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ate my feelings for 9 days in vancouver and this is how I fared (details👇🏼) #chuangstakeaplaneyvr tim horton’s everything bagel with chive & onion schmear red tuna sushi combo and aburi a&w root beer in a frosted mug, teen burger & ✨onion rings✨ old dutch ridges all dressed, ketchup and sour cream & chips wu fung dessert ✨famous✨ chicken wings rega mansion seafood dim sum earnest ice cream london fog & matcha green tea the keg prime rib vij’s chicken in bengali & lamp lollipops la belle patate poutine & smoked meat on rye thomas haas double baked almond croissant & london fog latte president’s choice all dressed & ketchup cactus club aperol spritz & mediterranean bowl myst shaved snow ice & popcorn chicken meat & bread porchetta sandwich (grilled cheese for kids also 🤌🏼) joe fortes happy hour seafood platter and oysters bun cha ca hoang yen bun rieu earnest ice cream (again 😅) takeya sushi chirashj take out seaside doner kabob londsdale homemade chive pocket & braised beef richmond night market spiral potato chips, lamb cumin skewers, and monster ice kyabia sushi cheese stuffed, aburi sushi, mango california roll macu sunshine lili tea Tim horton’s Turkey bacon Vancouver foodies, Vancouver ice cream, food tour Vancouver, linen shorts, monochrome outfit, matching set, styling a matching short set, foodies of Canada, foodies of America, Yelp elite #yvrfood #yvrfoodies #vancouverrestaurants #foodies #food #relatable #quincepartner
byalicesigh
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a buck* a shuck is ✨never✨ a bad idea (unless maybe you have gout *ahem* 🙈 sorry friend), but this was my first time making it to happy hour (details👇🏼) despite it being highly recommended every time I visit, alas it took me so long it’s no longer a dollar per oyster anymore (more like $2.15 🤑 ) but still it was worth it!!! #chuangstakeaplaneyvr #hanginonbyathreadbutmakeitfashun #yvreats 📍 joe fortes seafood, 777 thurlow, happy hour menu 3-7, $1 per oz of wine & $2.15 per oyster. 🍤 🦞 🦪 🍷 !! street parking starts at $3/hour (avoid parking at alberni which is more $$$), try parking at banana republic, https://liketk.it/4h3S6 linking one of my easiest and fave travel outfits — sizing details and similar styles on LTK. #ltktravel #vancouverfoodie #yvrfoodie #yvrfood #yvrmoms #happyhour favorite restaurants in Vancouver, happy hour in Vancouver, Buck a shuck happy hour at Joe fortes, classic signature restaraunts in Vancouver, oysters in bc, food tour Vancouver, black slip dress, cocoon cardigan, cocoon boyfriend cardigan, casual summer little black dress, Celine teen triomphe in bronze, mejuri croissant #lbd
byalicesigh
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We had a lovely time at Joe Fortes. The food overall was excellent, minor tweaks would’ve made it 5 stars (for the food rating). We had Malbec oysters which were very very good! They had nice accompaniments (horse radish + cocktail sauce, a sherry wine vinegar + shallots and lastly a soy sauce with wasabi). The oysters were shucked perfectly and they tasted very fresh. Highly recommend their oysters! We also had the New England clam chowder which was surprisingly light being cream based. Lastly for appetizers, we shared the calamari. They were breaded very nicely , fried well and the inside was very tender (not chewy at all which you sometimes get with fried calamari!). For the mains, we had the Halibut cheek which was delicious but the accompaniments were lacking and didn’t complement the fish that well. Instead of the boiled potatoes I think it would’ve been better with a white wine paste or maybe crispy potatoes. Another main was the seared scallops with a cream based pasta. (It was sort of customized , a combination of two things in their menu and it turned out well.) A great plus to this restaurant if you’re into customizing your plate to your liking. The last main was the Miso Sablefish which was marinated to perfection. It was melt in your mouth, not too overpowering with flavour, just perfect. The bed of quinoa, mushrooms and kale were good overall but at times was a bit in the salty side. (And I like salt). Lastly the kids chicken fingers and fries were great! They were a hit and nice full fries, chicken was tender and not too oily or over breaded. Onto the service. Our server’s name was Donna and she was AMAZING! She ultimately made the experience 5 stars. She was so sweet, had a fun energy to her and was attentive, helpful with any questions we had and even had great suggestions to make our overall experience top notch. Would go back just for her! Atmosphere was nice, has that old steak house restaurant vibe. They had a live pianist which made it even more lively. The seating is great, lots of spaced lots of tables. They’ve got two floors plus an outdoor dining area but it was closed. The only negative is that the washrooms are on the second floor which is two flights of stairs and that might not be suitable for everyone. Overall, would definitely come back again! 🐟 🍝 🍷 🦪 🦑 5/5
A L
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Joe Fortes has been a staple of Vancouver’s dining scene for many years, situated in the heart of the downtown shopping district, they’re well known for their fresh seafood and excellent service. I had the opportunity to dine with them again for a birthday celebration last year and everything was perfect the way I remember. Being sister restaurants of Hy’s, Gotham and the Keg, they definitely did not disappoint. After you order they bring you a bread basket with a plate of lobster oil and balsamic vinegar. The oil is a bright red and gives a hint of shellfish flavor. We started off with a shared Waldorf salad, which the kitchen staff kindly split onto two plates for us. Salad was dressed properly with tender cubes of chicken breast, the pungent blue cheese also matched really well with the candied walnuts. Next we had a selection of oysters, which were super fresh. They always have a few different types of oysters on the menu so make sure you ask the server which ones to try out. We also ordered the crabcake as well as the clams. The crabcake was crispy on the outside and tender flakes of crab meat on the inside. The clams were also cooked in a tomato onion base, and was accompanied by focaccia bread for you to soak up the broth. Again, super fresh clams and quality control, we didn’t find a single shut off clam in the pot. For our mains we ordered the miso marinated sablefish with kale and quinoa. The sablefish was done to perfection, it was tender, flaky but moist at the same time with a good crust sear on the outside. The kale quinoa complimented the saltiness of the miso and soy reduction. The other main was their daily market social, which was the lingcod with season vegetables and baby Yukon potatoes. Again great sear on the outside with tender buttery flesh on the inside. They have an old school atmosphere on the inside with a piano player on the stairs, dim lighting and retro decor. Servers wear white and were attentive throughout the evening. When it’s your birthday they also have a special menu with a birthday message for you. Overall a wonder spot in the city for top notch seafood and dining experience!!
