Joe Fortes Seafood and Chop House

A GuestLife Vancouver
Great Restaurant

Whether gazing up at the stars on the rustically elegant roof garden, or spotting one of the Hollywood variety who are frequently found dining inside this classically appointed marble and mahogany laden brassiere — every guest of Joe Fortes Seafood and Chop House is treated to celebrity status and Joe's extra special brand of friendly, flawless, professional hospitality and style.

Beloved hero and something of a local celebrity himself, Joe Fortes was a bartender by trade and Vancouver’s first lifeguard. Named "Special Constable" by the city for his good works in the community, a monument was erected after his death in 1923 honoring Joe for his excellence in community service.

Today, Joe's spirit for excellence lives on in this DiRoNA award winning restaurant and defines the essence of the culinary pleasures and bountiful treasures that await as you step inside this classic American seafood brasserie.

To start, try a glass of locally handcrafted beer accompanied by a mouthwatering array of freshly-shucked oysters at the "best Oyster Bar" in the city — 400,000 served last year (35 kinds).

Joe's lively Bistro and Sidewalk Café tempt with live piano nightly and 40 single malts to choose from at the Grand Horseshoe Shaped Bar. California style salads, shared plates and an appetizer menu are perfect for sharing while taking in some of the best people watching in town.

More formal dining beckons in the white linen clad and palm fronded dining room with its luxuriously cozy back booths. Just caught Halibut, Tuna or Florida striped Bass grilled to perfection may be among the 15 daily selections.

For a more intimate venue and spectacular view of the bustling brasserie below, try the cedar planked salmon on the Mezzanine. And not to be missed — one of Joe's signature delights; 3-tiered Seafood Tower on Ice piled high with prawns, scallops, oysters and lobster enjoyed on the heated patio roof garden (an urban oasis — open year round!). Designated smoking area.

Executive Chef/Partner, Scott Pratico, uses only the finest and freshest in his awardwinning creations and prides himself on the restaurant’s Pacific Northwest regional focus and commitment to the Oceanwise Program for sustainable seafood practices.

Menu Highlights

Appetizers & Share Plates

Vancouver’s Best Oyster Bar

Three Tier Seafood Tower on ice

West Coast Clam Chowder

Jumbo Tiger Prawn Cocktail

Classic Cobb Salad with chicken

Steak Cut Calamari

Crab Cakes with roast corn salsa

Entrées

Joe’s Specialty is fresh grilled fish, with more than 15 kinds available daily

Cedar Planked Wild Sockeye Salmon

Slow Roasted Prime Rib au Jus

Braised Boneless Short Rib

Ahi Tuna Steak

Miso Glazed Black Cod

Joe’s Fortes Classic Cioppino

Quebec Veal Chop

Beef Tenderloin
three peppercorns and cognac

Double Pork Chop

Market Fresh Live Atlantic Lobster and Local Crab

Desserts

Tahitian Vanilla Crème Brûlée

Espresso and Chocolate Tiramisu

New York Cheesecake

Lemon Raspberry Mousse

Chocolate Pecan Tart

Choose from local and international cheeses
sample one, or put together your own platter

Best of the Cellar

White Wines

Planeta Chardonnay, Sicily 2003

Signorella “Villes Vignes” Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2004

Henschke “Croft” Chardonnay, Australia 2002

Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand 2005

Black Hills Estate “Alibi” Sauvignon Blanc, Okanagan Valley 2004

Chateau Ste. Michelle “Erotica” Riesling, Columbia Valley 2003

Red Wines

Kettle Valley Reserve Pinot Noir, Naramata 2003

Burrowing Owl Cab Franc, Okanagan 2003

Osoyous LaRose “Le Grand Vin” Merlot, Okanagan 2003

Cliff Lede “Poetry,” California 2002

Shafer “Hillside Select” Cabernet Sauvignon, California 1996

Joseph Phelps “Insignia,” California 2001

pictured: Signature Veal Chop, Grilled Wild Salmo and Three Tier Seafood Tower on Ice

Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
777 Thurlow Street at Robson,
Vancouver
(604) 669-1940

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