L'Abattoir is one of the best french restaurants in Vancouver for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Gastown.
L'Abattoir occupies a restored heritage building on the edge of Gastown — reportedly the site of Vancouver's first jail — and the room has been one of the city's most referenced French-leaning dining spaces since it opened.
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Whipped garlic butter, black truffle
Pickled daikon, shiso, yuzu vinaigrette
Chutoro, fried shiso, oyster dressing
Asparagus, smoked onion and jalapeño relish, sauce vin blanc
Zucchini kimchi, Tokyo turnips, porcini cream
L'Abattoir works for date night in Gastown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Baked Pacific Oyster and Hokkaido Scallop Crudo also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 1,655 Google reviews.
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For now, L'Abattoir holds a 9.0 rating across 1,655 Google reviews.
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L'Abattoir is a French restaurant located in Gastown, Vancouver. L'Abattoir occupies a restored heritage building on the edge of Gastown — reportedly the site of Vancouver's first jail — and the room has been one of the city's most referenced French-leaning dining spaces since it opened.
L'Abattoir is best for gastown dinner, date night, group dinner, moody, stylish, cocktails. L'Abattoir works for date night in Gastown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Baked Pacific Oyster and Hokkaido Scallop Crudo also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 1,655 Google reviews.
L'Abattoir is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.0 from 1,655 reviews
Start with Baked Pacific Oyster, Hokkaido Scallop Crudo, Steak Tartare and Wild BC Halibut. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
L'Abattoir holds a 9.0 Google rating from 1,655 reviews. L'Abattoir works for date night in Gastown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Baked Pacific Oyster and Hokkaido Scallop Crudo also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 1,655 Google reviews.
L'Abattoir is located at 217 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes, L'Abattoir accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.
Yes — L'Abattoir is tagged for date night dining. L'Abattoir works for date night in Gastown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Baked Pacific Oyster and Hokkaido Scallop Crudo also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 1,655 Google reviews.
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