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Les Incompetents, St. Catharines, ON

Les Incompetents

4.7 (297)
CAN$51 and over
French
386 St Paul St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3N2

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Les Incompetents

4.7
CAN$51 and over
French
St. Catharines

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
Les Incompetents is a spirited new bar and restaurant located at 386 St. Paul Street in downtown St. Catharine’s. Conceived by the team behind Fat Rabbit, and kitchen spearheaded by Chef Zach Smith, this “loosely French-ish” concept delivers a seafood-forward menu, raw bar bites, French-inspired snacks, wine, cocktails, and plenty of levity. Named after the iconic line in Home Alone “You’re what the French call les Incompétents”, this relaxed yet polished bar embraces smart cooking, ethical sourcing, and plenty of personality. Nestled in the restored Old Lincoln Theatre, Les Incompétents promises a fun and approachable destination for thoughtful drinking and sharable dining.

Please note that we reserve half of our dining room for walk-ins. If you're unable to book a reservation for your preferred date and time, we welcome you to stop by — we always keep space available for walk-in guests!

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4.7

4.7
(297)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    French

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Niagara

    Best Food

  • Niagara

    Innovative

  • Niagara

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Niagara

    Hot spot

  • Niagara

    Lively

Review summary

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Les Incompetents in St. Catharines offers a "unique experience" with "amazing cocktails" and "phenomenal" food, featuring creative and well-balanced dishes. The atmosphere combines a "retro vibe" with "impeccable service," making it a top dining spot. Though it can get "loud," the "friendly" staff and "exceptional" dining experience ensure a memorable visit.
297 Reviews

  1. Dave

    Toronto5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a really lovely experience at this restaurant, but there were a couple of little things that could have made it five stars across the board. First, the seafood was excellent: we had the scallop crudo and a raw seafood platter with oysters and scallop and shrimp, and it was all excellent. The sauces were outstanding. We also had several other dishes including escargot, steak tartar, iberico pork and fries, and tuna toast - all of these other dishes had excellent flavors and were cooked perfectly but were far too salty. If it weren't for the saltiness we would have really enjoyed them. The sommelier also was a bit grumpy for some reason which didn't help things. Our waitress was excellent. All in all a very good experience but if they tone down the salt it would be five stars.

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  2. Daphne Gold

    Toronto7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service as always. Grilled shrimp was a real stand out tonight, make sure to order some bread for it. Please bring back the crispy artichokes and hollandaise. 🙏

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  3. S.

    Toronto3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We sat at the bar and enjoyed watching the cocktails being shaken, rattled and rolled. So fun! I enjoyed their version of a Negroni which I could get used to as it’s a very unique flavour. The oysters, shrimp, steak frites, and baked oysters were all superb. Capped off the experience by sharing the chocolate mousse thanks to the lovely couple sitting beside my pal. It was light and flavourful. The servers gave us several tastings of drinks and their service was excellent. Highly recommended and we’ll be back for the bobble head coffee cocktail on tap. Thanks for a great time. SnK

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  4. Dave

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 29, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great experience. Wait staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. Cocktails were prepared with care and were delicious. Food was great. Would recommend this place to anyone who inquires. Only drawback.... Noise level was very hifg and music at times too loud and not appropriate for the setting.

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  5. Angie

    Toronto4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10! Always! Thank you, Dan, for making our night perfect.

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  6. Robert Gold

    Orange County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They always have great food, service and atmosphere. Worth it every time!

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  7. Victoria Gold

    Toronto12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We did the chef's tasting menu. It was phenomenal.

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  8. Danny Gold

    Toronto14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My dining experience at Les Incompétents yesterday was absolutely fantastic. We opted for the eighty dollar chef's surprise meal and every course was a delight, but the dessert was truly exceptional. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a memorable meal in St. Catharines.

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  9. Justin Gold

    Toronto7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and outstanding service! While the seating could be spaced a little farther apart for added comfort, we thoroughly enjoyed our experience and would highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates exceptional food and quality dining.

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  10. Vika

    Toronto16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first experience at the restaurant. Service was excellent. Anything we asked was addressed right away including lowering the music level. The restaurant was full of happy and energetic customers of different ages. The food was delicious and beautifully presented, but i wouldn't recommend all of it for sharing. I would share the calamari and the side of frits. Highly recommend and i will go back to enjoy another evening there.

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FAQs

Casual dress, light, comfortable clothing is appropriate; nothing formal is expected, fitting the restaurant’s relaxed-yet-polished vibe.

Les Incompetents feels warm, moody, and energetic, a relaxed-yet-polished bar inside the restored Old Lincoln Theatre, with intimate seating, vintage-inspired design, and lively music that gives evenings a buzzy, cozy vibe.

The menu is built around small, shareable plates, guests regularly describe it as a sharing-style menu and often suggest ordering multiple dishes to enjoy.

Tuesday nights are a favourite for many guests, reviewers specifically call out visiting on Tuesday during 'specials Night' and enjoying the experience.

Yes, Les Incompetents is frequently recommended for date night, praised for its cozy, moody ambience, attentive service, and shareable plates.

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Les Incompetents

4.7
CAN$51 and over
French
St. Catharines

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
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