Award-winning

L'Abattoir Restaurant

4.7

3839 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary French

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Great for fine wines

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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Additional information

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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Experiences

Chef's Menu
CA$160.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Multicourse seasonal menu and optional wine pairings, visit labattoir.ca to view the current Chef's Menu. Due to the nature of this menu, dietary restrictions or menu modifications are unable to be accommodated and whole table participation is required. Prices are exclusive of taxes and gratuity. Limited availability nightly.
Avant-Première Prix Fixe
CA$80.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Experience L'Abattoir's Avant-Première three course menu featuring a choice of two starters, 3 main courses and 3 desserts. Reservations are only available before 6pm and are limited to 2 hours so that guests can enjoy an indulgent dinner before continuing on with their evening of entertainment, whether it be the theatre, a concert, a sporting event or other plans later in the evening. Visit labattoir.ca to view the current Avant-Première menu. No payment is required upon booking, the menu cost of $80 plus tax and gratuity which are due at the restaurant. We request a credit card number to confirm all reservations, a $50 charge per person will be applied in the case of a cancellation or “no-show” within 24 hours of the reservation.

Offers

Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Fri - Sat - 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
From 5pm to 6pm on Tuesday to Sunday we offer happy hour at the bar. Bar seating is first come, first served and we offer a weekly feature craft cocktail along with 50% off our starters menu. We look forward to seeing you at our bar again soon!
Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Tue - Thu - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
From 5pm to 6pm on Tuesday to Sunday we offer happy hour at our award winning bar. Bar seating is first come, first served and we offer a weekly feature craft cocktail along with 50% off our starters menu. We look forward to seeing you at our bar again soon!

What 3,839 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

L'Abattoir Restaurant, nestled in Gastown, is celebrated for its "amazing food and service," with standout dishes like baked oysters and steak Diane. The ambiance is both "beautiful" and inviting, making it ideal for special occasions. Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and the chef's tasting menu. Despite some noise concerns, it's a "must try" for food enthusiasts.

3,846 Reviews

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Stanislas
Scot. Islands
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
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
Hawaii
209 reviews
vip
5.0
209 reviews
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
Adelaide
1 review
5.0
1 review
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
Houston
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
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
Cincinnati
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
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
Vancouver
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
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
Vancouver
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
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
Atlanta Metro
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
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
Vancouver
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
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 Texas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
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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FAQs

L'Abattoir Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 3839 OpenTable diners.

L'Abattoir Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.