Remain to be the one of the best modern French restaurant in town. Service was tentative and our server was very knowledgeable. Our table was on the glass roof side, it's warmer there but the lighting was beautiful. All dishes were delicious and were served at perfect pace. Really enjoyed my dinner there. Highly recommend. read more

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Really lovely place to dine, especially in their patio/greenhouse. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and had great attention to detail - always refilling our water. The food was great - not necessarily memorable, but we definitely cleaned our plates. read more

L'Abattoir - Porkchop - French Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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You know those nights you're feeling fancy enough to stroll into an upscale restaurant and be like- yahhh just dessert tonight.. this was one of those nights and after stuffing ourselves and taking a short walk we decided to indulge in some decadence.. and decadence we found. We were seated at a table in the back of the restaurant right away and awed at the artistic ceiling with wood branches decorating a sky lit glass roof. The industries brick wall added to the effect along with the intimate candle light. As we salivated over the dessert menu, the couple next to us received their appetizers and then entrees, and we found ourselves wistful that we were in fact full..already blowing our diets..but oh so wanting to follow our genetic hobbit tendencies and follow dinner with supper. There were several options on their dessert menu that were gluten free and I did not deny myself. I had the chocolate mousse cake which came with gold flakes and im like.. finally someone gets me and is treating me like the princess I am. The husband.. after rolling his eyes at me.. dug into his passion fruit ganache with the most delish banana and dark chocolate toppings. We easily could have started from scratch right there and ordered apps and began a whole nother three course meal; but we decided to be adults and demonstrate some self control. The prices are definitely on the higher end.. and I wouldn't say the portions are all that generous.. but quality, presentation, and clever flavor profiles were on point. read more

L'Abattoir - Gold flakes got my jam - French Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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This is a cute French spot in Vancouver. We came here for a tasting menu which was about 10 dishes for 155 per person. Everything was great and all the portions are small enough so literally get a small taster of everything. My favorites were the truffled butter oysters, the foie grais, halibut, and the lamb. Due to the nature of the number of the dishes we ended up having a 3 hour dinner so plan your dinner for about 3 hours if you plan on getting the tasting menu. read more

Excellent service matched the excellent contemporary French cuisine here. Their chef's menu was already sold out despite our early seating at 6:15pm. However the ala carte menu also had delicious choices and I really enjoyed mine. The dessert was to die for and we got to try one of each dessert that was offered. The presentations were exquisite! You can tell a lot of hard work and detailing went into each and every dish we enjoyed tonight. They also had a wonderful sommelier on hand to help us pick out the perfect pairings with each dish. Would definitely recommend to anyone whether for a date night out, or impressing friends from out-of-town. Absolutely scrumptious! read more