Will W
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We were visiting from Ontario and as our first time in Vancouver we were looking for mostly seafood places since me and my husband love fresh seafood. We were greeted right away by the amazing hosts and was given a booth per reservation request as we wanted a little privacy since it’s our 3rd wedding anniversary. We went during happy hour and prior to this had a heavy lunch somewhere else so we just wanted to try a few of their offerings. I ordered bubbly and my husband ordered a beer and coffee. We watched our server placed the tray with our drinks at the counter less than a feet away from us for about 5 minutes before she delivered the drinks. Weird but that’s okay. Then she asked us if we were ready and we were so we ordered the happy hour seafood platter since we weren’t overly hungry as we mentioned we will start with that for now and might order more and she then responded in the weirdest tone “is that it?!?” Weird but we let it go again. Platter was okay. We have had better. Even if it was happy hour we expected good quality still. We decided to ordered 6 more oysters as the oysters in the platter were not bad. The server then responded “just six? Nothing else?” At this point we were like annoyed and didn’t even want the oysters anymore. Oysters had a weird taste to it. Almost creamy and not in a good way. We both felt weird after eating it. Didn’t mention anything due to service being rude and short. We still tipped 15% because we are not rude. Won’t recommend. For an establishment that’s been open for years, we expected better. We had better experience elsewhere. 4/10! Edit: The management reached out to us and I can’t stress it enough how their establishment fixed the issue. We were not expecting for them to do anything but they did and because of that they definitely will have our business in the future. An establishment that cares about their customers and future customers to come and for us that is enough to come back and recommend them.
CHLOE AQ GUIMARY OLSEN
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We were told by several people to try Joe Fortes. This is a new seafood house for us, compared to others in the area and it was disappointing. We started off with an appetizer oyster Rockefeller. It was alright, but likely wouldn’t try it again or suggest trying it. The bread and the lobster oil was soft and delicious. The first entree was the special which was a trio of shrimp, tuna, and salmon. The dish was lacking seasoning. It didn’t taste like much, but it was cooked perfectly. It wasn’t worth the amount charged. Next was a salmon entree. It was again cooked perfectly but it didn’t have much of a glaze, or seasoning. It was supposed to have lemon butter on it, but there wasn’t much. The veggies were little pieces of carrot and some broccolini. Purée was well seasoned and soft. Then there was the filet mignon. This steak was tender. It was cooked properly. But one small issue was when my food came it was cold and sat. The whole plate appeared as though it had sat. When the waitress returned I had asked for them to put my 70.00 steak in the microwave as it was cold. They did reheat it, but as you can imagine it came back dry. Everyone else was done their meal, and watched me eat mine. I was not asked if I wanted it re made. As we were having a birthday celebration it would have been nice to be able to have all eaten a meal together. Overall, I think I would agree with several others. I don’t know if the value of the food is there. As we booked for a birthday celebration it would have been great for a senior staff or manager to come and make the experience memorable or at least right. On a positive note, overall our waitress was attentive and very kind but could have checked in on the food. Was it worth 300 - no. OH! Try the crème brûlée. That was enjoyable.
Kyleen Toyne
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Nearby Attractions Of Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
Vancouver Art Gallery
Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
Harbour Centre
Pan Pacific Vancouver
Orpheum
The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
Hyatt Regency Vancouver
Vancouver Convention Centre
Commodore Ballroom
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Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
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Address
777 Thurlow St, Vancouver, BC V6E 3V5, Canada
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+1 604-669-1940
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joefortes.ca
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4.5
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Vibrant, booth-lined dining room for seafood & steak, with a popular oyster bar & rooftop patio.
attractions: Vancouver Art Gallery, Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, Harbour Centre, Pan Pacific Vancouver, Orpheum, The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, Hyatt Regency Vancouver, Vancouver Convention Centre, Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver Lookout, restaurants: JOEY Burrard, Miku Vancouver, Glowbal Restaurant, Steamworks Brewpub, Black+Blue, Cardero's Restaurant, Dae Bak Bon Ga, Ramen Danbo Robson, Cafe Medina, JINYA Ramen Bar - Vancouver Downtown
