Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House Vancouver

    🦞 Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House in Vancouver is a downtown landmark, celebrated for its fresh oysters, iconic seafood tower, and classic West Coast fine dining.

    Guests love the lively oyster bar, rooftop patio, and elegant dining rooms paired with live piano music. Signature dishes like miso marinated sablefish, seafood linguine, crab cakes, and truffle parmesan fries keep Joe Fortes among the city’s top restaurants. Just steps from Robson Street and Burrard SkyTrain Station, it’s perfect for brunch, lunch, dinner, or Happy Hour in the heart of Vancouver.

    🌟 Known for Seafood Linguine, Signature Oyster & Seafood Tower.

    🍽️ Joe Fortes Menu

    See the full Joe Fortes menu in Vancouver, including popular dishes and house favourites.

    🦪 Fresh Oysters

    Served icy cold on the half shell with cocktail sauce, spicy ponzu, mignonette, horseradish, and lemon.

    West Coast Selections

    Joe’s Gold

    Read Island

    Gem

    Read Island

    Sawmill Bay

    Read Island

    Kusshi

    Baynes Sound

    East Coast Selections

    Beau Soleil

    New Brunswick

    Village Bay

    New Brunswick

    Malpeque

    Prince Edward Island

    Shiny Sea

    Prince Edward Island

    🦞 Seafood Tower

    Joe’s Seafood Tower on Ice

    Chilled Atlantic lobster, local oysters, marinated clams and mussels, scallop ceviche, albacore tuna crudo, and chilled jumbo prawns.

    🥗 Chilled Starters

    Joe’s Classic Caesar

    Crisp romaine with focaccia croutons and grana padano parmesan.

    Tomato and Watermelon Salad

    Heirloom tomatoes, watermelon, feta cheese, cucumber, mint, and white balsamic dressing.

    Beef Carpaccio

    Thinly sliced beef with grainy mustard, roasted garlic, parmesan, crispy capers, and herb crostinis.

    Jumbo Tiger Prawn Cocktail

    Served with fresh horseradish and cocktail sauce.

    Steak Tartare

    Hand-chopped filet mignon with herb crostinis.

    🔥 Hot Starters

    Crispy Fried Local Oysters

    Golden fried oysters served with Joe’s classic tartar sauce.

    Oysters Rockefeller

    Baked oysters with spinach, pernod, and hollandaise.

    Crab Cake

    Pan-fried and finished with zesty lemon-basil aioli.

    Crispy Calamari

    Lightly fried with chilis and sun-dried tomato aioli.

    Joe’s Mussels

    Steamed with coconut milk, lemongrass, chipotle, cilantro, and garlic focaccia.

    Cajun Crab and Corn Fritters

    Seasoned with Old Bay and served with roasted jalapeño aioli.

    🥗 Soups

    New England Clam Chowder

    Cream, bacon, thyme.

    Roasted Leek and Tomato

    Finished with crispy basil.

    🥗 Salads

    Dotty’s Chopped Salad

    Chicken, apple, pecans, dried cranberries, grapes, and blue cheese.

    Classic Brown Derby Cobb

    Chicken, blue cheese, bacon, tomato, egg, and avocado.

    Iceberg Wedge

    Diced tomato, double smoked bacon, and blue cheese dressing.

    Joe’s Seafood Caesar

    Chilled mussels and clams, grilled steelhead, prawns, focaccia croutons, and grana padano parmesan.

    (Brunch and lunch only)

    🍰 Dessert

    Tahitian Vanilla Crème Brûlée

    Silky smooth custard with house-made biscotti and whipped cream.

    New York Cheesecake

    Traditional cheesecake topped with blueberry lemon compote.

    Traditional Tiramisu

    Ladyfingers with mascarpone cream, espresso, kahlua, and Baileys.

    Skor Panna Cotta

    Finished with pecan brittle, whipped cream, and white chocolate lace.

    Joe’s Chocolate Sin Cake

    Rich chocolate cake with ganache, brandy, and chocolate brittle.

    Pavlova

    Crisp meringue with fresh fruit, lemon curd, and cream.

    Key Lime Pie

    Tangy key lime custard with meringue brûlée and raspberry coulis.

    Ice Cream or Sorbet

    Ask your server for today’s seasonal selection.

    Dessert Trio

    A tasting plate with crème brûlée, tiramisu, cheesecake, whipped cream, and biscotti.

    🍟 Extras

    French Fries

    Classic golden fries.

    Truffle Parmesan Fries

    Fries with truffle oil and parmesan cheese.

    Sweet Potato Fries

    Crispy sweet potato fries.

    Macaroni & Cheese

    Creamy baked macaroni.

    Hollandaise Sauce

    Velvety sauce addition.

    Sliced Bacon

    Smoky and crisp.

    Multigrain Toast

    Toasted with hearty flavour.

    Grilled Farmer’s Sausage

    Savory grilled sausage.

    Jumbo Tiger Prawns

    Grilled prawns.

    Jumbo Scallops

    Seared scallops with lemon butter.

    Half Lobster

    Prepared with drawn butter.

