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L'Abattoir Restaurant

CAN$51 and over
Contemporary French
217 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
Located in historic Gastown and on the site of Vancouver’s first jail and once the heart of the city’s meat packing district—L’Abattoir is a refined nod to the neighbourhood’s gritty past. The restaurant has earned critical acclaim, including being Michelin Recommended since 2022.

Helmed by Chef Jasper Cruickshank, the menu blends French technique with West Coast ingredients, featuring standout dishes like the signature Baked Pacific Oysters. Set in a 19th-century brick-and-beam building, the space showcases classic French tile, warm wood, and industrial accents, with options to dine at the bar, the mezzanine, or the light-drenched atrium.

With a Platinum Award-winning wine list recognized by the Vancouver International Wine Festival, a polished cocktail program, and hospitality-driven service, L’Abattoir has remained one of Vancouver’s most compelling dining destinations for over 15 years.

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Executive chef: Jasper Cruickshank

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Plate2022

From the OpenTable editors: Set in a former jailhouse steps from Blood Alley, L’Abattoir blends Gastown’s historic grit with modern glamour. Chef Lee Cooper’s seasonal West Coast fare is rooted in French technique, offered à la carte or as a multi-course tasting. Add rule-breaking cocktails and a wine list of indie gems, and you’ve got one of Vancouver’s most enduring top tables.

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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–9:30 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
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Please inquire with the Sales and Events team at 604-559-3011 or events{at}labattoir.ca
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining facilities are completely separate from our main dining room; however, the cuisine, the wine & cocktail program, and the atmosphere in our event space are simply an extension of the restaurant. The Private Dining Room is available for lunch or dinner, seven days a week.
  • Private party contact
    L'Abattoir Events Team: (604) 559-3011
  • Location
    217 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Gastown
  • Cross street
    Water Street and Carrall 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, 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

  • A La Carte

    Multiple dates available
    Guests enjoying our à la carte menu can select seasonally inspired entrées, mains, and desserts. Reservations are for dinner, only. For dessert and drinks, we accept guests on a first come, first served basis at the bar. For reservations over 6 guests, please email us at info@labattoir.ca
    A La Carte Photo

  • Seasonal Chef's Menu

    Multiple dates available
    A multi-course, indulgent seasonal menu with optional beverage pairings. This Chef's Menu is offered at $140 (food only) per guest and offers choices for each course. Pescatarian and vegetarian modifications can be accommodated. This menu is subject to modifications based on product availability. Please allow for a minimum of 2 hours for your dining experience. Pre-selection is encouraged and all reserved guests must participate in the Chef's Menu.
    Seasonal Chef's Menu Photo

  • $65 "Le Petit Menu"

    Multiple dates available
    Experience L’Abattoir’s four-course “Le Petit Menu” - a thoughtfully curated dining experience featuring seasonal favourites from our kitchen, with optional wine pairings to complement the menu. Offering exceptional value without compromise, it’s a memorable and refined way to dine in the heart of Gastown. Reservations are available at select times only and are limited to a 2-hour dining time. Our “Le Petit Menu” experience is offered at $65 per guest and does not include beverages, service charge or tax. Visit www.labattoir.ca/le-petit-menu to view the current offering.
    $65 "Le Petit Menu" Photo

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Menu

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What 3,806 people are saying

L'Abattoir Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 2.9Value

Noise • Moderate

3,806 Reviews

  1. Lawrence

    Vancouver / British Columbia4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I have eaten at this restaurant several times and have always been impressed with all aspects. I was part of a party of three that ate there this past week. We all left with the same impression, which was that the experience did not justify the cost. The menu is unusual in that it is not split into distinct categories rather the further down the page the more expensive the dish. We did not have to go very far down the page to be totally turned off. At the top of the menu it offers buns or bread at $7.00 . It turns out that this is for one single bun with butter. The bun was fairly large and tasty. But somehow 3 buns for $21.00 seemed like we were being taken advantage of and the rest of the meal made sure that my mind was not changed. Other than a healthy slice of foie gras the balance of the dishes were tiny insuring that we would get a single taste of what was ordered. The prices for these bits of food was always in excess of $30.00. The food was good not great but we all felt like nothing would justify the portions.

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  2. Stanislas VIP

    Scottish 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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  3. Gerard VIP

    Hawaii224 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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    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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  5. 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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  6. Zoe

    Cincinnati / Dayton5 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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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Vancouver / British Columbia5 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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  8. Mreid

    Vancouver / British Columbia3 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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  9. 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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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Vancouver / British Columbia9 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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L'Abattoir Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 3806 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for L'Abattoir Restaurant

217 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Water Street and Carrall Street
  • Neighborhood
    Gastown
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 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
    Smart Casual
  • 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
  • Entertainment
    Music is lively and eclectic, ranging from hip-hop and r&b to new wave and soul.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, 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
    Our private dining facilities are completely separate from our main dining room; however, the cuisine, the wine & cocktail program, and the atmosphere in our event space are simply an extension of the restaurant. The Private Dining Room is available for lunch or dinner, seven days a week.
  • Private party contact
    L'Abattoir Events Team: (604) 559-3011

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