wine selection, made us sign our receipt and did not do the same with others — we are a HNW family but the server was quite biased and lacked curiosity). The sad part is my wife and I changed our final night dinner reservations at the last minute to dine at Joe Fortes because we heard it was a the best in town. We left feeling quite disappointed and will never return or recommend it to others in our network.
  4. CarolA

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    We all thought that they cramed the tables in to seat more people. Unfortunately there's no privacy. The noise level makes it very hard to hear each other. Food was very good.
  5. Eastender

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food5service5ambience3
    Table for six wasn’t in the best location; booth upstairs next to the bar looking at an empty banquet room.Didn’t seem like there were many options for a table of six. Food was good as was the service. Because of where we were seated the ambiance wasn’t the best.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service from Kevin!
  7. EmmeS

    Vancouver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Hadn't been back for over 15 years. Nothing seems to have changed much, except for the food quality. The short ribs were lack-luster, dry and no flavour, like it had been boiled out. Pavlova dessert was probably the best thing I ate that night. Sadly, we will not be going back.
  8. PhilR

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Joe Fortes is our go to restaurant for special occasions and has never disappointed. We went for brunch on Saturday and everything was oustanding.
  9. LynnB

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and service, never disappoints! Chicken and waffles are fabulous!
  10. LindaD

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The pianist was excellent, the decor is lovely, and the food was superb..
  11. StephG

    Vancouver

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We came to celebrate our anniversary. I always love it here! Never disappoints.
  12. RodneyS

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    An amazing steak dinner. Scalloped potatoes fantastic.
  13. JenniferM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Loved the live piano music! The seafood was really fresh, especially liked the scallops. Excellent service and great atmosphere
  14. binzo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    everything was amazing. first time coming, and will definitely be back.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Always enjoy a meal at Joe Fortes. It was lunch and I had the Cobb Salad. It could use a bit more blue cheese to make it sensational. Service was excellent. I will return for dinner soon. Thanks
  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    My entree special was great but the beat and tomato salad was nothing special for the cost. The scalloped potatoes were too dry for my tastes.
  17. AnnetteH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and the drinks pretty good
  18. panmic

    Vancouver

    111 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    111 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Good food Good wine Good service Always meets my expectation.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Dislike sitting right on top of other couples when there is plenty of room in the restaurant. It was hard for the waiter to fit between the tables when serving. Otherwise, the oysters were delicious.
  20. JohnM

    Vancouver

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service today, I forgot to get our servers name. She was wonderful Music was a tiny bit on the loud side.
  21. TaniyaV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a go to favourite for me and everyone at my office. Great food, great ambiance and great staff.
  22. Kahnisoor

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lunch with my wife! Oysters, mussels, burger, beer, cocktails… Joe Fortes still shines after all these years! Fantastic experience. Surprisingly decent value considering how much it costs to dine at casual restaurants these days.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service! Great atmosphere! There was a very skilled pianist playing beautifully!
  24. devjitk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great birthday celebration- will be back again! It's a family favorite!
  25. doldrum

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    It is not as great as the hype. "Not bad" would be my choice of words. i felt the certain ethnicity were being placed into the corner. 5 tables in a row were of same ethnicity. Coincidence? Maybe or maybe not.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An outstanding and memorable brunch for a special occasion! Heidi was an impeccable server who anticipated every need with warmth, care and professionalism. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!
  27. DeniseU

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and food were outstanding as always! We love this restaurant!
  28. masonm

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Amazing service. Great food. Very noisy. Matt our server was super cool and very knowledgeable
  29. WadeE

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    This is my second time at Joe's. Our server was fantastic. Good place to go and will be back for sure!
  30. GerryR

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    Two of our three meals were okay, one was great. One meal was not as we ordeted. The noise was too loud for conversation.
  31. AdamC

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolute fantastic food. Server was great. Thanks so much
  32. AzminaS

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came for brunch for my husband and mine birthdays. The server was attentive, food was awesome. We had steak and eggs and lobster Benny. Oysters, calamari to start and a bottle of wine at 3pm for happy hour ($25) we stayed 3 hours and had an amazing time. We got creme brûlée for our b day desert on the house. I can’t wait to go back. The best of a classic experience!
  33. JessicaC

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Our server Brian was fantastic as was the food! Will be back
  34. CandiceW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was awesome! Food was fantastic, came out extremely fast ! Noise level high but we could still hear each other talk, we were in a corner booth. Went for my anniversary and a complementary dessert was given. What a nice touch. :) Will definitely be going back!
  35. Overallok1

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to go for a lovely meal. Smells delicious as you walk in.
  36. birdie66

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant have staff that understand service! So appreciated. Delicious happy hour menu snd love the vodka martinis!... they know how to make them!
  37. Maximus

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great evening at Joe Fortes! Never disappointes.
  38. AprilK

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Classy with old world charm restaurant. Top notch service. Our waiter, Eddie, was very friendly and attentive. Food was delicious and well presented. Generous portions with decent prices. Romantic and lively place.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The seafood ice tower was delicious! Best clams ever
  40. JudyL

    Vancouver

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for happy hour and all was excellent. The prawn tacos and calamari were delicious. Service as usual didn’t disappoint.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Joe Fortes Vancouver offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 669-1940.

Joe Fortes Vancouver is rated 4.7 stars by 7247 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 127 times today
Google Map for Joe Fortes Vancouver

777 Thurlow St, Vancouver, BC V6E 3V5

Dining areas

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

  • 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 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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (604) 669-1940

  • 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

    Kelsey Sullivan: (604) 669-1940

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