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L'Abattoir is French for slaughterhouse. Visions of offal danced in my head. Sweetbreads in tutu's on parade? I missed the Powerball by only 6 numbers but my offal fantasy was on the cusp of being realized. Then I thought maybe the slaughterhouse concept was the first thing that came to mind when you were presented with the bill. Well, it was no to both. (Okay, Sweetbreads did show up twice on the menu). This is a brick and mortar spot that really is a brick and mortar building and not just a metaphor. Enter a small vestibule and either go up to a dining room or go down through a long hall with wine storage cleverly embedded in the wall and dead end at a T with a row of two tops. The Staff: Knowledgeable about the menu both liquid and chewable. While they are casual they are serious about what they're doing and with/for whom. My server was so nice she was willing to unstick my zipper. Not a Weinstein sick ploy...it was my Down Jacket when a fat feather made its escape and jammed the works. The Vibe: Hip as the low volume ip op as the French would say. WHo's in the house? White collars, fancy food hallers, biz ballers and out of towners who did their homework. The Bar Program: It has everything. A truly lovely wine list of eclectic, interesting options you're not going to find at Tim Horton's. Drafts, Ciders and Signature Cocktails as complicated as Ikea instructions. "Tried and true" I said. "Oh, we don't make that, but I'll ask the bar tender." "I meant a Whiskey Sour" "I got it and you re'gonna get it." Even with egg whites which should be reserved for a wussy omelet this was dandy liquid candy. The Food: Not really French but really au courant. The menu is small and tight and there are no weak links. Be prepared to expect the unexpected. A bottomless bread basket shows up in a hurry. Anchovy Twist (a 60's dance craze?), Bacon Brioche (gauche to ask for an extra basket?), and Everything Crackers that meant everything to me. The Endive au Gratin had me thinking a cute little cast iron pan after time on a tanning bed in the Salamander. Nope. The Endive leaves were filled with a brunoise of tart Apple prepared by someone with knife skills learned in a surgical suite and not an abattoir. A strip of Pork Jowl straddled that and a racing stripe of melted Gruyere topped it off. Think Rene Redzepi goes to Chamonix. The baked Pacific Oysters with whipped Garlic Butter masquerading as Hollandaise and Black Truffle specks dotting the peaks came out next. Five meaty beasts to an order, so if you're a duo, its Rocks, Paper Scissors for the last one. Talk about a creamy dream. These were hopelessly delicious. The Scallops with Guanciale and White Beans was way more than the description suggested. (Think prefect blind date). Scallops seared off just right, still slightly briny tender and moist. Each bivalve mollusk wearing it's own neckless of shaved Fennel, with Tempura Sunchokes, and Pea Shoots. Something The Little Mermaid and Aquaman would enjoy on their third date. The heat either came from their mutual attraction or the ground White Pepper in the White Bean mash. The Steak Diane was not flambeed tableside. Cooked in the kitchen it came draped with Salsify, sprinkled with Peppercorns, and settled in a pool of Bordelaise Sauce. Totally deconstructed and broken down like the Tabloids dissed Di. Both that Di and this Diane are worthy of glowing praise. My happy ending was the Chocolate Marjolaine with Passion Fruit Gelee, Coffee Cream, Chocolate Ganache, and a lattice Almond Crisp. This might be the (underlined) dessert for 2018. A glass of fortified Tissot Pinot finished me off with joy. It was as sweet and soft as a new puppy. Well, there you ah at L'Abattoir, slaughtering the competition. read more

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Aloha, the Hawaiian foodies did it again! Wow L'Abattoir was an amazing meal and experience. Enjoyed talking with Som Andrew as he picked great wines and drinks for our pairing. 10+ courses of pure heaven. Started with a 3 course of breads flaky biscuit with bacon, crispy twisty with Parmesan to lavash, so ono. Next an amazing trio of pupu (canapés), 1st- dig deep to the caviar and beet root, wow all kinds of texture from crunch to smooth to the best kind of salty - ah caviar. 2nd the tempura shizo leaf held tartar topped with ahi sashimi, yum. 3rd sashimi scallops in a citrus broth ho, so good. Moving on to the oyster, which must be a signature dish as we spotted a plate full on next table, wow, sprinkled with truffles oh so yummy. The halibut and shrimp was wrapped in Swiss chard (almost like nori) with fresh veggies in a savory foam sauce, talk about melt in your mouth. The duck breast and duck sausage was so delicious with a beautiful brown sauce. Ahh the lamb rack was perfectly prepared. So full and happy. And yes 3 desserts. The last one looked like the floor! This menu had so many of my favorite things from caviar and beets to truffles to savory foam to duck and lamb wow I'm so happy and will definitely return. Thank you Yelp for guiding me to the best restaurant in Vancouver. Enjoy my pictures read more

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The food was amazing, especially the house baked breads. Love the the oyster can't resist anything with truffle in it. The Entrée halibut was cooked beautifully however the acidity from the source and the garnish kind of serves the same purpose so I would prefer a bit more savory element perhaps more pancetta. The dessert was perfectly balanced which is hard to do on a chocolate dish, don't miss the rice cake. Overall a wonderful night spent. read more

