L'Abattoir Restaurant

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   dinelover

   Miami - Dade

   102 reviews

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   5.0

   102 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   We had an outstanding experience. The food was amazing, 100 points to the oysters, we order the steak Diane and the quail, both were super. Impeccable service.

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   Shane

   Vancouver

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   What a tremendous experience. I've only been a few times over the years but it never disappoints. The sweetbreads are still unstoppable and the artichoke tart is stunning. Even the bread basket is a knockout. Jenna at the bar took such genuine and thoughtful care of us, as well as crafting incredible cocktails. Our server Matt was as knowledgable as he was quick with a wry joke or an interesting story about his world travels. Even the kitchen was all smiles! L'Abbatoir consistently lives up to the hype

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   BR549

   Seattle

   13 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   A memorable event. The three of us had the chef’s tasting menu. It did not disappoint. Exceptionally knowledgeable staff. Best of the best service. Be prepared to pay. Worth every loonie!

   L'Abattoir RestaurantResponded 5 days agoThank you so much for your kind words! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience and look forward to hosting you again soon.

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   BrentJ

   Vancouver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Chef's Menu is a must. The whole team was welcoming and efficient.

   L'Abattoir RestaurantResponded 5 days agoHi Brent, thank you for the feedback! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your meal and felt welcome, we hope to host you again soon.

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   JennyL

   Vancouver

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We came early and it was lovely and quiet. Really lovely ambiance, casual but refined. They were careful to spread out the diners as others came in so we never felt crowded. Service was superb and insightful but not intrusive. The serving staff were delighted to share their knowledge and I'm happy to report that they were not stuffy or snooty. Portions are just right (you will not feel overstuffed or underfed). Take your time to enjoy everything....the flavors are divine, and each dish is absolutely worth having. Absolutely one of the best meals I've enjoyed in the Vancouver dinning scene. It was an expensive dinner (about $220 plus tip for two mains, an entree, a beer, a cocktail, and two glasses of wine) so we would save it for special occasions. Our friends went on a different night and had a dinner for two on the Chef Tasting Menu with the wine add-on that topped at $700 so it definitely a consideration if you decide to go. For us, it was a special occasion so we justified it :)

   L'Abattoir RestaurantResponded 5 days agoHi Jenny, thank you so much for taking the time to detail your recent visit - we love receiving feedback like this and will share your compliments with our whole team. We look forward to hosting you both again in the future, thank you for dining with us!

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   Will

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 8, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   An absolute gem. Sean was our server and he was attentive, detailed and driven. My mistake on the endive salad. I didn’t know it was a bitter plant and was surprised at how strong it was. Again that was my misunderstanding. The pork chop and Diane steak were perfect and Andrew the sommelier guided us to a pair of well paired Syrah from Canada. A fabulous experience and a dinner I’ll never forget.

   L'Abattoir RestaurantResponded on March 9, 2023Hi Will! Thank you so much for taking the time to share about your visit - we love reading feedback like this and are so glad that you enjoyed your experience. We will pass on your notes to our team and look forward to hosting you again soon. Cheers, L'Abattoir Team.

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   TerryC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 4, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   One of the best meals I have every had in my life. Be ready to spend money though.

   L'Abattoir RestaurantResponded 7 days agoHi TerryC, thank you for letting us know about your recent experience at L'Abattoir Restaurant. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your meal and look forward to hosting you again soon!

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   CharlesK

   Vancouver

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 26, 2023

   overall1food1service2ambience3

   Food was not well balanced and unfortunately some was inedible.

   L'Abattoir RestaurantResponded on March 1, 2023Dear Charles, thank you for letting us know about your recent experience at L'Abattoir Restaurant. We are sad to hear this feedback and don't believe that anyone should have to pay for a meal they found inedible. Please reach out us right away at info[at]labattoir.ca so that we may connect with you directly. Kind regards, Spencer

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   AidanR

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 18, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Overall experience was fantastic. Amazing food, atmosphere and service. Food is expensive but everything tasted delicious. Sommelier was very helpful at pairing wine with our meals. Would recommend if you are looking for a nice evening out.

   L'Abattoir RestaurantResponded on February 22, 2023Hi Aiden, thank you so much for your kind words! We love receiving feedback like this and look forward to hosting you again soon.

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    ScottB

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Exceptional wine list and the sommelier’s recommendations were outstanding, as always!

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    JohnS

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Ambiance was too noisy to have a relaxed conversation at dinner. We shared two appetizers and two mains. The salad for the price was bland and disappointing. The smoked salmon was flavorful and delightful. The sable fish was cooked perfectly, and served with a nice accompaniment. The trout was the big surprise. It was also perfectly cooked, flavorful, with accompaniments that complemented the fish. The cocktails were disappointing. In particular the martini was just difficult to drink, and I love most martinis. Overall, it was a good, not great, dining experience. For this price they need to deliver from start to finish.

