L'Abattoir · Restaurant · Vancouver
New French meets West Coast in historic Gastown
L'Abattoir sits at No. 1 Gaoler's Mews in historic Gastown, on the corner where Vancouver's first jail and the old meat-packing district once stood. The name nods to that gritty past, but the room is anything but rough: a restored 19th-century brick-and-beam building layered with classic French tile, warm wood, blackened steel, and a light-drenched glass atrium at the back.
Executive chef Jasper Cruickshank leads a kitchen that blends French technique with West Coast ingredients. The a la carte menu runs from baked Pacific oysters with whipped garlic butter and black truffle to steak tartare with chutoro, wild BC halibut with potato gnocchi, and a Black Angus ribeye for two with bone marrow and peppercorn sauce, with a chef's tasting menu offered alongside.
Guests can settle in at the bar, on the mezzanine, or in the atrium dining room, and the bar is a destination in its own right, pairing a polished cocktail list with a Platinum Award-winning wine cellar recognized by the Vancouver International Wine Festival. Michelin has recommended L'Abattoir, and after more than fifteen years it remains one of the city's benchmark rooms.
Dinner reservations are handled through OpenTable.
Address: 217 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2, Vancouver
L'Abattoir takes reservations through OpenTable. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Vancouver; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 17:00 - 23:00
- Wednesday: 17:00 - 23:00
- Thursday: 17:00 - 23:00
- Friday: 17:00 - 23:00
- Saturday: 17:00 - 23:00
- Sunday: Closed
Frequently asked about L'Abattoir
How do I get a reservation at L'Abattoir in Vancouver?
Tables at L'Abattoir are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Vancouver plan, our Vancouver partner handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at L'Abattoir?
L'Abattoir is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at L'Abattoir?
L'Abattoir keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is L'Abattoir located?
L'Abattoir is in Vancouver, at 217 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2. MyRSVP can build it into a full Vancouver itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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