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L'Abattoir RestaurantvsSalt Tasting Room
Both restaurants are praised by professional travelers. On balance, Salt Tasting Room scores slightly better than L'Abattoir Restaurant. Salt Tasting Room has a TripExpert Score of 88 with praise from 9 reviews including Gayot, Time Out and Travel + Leisure.
L'Abattoir Restaurant
Concierge
Fodor's
BlackBook
Frommer's
Gayot
Zagat
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
217 Carrall St, GASTOWN, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2J2, Canada
From $20/night
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
Gayot14.0
"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
Zagat4.5
"“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." 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
Salt Tasting Room Concierge Frommer's Travel + Leisure BlackBook Gayot
Time Out
Rough Guide Zagat
Condé Nast Traveler Fodor's
46 Water Street - Blood Alley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
From $15/night
Concierge "Located in a scuzzy back alley in Gastown, Salt Tasting Room is an unlikely destination on Vancouver's culinary map. But this wine bar is a popular spot with local foodies, particularly chefs and kitchen crews."
Frommer's "Salt is unique and a wonderful place to get a good, fairly inexpensive meal." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This unusual eatery off historic Blood Alley is trendy even for Gastown, with a bare-bones constellation of menu items changed daily and displayed on a giant chalkboard." Full review
BlackBook "Keeping it elegantly simple, this kitchen-free concept does combinations of artisanal cheeses, superb cured meats and luscious condiments like mustards, chutneys and rosemary-marinated olives."
Gayot13.0
"Wine, cheese, charcuterie, condiments." Full review
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Choose three meats or three cheeses and three condiments, plus three wines from the extensive wine list or leave the pairings to Saltâs capable wine-aware staff.
Time Out "Go for pre- or post-dinner drinks and nibbles, or succumb to a big boozy night out." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"You can choose your own dining adventure at this charcuterie hideout where patrons pick three items from a rotating selection of meat, cheese and “condiments” – such as almonds or cornichons."
Zagat4.3
"Fans and their “foodie friends” “mix-and-match” “delicious” cheeses and meats “off the chalkboard” with wine, beer and sherry." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Although it may not pull a regular crowd night after night, Salt has managed to become a favorite among locals." Full review
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We recommend taking the path of least resistance and letting your server choose the cheeses, meats, and condiments to pair with your wine flight.
Fodor's "If your idea of a perfect light meal revolves around fine cured meats, artisanal cheeses, and a glass of wine from a wide-ranging list, find your way to this sleek cellar space " Full review
