Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House

Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House is a seafood restaurant West End Vancouver located in Canada.

9 / 10
535
ratings
Address

777 Thurlow St (Robson St) Vancouver BC V6E 3V5 Canada

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Live Music
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 111


Keywords:

happy hour outdoor seating good for groups good for dates trendy Caesar salad spacious bar cole slaw pork cheeks gardens brunch food braised pork prime rib meats spicy food good for special occasions desserts chicken dinner
W C

Great place for oysters ,the staff are very informative. If unsure do ask for recommendations, they won't leave you hanging. Seafood linguine as main to share and you will be stuffed.

Deborah

Happy hour from 4pm-6pm. Oysters are $1. In not a big oyster fan but these were delicious. I also enjoyed the truffle fries , calamari , lobster/shrimp rolls and beef carpaccio .

Eater

Top-notch, friendly service added to outstanding value (the daily $9.95 Blue Plate specials and Appy Hours are a serious end-of-the-month tip). [Eater 38 Member]

Rebecca Mazza

The fried pickles were one of the best I've ever had. The Kentucky orange cocktail was great too. Fish and chips are a little greasy.

Simran Dass

The atmosphere was great with a very nice & spacious patio . My friend got the chicken breast and loved it (especially the brussel sprouts ). I got the scalloped potatoes & gnocchi which were good

Jack Wolff

OMG!!! Heavenly!!! A traditionally classy Oyster Bar !!! Try the seafood platter for two and of course a sample of oysters ... The Bar Cocktails are awesome!!! The servers are great!!!

Sarp Erkaya

Perfect for oysters and wine . If the weather is nice, try to get a spot a patio .

Pineapple Froyo

We had excellent trout entree and oysters . The poutine was a bit too salty and soggy for me and the corn fritters were only ok but I would definitely come back for seafood and the service!

Chiq

Sumptuous and delicious! Braised pork cheeks , fish & chips and endulge in an oyster-frenzie or catch of the day! Go-to place when in Vancouver.

James H

You MUST eat out on the roof top deck when the weather allows - it is magical up there. Best servers I encountered in Vancouver. Food was amazing in both taste and presentation.

Ben Engen

Everything thing you'd expect from an "old classic" seafood joint. Happening bar scene at happy hour , good food, antique appointments. Worth going.

Simple Foodie

Seafood Tier - 1tier is more than enough for two. Onion Rings . Ask for patio on a sunny day,

Krystel Santiago

The lobster rolls , oysters and the amazing lobster oil !! You can buy some at the bar and trust me you will want too ????

Oya Tukel

Awesome food, great service! The pianist was soo good. I would recommend this place

Nathan Wright

My expectations were a bit higher for this restaurant after seeing the prices. The themed atmosphere is cheesy and forced. It would feel right at home in Vegas.

Vancouver Sun

Joe Fortes is the creme de creme of patios in Vancouver. Not just because of the swanky San Francisco style restaurant below, but for amazing park-like tranquillity it creates. http://bit.ly/pu4W2M Read more

Jazzie Chanel

Service is outstanding and the seafood feast for 2 is beyond enough food for 2. Eat the salmon , lobster first!

Joachim Hill-Grannec

Chicken and waffles were great as well as the steak and eggs and service is fantastic! :)

erin newbery

The lobster oil is amazing! Can't really comment on the regular menu as we had a set group menu.

LivesLife F

Omg, the seafood Caesar Salad was AMAZING and quite large with lots of seafood !!! It's a winner!

Mitch

Nice, fairly formal restaurant with good steak and seafood restaurant with good wine selection .

Geoff Trimpol

Vegetarian ? The rich Mac 'n Cheese and a coleslaw make a great lunch ... Possible the best service in Vancouver!

Melanie C

Their chefs prepare the steak to PERFECTION. Simply amazing.

Nathan Kam

This place is worth a visit just for the lobster oil and balsamic dipping sauce for the bread . So good!

CB Confectionery

Great happy hour ! Seafood tower is good.. for the most part service is good/great!

Douglas Wells

Great place real cool atmosphere food is great and the rooftop is real nice for lunch

Eric Jen

One of the best seafood restaurants in town . Awesome oyster bar the Kusshi the so buttery and creamy

James John (Jay) Cudney IV

Great oysters and service. Piano music to relax to while enjoying your meal.

Julien FitzGerald

This place is amazing. A must visit, whenever you're in Vancouver!

Margaret Anne

Amazing food and service to boot! I had the lamb shank ....to die for

Brian Shaler

Everything about this place is great - atmosphere, service, food. Just note the crap cake is highway robbery. 1 little one for $16? Free cake for my bday made up for it.

Ross O'Driscoll

Dish number four off the happy hour .. All immense

Nathan Kam

Food and service here is incredible. Can't go wrong with the oysters and fish . Great place for lunch and dinner .

Chelle

Calamari is light and flavorful, lobster mac and cheese is rich but could use more sauce, garlic mashed dry. They don't give bday cake out anymore. Ask for table in bar area for people watching :)

Manuel Lee

Their mac and cheese I'd not vegetarian . It has bacon in it... and oh so yummy.

Sampo Hietanen

Food, service, wine , live piano were amazing.

Joe Cattravel

This is my second time eating here. Great atmosphere! I had the halibut cheeks based upon the waiters recommendation. Honestly it was just ok. It was not lighter and tastier as suggested. Chewy :-(

Dennis Pang

Happy hour buck a shuck oysters every day from 4-6pm in the lounge .

Gino Rizzotti

Great seafood , fresh Oysters , not cheap , would love to go back on special occasion .

Ting

$1 oysters (great local selection) + $46 bottle of prosecco . Heaven.

Julian Marturano

This place is Amazing....the service....food...atmosphere ....hope u believe me.....I go out to eat 4x a week.....crack the safe for this place.

Tulin E

Burgers , location, ambiance ????????

Tabetha

Yum! Great food. Good server!

Marilyn Morton

Come hungry and have time to dine. The living wall on the patio was a nice complement.

Michelle K

Atmosphere was significantly better than the food. Food was hit or miss. West coast mussels were good, oysters were good and truffle Parmesan fries were good too.

Seijung Park

Oysters were good. Had high expectations for the truffle fries and fried pickles according to the other reviews here but was disappointed. Stick to the seafood !

Heidi Voulstaker

Fantastic oysters and clams !

Noele L.

Stellar trout , amazing service. Colin was awesome.

Martin Zehentner

A bit pricey but well deserved - reserve well ahead!

Ralph Leroy

Great food. Great people. Great service. Love it :-)

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