Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House

“the seafood chowder was outstanding chunky with fresh halibut salmon and prawns in a perfectly balanced broth that wasnt too thick or cream-heavy. definitely what a chowder should be”

“ngl service felt scattered during the lunch rush wiht long gaps between courses that made THE meal drag longer than expected tbh”

“tehir pan-seared halibut with lemon butter sauce transported me straight to the amalfi coast - the fish was flaky and sweet, the sauce bright with real lemon and fresh herbs, not some heavy cream thing”

“the caesar salad was disappointingly pedestrian with store-bought croutons that had no business being on a plate at this level of restaurant”

“the 8oz filet was cooked to perfect medium-rare thruout - tender as butter wiht a beatiful crust, exactly what you expect from a proper steakhouse. simple well-executed beef”

“literally teh roasted vegetables on the side were pretty bland and overcooked, like cafeteria food honestly not what you'd expect at these prices”

“for real perfect solo dining setup at teh raw bar where i could watch the shuckers work while enjoying impeccably fresh Kusshi oysters. the server remembered my preferences from my last visit adn made excellent wine pairing suggestions wow”

“teh dining room gets quite loud during peak hours which makes it difficult to fully appreciate the more delicate flavors in the seafood dishes honestly”

“lowkey they went above and beyond for my gluten-free needs, offered a dedicated prep area and even brought out their own GF bread that was actually warm and delicious - not the usual cardboard substitute everyone does”

“seriously teh server wasn't familiar with which sauces had gluten tho, needed to trip to the kitchen which slowed down our order”

“teh grilled salmon was cooked to perfection and came wiht a generous portion of seasonal vegetables that actually tasted like theyd just been picked. legit love that they offer lighter preparation options wihtout sacrificing flavor would go back”

“ok but the Caesar salad was way too heavy on the dressing and light on the actual greens. for the price point i expected better balance and fresher romaine”

“tehiiir hollandaise on the eggs Benedict shows real technique like silky and properly emulsified with just the right amount of lemon brightness to cut through the richness. so like the chef clearly understands classical French sauce work trust me”

“legit teh pan-seared halibut was overcooked by like two minutes which resulted in a slightly dry texture that even the excellent beurre blanc couldnt completely rescue”