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I want to premise by saying that quality and presentation/attention to detail of food was excellent; especially great were the bread, foie gras, and the lamb. However, the choice of desserts was very limited and there were not light options that go well with the dinner. My two very disappointing notes are the following: 1) the acoustic was terrible, and indeed it was so loud we could barely hear each other at the table; 2) even though waiting stuff was cordial, we waited about 45 minutes between appetisers and mains, which is absolutely unacceptable. We received somewhat of an apology and they offered a small glass of iceweine as well as the palate cleanser from the tasting menu, but that is not enough. If they don't fix this, they will never earn a Michelin star. Would I go back? Given here in Vancouver there are better options (Saint Lawrence or Le Crocodile), I highly doubt it. read more

The food is quite good. Not going to lie, but too bad there are some rude arrogant servers. There is a server who literally told us to sit down after asking onto pay the bill multiple times. The managers glared at us as we'll endure we were having a bit of a party. I've been multiple times , food is consistently delicious but service is very sub par. Very entitled servers and managers don't seem to care even when you complain. Extremely snobby staff. Great food. Go if you have patience. I don't have any. I recommend going to La crocodile or st Lawrence instead. Even Au Comptoir is significantly less stuffy read more

Gastown fine dining with a funky vibe is an unexpected location for a great meal. Visited for a holiday function, group event with set 3 course menu. Service was excellent and inviting, self serve and staff managed wine bar was great. I had crab cake starter- fantastic. Main of chicken, which was ok. Desert tiramisu lacked coffee and cookie base, was more like whip cream with Oreo cookie crumb base, but was enjoyed all the same. The location is the biggest detractor, feels unsafe to walk alone in this area. Would not recommend visiting in the evening as a single person. read more

Enjoy the classy bar vibe for elegant cocktails and bougie service. Creative and carefully crafted cocktails to start or end the eve. Worth checking out! read more

L'Abattoir - French Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Baked Pacific oysters - 11/10 SO GOOD. I can't even explain the explosion of flavour of this dish. I am still thinking about it and I cannot wait to go back and have it again!! (Summer truffles, whipped garlic butter) Roasted sea scallops - 6/10 not my favourite and was disappointed.. it was a weird texture with the sliced mushrooms on top. The scallops were perfectly roasted but I almost had the texture of sand every bit I took and did not enjoy it. (Barbecue matsutake, celeriac, apple) Butter poached fillet of Pacific halibut - 9/10 really enjoyed this entree! The halibut was perfectly cooked and the brussel sprouts were a great addition to texture along with the pieces of gnocchi. The only thing was the sauce was a bit too salty and tangy for me. I wish I could have enjoyed the sauce a bit more. (Brussels sprouts, pancetta, sauce of fine herbs) Roasted venison loin - 10/10 my partner had this and he really loved it. His first time trying venison and it was the perfect first impression! (Maitake, chestnut, huckleberry) Lemon syllabub - 10/10 now I'm not a dessert person however.. WOW. This dessert was exquisite. The flavour profile was amazing with it not being overly sweet, it had almost a cheese topping and I paired it with a dessert wine (forget what it was called but it was the one that was recommended on their menu) and it was absolutely perfect. (Honey, ginger, Verjus) Dark Chocolate Torte - 5/10 wouldn't order this again in my opinion. I felt the components didn't go well altogether and didn't stand out. (Passion fruit, kinako, coffee) read more

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Such a fabulous spot. We actually sat at the bar and had the best time, the tables are nice and secluded but the downstairs bar was a great place to chat with the bartenders and others nearby enjoying their food too. The Sommelier was a treat, he even helped us with a personal winery list for us to visit on our upcoming trip to Tuscany. The food was impeccable, can't go wrong with anything! read more

Can you say AMAZING bread? Holy, the bread at L'Abbatoir is off the charts good! I could eat it forever (sorry to my celiac friends) But it doesn't stop there, with great cocktails, the best steak I've had in a really long time, oysters - yum! Everything was really good, but the bread is to die for! read more

