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4.2 (620 reviews)
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Baked pacific oysters
Tony L.

Great 1st impression eating here with my wife on our vacation to Vancouver. Opted to get everything a la carte. First we ordered the steak tartar which was a great starter that had both soft and crunchy bits all in one. The tartar has tons of flavor with a fried shiso leaf to bring it all together. We then ordered the baked pacific oysters which were real flavor bombs. The whipped garlic butter and black truffle sauce made the dish super rich and decadent. The Hokkaido scallops was another dish we really wanted to try and it definitely did not disappoint. Thinly sliced scallops with a yuzu vinaigrette that just melts in your mouth. Pork jowl was next on the lineup and probably the best I have ever had at any restaurant. The pork jowl was combined with nuoc cham which was so subtle I couldn't even tell it was fish sauce. Then came the wild pacific halibut which was super fresh and meaty paired with ricotto dumpling and a cream sauce that elevated each bite. Overall we had a great experience and service which makes us want to come back that much more.

Fish in some pastry
Ka L.

Went with my brother and parents for a family meal. The service is spot on, attentive but not overbearing. The ambience is also very nice, definitely romantic side. The food sadly is a bit average. They were very nice to give a free dessert due ti a long wait. Overall, worth a try and you will have a decent time with good service and decor. Food hightlights Cod: perfectly cooked but a bit over salted to taste the freshness of that fish Chocolate: lovely touch

Dungeness Crab Salad
Gerry L.

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Gastown, so I looked forward to showing my SIL this place. As my SIL was still recovering from a bout of diverticulitis, I didn't order a bottle of wine and we had to limit our food order. I had two wines by the glass, and we shared a few dishes. We started with their fabulous bread service, then a Dungeness Crab salad, an Artichoke tart and their Terrine of Fois Gras. Our "main" was their Agnolotti. I had a glass of 2022 Garnier et Fils Chablis with the salads and a glass of 2016 Synchromesh Pinot Noir from Storm Haven Vineyard in Okanagan Falls, BC with foie gras and agnolotti. The Artichoke Tart was half salad, half egg custard tart with pieces of artichoke between the two. It was a light, refreshing dish. The Dungeness Crab Salad was a visual surprise ... the crab was placed between thin slices of radish and decorated with green leaves. It was interesting; perhaps a little too subtle in flavor for me. The foie gras terrine came with two thick pieces of brioche. The square of terrine was decorated with squares of wine jelly, a halves of cherries. The terrine was soft and silky and the brioche so buttery. The star of the evening was the Sweet Corn Agnolotti. Pillows of mascarpone pasta were covered with pieces of sweet corn and a generous helping of sliced black truffle. This dish was "to die for" and I wanted to order a second plate. I love the food at L'Abattoir and dine here every time I come to Vancouver. I was sad to see they no longer offer breakfast on weekends. I miss their Full English Breakfast.

Audrey T.

Absolutely blown away by the seven course tasting menu. Surprised my boyfriend with a birthday meal here and the service was simply superb. Attentive and great pacing. Every dish was flavourful and spot on, and we loved learning more about each dish, the technique used and its history. - bread course - so crispy and buttery. The cheese spread was amazing. - chutoro - perfect one bite, the fish was so fresh and soft. - baked oyster - wow, that sauce. So rich and packed with umami. - octopus - cooked perfectly. Loved the crispy jalapeño on top. - scallop - a perfect autumn dish. The lentil ragout was so rich and comforting and the crispy pork was a great touch. - beef tenderloin - pleasantly surprised by the broccoli purée. I also loved the bone marrow sauce. Beef was cooked perfectly. - sorbet - great palate cleanser. Loved the touch of grape. - chocolate tart - so rich so beautiful. Great tart shell but with a rich gooey center. - shortbread - wow I am obsessed. What a way to end the meal. Perfect chocolate matching the restaurants tiles, caramel center, rich buttery shortbread. Overall amazing meal. Can't wait to come back.

Michelle S.

