Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House

4.8 (9051)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Seafood

777 Thurlow St, Vancouver, BC V6E 3V5

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2 people

May 24, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 108 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
(604) 669-1940
Website
http://www.joefortes.ca/
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

Location
777 Thurlow St, Vancouver, BC V6E 3V5
Neighborhood
West End
Cross street
Robson
Parking details
Street Parking
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

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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.

Private dining

Popular dishes

Joe's Classic CaesarCA$19.00
crisp romaine, focaccia croutons, grana padano parmesan
Tomato & Watermelon SaladCA$23.00
heirloom tomatoes, watermelon, feta cheese, cucumber, mint, white balsamic dressing
Beef CarpaccioCA$27.00
grainy mustard, roasted garlic, grana padano parmesan, crispy capers, herb crostinis
Jumbo Tiger Prawn CocktailCA$30.00
fresh horseradish, cocktail sauce
Steak TartareCA$28.00
hand chopped filet mignon, herb crostinis

Hot

Crispy Fried Local OystersCA$23.00
joe's classic tartar sauce
Oysters RockefellerCA$33.00
local oysters, spinach, pernod, hollandaise
Crab CakeCA$30.00
pan fried, lemon-basil aioli
Crispy CalamariCA$24.00
chilis, sun-dried tomato aioli
Cajun Crab & Corn FrittersCA$25.00
old bay spice, roasted jalapeno aioli

Soups

New England Clam ChowderCA$16.00
cream, bacon, thyme
Roasted Leek & Tomato SoupCA$14.00
crispy basil

Salads

Dotty's Chopped SaladCA$27.00
chicken, apple, pecans, dried cranberries, grapes, blue cheese
Classic Brown Derby CobbCA$26.00
chicken, blue cheese, bacon, tomato, egg, avocado
Iceberg WedgeCA$25.00
diced tomato, double smoked bacon, blue cheese dressing
Joe's Seafood CaesarCA$36.00
chilled marinated mussels and clams, grilled steelhead, prawns, crisp romaine, focaccia croutons, grana padano parmesan

Fresh Oysters

$4.35 each. Served icy cold on the half shell with classic cocktail sauce, spicy ponzu, mignonette, horseradish & lemon.

Joe's Gold – Read Island
Kusshi – Baynes Sound
Gem – Read Island
Sawmill Bay – Read Island
Beau Soleil – NB
Village Bay – NB
Malpeque – PEI
Shiny Sea – PEI

Grilled Fresh Fish & Shellfish

All fish are hand-cut at Joe's and served with fresh vegetables & roasted new crop potatoes. All shellfish are served with jasmine rice & fresh vegetables.

Grilled Duo of Fresh Fish
two great varieties
Nova Scotia Lobster (1.5 lb)
drawn butter
Steelhead TroutCA$41.00
charred pineapple salsa
Ling CodCA$44.00
blackened, pico de gallo
Arctic CharCA$44.00
caramelized lemon, extra virgin olive oil
Jumbo PrawnsCA$53.00
parsley garlic butter
Jumbo ScallopsCA$65.00
lemon beurre blanc

Sandwiches

Joe's Chop House BurgerCA$28.00
cheddar cheese, double smoked bacon
Lobster & Shrimp RollCA$35.00
house baked bread, classic remoulade, mixed greens
Open Face Steak SandwichCA$40.00
8oz sirloin steak, cabernet jus, herb focaccia, onion rings, mixed greens
Hot Chicken SandwichCA$25.00
crispy chicken breast, house made pickles, chili oil, pickled onions, coleslaw
Joe's Turkey ClubhouseCA$27.00
cranberry aïoli, house baked bread, double smoked bacon, lettuce and tomato

Joe's Classics

Battered Baja Fish TacosCA$29.00
chipotle aïoli, housemade guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo
Salmon CakesCA$36.00
wild sockeye salmon, buttermilk mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, tartar sauce
Fish & ChipsCA$29.00
classic tartar sauce, coleslaw
Chicken & WafflesCA$29.00
buttermilk waffles, crispy coated chicken breast, maple brown butter, chili glaze

Favourites

Joe's MusselsCA$32.00
coconut milk, lemongrass, chipotle, cilantro, garlic focaccia
Seafood BowlCA$33.00
market fish, mussels, clams, tomato broth, jasmine rice, grilled bread
Poké BowlCA$29.00
marinated albacore tuna, sweet ponzu, jasmine rice, mango, cucumbers, avocado, edamame, pickled onions, miso aioli
Prawn & Clam LinguineCA$36.00
saffron, cream, fennel, leek, herb breadcrumbs

Blue Plate Specials

Five days a week, while quantities last.

MondayCA$19.00
Prawn Linguine
TuesdayCA$19.00
Jerk Chicken
Wednesday CA$19.00
Panko Crusted Pacific Cod
ThursdayCA$19.00
Blackened Chicken Linguine
FridayCA$19.00
Thai BBQ Chicken

Extras

Chop House Onion RingsCA$17.00
French FriesCA$14.00
Truffle Parmesan FriesCA$17.00
Sweet Potato FriesCA$15.00
Sautéed MushroomsCA$16.00
Macaroni & CheeseCA$18.00
Jumbo Tiger PrawnsCA$32.00
Jumbo ScallopsCA$33.00
Half LobsterCA$49.00

What 9,051 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

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Vancouver / British Columbia
Seafood
Vancouver / British Columbia
Most Booked
Vancouver
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House is cherished for its "best food" and "excellent service" in Vancouver. Guests rave about the "fantastic oysters," "amazing seafood," and "wonderful atmosphere." The restaurant's iconic charm, attentive staff, and delightful dining experiences make it a "Vancouver treasure," highly recommended for special occasions and memorable meals.