Service: 10/10!!!! Yes, Quick to cater, friendly etc. But that level of professionalism & ownership can be cut with a knife. Absolutely on point. Drinks: 10/10!!!! Amazing bartenders who showcase a passion for their creative elixirs that puts many to shame with their alcoholic fruit punches that's an excuse of a cocktail. Food: 4.5/5 Albacore Tuna Crudo - Delightfully hearty & filling despite its small portion. Chewy with a slightly harder crust & a core that melts. Terrine of Duck Foie Gras - PRESENTATION! . No complaints, Great dish to pair up with their aromatic breads. PanFriedVealSweetbreadsonToast - Perfectly dense with its Chewiness & Tangy flavour. I licked the sauce not gonna lie. Char-Grilled Quail - Generally I'm not a fan of Foie Gras because of the smell but the layer of (not sure what vegetable) that wraps around makes for an awesome texture and scent. read more

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My boyfriend and I had one of our favorite dinners in Van here! I started with the Gastown Swizzle cocktail, which was delicious. We then shared: + BBQ squash + steak Diane + butter-roasted fillet of ling cod + bread pudding + smoked maple butter tart Unfortunately they had run out of the foie gras, which I really wanted to try. But everything we had tasted fabulous - the squash had a few surprising elements to it that I really enjoyed, and oxtail side with the steak was just awesome. Also, the Parmesan emulsion on the cod was the perfect gourmet touch. Oh, and don't miss the bread basket. Ours featured a cheddar anchovy twist that was to die for. Finally, we had room for two desserts. The bread pudding wasn't too thrilling, but the smoked maple butter tart was phenomenal. Wish I'd gotten three of them. The service and ambiance were wonderful. An easy five stars! read more

Excellent dinner at this wonderful Gastown restaurant. Everything was great especially the heirloom tomato tart and the Tandoori style sablefish. Thanks L'Abattoir! read more

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Went here for an anniversary dinner with my boyfriend. L'Abattoir being located at the heart of Gastown makes it such a romantic and hip place to be. The service and atmosphere was also very chic and modern. We got the Pan-fried veal sweetbreads on toast as the appetizer and the main courses was the Steak Diane and the Lightly smoked duck breasts. The plating was super aesthetic for all these dishes. The sweetbreads were so yummy and the duck breasts was so succulent and delicious. I must say, for the $41 price tag on the Steak Diane, it wasn't worth it for me in terms of the flavour or quality of the meat. I found it to be quite tough and the seasoning was a tad bland. It was a great dining experience overall though despite the slight disappointment with the steak. read more

L'Abattoir - Steak Diane, Elderflower cocktail, and duck breast - French Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This is a review for their dineout. Atmosphere is great. My friends and I were seated in the solarium part of the restaurant. 1st course: crispy octopus. The octopus itself was not crispy but a bit chewy with a nice sauce. The crispy comes from crouton like bits in the dish. It was topped with a cucumber salad on top which was v refreshing. I recommend the fois gras that my friend had. So much flavour, so smooth! 2nd: Arctic Char. It was alright, didn't wow me. The fish was cooked well but needed the hollandase (sp). The fingerling potatos were very small but tasty. I recommend the Beef Bavette. The meat itself was a bit chewy at the med rare level but it is s cheaper cut... the sauce had a lot of depth and was delicious. 3rd: lemon meringue. True winner of the night. It came deconstructed. I was impressed with all elements on the plate. The lemon was tangy enough to be refreshing and the earl grey wafers were outstanding. The kumquats were unnecessary. This dish really knocked it out of the park! read more

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Excellent service here! Staff were very knowledgeable about the menu & friendly in house sommelier was wonderful. Food was fantastic! Loved the vibe. Definitely felt like a treat read more