My first experience with dine out vancouver was at L'abbatoir in Gastown. For this event, each person can select one entree, main, and dessert ($65/pax). P.S. Funnily enough, we all ordered the same mains. True to the stereotype of the French dousing everything in butter, each dish might look small but pack a punch due to how rich and decadent they tasted. The dishes we got are: 1. Bread service 2. Tuna tataki 3. Ocean trout mi-cuit 4. European sea bass 5. Sticky toffee pudding 6. Dark chocolate ganache Overall verdict? While everything was scrumptious, I won't be in a hurry to come back. It was a very enjoyable experience, but nothing stood out except for the bread (slide). If do come here, make sure you order the bread ($7). Super flakey, buttery, and served with their house made butter, it was well worth the extra charge (and calories). Very professional service without being overbearing. Place was surprisingly casual and a little bit noisy.

albacore tuna
Ryen B.

L'abbatoir- loved everything about the place. Early prix-fixe dinner ($80 CAD) with wine pairings ($35 CAD) is a steal. Started with the gorgeous, melt-in-your-mouth albacore tuna with a coconut jalapeno sorbet and nuoc cham sauce- light and full of flavor. Sablefish entrée was just as good served with two triangles crispy dough stuffed with Dungeness crab. Desserts were big enough to share- both the banoffee and chocolate parfait with raspberries and candied beets were delicious, just the right amount of sweetness. The staff was amazing, and their beautiful descriptions of the wines and dishes just added to the experience. Highly recommended!

Rice pudding and Banoffee
Angie T.

I came here while visiting Vancouver specifically to try the desserts. So, I'm glad my friend and I were able to walk in without a reservation, sit at the bar, and enjoy them. We tried the Rice Pudding and Banoffee. They were both stunning and delicious. Although I'm not a big banana fan, the Banoffee was my favorite with its different textures and components. It's a modern and upscale space, but the bar feels a bit more chill. Service was friendly and attentive at all times. I'd love to come back and try some of the food next time, which looked really good!

terrine duck foie gras, not good
N. Danny S.

Came here one night for a birthday, we made reservations for the chef's menu, however upon being seated we were informed that they had already sold out of the chefs menu for the night. This was very disappointing because the chefs menu was the purpose of our visit, especially being for a birthday was a large disappointment. I don't really understand the point of the reservation system and requesting the chefs menu upon the reservation if they are going to sell out and not reserve it. We ended up ordering a la carte. We got the bread service, baked pacific oysters, terrine duck foie gras, sablefish, and steak diane. We also requested a wine pairing for each course from the sommelier. The bread service was phenomenal, it was like a croissant but had thin slices in it so its was very crunchy and it was accompanied with a very tart berry spread that was a delightful pairing. The baked oysters were not to my liking, it was very creamy and just not what I am used to for oysters. The foie gras was also a let down, it was very fruity and didn't really highlight the foie gras. It also came with a bunch of weird jellies and things that felt disconnected. This dish was primarily focused on presentation and not flavors. The sablefish was good but nothing special from any other restaurant. The steak diane was good, but it was served with 3 different types of sauces which again lead to a confusing, not cohesive dish. Overall this place was just OK. My favorite dish was the bread service. Everything else fell flat. The sommelier was very pleasant and chose great wines for us. Again, was very disappointed with the miss on the chefs menu reservation. The restaurant made zero attempt to make up for not being able to deliver on our reservation. With all that, I don't really have much desire to revisit L'Abattoir. At this price point I expect much more.

Steven L.

Came here for the tasting menu. Would highly recommend trying at least once. The sizes were much larger than I thought for a tasting menu, which was welcomed. Literally everything was delicious. I recommend L'Abattoir to anyone. Our waiters and waitresses were very attentive and knowledgeable of every dish.

The bar
Mary R.

We had a beautiful meal and beautiful service. We had the prefix and wine pairing so we were able to relax and enjoy everything as it came. The sommelier's introduction of the wine were a wonderful introduction to the next course. Just lovely.

Beautifully plated perfectly cooked
Chris C.

