L'Abattoir Restaurant
9 expert reviews
““You'll want to take a picture of every plate” at this “lively” Gastown hangout where the kitchen combines Pacific Northwest ingredients with French style in “fabulous”, “inventive” fare.”
– Zagat
Concierge
"L'Abattoir plays on the butcher theme in name only—the food here is contemporary and not as meat-centric as one might think."
Fodor's
"This two-level restaurant with exposed brick walls and classic black-and-white floor tiles has a bold collection of cocktails and an adventurous modern menu."
BlackBook
"Thoughtfully-curated wine and spirits list, with knockout original cocktails, like the Donald Draper and the Slaughterhouse, served in elegant antique glassware."
Frommer's
"L’Abattoir serves up some beautifully fresh, creative dishes. There’s a French influence, and a slight Asian one, and maybe a dash of molecular gastronomy." Full review
Gayot
14.0
"Highlights from L'Abattoir's seasonal menu have included poached steelhead and crunchy potato salad; snails and pine mushrooms with crispy chicken skin; a twist on surf 'n' turf." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A brightly-lit atrium, French patterned tiles, and bar shelves set askew are highlights in this industrial brick building." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located in Gastown, the restaurant leans into West Coast cuisine with heavy French influences. Menu highlights include chilled marinated octopus, fillet of wild Pacific halibut "à la nage" "
Vancouver Travel Guide
November 11, 2021
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Gastown's most romantic top-end restaurant, this candlelit, brick-lined spot makes an art of attending to every detail." Full review