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Well goodness me - wasn't this a lucky find and all I can say is I wish they had been open on a Monday ! After a fab dinner ( at Miku) was looking for a spot for a dessert and low and behold a table was right there in the bar available ! Look at the dessert - and yes folks it tastes like the perfection it looks - PLUS the staff here are SO FRIENDLY and spot on just chatty and accommodating - wish we could have dinner here another time ( another trip perhaps ) because this place is probs the #1 not to be missed ( albeit a strange name ) read more

L'Abattoir - Amazing delights ! - French Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Very nice restaurant! All the workers were super friendly and helpful. Will say the bread here was delicious! I got the avocado drink and it was also very good. I ordered the duck special but it wasn't my favorite. It was still good, but I would get something else. Heard the oysters are amazing so will have to try them next time! read more

L'Abattoir - French Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I struggled with this review. So let me start by saying the good. The server and the hostess were fantastic. I unfortunately do not have our servers name but the young lady was extremely polite, attentive, and helpful. The ambiance was nice. No complaints there. The problem is, although the food presentation was creative, it just truly lacked flavor. When you are paying those prices for dinner, the bread service should not be the highlight, but this was the case. I ordered the steak Diane and it was tender but bland. The additional sides were the same. My wife had the pork chop, which was supposed to be a staple, and her thoughts were the exact same. I intended to order the lamb and they ran out...no one's fault but just another sour note. Finally, one of the wine servers was in the Corner tasting their own wine alone in the corner and gargling it while we ate. I say all of that but want to reiterate, we enjoyed our time overall. We just wouldn't likely return. read more

Another example of an excellent restaurant in Vancouver. We came here for a business dinner. The restaurant is chic and hip with amazing ambiance. Service was of the utmost attention and very helpful. For starters we shared wagyu beef tartare, baked pacific oysters with whipped garlic butter and winter truffle ( absolutely delicious), seared scallops with white asparagus and fennel, and pan fried sweet breads with shallots, sauce and veal tongue. They were all top notch and simply delightful. For my main dish, I had honey glazed duck with turnip, plum and jus gras. The duck was tender and cooked perfectly with just the right amount of pink. This is a well run restaurant with a unique menu. You can't go wrong. I will go back for sure! read more

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arguably one of the top 5 french restaurants in vancouver. a hidden gem in gastown which boasts of an unforgettable gastronomic experience. located at or near blood alley, the location and old building that houses it, tells of the history of old east vancouver. anyhow, came for dinner service and left a happy customer. place is not hard to find, but dont mistake the rear entrance or building for the restaurant. its actually a kitchen and an area for private dining. but what will strike you the most if the view walking in and the view outside if you are seated on the lower level. absolutely picturesque gastown! first stop, the table bread! everything on the basket was baked in house. you get a trio of diff bread: brioche w/ bacon, a savory and buttery twist bread, and a toasted flat bread with chives. all were good. the brioche bun even had bacon inside. bread texture was soft and tender, but most of all ..baked fresh and not stale. for appys: had to go with the baked pacific oysters with whipped butter and winter truffle. wow! absolutely amazing! I'm personally not a fan of oysters, but this dish took my breath away. the way 3 simple ingredients blended together creating this masterpiece is impressive. for mains: we had the bbq kurobuta pork chop and the lamb loin with sausage and wrapped in bacon. the pork chop was like no other. thick but succulent and juicy. cooked perfectly and complimented by the good apple sauce compote. the presentation was superb and the flavour profiles very unique and full of depth. the quality of the pork speaks highly of its japanese origins...think wagyu pork! lol lamb dish was my top dish! again, juicy and succulent with no smell or after taste, the chef behind this clearly is trained well in preparing lamb. i was very impressed with the cooking technique. since lamb traditionally has less fat than pork, they took the loin and encased it in sausage then wrapped it in bacon to not only tenderize and provide more moisture and juiciness, but to give more natural smoky flavours. the result was heaven in your mouth with every bite. the fried cauliflowers gave the dish more crunch and body. wow! what an amazing experience! now i know why it is so hard to make a reservation here. by 7pm the place was packed! despite the rains, there were people still queuing outside. service was very impeccable as well. the sommelier made recommendations on wine pairings and even gave us a taste of several wines. he servers were very attentive. not once did we have to call for water refills or service. it was as if they could read our minds and body language. i will be back for sure! cheers! happy eating! read more

