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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“L'Abattoir is worth putting on the shortlist for Baked Pacific Oyster and Hokkaido Scallop Crudo—the two orders to build a first visit around.”
L'Abattoir is listed in the moderate price range. Check the restaurant's current menu for available dishes and prices. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Check the current menuL'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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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 date night, fine dining, gastown dinner, group dinner, moody, stylish. 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
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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