Welcome to Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House, located near fashionable Robson Street, in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Specializing in classic, American cuisine since 1985, Executive Chef Wayne Sych prepares 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 50 kinds of fresh fish, premium oysters and thick cut chops, Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House signature dishes have become a favourite with locals, celebrities and tourists alike. With live entertainment and more than 10 unique dining spaces, we're the perfect spot for your next social or more intimate dining experience. Be our guest today and enjoy the true meaning of hospitality.
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Joe Fortes was a larger-than-life kind of guy who became a legendary lifeguard credited with saving more than 100 lives. In 1985, a century after Joe came to Vancouver, a restaurant was named after him – Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House.
Since then, this multiple award-winning seafood restaurant has become just as famous as its moniker. Consistently ranked as one of Canada’s top 100 restaurants on TripAdvisor, this landmark restaurant serves some of the best seafood to go along with a heavy dose of atmosphere.
When former long-time owner and legendary restaurateur Bud Kanke founded Joe’s, his vision to combine an oyster house with a premier dining destination based around seafood and a very social environment was an instant success. The 15-seat, three-tiered oyster bar, complete with back-lit mirrors, takes centre-stage in the 70-seat dining room (the upstairs seats 170 inside).
crisp romaine, focaccia croutons, grana padano parmesan
$12.95
Tomato Salad
handmade mozzarella, balsamic gastrique, extra virgin olive oil
$14.95
Beef Carpaccio
grainy mustard, roasted garlic, grana padano, capers
$15.95
Classic Tiger Prawn Cocktail
fresh horseradish, cocktail sauce
$18.95
Joe's Shrimp Ceviche
shrimp, jalapeno, avocado, tomato, corn chips
$13.95
Albacore Tuna Tartare
wakame salad, ponzu, egg yolk, pine nuts, taro root chips
$15.95
HOT
Crispy Fried Local Oysters
joe's classic tartar sauce
$14.95
Crab Cake
pan fried, lemon-baasil aioli
$16.95
West Coast Clam Mussels
coconut milk, lemongrass, chipotle
$21.95
Steamed Clams
cream, garlic, herbs
$21.95
Crisp Calamari
chiles, sun-dried tomato aioli
$15.95
Oysters Rockefeller
local oysters, spinach, pernod, hollandaise
$16.95
Crab & Corn Fritters
old bay spice, roasted jalapeno aioli
$14.95
SOUPS
New England Clam Chowder
cream, bacon, thyme
$9.95
Roasted Red Pepper
basil oil
$8.95
ENTREE SALADS
Dotty's Chopped Salad
chicken, apple, pecans, blue cheese, dried cranberries, grapes
$21.95
Classic Brown Derby Cobb
chicken, blue cheese, bacon, tomato, egg, avocado
$21.95
Iceberg Wedge
diced tomato, double smoked bacon, blue cheese dressing
$17.95
JOE'S FRESH SHEET
All our fish are hand cut at Joe's and served with green beans, squash puree, roasted baby carrots and new crop baby yukon potatoes. Your choice of lemon herb butter or pico de gallo. All shellfish are served with green beans, squash puree, roasted baby carrots, ginger and lemongrass jasmine rice and drawn butter.
Chef's Creation of the Day
ask your server about today's creation
Market Price
Today's Trio of Fresh Fish
three great varities
$41.95
Surf & Turf Platter for Two
New York Steak, 1.5lb lobster, snow crab, jumbo scallops & prawns, drawn butter, cabernet jus
Three course dinner from Sunday to Thursday. While quantities last.
