Award-winning

L'Abattoir Restaurant

4.5

3828 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary French

Romantic
Innovative
Good for special occasions

Located in historic Gastown between Gaoler's Mews and Blood Alley, built in the 19th century on the site of Vancouver's first jail and originally buttressed to the city's main butchery and meat packing district, the name L'Abattoir pays homage to the neighbourhood's colourful past. Set in a refurbished brick and beam building combining classic French tile work with industrial fixtures and natural wood, the restaurant offers a bar and lounge, elevated dining room and a plush, light soaked atrium as well as private dining rooms. Chef/Owner Lee Cooper is dedicated to highlighting the finer points of eating & drinking in L'Abattoir's informed but informal setting. Service is expertly orchestrated to be unpretentious yet refined. The French-influenced West Coast fare is paired with the eclectic wine program and the bar team's innovative cocktail list to offer a truly unique dining experience.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary French, Canadian, Contemporary Canadian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(604) 568-1701 ext. 1
Website
http://www.labattoir.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Lee Cooper
Catering
Please inquire with the Sales and Events team at 604-559-3011 or events{at}labattoir.ca
Private party facilities
L’Abattoir’s Private Dining Room is a carefully orchestrated yet seemingly effortless affair. The private dining facilities are separate from the main restaurant dining room but the décor is an extension of our celebrated brick and beam style, with sleek, industrial glass and steel accents.

Location
217 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Gastown
Cross street
Water Street
Parking details
Metered street parking is available nearby on Cordova Street and Alexander Street. Alternatively, a parkade is available directly down the block, at 160 Water Street.
Public transit
Waterfront Station is 700 m / 9 minute walk away.
Entertainment
Music is lively and eclectic, ranging from hip-hop and r&b to new wave and soul.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
2.9Value

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Review summary

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L'Abattoir Restaurant in Vancouver offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food and service" and a "unique dining experience." The atmosphere is vibrant, complemented by "friendly and knowledgeable staff." Highlights include the Chef's Tasting Menu and "exemplary bread service." While ambiance can be noisy, the "delicious food" and "attentive service" make it a top choice for special occasions.

3,828 Reviews

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Stanislas VIP
Scot. Islands3 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
excellent restaurant: professional and friendly service. Excellent quality of dishes offered. Pay attention to the location....
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Gerard VIP
Hawaii215 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This is one of my favorite restaurants in Gastown, so I looked forward to showing my SIL this place. As my SIL was still recovering from a bout of diverticulitis, I didn’t order a bottle of wine. I had two wines by the glass, and we shared a few dishes. We started with their fabulous bread service, then a Dungeness Crab salad, an Artichoke tart and their Terrine of Fois Gras. Our “main” was their Agnolotti. I had a glass of 2022 Garnier et Fils Chablis with the salads and a glass of 2016 Synchromesh Pinot Noir from Storm Haven Vineyard in Okanagan Falls, BC with foie gras and agnolotti. The Artichoke Tart was half salad, half egg custard tart with pieces of artichoke between the two. It was a light, refreshing dish. The Dungeness Crab Salad was a visual surprise … the crab was placed between thin slices of radish and decorated with green leaves. It was interesting; perhaps a little too subtle in flavor for me. The foie gras terrine came with two thick pieces of brioche. The square of terrine was decorated with squares of wine jelly, and cherry halves. The terrine was soft and silky and the brioche so buttery. The star of the evening was the Sweet Corn Agnolotti. Pillows of mascarpone pasta were covered with pieces of sweet corn and a generous helping of sliced black truffle. This dish was “to die for” and I wanted to order a second plate. I love the food at L’Abattoir and dine here every time I come to Vancouver.
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OpenTable Diner
Adelaide1 review
5.0
Dined on August 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great night out and the food was delicious. Shout out to the Sommelier who did an outstanding job! Very happy we made this our special night in Vancouver.
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Monica VIP
Houston12 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant is a beautiful space in the heart of Gastown. The food and service are outstanding. We ordered off the a la carte menu and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Next time we will do the chef’s tasting menu.
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Zoe
Cincinnati5 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I can not recommend the tasting menu with LOCAL wine pairings highly enough. A RARE treat and one of top 5 personal dining experiences on a list that begins with The Herb Farm 100 mile dinner. GREAT JOB, L'Abattoir team.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Vancouver5 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 1, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food and service were nice, bout not our style unfortunately.
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Mreid
Vancouver3 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 23, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
This place has been a favorite for years but it has become far too expensive for the experience. Food is excellent but not for the price and the portions are very small. It's too bad cause, we've always enjoyed going here.
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JulieS VIP
Atlanta10 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 22, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We were so looking forward to this restaurant but it didn’t live up to the ratings. Appetizers were average. Dinner was good but compared to our other reservations it was average. Decor was sad and dated. On a positive note, cocktails were great!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Vancouver8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely stupendous in every way. Every dish was perfectly executed art on a plate. 10/10 service and atmosphere.
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BernadineS
Central Texas4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was absolutely the best. We chose the chef menu, but didn’t do the wine paring (chose our own as we wanted) It was a nine course menu and each serving was better and better! Fun attentive staff gave birthday candles on the dessert to help us celebrate! Highly recommended!
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217 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross street
Water Street
Neighborhood
Gastown
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary French, Canadian, Contemporary Canadian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Metered street parking is available nearby on Cordova Street and Alexander Street. Alternatively, a parkade is available directly down the block, at 160 Water Street.
Public transit
Waterfront Station is 700 m / 9 minute walk away.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Lee Cooper
Entertainment
Music is lively and eclectic, ranging from hip-hop and r&b to new wave and soul.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.labattoir.ca/
Phone number
(604) 568-1701 ext. 1
Catering
Please inquire with the Sales and Events team at 604-559-3011 or events{at}labattoir.ca
Private party facilities
L’Abattoir’s Private Dining Room is a carefully orchestrated yet seemingly effortless affair. The private dining facilities are separate from the main restaurant dining room but the décor is an extension of our celebrated brick and beam style, with sleek, industrial glass and steel accents.

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