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.
🦞 Seafood
⭐ 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.
