Came here for my work Christmas dinner and was in the back private room. The room is super cool. It's actually a separate building in the back alley and a hostess will walk you there. The kitchen is on the main floor and the private room is upstairs.

I thought the service was good and the staff were very friendly. I found the food items we had were just okay. Our starter was tuna with a soft... more

This restaurant did not disappoint!! All aspects of our dinner experience was exceptional. Visiting from San Francisco with high expectations and walked away wishing we could come back again & again!! The vibe was high energy....the meal amazing....the cocktails perfect...and Jeremy our waiter made the evening perfect and our time with him memorable!! Highly recommend if you in the Gastown area... more

Booked this place because of all the good reviews. It was my wife's birthday and I wanted to take her somewhere nice and good as we had just moved to the city and looked forward to exploring the food scene. The visit started off well enough as we were greeted by a nice receptionist. We were lead to a table at the back and then our "too cool" waitress showed up and asked to take our drink order.... more

L'Abbatoir is wonderful! After a luxurious treat at John Fluevog, which, for all you shoe lovers is right around the corner, I stopped into L'Abbatoir for a few drinks and dinner. I sat at the bar and was entranced by the serious love their bartenders were giving to each drink they made. I started with their Happy Hour special gin cocktail - a mix of gin, dry and sweet vermouths, topped off... more

Been here a few times now and have mixed feelings. The cocktails are outstanding and I tend to have more than I probably should. Delicious. As for the food, also quite good. Interesting flavors and pairings although portion size left me wanting more. The room upstairs is all brick with no acoustic paneling anywhere - one of the loudest spaces I can remember, and it wasn't full. Although we were... more

Came here for drinks last night and had a fantastic time! Sat at the bar and were helped by two very friendly and knowledgable bartenders. Ask for a recommendation for two rounds of drinks and loved what I got both times - the second time the waiter went off the menu and made something I wish I remembered the name of, I would order it again. Service was very friendly, my friend and I were the... more

A few of my expectations of Vancouver were shattered this day, including dining at L'Abattoir. We had reservations at 8:30pm Saturday night and arrived about five minutes early. None of the greeters bothered to look up from their screens until a different party came in after us and seated them first. Strike 1.

After walking through, what felt like an endless hallway, we were finally seated in... more

A friend let me know this is consistently one of the top restaurants in the city...and now I see why. The location is right around Gastown which is a cool and hip area. When you come inside, it does not give the "high end" vibe, but that's where they let the food do the talking.

I ordered the steak and I can honestly say it was the most mouth watering steak I've had. I don't say that lightly.... more

Memorable meal for each of the three of us at dinner tonight. I had the scallops and Chicken. Both so tender that I almost couldn't tell the difference. The potato curls were paper thin and a great accompaniment. I had a dark red wine, unfortunately can't remember the name, but a Spanish red. My friend had the cod , my other friend had the tenderloin. So delicious, and the flavors were well... more

It was more like 3.5 stars. Service was very friendly and food and drinks were nice. We both got the suckling pig and liked it. Prices are definitely a bit high though.

Atmosphere is romantic
Menu is nice
Food is awesome
Service is great
Sommelier is knowledgeable

Gotta try the duck foie gras!

Had a great time there!

I think we went there on an off night, but the food and the service more than made up for it. what a fantastic restaurant. I do highly recommend the appetizers though. The elk pate was completely out of this world.

Although it is one of Vancouver is more popular restaurants we were able to find a table fairly easy

My wife and I had high expectations for L'Abbatoir given all we had read about it, but felt it just didn't quite live up to them.

We loved the space, which feels very hip and modern with lots of exposed brick. Classy, cool, but not pretentious.

We were celebrating a big wedding anniversary this night and were brought a couple glasses of bubbly as we sat down, which was a very nice and... more

Hands down one of the most amazing dining experiences I've ever had. My boyfriend and I went there last night to celebrate our birthdays and asked our waiter, Jeremy, to surprise us with a chefs tasting menu with wine pairings. After the squid, escargot, baked oysters (absolutely superb), duck entree, and a key lime marshmallow dessert, we were happily stuffed. Everything was amazing and Jeremy... more

Came in right at open for their Happy Hour, then had dinner. We ordered the Confit Tuna appy, with some "cocktails of the day". After had a reservation for dinner. You receive complementary bread basket which is amazing. Definitely order the Duck breast, it was cooked perfectly. Great menu! Can't wait to go back.

So, I came here with a friend to have a drink and catch up and ended up ordering dessert too.
The lemon meringue with torched marshmallow, lemon cream, and raspberry was heavenly. It was visually appetizing when it was presented and tasted as good.

L'Abattoir's newish weekend brunch menu at their Blood Alley (m)eatery and "slaughterhouse" themed breakfast offerings are paired with some pleasingly curated cocktails.