Not sure why it took me so long to get here but my only regret is I hadn't gone sooner! Great space, sat at the bar for a bit of a featured set menu. All the food was cooked to perfection and the kitchen and chef clearly know their ingredients, flavours et al. For this, there was a reasonable optional wine pairing. The som was very informative without being pretentious on the wines. They were all local, outstanding and paired extremely well with the food. Service was also top notch. Will definitely be returning soon!

Tasting menu 3Sep23
Teri K.

Unbelievable amount of incredible food in their tasting menu. Every dish was truly spectacular.

Sablefish
Angel C.

Celebrated our 3 year anniversary here! Complimentary champagne Baked Pacific Oysters $31 Butter Poached Scallops $25 Steak Diane $48 Tandoori Style Sablefish $45 Everything was super delicious as usual! We got complimentary champagne for our anniversary which was very kind of them. Their oysters are very creamy with truffles making it very fragrant. Must order if you go there! The steak diane is also our favourite with the bone marrow sauce which melts in your mouth . There's also this super creamy broccoli puree which paired with the steak and was so so delicious. Who knew broccoli can taste this good! The sablefish was very flavourful and cooked perfectly. I really liked their crab turnover, very cute and delicious!

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Thistledown House

Thistledown House

4.6
(13 reviews)
6.8 km
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Got a minute? Let me tell you about this charming Bed and Breakfast on N shore. It's just across…read morefrom the Capilano Suspension Tourist Trap but don't let that cloud your judgement. Before I start grab a complimentary port or scotch or sherry. Then let's take a tour. Ok. It will be short tour. They just have a few rooms. But first well stop at the little side kitchen where you can help yourself to coffee, tea, soda and water. For a charge they also have wine and beer available. This is also where you hang your key when you leave the house so they know who is here. We got the Under the Apple Tree Room which was spacious and nicely decorated. It even had its own private yard. Also has gas fireplace, jacuzzi style tub and stand up shower. The heated bathroom floor was a nice touch. If you get tired of your room you can also enjoy sitting outside on a deck or the living room. We really enjoyed relaxing on the couch back in our room in front of the fire place. Morning came a bit too soon. Was hard to get up out of the super comfortable down blankets on the King bed. The breakfast was ready though and included three delicious courses. Polenta with almonds, banana kirsch, and smoked salmon with poached egg on toasted croissant. Yum. Virginia's breakfast was all the better by Brian's entertaining stories of 5 years in the service business now.

Spent an amazing weekend in North Vancouver at the Thistledown House bed and breakfast. Near the…read moresuspension bridge. The house is very comfortable and accommodating. Our room was big and comfy with a remote control fireplace that adds real heat into the room and a large old school bathtub. Big enough for two.... Breakfast was delicious! Three courses, one of the fanciest I've had and the daytime butler service around breakfast time was a real treat. Fantastic time! I highly recommend the Thistledown house.

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Medina Cafe

Medina Cafe

4.2
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1.0 km
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The hype and the line to get in are all valid. I can say it is worth it, even in the rain. What I…read morelove about Medina is that you can donate to a good cause to reserve a table. They chose a charity for the quarter and it's $10/person. I really wish more places did this. The service you get is top notch. So good in fact, that they will make you the drink of your choice so long as they have the ingredients. Can't wait to be back in Vancouver to have that Paella again.

Ive been here many times over the years, and i recently came again after a long hiatus. The menu…read moreis largely unchanged. Still a solid brunch place, but prices have gone up significantly. Service was good, friendly. The restaurant is the same as I recall, clean enough. A little cramped and the seating isnt too comfortable. Its really not a good place to hang out for a long time, but rather sit down, eat, and get out type of place. I had the lavender latte and the Tagine this time. Ive had it before and at least its pretty consistent. Ive tried several other things on their menu in the past too, all pretty solid 4/5. Nothing standout as so amazing to deserve 5 stars, but consistent and tasty. I did have a reservation which they charge $10/person for, purely for donation to a charity and does not contribute to your meal at all, and also nonrefundable. While I find this somewhat annoying, I dont blame them for doing this from a business standpoint. They always have a lineup so there is no shortage of customers for them. There is no reason they need to deal with the headache of a ton of reservations. On the flip side, they honoured my reservation in a very timely fashion and I bypassed the line, so props to them for doing that part right. If you have to park, then you may find street metered parking or use one of the nearby paid lots.