    L'Abattoir RestaurantResponded on February 17, 2023Hi JohnS, thank you for letting us know about your recent visit to L'Abattoir Restaurant. While we are glad to hear that you enjoyed the majority of your meal, we seem to have fallen short on your overall experience. We acknowledge that the night you joined the excitement/volume was higher than usual and can appreciate that it may have been difficult to converse. We would love to gather more information regarding the salad and your martini so that we can address this with our kitchen and bar teams, please do email us at info[at]labattoir.ca!

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    TomH1

    Seattle

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our first trip out of the USA was to return this Vancouver BC restaurant in Gas Town for their special Valentine’s Day dinner. What a marvelous evening with fine food and exceptional service. We chose to have the wine pairings with each of the five courses. From the first course of lobster bisque with champagne to the final dessert course each item was delicious and explained with detail by well-informed staff. We even stopped at the bar before leaving for coffee and to extend our experience with the exuberant staff.

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    EleanaK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Just perfect. The Sommelier was amazing and the wine pairing was 👍

    L'Abattoir RestaurantResponded on February 15, 2023Thank you for your kind words! We are glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us.

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    Lozilou

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was great and the service was exceptional. Would recommend if you are looking to go out for a nice date night!

    L'Abattoir RestaurantResponded on February 15, 2023Thank you for your recommendation! We hope to see you again soon.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Sat at the bar and Dave took exquisite care of us. Food was exceptional, service was excellent.

    L'Abattoir RestaurantResponded on February 11, 2023It was such a pleasure hosting you two! We hope to see you again soon.

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    Adrian

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience3

    The chef’s menu was really mediocre for the given price. The restaurant was also extremely loud to the point I could barely hear my friend sitting across the table. The highlights were the bread and slow cooked quail & lamb dish.

    L'Abattoir RestaurantResponded on February 11, 2023Hi Adrian, thank you for taking the time to write to us about your experience. While we are happy to hear that you enjoyed the mentioned courses your meal, we do apologize for the abnormally high sound levels on the night you joined us... Wednesday was a busy one! We have passed on your notes to our management team to address who are always looking for ways to improve what we have to offer. If you have any additional notes we would love to hear from you at info[at]labattoir.ca.

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    TimJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and wine were fabulous, I had the Salmon and the Steak Diane and they were incredibly yummy. If you are visiting Vancouver this is a place not to be missed.

    L'Abattoir RestaurantResponded on February 15, 2023Thank you so much for choosing to dine with us, we love receiving feedback like this and we hope to host you again next time you are in town!

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    RayD

    Calgary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    We found it a little noisy, but we are older... Food and wine were great.

    L'Abattoir RestaurantResponded on February 11, 2023Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback!

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    Daniel

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience2

    We had the chefs menu paired with the premium wine tasting. Every member of staff we interacted with was professional and friendly. The sommelier was lovely, as was our server. The wine was good, paired nicely with each dish; although for $155/person for the wine alone you’d expect to get more than just a singular glass at most. The food was good, but largely overpriced for the quality and quantity. Most of the dishes came out Luke warm. +$700 for 2 people for the premium wine pairing and chefs menu is incredibly overpriced. We left quite disappointed in the overall value.

    L'Abattoir RestaurantResponded on February 11, 2023Good afternoon Daniel, thank you for taking the time to let us know about your recent experience with us. We are sorry that the meal fell short for you on your visit. We take all guest feedback to heart and have passed on your notes regarding the cost and temperature of your meal to our management team to address. If you wish to provide any further feedback we would love to hear from you at info[at]labattoir.ca.

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    AdrianC

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Food was amazing Service lovely Was a bit loud

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    OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Opened on time, very courteous, prompt door reception. Coat closet which is fantastic. Had the Chefs tasting menu with Paired drinks which also was fantastic. Some of the dishes were out of this world particularly the cod and lamb mains. Overall a great experience. Only downside we had was the noise level made it extremely difficult to hear the servers complimentary explanations of each pairing, or just conversation in general. Other than that an exceptional meal and we will return.

    L'Abattoir RestaurantResponded on February 11, 2023Thank you for letting us know about your recent experience at L'Abattoir Restaurant. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit and look forward to hosting you again soon!

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    Chris

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was a great experience. The staffs are so friendly and the food? I have no words !!! 10/10

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Great service. We took the tasting menu. Ling cod and the beef tartare were the best thing on there. Andy the sommelier was awesome and made some terrific wine recommendations for the meal.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was soooooo good!!

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    HyunkiS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I always enjoy, especially sommelier Andrew, His accommodation makes experience to the next level. I will definitely come back again.

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    JoeC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First time at L'Abattoir. This venue is where the Irish Heather used to be on Carrall St. We originally had reservation for 6:45, but were in Vancouver early. Upon entering the restaurant at 5:30, we were greeted right away, and the very accommodating maitre de, was able to seat us right away, in a very nice table overlooking the bar. Our waiter was very attentive without being overly intrusive. He described most of the dishes and made great recommendations. We had the baked oysters and wild smoked salmon; both were absolutely delicious. Next up were the mains of Steak Diane and the Grilled Venison. Again, spot on and cooked medium rare. The service was nicely timed. The menu items are on the higher priced side, but for a once in a while occasion, well worth it. The only thing that kind of bugged me was the credit card reader had gratuity increments of 19%, 22%, and 25%. Tip what you want, but that starting point is a little excessive in my opinion. However, that did not cut into a great dinner.