L'Abattoir's stunning, contemporary meets 19th century rustic style is a treat in itself. The atrium's glass walls and ceilings let all the natural sunlight into the restaurant's rear as you peer out to the historic Gastown... more

Technically, the restaurant did nothing wrong, except that the food was structurally, intrinsically poorly made.

The execution was precious, the flavours not fully formed, the ideas shallow and the overall milieu was juvenile.

I knew that my meal was doomed when I saw the show kitchen. It was full of bright young things who were striving like demons to make things work. Sadly, while cute as... more

We ate here for our one year anniversary dinner on our short getaway to Vancouver. The food was delicious, and we loved the atmosphere! It was trendy with new music playing and young staff, but definitely fancy enough for an anniversary dinner where we wanted to dress up. Great location in Gastown!

Their complimentary bread basket was awesome!! We first tried the anchovy twist, which is the one on the right. Both of us were so amazed at how flaky it was and how it was perfectly baked. I was a bit skeptical when our server mentioned anchovies in the bread but it was actually really good -- it had just a hint of anchovy flavour that wasn't fishy or anything. The next one we tried was the... more

Excellent experience

Would come back again if I'm not craving Chinese food in Vancouver

So apparently this is the locals' consistent favorite, and I can see why. While visiting Vancouver and eating at a few other places nearby that were more highly rated on yelp, my wife (ever the shameless foodie)asked our waiters and bartenders what their favorite pick would be, and this place was pretty consistently among their tops, so we tried it and it exceeded our expectations by a long... more

I was most impressed and surprised by their delicious bread basket; definitely the most unique selections of breads I have had at any restaurant to date. Our reservation (for 2) was at 7:15 and was seated around 7:20. We sat on the bottom floor in the back, which is reminiscent of a European-style alleyway. Casual lively atmosphere but still intimate. Favorite dish: scallops on the half shell... more

the atmosphere in this place is unparalleled. we let the waiter pick everything for us and he did not dissapoint. the pork was delicious.

the place is a bit crowded so you sit right next to other two tops. on one side we had an amazing young couple and on the other a mother and daughter - all locals. the people in vancouver being the best people in the world talked with us all night and ended... more

Amazing!! We had brunch with friends - we had 2 toddlers between us. Staff was professional but also great with the kids! The food for brunch was FABULOUS!!! TRY the poached eggs and burrata... oh my god!! We will be back for dinner!! But just without the tots!!

I strongly do not recommend this restaurant. The dishes were well presented, but lacking in flavour and were not well composed. I did not finish any of the drinks, appetizers, entrees, or dessert I ordered. Our server was unconcerned by this. The food and service was disappointing all around, and especially so considering the high price-point of the restaurant.

The sole with "lobster sauce"... more

Delicious food, great service, romantic setting...

We walked in on a Saturday afternoon, mentioned we were celebrating an anniversary and they led us to a table in the back and the manager showed up with complimentary champagne to celebrate! Pastries were amazing, brunch cocktails were very yummy, and brunch was fresh, flavorful, reminded me of Paris. The restaurant is charming, rustic and... more

Oh L'Abattoir! How much I wish I can give more than 5 stars. Every single dish on their menu is to die for! Yum Yum Yum! Oh, AND the atmosphere is beautifully decorated!!

Best breakfast burger in town!!!!! Just go, can't go wrong. Our favorite go to restaurant. We're never let down

It was a lovely day, walking Stanley Park. Then food was a priority. Had appetizers. At the Flying Pig, which was very good, but we just couldn't commit to the dinner menu. So we went out and walked the neighborhood while skimming yelp. Many restaurants were looked out and for one reason or another left out of the running. Finally my son came up with L' Abattoir, so we called and were told that... more

First off, their bread baskets looked amazing- with the various flavours and textures of the different breads (eg from spicy to crunchy) it was an awesome kick off to a meal.

This place had unconventional pairings of ingredients in their entrees, which was what made this place amazing. For example, they combined plums and beets with the pork - cool, right? I liked the sweetness that the plum... more

I came here for a dinner, and since my last visit wasn't the best experience.. I did decide to give the restaurant another try. It wasn't too busy when I went. We were greeted and seated right away. The waitress/waiters were attentive and helpful when it came to the menu. The oysters and foie gras appetizers were amazing!! And I had the duck as the main, and it was absolutely delicious!

Had a couple of amazing cocktails here before heading to dinner elsewhere. The Clover Club Refashioned (gin, vermouth, fresh raspberries, egg white, mint, lemon) was excellent - great flavor and just the right amount of tart. The bar has a nice airy feel to it and is in a great location in Gastown. Bartenders were very friendly and service was great.