APPETIZER
New England Clam Chowder cream, bacon, thyme or Shrimp Ceviche shrimp meat, avocado, jalapeno-lime vinaigrette, corn tortilla chips MAIN Artichoke Ravioli prawns, peas, white wine, cream or 7 oz. AAA Sterling Silver Sirloin Steak sauteed mushrooms, classic green peppercorn sauce DESSERT Creme Brulee house made biscotti or Traditional Tiramisu mascarpone cream, lady fingers, espresso, kahlua, baileys
$38.00
EXTRAS
Fried Pickles & Avocado Ranch
$6.95
Chop House Onion Rings
$9.95
Truffle Parmesan Fries
$9.95
Sweet Potato Fries
$8.95
Sauteed Mushrooms
$8.95
Steamed Asparagus
$8.95
Creamed Spinach
$9.95
Macaroni & Cheese
$9.95
Scallop Potatoes
$6.95
French Fries
$7.95
Jumbo Tiger Prawns
$14.95
Caramelized Jumbo Scallops
$16.95
FOOD MENU - Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
"Buck a Shuck" Oyster
served icy cold on the half shell with classic cocktail sauce
$1.00
Joe's Mini Cheese Burgers
cheddar cheese, pickles, coleslaw
$7.95
Jumbo Tempura Prawns
togarashi mayo
$10.95
Joe's Onion Rings
blue cheese dip
$4.95
Fried Oysters
classic tartar sauce
$7.95
Jumbo Tiger Prawn Cocktail
fresh horseradish, cocktail sauce
$10.95
Truffle Parmesan Fries
grana padano, herbs, sea salt
$4.95
Sweet Potato Fries
chipotle aioli
$4.95
Crisp Calamari
chiles, sun-dried tomato aioli
$8.95
Oyster Rockefeller
local oysters, spinach, pernod, hollandaise
$11.95
Beef Carpaccio
grainy mustard, roasted garlic, grana padano, crispy capers
$8.95
Mini Lobster & Shrimp Rolls
shrimp, Atlantic lobster meat, classic remoulade
$8.95
Joe's Shrimp Ceviche
shrimp, jalapeno, avocado, tomato, corn chips
$6.95
FOOD MENU - Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
Crisp Calamari
chiles, sun-dried tomato aioli
$8.95
Fried Oysters
classic tartar sauce
$7.95
Truffle Parmesan Fries
grana padano, herbs, sea salt
$4.95
Beef Carpaccio
grainy mustard, roasted garlic, grana padano, crispy capers
$8.95
Joe's Shrimp Ceviche
shrimp, jalapeno, avocado, tomato, corn chips
$6.95
Jumbo Tiger Prawn Cocktail
fresh horseradish, cocktail sauce
$10.95
DESSERT
Joe's Chocolate Sin Cake
ganache, brandy, chocolate brittle
$6.95
New York Cheesecake
traditional style, blueberry lemon compote
$6.95
Tahitian Vanilla Creme Brulee
house-made biscotti, whipped cream
$6.95
Traditional Tiramisu
mascarpone cream, lady fingers, espresso, kahlua, baileys
$6.95
SWEET INDULGENCES MENU - Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
crisp romaine, focaccia croutons, grana padano parmesan
$12.95
Tomato Salad
handmade mozzarella, balsamic gastrique, extra virgin olive oil
$14.95
Beef Carpaccio
grainy mustard, roasted garlic, grana padano, crispy capers
$15.95
Classic Tiger Prawn Cocktail
fresh horseradish, cocktail sauce
$18.95
Joe's Shrimp Ceviche
shrimp, jalapeno, avocado, tomato, corn chips
$13.95
Albacore Tuna Tartare
wakame salad, ponzu, egg yolk, pine nuts, taro root chips
$15.95
HOT
Crispy Fried Local Oysters
joe's classic tartar sauce
$14.95
Crab Cake
pan fried, lemon-basil aioli
$16.95
Crisp Calamari
chiles, sun-dried tomato aioli
$15.95
Oysters Rockefeller
local oysters, spinach, pernod, hollandaise
$16.95
West Coast Mussels
chipotle, coconut, lemon grass
$21.95
Crab & Corn Fritters
old bay spice, roasted jalapeno aioli
$14.95
SOUPS
New England Clam Chowder
cream, bacon, thyme
$9.95
Roasted Red Pepper
basil oil
$8.95
ENTREE SALADS
Dotty's Chopped Salad
chicken, apple, pecans, dried cranberries, grapes, blue cheese
$21.95
Classic Brown Derby Cobb
chicken, blue cheese, bacon, tomato, egg, avocado
$21.95
Iceberg Wedge
diced tomato, double smoked bacon, blue cheese dressing
$17.95
Joe's Seafood Caesar
chilled marinated mussels and clams, grilled sockeye salmon, prawns, crisp romaine, focaccia croutons, grana padano parmesan
$23.95
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.
Chef's Creation of the Day
market price
Today's Grilled Duo of Fresh Fish
two great varieties
$28.95
Ling Cod
blackened, pico de gallo
$28.95
Jumbo Tiger Prawns
parsley garlic butter
$35.95
Steelhead Trout
herb beurre blanc
$28.95
Arctic Char
caramelized lemon, extra virgin olive oil
$34.95
Sockeye Salmon
maple brown butter sauce
$34.95
Grilled Swordfish
tomato, leeks, herbs, butter
$35.95
Nova Scotia Lobster
lemon herb butter,
market price (1 1/2lb.)