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I find it somewhat odd that the best part of the meal is their no-charge table breads. They are buttery, warm and fresh, like they just came outta the oven. What's not so cool is their reservation arrangement. We tried booking a table last minute on a Friday evening and were told the earliest they can accomodate the three of us is 9:45 pm. We also got the sense that they don't encourage walk-ins for some reason. Whatever. We decided to try our luck anyway and went there 10 minutes before opening and guess what we were seated rightaway at 5:30. What's even weirder it's that when we were done the upper dining room wasn't even at capacity and they were rushing us out in a quite obvious way. Awkward read more

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L'Abattoir received the trifecta of recs: Vancouver Magazine; Yelp reviews; And many locals recommended the place including one that has lived in Vancouver 60 years. The chef stresses farm to table and uses a lot of small local farms. The menu has cold items, hot items and entrees. We ordered the smoked sturgeon w/ beets, and cabbage (cold: $15); Dungeness crab & shrimp filled pasta w/ boudin noir, and creme fraiche (hot: $16); And the scallops and pork belly (entree: $29 - not pictured). Dinner comes w/ a mix of flatbread, parmesan anchovy twist and bacon rolls (the latter two being warm). To wash it down I ordered an El Camino: A tequila based drink w/ watermelon and salt on the glass: $15. The smoked sturgeon was very good as were the beets. The smokiness of the fish contrasted nicely w/ the sweetness of the beets: 4 Stars. The pasta was also very good. The sweetness and texture of the pasta was a good partner w/ the saltiness and gritty texture of the boudin noir. The only downside was the portion was tiny: 3 Stars. I didn't take a pic of the scallop and pork belly, but it was the star of the evening. The saltiness of the pork belly contrasted well w/ the sweetness of the scallops. The broccoli and greens also helped provide a crunchy texture vs the silkiness of the pork belly and scallops: 5 Stars. Lastly, the warm breads were also excellent and very unique. The flatbread was ho hum: 4 Stars (Sorry, no pic). The service was very good from the waiter and support staff. They were very attentive and explained the menu and dishes: 4 Stars. However, the spacing between be first dish (cold), and the second two dishes was way too long: 2.5 Stars on the kitchen. The ambiance is very cool. The building has a lot of brick (typical of Gastown). You walk in and there is a small bar to your right, tables upstairs and tables to the rear. The place was buzzing on a Thu night. I can imagine this place getting super loud on a Fri and Sat night. L'Abattoir has very creative dishes, albeit on a small menu. I would like to return for more of the bread, and try the duck breast that I saw on other patrons plates. read more

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Decided to dine here because it was French food in the charming neighborhood of Vancouver, Gastown! I like wining and dining in such ambiance when I'm traveling, especially. I'm far from home, enjoying myself and pleasantly being in the moments of life. Let's just say that I'm grateful and appreciate it for what it is when I'm there. Their dishes were satisfying and appealing to the eye, but it lacked spazz or sparkle to make it whoa! An above-the-notch to be here in central Gaslamp. read more

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I can't believe I waited as long as I did to try this restaurant, because it is fabulous! I would not have changed a thing about our experience. We sat inside, upstairs, at a table for two, and had plenty of space. The decor was warm and inviting, as was the service. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable - and funny. I had a couple of great house cocktails to start, and when the bread came I was in heaven. Wow! I could have eaten several baskets, but I needed to save some room. The appetizer (butter poached scallops), entree (Tandoori style sablefish), and dessert (Mille Feuille) were all absolutely delicious. I only have great things to say about this experience, and I will definitely return. read more