Hard to believe I've been coming to L'Abbatoir since 2011. dropped by for bite with some mates and was met at the door by Paul and warmly greeted, hustled to the bar and launched into a wonderful world of cocktails. now my fava spot for Negronis, the team behind the wood failed to disappoint us.

cannot wait for their new place on Kingsway to open..

Superb dinning!!! French inspired with a contemporary twist. Delicious without being pretentious. The duck is to die for, the lamb is also good. Good for brunch and dinner, a date, friends or family. Relax and chic ambiance. Excellent customer service. The drink menu is excellent. On my last visit I order the lavender dessert and it was heaven.

So it was my birthday, and my friend really wanted me to celebrate, so, I thought that I would like to go L'Abattoir.
It has taken me a long time to get to L'Abattoir (partially due to lack of reason to go, or right person/peoples to go with) but I will not be going back unless someone else is picking up the tab.

Sure, we came kind of early, and were seated in the back 'patio' area... so... more

The potato salad with fennel is redonkulous!

Omg, yum!!!!

I went for brunch on a lovely Saturday afternoon. We sat in the back indoor patio/solarium- I don't know what its called but it was very nice. We had to walk along an amazing wine display. Too bad it was too early for wine, the restaurant is definitely well stocked!!

The waitress was veryy sweet. Her recommendations were on point and I appreciated her honesty. I had a croque... more

Came for a dinner and it was super packed for a Sunday night. Good wine list and servers were very proficient considering it was a full house. Food was good but nothing spectacular. Save room for dessert because they were all soo amazing!

A colleague recommended this place and boy, it was great. Loved the food and the vibe. This place has a nice bar in the front and a fancy hallway which connects to the dining area. There were probably more dining areas as well.
We ordered quite a few dishes but the ones that stood out to me the most, were the venison tartar and the pork chops. The foie gras was good but not the best I've had.... more

Went here for dinner on a Thursday night. Food was pretty average which was a bit disappointing considering the ranking this restaurant has. Service and location are good! I dont think I will come back again.

Killer craft cocktails in Vancouver BC! Food here blew my mind, started with some of the best cbread basket I've ever tasted, grilled octopus app was inspiration and crusted duck breast cooked to perfection.

Came here for dinner with my boyfriend on a Saturday night and luckily we had reservations as it was quite busy. We started with the spot prawn ceviche and it was delicious! Well balanced flavours and fresh ingredients. We shared the snails and crispy chicken skin and the grilled lamb rack for the remainder of our meal.
The lamb rack was cooked perfectly. Eveything on that plate paired well and... more

Whoa. Drinks
I have heard really good things about this place, and was in the area, so I thought I'd give it a try. I was pleasantly surprised. The bar was nicely decorated (I didn't have time to try the food, I will make sure I do that next time). And bar tenders are very friendly. They were fun to chat with too! I am definitely going back again

Cool, stylish, and chic.

This place feels pretty fancy with its contemporary design features merged with a gastown-esque interior and use of glass detailing. But at the same time it was very easy to settle in and just be at ease. The main reason for this is the great bartending that happens here. I could sit at the bar all day! Very friendly super welcoming.

We had an order of their very... more

Went there for drinks with my friend Sofie and we had the best time and the best drinks I've had in Vancouver!!!!

Our bartenders were awesome.
The restaurant is beautifully decorated and has a funky vibe to it.
All details are taken care of.

Next time I'll be going for dinner.

Absolutely fell in love with this restaurant. The drinks are uniquely delicious, the food is exquisite and the ambiance is amazing. They also have happy hour from 5:30-6:30. If you're in the area, definitely give this place a try

Came here for the first time for my birthday celebration. I was really excited Ive had this place on my list try for sometime now.
We made reservation for a early Sunday dinner. When we arrived it was busy but our table was ready. Cool place very Gastown feel. A small bar at the front near the entrance, I believe the have happy hour.
I ordered a Ty's Ty's Mai Tai for a drink it was a lot... more

"""Now, this is the neighbourhood to find what's next - wherever you're from!"""

Very hip eatery in the heart of Gastown. Portions somewhat small.

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One of the best bars I have ever been to. The bartenders take such pride in their work and are artists behind the bar. Great service and witty sense of humor. The floor to ceiling glass in the front makes for great people watching in Gastown

"""Top five cocktail destinations in the city, very talented and knowledgeable sommelier and the absolute best sweetbreads you will ever taste, ever."""

"""Laid-back service with stellar food - especially their offal dishes. If you want a memorable meal, decent wines, but don't want to feel the need to dress up L'Abattoir is going to fit the bill to a tee."""

"""You can take a vegetarian to L'Abattoir! However, unadventurous eaters should stay home. L'Abattoir specializes in modern gastronomy with a French accent, award winning cocktails and the best service in Vancouver."""

"""Great cocktails and food at this new Gastown funky corner. Inventive cuisine. Do not miss, but turn down your hearing aid if you wear one, can get noisy."""