Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House

Name: Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
Address: 777 Thurlow St, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6E 3V5
Telephone: (604) 669-1940
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (9137)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Seafood

777 Thurlow St, Vancouver, BC V6E 3V5

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 123 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Lively
Hot spot

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 five unique dining venues. Enjoy a delicious cocktail at our bar with live piano music nightly! 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.

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, 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 9,137 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

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Vancouver / British Columbia
Seafood
Vancouver / British Columbia
Most Booked
Vancouver
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House offers "excellent food with great service" in a lively atmosphere. Known for its "fantastic fresh seafood" and attentive staff, the restaurant is perfect for special occasions and casual dining alike. While some may find it noisy, the "amazing" happy hour and diverse menu make it a must-visit in Vancouver.

9,137 Reviews

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Yvonne
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional service! Fantastic food! Dining solo is interesting. Sometimes servers forget us or hosts seat us at the worst tables. Joe Fortes entire staff created one of the best solo dining experiences I’ve ever had. Kevin was very accommodating and so was everyone else, from the hostess to the food runner. Listening to the table next to me and the banter with each other and Kevin it is clear they provide the same service regardless of the number in the party. Highly recommend!
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Tracy
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great waiter Wade and we had some amazing oysters, lobster and crab. The large raw oysters were the best. Loved having all the different types of oysters to try.
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Julia
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We dined here for my mom's birthday. It was very noisy and busy and we ended up at a small table next to a major walkway so we weren't that impressed off the bat. However we've been here many times before (mostly for lunch or brunch) and figured it was just a different atmosphere for dinner service. Besides the busyness, the food was good and came out hot , which was impressive considering it had to come up a floor from the kitchen below. Also a big shout out to our server, Tony, for his excellent service as well as honorable mention to Brian, who brought some wine (and comic relief). Overall a wonderful dining experience as per usual!
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LarryG
Virginia1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time there and I can’t say enough good things about our experience. My wife has dietary restrictions which I mentioned when making the reservation. The server was aware of this and made ordering very easy for my wife. The food and service was exceptional. Unfortunately we didn’t have room for dessert. You will not be disappointed.
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Michele
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service and the server was very friendly. Great atmosphere.
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Phil VIP
Vancouver / British Columbia5 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had our daughter's grad dinner at Joe Fortes, and it was a great experience from start to finish. We let them know in advance that we were celebrating a graduation, and they gave us a beautiful table in a great spot. The food was classic and delicious — exactly what you’d expect from a Vancouver landmark like Joe Fortes. Service was attentive, friendly, and professional. The best part came at the end: they surprised us with a crème brûlée, beautifully plated with “Congratulations on the graduation.” A very, very nice touch. Thank you, Joe Fortes!
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Carmen
Edmonton / Northern Alberta1 review
1.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The food and seafood tower was great but our server was exceptionally bad. I don’t usually write reviews but he kept pressuring the table to order alcoholic drinks even though none of us wanted to drink. It’s completely unacceptable.
Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop HouseResponded 2 days ago
Hello Carmen, We would like to extend our most sincere apologies regarding the issues you experienced during your most recent visit. We can assure you that this is not the typical Joe Fortes experience. We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to discuss this further with you. If you could kindly email your contact information to info @ joefortes.ca, a member of our management team will be in touch shortly. Kind regards, Joe Fortes
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tony
Vancouver / British Columbia6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The manager placed us in the wine room , we were celebrating my birthday and wedding anniversary . He was a great host and the waitress was great also. Great being a somebody for a few hours . Will return , patio was being renovated ,looking forward to your grand opening hopefully soon .
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Liv
Vancouver / British Columbia2 reviews
2.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Highly overrated. Vibe was awful - tourists, families, and sad old men. No hot people - skip this unless you’re 79 and having drinks with your recently widowed accountant.
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Ginny VIP
Las Vegas37 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Vincent was incredible. Stayed on top of our needs and was pleasant, professional and friendly!
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FAQs

Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House is rated 4.7 stars by 9137 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 3, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 123 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, 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

Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

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Joe's Blue Plate Lunch

Bistro

Mezzanine

Semi-Private 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