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Favorite Brunch Place - deliciousness n vibes!   Visiting after 15 yrs and still has the 'it' factor :-)
Favorite Brunch Place - deliciousness n vibes! Visiting after 15 yrs and still has the 'it' factor :-)
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OEB Breakfast Co. - Yaletown

OEB Breakfast Co. - Yaletown

4.3
(1k reviews)
1.5 km
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Lots of people, food was good. Chicken was sweet and spicy. Coffee was mid, but okay.read more

Went to OEB Breakfast Co. in Yaletown for brunch on my last Saturday in Vancouver and it was…read moreclearly a popular spot, it was packed. I chose to sit outside on the patio instead of inside at the bar to take in that Canadian Vitamin D! It was sunny and hot, but the patio had a great view and was perfect for people-watching. My server, Dursh (or something close to that), was really cool. He asked my name, made me feel welcomed, and gave solid recommendations. He even picked my drink for me, which I ended up enjoying. He suggested a Benedict dish, but I'm not a fan of runny eggs. I had already decided on the El Camino poutine and plot twist....it also came with two runny poached eggs. Even so, it was still delicious, mainly because the yolk texture wasn't an issue with the crema on the dish. That poutine was an easy 9/10. It came loaded with cheese curds, pork carnitas that weren't dry at all, bacon, pinto beans, roasted pineapple for a little sweetness, salsa, jalapeños, pickled onions, salsa verde, cilantro crema, and spinach. The herb potatoes were seasoned so well too. All in all, a great last meal in Vancouver from the food to the service (even beyond Dursh, everyone was helpful) to the patio vibe. Great spot.

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Smoked chicken, arugula, hardwood smoked bacon, tomatoes, chipotle aioli, artisan ciabatta
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Fairmont Pacific Rim

Fairmont Pacific Rim

4.5
(287 reviews)
1.1 km
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The Fairmont Pacific Rim delivered the kind of stay that makes you reconsider what "world class"…read moreactually means. From the moment we pulled up to the valet through every interaction with room service and housekeeping, the team made us feel like royalty -- attentive without ever being intrusive, polished without feeling rehearsed. The room itself was a highlight. Soaking in the tub with the ocean and the North Shore mountains framed in front of us is an image I'll be holding onto for a long time. It's the kind of view the city is famous for, delivered from the comfort of your own suite.

Had an absolutely memorable stay at the Fairmont Pacific Rim during our vacation in Vancouver. The…read morelobby and lobby lounge/bar area is stunning. Everything here feels modern, clean, and luxurious. Our room was beautiful, especially the bathroom with its dual sinks, separate bathtub and rain shower, and separate area for toilet. The Le Labo products were a nice touch, and everything from the towels, robes, slippers, and bedding felt luxe and high end. These beds and pillows were some of the best hotel beds/pillows I've ever slept on. We all slept so well! We also ordered room service for breakfast and everything was so good, with reasonable room service prices for the amount you get. Didn't use the gym, but it's recently renovated and beautiful. They provide iced water infused with electrolytes and there are even Pilates machines! There's also a heated rooftop outdoor pool that we didn't have time to take advantage of too. Not only is this hotel amazing, but it's in a prime location to everything - especially if you're a first time visitor to Vancouver. It's super easy to hop on the shuttle to the suspension bridge, or take a sea boat or hop on the subway to/from the airport. It's also walking distance to Gastown, Robson Street, Stanley Park and the Seawall. Highly recommend this hotel if you're in the city!

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Breka Bakery & Cafe

4.5
(155 reviews)
0.8 km
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The Red Velvet for my sweet tooth and the Mediterranean Chicken Panini cos I was so hungry…read moreexploring downtown Vancouver. I must say, the food is 10/10. The service was quick and prompt, too! Although we didn't find a place to sit, given how much people love this place, we happily enjoyed our food in the seating area overlooking the Canada place, few others joined us there too! It was our cute lil party!

