L'Abattoir Office
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L'Abattoir is located in the center of Gastown between historic Gaoler's Mews and Blood Alley. The restaurant was built in the 19th century and is the site of Vancouver's first jail. Originally buttressed to the city's main butchery and meat packing district, the name L'Abattoir pays homage to the neighbourhood's colourful past. Set in a refurbished brick and beam building that combines classic French tile work with industrial fixtures, natural wood, and glass and steel finishes, the restaurant offers a bar and lounge setting, elevated dining room and plush, sun soaked atrium. Chef Lee Cooper and Owner / Operator Paul Grunberg are dedicated to highlighting the finer points of eating and drinking in L'Abattoir's informed but informal setting. French influenced West Coast fare is paired with Wine Director Lisa Haley's eclectic wine program and Bar Manager Thor Paulson's innovative cocktail list to offer a truly unique dining experience. more... See more text

Restaurant type

  • Fine Dining,

Cuisine type

  • French,
  • Canadian,

Atmosphere

  • Upscale,

Products and Services

  • Gastown Restaurant,
  • Pacific Northwest Food,
  • Private Dining Room,
  • Chef Lee Cooper,
  • Vancouver Brunch,
  • West Coast Cuisine,
    • Local,
    • Sustainable,
    • Cocktails,
    • Happy Hour,
    • Weekend Brunch,
    • French Cuisine,
    • Bar,
    • Contemporary French,
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Languages Spoken

  • English,
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242-209 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2
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A storied neighbourhood with a gritty past is perhaps an unlikely spot to find one of Vancouver's most celebrated dining rooms, but L’Abattoir Co-owners Paul Grunberg and Executive Chef Lee Cooper have happily flaunted the area’s colourful history ever since they opened their elegant Gastown dining room in July 2010.

Located in the city's former meatpacking district, the restaurant's slaughterhouse-inspired name seems fitting. “We liked the mysticism of the name, and the fact that it’s an oxymoron since our food isn’t rough, it’s technically refined,” Paul notes. The fact that both Paul and Lee’s grandfathers were butchers adds another level of irony to the restaurant's name.

Known for its outstanding French-inspired Pacific Northwest fare, L’Abattoir offers an award-winning dinner menu as well as a fresh spin on weekend brunch. Crepes stuffed with ricotta and lemon zest soar to new heights, while baskets of fresh-baked pastries are curated for each table. Round the meal out with a pressed juice or an I Will Survive cocktail (a spin on the Bloody Mary made with Chartreuse), and your weekend is complete.

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