    🥞 Brunch Menu

    Saturday and Sunday from 11:00am to 3:00pm.

    🐟 Grilled Fresh Fish & Shellfish

    All fish are hand-cut and served with fresh vegetables and roasted potatoes. Shellfish dishes include jasmine rice and vegetables.

    Grilled Duo of Fresh Fish

    A pairing of two premium daily selections.

    Nova Scotia Lobster (1.5 lb)

    Served with rich drawn butter.

    Steelhead Trout

    Finished with charred pineapple salsa.

    Ling Cod

    Blackened and topped with pico de gallo.

    Arctic Char

    Caramelized lemon and extra virgin olive oil.

    Jumbo Prawns

    Grilled with parsley garlic butter.

    Jumbo Scallops

    Served with lemon beurre blanc.

    🥯 Sandwiches & Benny’s

    (All Benedicts served with house-made English muffins, poached eggs, and hash browns.)

    Lobster Benedict

    Brandy cream sauce with lobster.

    Signature Benedict

    Prosciutto topped with truffle sage hollandaise.

    Classic Eggs Benedict

    Smoked ham with hollandaise sauce.

    Joe’s Turkey Clubhouse

    Cranberry aioli, house baked bread, bacon, lettuce, and tomato.

    Lobster & Shrimp Roll

    Served with classic remoulade and mixed greens.

    Joe’s Chop House Burger

    Cheddar cheese and double smoked bacon on a toasted bun.

    🍳 Brunch Classics

    Chicken & Waffles

    Buttermilk waffles with crispy coated chicken, maple brown butter, and chili glaze.

    Joe’s Breakfast

    Farmer’s sausage, bacon, hash browns, and multigrain toast.

    Steak & Eggs

    8oz sirloin with garlic focaccia, crispy hash browns, and béarnaise sauce.

    Fish & Chips

    Hand-battered fish with tartar sauce and coleslaw.

    Salmon Cakes

    Wild sockeye salmon patties with roasted potatoes, tartar sauce, and seasonal vegetables.

    Joe’s Avocado Toast

    Dungeness crab with soft scrambled eggs, goat cheese, chives, and mixed greens on toasted house bread.

    Poke Bowl

    Albacore tuna with jasmine rice, mango, avocado, edamame, pickled onion, miso aioli, and tempura crisps.

    Shakshuka

    Spiced tomato sauce with red pepper, chickpeas, baked eggs, feta, and toasted bread.

    Joe Fortes Menu Prices

    🦞 Seafood

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    Monday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
    Tuesday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
    Wednesday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
    Thursday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
    Friday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
    Saturday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
    Sunday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm

    ⭐ Joe Fortes Favourites

    Seafood Linguine

    Jumbo prawns and seared scallops in a creamy white wine sauce.

    Signature Oyster & Seafood Tower

    A showpiece with lobster, oysters, clams, mussels, tuna crudo, and jumbo prawns.

    Fresh Oysters

    Wide selection of West & East Coast oysters, served on the half shell with cocktail sauce, ponzu, mignonette, and lemon.

    Miso Marinated Sablefish

    Richly flavoured with sesame and Asian influences.

    Joe’s Mussels

    Steamed in a coconut-lemongrass broth with chipotle and cilantro, served with garlic focaccia.

    Crab Cake

    Pan-fried, paired with lemon-basil aioli.

    Truffle Parmesan Fries

    A much-loved side and Happy Hour favourite.

    🍽️ Dining Experience

    Elegant yet lively

    combines seafood bar energy with upscale steakhouse ambiance.

    Multi-level dining with a mezzanine and rooftop patio; live piano music most evenings.

    Perfect for special occasions, business lunches, and romantic dinners.

    Extensive wine list with 300+ labels and one of Vancouver’s best oyster bars.

    Can be busy and loud during peak hours, adding to the vibrant atmosphere.

    🅿️ Parking & Accessibility

    Limited street and metered parking nearby; best to allow extra time.

    Public parkades available within a short walk.

    Easily reached by transit

    about 5 minutes from Burrard SkyTrain Station and 10 minutes from Vancouver City Centre.

    Wheelchair accessible.

    📍 Landmarks & Location

    Located at 777 Thurlow Street, just off Robson Street.

    Steps away from downtown shopping, theatres, and major hotels.

    A true dining landmark in Vancouver’s West End, especially known for oysters and seafood towers.

    📱 Ordering Options

    Open for lunch, dinner, brunch (weekends), and Happy Hour (3–5 pm daily).

    Reservations strongly recommended, available via OpenTable or phone.

    Primarily dine-in focused

    no regular delivery or takeout service promoted.

    Seasonal menus and chef’s specials often featured.

    💬 Customer Feedback

    Praised for outstanding oysters and seafood quality

    “best oyster bar in Vancouver.”

    Atmosphere and live piano often highlighted as memorable.

    Service generally rated highly, with knowledgeable staff.

    Some guests note noise levels and occasional long waits for peak-time reservations.

    Consistently ranked among Vancouver’s top seafood dining experiences.