Vancouver has no shortage of sleek, cool and hip bars and restaurants. There are so many that it will have your head spinning ala Linda Blair. But the bummer was that I was only in town for one night and had to make the PAINFUL decision on where I would have dinner. L'Abattoir was on my short list, but I chose to dine elsewhere. But who says I can't stop in for an after dinner drink? I found a seat at the bar and chatted with the bartender who really knew his stuff. He was an avid fan of whiskey/boubons/scotch or anything brown and strong. He asked what I was in the mood for, i thought for a moment and went the safe route-my old stand by the sidecar. The bartender then stood back and while glancing over the brandy selection I could tell his mind was elsewhere and looked over at me and says, "would you be ok with a bourbon?" *Big Smile He grabs a bottle of Blanton's, but it was unlike any Blanton's I had ever seen. This was a "Special Reserve". He thought it would be perfect in a sidecar, he described it as being a bit "sweeter and floral" yet would be " true" to the cocktail. Makes sense to me. My drink was perfect, and the night ended on the best note possible. I will once again be paying a visit to BC again soon. Only this time I will make sure to dine here and get the full experience of what Vancouver has to offer. read more

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A very sweet and thoughtful friend of mine took me to L'Abattoir for my birthday since it's one of my favorite restaurants. She's not a fan of the decor, but I love exposed brick with modern furniture and glass touches everywhere. But one thing we did agree on was the food! We ordered: Albacore tuna crudo, which I would have preferred the fava beans on the side since it didn't enhance the dish eating it with the tuna, but that's my own preference. (Note: This is gluten free) http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/7Tne8P5zyMpJKfpjQg2P-g?select=NARGBnVgYJBlHrQ2e53lew#zTfNyG_gTwsvJvyR1NA9KA Terrine of duck foie gras and it was sandwiched between 2 pieces of thinly sliced sour dough bread. This was the most prettiest presentation of the bunch. http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/7Tne8P5zyMpJKfpjQg2P-g?select=NARGBnVgYJBlHrQ2e53lew#NARGBnVgYJBlHrQ2e53lew Halibut with olive and saffron crust, which was delicious and even better when eaten with the pasta, peas and vinaigrette. http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/7Tne8P5zyMpJKfpjQg2P-g?select=NARGBnVgYJBlHrQ2e53lew#xl12ZraiRkQqTTIB-0UEgg Duck breast roasted on the bone was my favorite dish and I wished I had ordered it myself. They roast the duck on the bone, but then remove it out so you don't need to worry about it. It is served with beets and foie gras blanquette. The duck just melted in your mouth and was honestly the best duck I have ever eaten in a French restaurant to this day! (Note: This is gluten free) http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/7Tne8P5zyMpJKfpjQg2P-g?select=NARGBnVgYJBlHrQ2e53lew#PXL19wBek9Hdo31q5NOvUA Another plus for L'Abattoir is that they take reservations now. I can't wait to come back here! read more

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I went straight to the point. Never mind the food, the great ambiance, super friendly employees, just forget about all that. We're here for that cocktail. That one cocktail that everyone here in Van City has been rooting about. I'm talking about the one and only Avocado Gimlet $15. This is the one. I've finally established my favorite cocktail and this is the one. The texture from the thick avocado blended is amazing. It's rich, creamy, and provides a natural sweetness to it. It's expensive but it's totally worth it. This cocktail is unique so make sure to at least double up while you can! read more

L'Abattoir - French Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

An Outstanding meal Their Service was incredible One of the best meals I ever had. Tastes were all balanced Very creative chef

Warm welcome. Great service throughout. Food was flavourful and well timed. No air conditioning in the enclosed patio so it was warm during our third heat wave. Duck and foie dish needs work. But the rest of the meal and drink selection was perfect. read more

