Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House - Vancouver, British Columbia

The food is so good!! My salmon is perfect cooked and very juicy. Halibut is good too. The vibe is good very luxurious. They didn’t take us at first but they came outside and let us come in which very nice!

Had to go! Joe Fortes is listed on every list of essential and quintessential places to go/eat in Vancouver. Nice spot. We enjoyed the front service staff (shot out to Roben, Benjamin!). Ordered the Surf & Turf platter...and here's where the food and service dropped a star. Our waiter (sorry, I ... forgot your name) didn't let us know that the platter comes with season veggies and mashed potatoes. So we ordered shareable sides. Imagine our surprise when Daniel comes to the table with plates that we "didn't" know we'd ordered. Instead of grace or supplying knowledge at our questions and confusion, Daniel thought it was appropriate to tell us that "they know what they're doing..." dripping in unnecessary, unexplainable rudeness. Not sure what Daniel's issue was, because every time he came from the back, he just didn't seem pleasant. No other staff member gave off that vibe all night. Scallops and prawns were exquisite. The shell fish, both the lobster and the crab legs, were disappointingly overcooked. Drinks were great, did grab the chocolate cake which was wonderful. Overall, it was a good experience that didn't quite live up to the cost, but we are glad we went. Read more

Was in town visiting a friend and she had been wanting to try this restaurant. Food was amazing and so was the service (our waiter had a very good sense of humour). Appetizers were just as good as the mains (they have the best scallop potatoes I think I’ve ever ... had)! Only thing I will point out is we were seated upstairs and during peak time it was a little cramped because I think they have too many tables jammed on the top floor. We will be back on our next visit! Read more

Lovely rooftop for brunch on a sunny day. The drinks were pleasant, we tried the Smash It Up and the To Paradise. The food was good. The salmon cakes were tasty, but they were on the dryer side, and the side carrots were a little too crunchy. The lobster benedict ... were very flavorful. The ambiance is quite nice, sophisticated but casual when sitting outside. The service is attentive. Overall a good experience, but I wish the food was a little better considering we spent $110 for two people. Read more

Wonderful dinner. We started with a selection of fresh oysters on the half shell. My wife enjoyed the seafood linguine, and I had the NY strip. Generous portions of seafood in the linguine, the shrimp, and scallops were huge. My steak was cooked to perfection and melt in your ... mouth flavourful. We finished the meal with coffee and Pavlova for dessert. Good value for the cost. Read more