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L'Abattoir Restaurant

217 Carrall St | GASTOWN, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2J2, Canada
604-568-1701
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Ranked #2 of 1,772 restaurants in Vancouver
Price range: ₹ 1,094 - ₹ 1,641
Cuisines: French, Contemporary
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Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Cordova Street
Description: L'Abattoir is located in the center of Gastown between historic Gaoler's Mews and Blood Alley. The restaurant was built in the 19th century and is the site of Vancouver's first jail. 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 that combines classic French tile work with industrial fixtures, natural wood, and glass and steel finishes, the restaurant offers a bar and lounge setting, elevated dining room and plush, sun soaked atrium. Chef Lee Cooper and General Manager Paul Grunberg are dedicated to highlighting the finer points of eating and drinking in L'Abattoir's informed but informal setting. French influenced West Coast fare is paired with Sommelier Robert Herman's eclectic wine program and Head Barman Shaun Layton's innovative cocktail list to offer a truly unique dining experience.
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New York City, New York
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40 reviews 40 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Really enjoyed my meal here. Good food, very attentive service, in a nice environment (not overly formal or stuffy). Nice wine list and cocktails as well. Will definitely return.

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Park City, Utah
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

Definitely NOT the best restaurant in Vancouver. TripAdvisor may rate it number one, but our meal was not outstanding. Merely good to very good. Le Crocodile was night and day better ( I am only visiting Vancouver, I am NOT a shill reviewer, but the two meals at the two restaurants were not similar.) Service was ok, restaurant was quite... More

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See 2 more reviews by Taco84098 for Vancouver
Vancouver Island, Canada
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41 reviews 41 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

The food, the service, the atmosphere; - this place has IT all. I would recommend this again and again. The small touches on the plate are recognized and respected, the service is perfect without being too much, and the ambiance just works! Thank you, I cannot wait to return~

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See 4 more reviews by hotel_goddess0 for Vancouver
Vancouver, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Food: Their cuisine is clearly based on good and fresh ingredients, however dishes are not really impressing -- I'd rather say they are just average dishes. The main issue is that they mix too many flavours in the same dish, so you are overwhelmed, and can't really appreciate the main ingredient. We had "warm steelhead and crunchy potato salad with... More

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See 2 more reviews by aroundtheday for Vancouver
Bellingham, Washington
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13 reviews 13 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Went to here the last night in Vancouver and found the food to be excellent with service catering to the customers needs. The place was not over crowed but was full. I had a delightful cod in a parsley crust and semi crisp vegetables. Fish is one of those things that can either be enjoyable or not depending on freshness... More

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See 4 more reviews by TracyW322 for Vancouver
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada
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14 reviews 14 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

A group of friends and I went here for our quarterly get-together. I had hear a lot about this place, but never went. My friend made reservations online. We had great seats, more than enough room for everyone at the tablet. The ambiance was pleasant, definitely a bit more upscale feeling. The service was excellent. The front staff acknowledged us... More

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Fort Langley, Canada
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26 reviews 26 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Normally "trendy new hot spots" are all froth with little substance, but I was relieved that despite its trendy status, L'Abattoir offers great food and a welcoming ambiance. The only downside is that the restaurant falls into the expensive category. Scallops are one of my favourite dishes, and if they're on a menu, I almost always order them. The scallop... More

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See 10 more reviews by Bridget C for Vancouver
North Shields, United Kingdom
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

My fiancee and I ate here mid-January. We were visiting family in Vancouver at the time and being a chef from England I was very keen to eat in the city's prime restaurants. The layout of the restaurant itself was pleasing, not a whole lot of space but was used to maximum effect. The menu had plenty of choice, it... More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

Excellent room, dark and moody. Great cocktails, food and staff. Had a great night out. Highly recommend

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See 4 more reviews by Patrick T for Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

Small Menu but every thing is good. We have 5 ppl therefore almost order a half of the menu and every one of it is worth a try. The service was kinda slow because the restaurant itself is quite busy. BTW i really suggest Tripadvisor to cut the minimum into 50 words.....

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