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Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
Seafood Restaurant$$$$
West End, Vancouver
The oysters at Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House is a can't miss
"The lobster rolls, oysters and the amazing lobster oil !!"(8 Tips)
"Great place for oysters,the staff are very informative."(29 Tips)
"The seafood tower is fantastic."(3 Tips)
"Great happy hour!"(8 Tips)
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DeborahMay 25, 2017Happy 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.
W CAugust 13, 2016Great 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.
EaterOctober 7, 2013Top-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]
Simran DassSeptember 2, 2021The 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
Rebecca MazzaSeptember 12, 2017The 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.
Jack WolffApril 4, 2016OMG!!! 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 ErkayaMay 4, 2016Perfect for oysters and wine. If the weather is nice, try to get a spot a patio.
Pineapple FroyoMay 15, 2019We 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!
James HMay 12, 2013You 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.
ChiqDecember 30, 2015Sumptuous and delicious! Braised pork cheeks, fish & chips and endulge in an oyster-frenzie or catch of the day! Go-to place when in Vancouver.
Ben EngenJuly 15, 2019Everything thing you'd expect from an "old classic" seafood joint. Happening bar scene at happy hour, good food, antique appointments. Worth going.
Simple FoodieAugust 9, 2016Seafood Tier - 1tier is more than enough for two. Onion Rings. Ask for patio on a sunny day,
Vancouver SunJuly 20, 2011Joe 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
Oya TukelAugust 28, 2018Awesome food, great service! The pianist was soo good. I would recommend this place
Nathan WrightSeptember 22, 2015My 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.- Krystel SantiagoJanuary 21, 2016The lobster rolls, oysters and the amazing lobster oil !! You can buy some at the bar and trust me you will want too 😋
Jazzie ChanelDecember 8, 2018Service is outstanding and the seafood feast for 2 is beyond enough food for 2. Eat the salmon, lobster first!
Nathan KamSeptember 27, 2011This place is worth a visit just for the lobster oil and balsamic dipping sauce for the bread. So good!
erin newberyDecember 21, 2015The lobster oil is amazing! Can't really comment on the regular menu as we had a set group menu.
Geoff TrimpolJanuary 22, 2014Vegetarian? The rich Mac 'n Cheese and a coleslaw make a great lunch... Possible the best service in Vancouver!
Brian ShalerMay 14, 2011Everything 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.
Joachim Hill-GrannecJanuary 22, 2017Chicken and waffles were great as well as the steak and eggs and service is fantastic! :)
LivesLife FFebruary 12, 2016Omg, the seafood Caesar Salad was AMAZING and quite large with lots of seafood!!! It's a winner!
ChelleOctober 29, 2011Calamari 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 :)
Douglas WellsMay 19, 2016Great place real cool atmosphere food is great and the rooftop is real nice for lunch
Eric JenNovember 17, 2013One of the best seafood restaurants in town. Awesome oyster bar the Kusshi the so buttery and creamy
- CB ConfectioneryJuly 23, 2021Great happy hour! Seafood tower is good.. for the most part service is good/great!
James John (Jay) Cudney IVMay 21, 2019Great oysters and service. Piano music to relax to while enjoying your meal.
Manuel LeeFebruary 4, 2016Their mac and cheese I'd not vegetarian. It has bacon in it... and oh so yummy.- MitchOctober 29, 2019Nice, fairly formal restaurant with good steak and seafood restaurant with good wine selection.
Julien FitzGeraldNovember 17, 2019This place is amazing. A must visit, whenever you're in Vancouver!
Happy hour buck a shuck oysters every day from 4-6pm in the lounge.
Joe CattravelOctober 13, 2012This 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 :-(
- Nathan KamSeptember 27, 2011Food and service here is incredible. Can't go wrong with the oysters and fish. Great place for lunch and dinner.
Seijung ParkMay 25, 2019Oysters 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!
Gino RizzottiMarch 7, 2013Great seafood, fresh Oysters, not cheap, would love to go back on special occasion.
Benjamin LukSeptember 20, 2009Get a sampler dish of raw oysters. See if you can taste the difference between them. If you can't, keep ordering more until you can. Also, try the Marc Tempe 2003 Alliance. Killer Alsatian white.
Michelle KAugust 29, 2013Atmosphere 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.
Sugar CityJuly 30, 2010The best caesar in the city with blue cheese olives, and lemon pepper salt on the rim!! Cant forget to say the service is amazing!
Marilyn MortonSeptember 28, 2012Come hungry and have time to dine. The living wall on the patio was a nice complement.
Julian MarturanoJune 29, 2012This 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.
Happy hour from 4-6 daily. Oysters rockefeller are amazing!!!!
Paulo PuglisiMarch 31, 2016Ok now, food is very good. That's a given. But when you pay the bill you wonder if it is worth that much.
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