Of all the Brekas I've been to - and I've been to a lot, as I'm a huge fan! - this one is my least…read morefavorite. I was meeting a friend here yesterday who's visiting from California, and when deciding on a meeting place, we realized a bunch of the Gastown coffee roaster places were closed on Sunday, so I mentioned Breka , knowing it was opened 24/7. (LOVE this!). Plus, this site is close to Waterfront Station, and my friend had a busy day planned, taking the Seabus to N.Van and doing a lot of sightseeing. So this Breka was perfect. I was there early at 10 am-ish, and from the outset, I was impressed: exposed brick wall, long counter and display case, fully stocked with the most beautiful pastries and tarts and cakes, and lovely looking sandwiches, too....Just lovely. I ordered a tea from the guy taking the orders. At the check-out, the woman working the cashier was the most unfriendly, aloof person I have ever encountered at a Breka. She was downright dour. Never looked up, never smiled, said I owed X for the tea I ordered, gave me a receipt and said I was "number 3", no "thank you" (despite my saying thanks!), nothing. She looked really unhappy and bothered to be there. (I sat at a nearby table, waiting for my number to be called. I saw her interactions with all the people behind me - and there were quite a few, as it got suddenly busy in the cafe. She was cold and unfriendly to everyone in line as she rang them all up. These are mostly tourists! Why have a dour, borderline-hostile woman at the check-out counter of a busy cafe in a touristy part of our city? I just don't get it). Anyhow, I waited 10 minutes to hear my number called, but I never heard it. I walked up to the take-out area and there was my tea, on a receipt that said "number 3". Did they call out my number? I honestly don't know. I was seated at a table a few feet from the area and listening for my number and I didn't hear it called. I was not impressed with this set-up. Not at all. My friend arrived and got a chocolate concoction which looked amazing, and he loved it, so there's that. I still love Brekas but I probably won't return to this site. Between the cold experience at the cash and the prolonged waiting for my order (a cup of tea!), and not being sure if my order number was ever called, it just all left me with a bitter taste in my mouth.

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Protein Shake - Chocolate Peanut Butter & Banana (20oz)
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Notch8 Restaurant & Bar

Notch8 Restaurant & Bar

3.6
(222 reviews)
5.8 km
•$$$

This place was absolutely worth it…read more We stayed at the Fairmont which made this super convenient. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. The menu selection for adults and kids was excellent. And the food was just fine right and at a good quality. The star is the high tea. If you've never done high tea before definitely do it here. We go regularly and experienced some of the best one's in the US. This i think is the best or second best I've ever had. The value is there. The ambience was exquisite. The charm was there. And the food was excellent. Every bite was executed well. We even had vegetarians with us which sometimes get short changed and they got as good of an experience as we did.

I have to say, I was seriously impressed with this Sakura-themed high tea…read more Came here for a birthday treat thanks to a friend, and it ended up being such a great experience from start to finish. The service was warm and attentive without being overbearing, and the food? So much of it. We actually had to take some home, which almost never happens with high tea. The pastries and sandwiches were not only beautifully presented, but also creative and well-executed--nothing felt like filler. You can tell there was real thought put into the menu. The space itself is elegant and charming, making it perfect for a pre-spring outing, a catch-up with friends, or a low-key celebration. Would I come back? Absolutely--especially for a themed menu like this.

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Notch8 Restaurant & Bar
Notch8 Restaurant & Bar
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Nero Waffles

Nero Waffles

4.4
(614 reviews)
1.4 km
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After grabbing dinner with some friends, we wanted to grab dessert. I knew Nero Waffle was nearby,…read moreso I suggested it. I've only been to the original location on Robson years ago, so wasn't sure if the quality had stayed the same, but we thought it was worth trying. We ordered a Tiramisu and a Bresilienne to share between four people. It came out it in relatively short time. And wow, they were both even better than I remember. Their waffles are incredibly crisp and light, despite the amount of toppings on them. I don't know how they make them so they stay so resistant to going soggy. And despite the amount of whipped cream, ice cream and sauce on them, the waffle was always able to balance out the sweetness. Their waffles are just perfect balance of flavour and texture. Service was also quite impressive. Our server was very pleasant and attentive, and brought share plates with out being asked. Overall, a great dessert. I don't know why I haven't returned earlier.