SANDWICHES
Joe's Chop House Burger
cheddar cheese, double smoked bacon
$17.95
Salmon Burger
santa fe blackened, crushed avocado, jalapeno aioli, lettuce, tomato
$18.95
Lobster & Shrimp Roll
house baked bread, classic remoulade, mixed greens
$21.95
Open Face Steak Sandwich
sirloin steak, herb focaccia, onion rings, mixed green salad
$24.95
Joe's Turkey Clubhouse
cranberry aioli, house baked bread, double smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato
crisp romaine, focaccia croutons, grana padano parmesan
$12.95
Tomato Salad
handmade mozzarella, balsamic gastrique, extra virgin olive oil
$14.95
Beef Carpaccio
grainy mustard, roasted garlic, grana padano, crispy capers
$15.95
Classic Tiger Prawn Cocktail
fresh horseradish, cocktail sauce
$18.95
Joe's Shrimp Ceviche
shrimp, jalapeno, avocado, tomato, corn chips
$13.95
Albacore Tuna Tartare
wakame salad, ponzu, egg yolk, pine nuts, taro root chips
$15.95
HOT
Crispy Fried Local Oysters
joe's classic tartar sauce
$14.95
Crab Cake
pan fried, lemon-basil aioli
$16.95
Crisp Calamari
chiles, sun-dried tomato aioli
$15.95
Oyster Rockefeller
local oysters, spinach, pernod, hollandaise
$16.95
Crab & Corn Fritters
old bay spice, roasted jalapeno aioli
$14.95
West Coast Mussels
chipotle, coconut, lemon grass
$21.95
SOUPS
New England Clam Chowder
cream, bacon, thyme
$9.95
Roasted Red Pepper
basil oil
$8.95
ENTREE SALADS
Dotty's Chopped Salad
chicken, apple, pecans, dried cranberries, grapes, blue cheese
$21.95
Classic Brown Derby Cobb
chicken, blue cheese, bacon, tomato, egg, avocado
$21.95
Iceberg Wedge
diced tomato, double smoked bacon, blue cheese dressing
$17.95
Joe's Seafood Caesar
chilled marinated mussels and clams, grilled sockeye salmon, prawns, crisp romaine, focaccia croutons, grana padano parmesan
$23.95
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.
Today's Grilled Duo of Fresh Fish
two great varieties
$28.95
Ling Cod
blackened, pico de gallo
$28.95
Jumbo Tiger Prawns
parsley garlic butter
$35.95
Steelhead Trout
lemon herb beurre blanc
$28.95
Arctic Char
caramelized lemon, extra virgin olive oil
$34.95
Sockeye Salmon
maple brown butter sauce
$34.95
Grilled Swordfish
tomato, leeks, herbs, butter
$35.95
Nova Scotia Lobster lemon herb butter
market price (1/2 lb)
SANDWICHES & BENNY'S
All benny's served with house made English muffins and hash browns.
Atlantic Lobster Benedict
mushroom and leek white wine cream sauce, poached eggs, hollandaise
I don't think you can go wrong with that place. I went there for my birthday, best service I had and how great to enjoy the melody of the piano in the background. The filet mignon was great and I can't wait to try the oysters and hopefully I get lucky enought to sit on the roof top patio during summer!
Unreal... First visit, we tried a LOT of the menu and weren't disappointed at all! Prawns are delicious, scallops are fantastic, crab cakes were good, halibut was delicious and the pan fried oysters were nothing short of legendary! To top it off we had cheesecake and banana cream Creme brûlée for dessert that were awesome too! We aren't from West End but will definitely be back here any time we are! One more thing: take dates if they are worth it. This place sticks in the mind.
One of the best Vancouver restaurants that we've eaten at! Service was excellent, food was delicious, and the ambiance was superb! We would definitely recommend this Seafood restaurant to anyone in downtown Vancouver!
Want to skip the crowds at the beach but still catch a glimpse of the fireworks? This decades-old bistro named after Vancouver’s most legendary lifeguard has a rooftop patio that’s beautiful in and of itself – and it’s even more appealing during the Celebration of Light when fireworks brighten the sky overhead. Make a stop at the oyster bar inside before heading to the outdoor dining area, where you’ll enjoy impeccably cooked seafood along with craft beer, fine wines and more.
Joe Fortes bills its rooftop space as a garden rather than a patio – and it’s easy to see why. The lush plants and living wall create a green oasis perched above the hustle and bustle of Robson Street. The rooftop bar is a prime place for a chilled glass from the award-winning wine list. Snag a coveted table to dive into some of Vancouver’s best seafood – don’t miss the house-made lobster oil.
Named after Vancouver’s legendary lifeguard, Joseph Seraphim Fortes, whose dedication to ocean safety earned him a memorial in Alexandra Park, this decades-old bistro has one of the best patios in Vancouver’s downtown. Paying tribute to Joe’s favourite place, the restaurant specializes in Ocean Wise seafood ranging from surf n’ turf to mussels in wine broth to local halibut, and much, much more. Tip: their boisterous oyster bar is not to be missed.