9,051 Reviews

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Julieta VIP
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We were not aware the patio is under renovations and we had planned to go there just because of the patio, but the food was very good and the service as well.
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Christopher
London1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really excellent dinner here tonight with very good service. Beware the portions are large especially the first courses
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Colleen
Caribbean1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was outstanding. Sable fish top notch. Dessert was delicious. Chowder wasn’t its usual best.
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Cody
Key West / Florida Keys2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great oysters, halibut, filet was on point! Lobster oil not the best.
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Ellen
Minneapolis - St. Paul3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a rare treat to dine at what must be one of Vancouver's most iconic, classic, seafood restaurant. It was indeed outstanding in every respect!!
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Brenda VIP
Dallas29 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was outstanding! Couldn’t decide between seafood linguini or fresh fish, waitress recommended linguini and I’m so glad she did, it was amazing. Oysters ahead of main entree was also great, loved her recommendations! Was also surprised with birthday dessert, thank you so much for a great evening!!
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Kerri
Vancouver / British Columbia2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our visit to Joe Fortes was fabulous. If we go again I would ask for a booth upstairs because it was very noisy. We got moved to a booth thankfully and it was much better. We had friends from Ontario and they loved it as much as we did.
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kate VIP
Kent6 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Brilliant atmosphere, great service and very good food! I had the pork chop and my husband the fish and chips. Both were excellent! Prawn cocktail not great as for some reason in Canada all seafood is served so cold that it has no flavour. Caesar salad very good. All in all lovely evening and not too expensive
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Daniel VIP
Virginia2 reviews
1.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
At some point, I'm certain this was a well regarded establishment. Based on my only experience here, I believe that time has long passed. I'm in Vancouver for one night and my wife was the tie breaker on a number of different places for dinner. She thought that this establishment had character and personality, so I made reservations. Initial impressions were as expected, loud and entitled. The waiter brought our drinks and took our order, a bone-in ribeye and fish and chips. We're travelling, so we keep it simple. While waiting for the food, my drink ran dry, but the waiter was nowhere to be found. The food arrived and my steak was well done, not the medium rare I requested. It took about 5 minutes before we were able to flag down the waiter and send the steak back. About 20 minutes later, a new steak arrived, but my wife was finished with her fish which was acceptable but nothing more. I had them box up my steak and paid the bill. The second steak was middling at best. tldr; This is a very tired establishment with subpar food and service. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY HERE!
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Abdul
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is great but the people who work here are greater. Thank you for taking care of us.
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FAQs

Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House is rated 4.8 stars by 9051 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Booked 108 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
Street Parking
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

Website
http://www.joefortes.ca/
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
our Events Team: (604) 669-1940

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Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

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Joe's Blue Plate Lunch

Bistro

Mezzanine

Wine Room

Custom inquiry

Seafood Linguine

Halibut

Halibut Cheeks

Chilled

Joe's Classic CaesarCA$19.00

Tomato & Watermelon SaladCA$23.00

Beef CarpaccioCA$27.00

Jumbo Tiger Prawn CocktailCA$30.00

Steak TartareCA$28.00

Hot

Crispy Fried Local OystersCA$23.00

Oysters RockefellerCA$33.00

Crab CakeCA$30.00

Crispy CalamariCA$24.00

Cajun Crab & Corn FrittersCA$25.00

Soups

New England Clam ChowderCA$16.00

Roasted Leek & Tomato SoupCA$14.00

Salads

Dotty's Chopped SaladCA$27.00

Classic Brown Derby CobbCA$26.00

Iceberg WedgeCA$25.00

Joe's Seafood CaesarCA$36.00

Fresh Oysters

Joe's Gold – Read Island

Kusshi – Baynes Sound

Gem – Read Island

Sawmill Bay – Read Island

Beau Soleil – NB

Village Bay – NB

Malpeque – PEI

Shiny Sea – PEI

Grilled Fresh Fish & Shellfish

Grilled Duo of Fresh Fish

Nova Scotia Lobster (1.5 lb)

Steelhead TroutCA$41.00

Ling CodCA$44.00

Arctic CharCA$44.00

Jumbo PrawnsCA$53.00

Jumbo ScallopsCA$65.00

Sandwiches

Joe's Chop House BurgerCA$28.00

Lobster & Shrimp RollCA$35.00

Open Face Steak SandwichCA$40.00

Hot Chicken SandwichCA$25.00

Joe's Turkey ClubhouseCA$27.00

Joe's Classics

Battered Baja Fish TacosCA$29.00

Salmon CakesCA$36.00

Fish & ChipsCA$29.00

Chicken & WafflesCA$29.00

Favourites

Joe's MusselsCA$32.00

Seafood BowlCA$33.00

Poké BowlCA$29.00

Prawn & Clam LinguineCA$36.00

Blue Plate Specials

MondayCA$19.00

TuesdayCA$19.00

Wednesday CA$19.00

ThursdayCA$19.00

FridayCA$19.00

Extras

Chop House Onion RingsCA$17.00

French FriesCA$14.00

Truffle Parmesan FriesCA$17.00

Sweet Potato FriesCA$15.00

Sautéed MushroomsCA$16.00