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You can't get around the basic fact that L'Abattoir is expensive, especially once you take portion size into account. But as far as expensive French or French-style restaurants go, L'Abattoir is the best I know of in terms of sheer quality of the food. I went here for 2019's Dine Out event, and got food off their three-course set menu. My appetizer was a pork jowl terrine; I didn't know what that was, but it turned out to be similar to pork belly - fatty and thick, with a crispy edge, and full of absorbed flavour from whatever it was cooked in. It was topped with a choice selection of small but flavourful vegetables, and was overall really delightful, especially when I took smaller bites to draw out the small portion. For a main, I went for arctic char with gnocchi; I'm normally not a fan of fish skin, since I often find it slimy and rubbery, but the arctic char skin was crispy and rigid here, almost like a savoury chip on top of the tender, buttery fish muscle tissue. The gnocchi were tiny but delicious, like little bursts of slightly doughy cream, and both were served alongside a really nice butter sauce. The dessert was really excellent too - a salted caramel verrine, it turned out to basically be a deconstructed apple pie, with a layer of caramel hidden under a delicious creamy top layer, sprinkled with crispy crumble and dabs of deeply flavoured apple puree. I also had one of their cocktails, which was based on butterfly pea vodka and lemon juice. If you know butterfly pea flowers, you know that means it was purplish-pink; unfortunately they don't add the lemon juice in front of your eyes, transforming it from blue to purple, but it's still a tasty, fragrant, and fairly light-feeling cocktail I was glad to try. Overall - yeah, the portions are tiny. But the service and ambiance are fantastic (though I've been here on the past during late night weeknights and it's loud as hell), and if any restaurant is to make a good argument for the "Tiny portions but great quality" concept, L'Abattoir is the one to do it. If you're ready to blow a bunch of money on fancy French/European-style food, don't go to Crocodile, where they just cover everything in butter and double the price; go here instead. read more

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Let me start by saying that 5 stars does not even being to do this place any justice! If I give this place 5 stars as a bench mark, I would have to go back and drop many of my previous reviews to 4 stars instead of 5....Yes, that is how good L'Abbattoir was! Exceptional from the moment you walk in to the interior design to the food and the staff. It just does not get any better than this! One of my good Canadian friends had told me about this place a while ago and it is jus so hard to book for dinner. So in one of our trips to Vancouver, as we were walking in Gas town, I just walked past L'Abattoir and saw that they are doing brunch now. I just stood right there, booked it for the next morning and turned into this jolly little girl excited to finally try this place! You would think that brunch is brunch. There is not much twist you can do to an eggs benedict and that it is a pretty standard dish. But it is such a huge surprise that once you try a very good restaurant, you will feel and taste some obvious differences and see a marked line that differentiates excellence from mediocre. I tasted excellence in this restaurant. Once you start, they bring you an assortment of pastries and scones to choose from. My recommendation? Definitely try at least one! They are all so good..... The other stand out dish was the buttermilk and ricotta pancake that was plated so artistically and beautifully. Seated on a bed of syrup and garnished with some edible flowers, it had to be the most beautiful pancake I have ever had. There was a smokey flavor in it and was definitely a must try dish. Overall, it was an extremely pleasant dining experience. Very grateful for that friend of mine who recommended this place. read more

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Horrible manager and front desk staff. Wife had Covid and they refused to waive the no show fee. I should have brought her and contaminated the whole place. Disgusting attitude, simply avoid this nasty energy. read more

Extremely good service, nicely done food, and a very good atmosphere. It is a place you enjoy a nice cocktail with friends or take a date to. It is rare to find a place in which you get amazing food and service without the pretentiousness. Go for: all the reasons you like dining out Don't go for: eating on a budget read more

L'Abattoir - Here is my bad picture - French Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Ambiance is cool and hip, service was amazing but unfortunately the food was not worth the hype. We got the prawn gazpacho appetizer and it was light but lacked flavor. The same went for our main dishes they were just ok and I didn't finish it because it was all pretty bland and the cocktails again pretty but no real flavor all the cocktails we got tasted watered down. read more