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Hong Kong Islan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing testing menus, Especially the Oyster super good must try dish.

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    hungry

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A reminder why L’Abattoir is a mainstay. Came for a special night out and had the chef’s menu with wine pairing because we couldn’t decide what to order. Every dish was worth writing home about - from the trio of starters to the fish with a caviar and Brussels sprouts sauce. Sorry for the terrible photo! A meal I won’t soon forget. The sommelier was thorough and friendly in describing all the delicious wines. Can’t wait to come back.

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience1

    Great food and service. However was there for romantic meal and soon after we sat a work party was put beside us and were just doing there thing loud convos and laughter. We were at the back of the restaurant right beside them, it was to much we couldn't talk normally w out raising our voices and being interrupted with loudness. So no intimate romantic meal but again food and service on Point.

    L'Abattoir RestaurantResponded on February 11, 2023Good afternoon, thank you for taking the time to let us know about your visit. We are sorry to hear that a neighbouring group impacted your experience, we do our best to manage our floorplan in a way where this does not happen but it seems we missed the mark on the night you joined us. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the meal itself and would love the opportunity to invite you back, if you would be so kind as to reach out at info[at]labattoir.ca.

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    Wowser

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    There were surprisingly few gluten free options on the menu. This is a big change from the last time we were there. It was fixed after we insisted the server speak to the kitchen. Otherwise pleasant and busy as usual. Food was perfectly cooked and the baked oysters were divine.

    L'Abattoir RestaurantResponded on February 11, 2023Good afternoon, thank you for your feedback! We are glad to hear that our team provided you with a meal you enjoyed, we will pass on your notes to our management team to address and look forward to hosting you again in the future.

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    mrkpenny

    Seattle

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very knowledgeable staff, great ambiance, wasn’t rushed, food was outstanding and great pairings from the Sommelier. A repeat next time in town

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    AdeolaA

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was a birthday dinner and we were not allowed to bring a birthday cake and there was no cake to order on the menu

    L'Abattoir RestaurantResponded on January 17, 2023Hi Adeola, thank you for your kind review. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience. We are sorry that we could not serve the cake you wanted, since we have staff with severe nut allergies we have a strict "no outside food" policy... we try to keep this policy from impacting a good celebration but sometimes we miss the mark. We would love the opportunity to host you again and appreciate you choosing L'Abattoir to dine!

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    SylviaK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2023

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    We had a wonderful evening with excellent service and incredibly delicious food. A special thank you to Matt and Andrew.

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    anthonyd

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent restaurant with amazing staff. First time visiting, won’t be my last.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service and food was absolutely wonderful and the suggested wine pairing were wonderful.

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    MamaG

    Vancouver

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This place is a gem and people know it. It was fully booked. The chef tasting menu is amazing and a great value for dollar. Wine pairings were perfect. Just wish I didn't get full so early.

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    Matt

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience2

    Restaurant is not comfortable. Very loud. Service was good and they tried hard to please. But for my taste anyway, poor ambiance, uncomfortable seating and a very high noise level was a deal killer for future meals.

    L'Abattoir RestaurantResponded on February 11, 2023Dear Matt, thank you for letting us know about your experience at L'Abattoir Restaurant. We acknowledge that the night you joined the excitement/volume was higher than usual and can appreciate that it was difficult to enjoy your evening. We are very sorry that this is the case and wish for the opportunity make it up to you. We would love to invite you back directly, if you would kindly reach out to us at info[at]labattoir.ca.

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    Sociable

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Food was delicious! Highly recommend the oysters! Great atmosphere. Reservation a must.

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    Princess7

    New York Area

    88 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beyond lovely. Beyond delicious. Thank you!

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    KandJ

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4

    This is not our first time dining at L'Abattoir, but it may be our last. The room, ambience and service is always comfortable and fun. The hostess was kind, the server was cheerful and personable, the sommelier was knowledgeable and helpful -- however the tasting menu left a lot to be desired. We had the $155 chefs tasting menu, 8 "courses". The first 3 were canapés, of which the steak tartar was tasty. The raclette croquant was bland and the foie gras and ok. The pacific oyster was also nice, but nothing special. Our ling cod was bland, and lukewarm. The veal sweetbreads were the best part of the entire menu, very delicious -- also the only dish that arrived even close to hot/warm. The squab was also quite bland and lukewarm, only the black currants were flavourful. Both desserts were also just ok. We had a good time, but would not recommend the tasting menu. It really missed the mark. Very disappointing, "ok" at best.

    L'Abattoir RestaurantResponded on January 10, 2023Thank you for telling us about your recent experience at L'Abattoir Restaurant. We are sorry that the meal fell short for you on your visit. We take all guest feedback to heart and have passed on your notes to our management team to address. We would love the opportunity to make this right, please do reach out to me directly at spencer[at]labattoir.ca. Kind regards, Spencer

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