Nero Belgian Waffle Bar completely changed my mind about savory waffles…read more I am not usually a savory waffle person at all, but the version here was absolutely delicious and incredibly tasty. The texture of the waffle itself was flawless--perfectly crunchy on the outside, yet wonderfully soft on the inside. If you are looking to try something unique and exceptionally well-made, I would highly recommend this place!

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Eggs benedict with whole haas avocado
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Yolks

Yolks

4.5
(57 reviews)
1.8 km
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Tasty!! We just got…read moreoff of a cruise and were looking for somewhere close for breakfast and stumbled across this place near our hotel. We were having gorgeous weather in Vancouver so we decided to eat on the covered patio. The place is pretty cozy, but was only moderately busy when we went. They have a pretty good menu with lots a Benedict's and a build your own breakfast option that seemed pretty nice. I took the recommendation from our server and got the bacon benny. It did not disappoint. I think I have recently discovered that I love poached eggs and these were perfect. The yolk was nice and runny and the white was firm but not hard. I like to cut in to my egg and have it run down and get messy on the plate. The hollandaise was excellent. So many breakfast places will serve it broken, but not here. It had the perfect amount of lemon, butter ratio for my taste and I really enjoyed it. The bacon was good, not to salty, and the english muffin was, well, an English muffin from a package that they toasted and out on the plate. I did splurge and paid the extra dollar for the truffle potatoes and they were very good. I love truffle oil on potatoes so I am a sucker for it whenever its on a menu. You just cant mess it up. Fried potatoes, truffle oil, and a lemon squeeze to bring it all together. My wife got the brunch burger and she loved it. It was a messy breakfast burger that a lot of places have but this one was done right. A poached oozy egg, on a burger patty with american cheese, the best burger cheese in my opinion, bacon, hollandaise and arugula on a brioche bun! It came with tater tots and they were nice and crispy just like she likes them. Well, why didn't I give it five stars you may be asking? Great question. Here it is, each plate came with a side that was just awful. Mine had some "fresh" fruit that nearly made me laugh. It consisted of the saddest, limpest piece of watermelon I have ever seen this side of a trash can. I also had an old crusty orange wedge and a single grape. My wife got a slimy side salad that I think was holding on for dear life. Both, we deemed inedible and moved on immediately. I think there is a rule, or at least there should be one, in restaurants that if you wouldn't eat it then don't serve it. There might be another one that says if you eat rotten food maybe get a different job and see rule one. Overall, we liked the place and would go back. We would just avoid the salads and fresh fruit and stick to the food they cook.

Second time here, and while the food is very good, the fantastic service is what stands out the…read moremost. But first, the food - I ordered scrambled eggs, chicken apple sausage and paid an extra $1 for truffled lemon potatoes. The verdict? 4 out of 5. I'd ordered the eggs "very soft" and they verged on medium-firm. They still tasted good. I'll gladly pay extra for the truffled potatoes next time. My husband ordered the salmon avocado benny. While he loved the tomato soup he chose on the side, he was less enamoured by the benny itself. I had a taste and was underwhelmed by a forkful of overripe avocado and slightly fishy-tasting salmon. We finished with an order of beignets which despite being freshly-fried, were bland; although the accompanying strawberry sauce was deliciously tangy-sweet. Onto the service. This place spins like a top, and I mean that in a good way. Although we came at a peak time, all front of the house staff we encountered -- from the hostess to our bubbly server, to the smooth manager -- struck a perfect balance of being in flow, working flawlessly together, and maintaining light conversation with us. Exemplary. 5 stars out of 5.

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Table and booths- they are playing Taylor
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L'Abattoir - french - Updated July 2026

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