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ETC., Chicago, IL

ETC.

4.7
4.7
32 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Charming
Lamar J. Moore, the beloved, Chicago-based, chef, has manifested a vision of elevated Southern cuisine in a Northern city where the bulk of the Black American community has direct Southern ancestry and roots. Soil was rich and ready for the unique warmth of his ideas. The opening team of etc. has created a space, menu, beverage program, and flow of service that is simultaneously down-home and adventurous, and as intriguing and challenging as it is familiar Our mission is to bring a high level of experience, taste, and cocktails to the loop/printers row, family-style and without any pretension.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Regional American (Southern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (773) 343-6872
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Lamar Moore
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact management directly for inquiries about private events. You may contact management via GM@etc-chicago.com
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Cross Street
    Corner of Van Buren and Wells
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    1 block south of the Quincy stop.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Etc. New Year's Eve Dinner

    US$150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Multiple times
    Please join us for a special New Year's Eve Dinner! Before you head out to party into the new year, come visit us for great food and cocktails. We look forward to seeing you soon!
  • Law Mentor Brunch

    Jan 5, 2025 only
    We apologize for any inconvenience, this is a special event by invite only and is not open to the public.

Offers

  • ETC Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - Fri - 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    ETC Happy Hour

    ETC Happy Hour photo

What 32 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

32 Reviews
  1. Karen

    VIP

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Oxtail & Grits was fabulous, as was the Filet. Our waiter, Conner, was attentive and personable, and we enjoyed our after-dinner drink at the bar. This was our first visit and we'll definitely be back.

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  2. Ashley

    VIP

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Experience! The venue is beautiful and the food was delicious. Top tear service from beginning to end. I enjoyed the John Hoppin and the Mac and Cheese.

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  3. Hillary

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the best dining experience I’ve had in a very long time. The drinks were excellent and the food was so amazing. The murals in the restaurant are very eye catching and dramatic. Will definitely recommend Etc. to others!!

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  4. Ifunanya

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here because it was a new black owned restaurant so I had to show support! Also the tiktok videos had me sold but the food was not up to par with my expectations. The Mississippi catfish dip was really good! The cracker really set it off. I got the oxtail and grits as an entree and it was just too salty and not robust in flavor. My oxtails had more fat than actual meat and the grits were kinda bland. The oxtails were just salty and my sisters agreed. My brother got the lamb chops, Mac n cheese and truffle fries. He said the lampchops were really good! The Mac n cheese had a smoky taste but lacked much seasoning. The fries were a bit bland but the dip was super good so I guess it balanced out. Service was amazing, ambiance was elevated, chic and the bathrooms were clean! Overall I would give my experience 3.5/5.

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  5. Fadiyla

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The host was lovely, and the deviled eggs were great. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill from there. Our waiter was nice but didn’t know the menu, which made it hard to get answers to our questions. My oxtails were cold and overly salty. I had already sent back my drink and didn’t want to send the food back too, especially since I was hungry. While my sister’s food was served hot, the overall experience was disappointing.

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  6. Meme

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was absolutely wonderful, slightly loud but great. We felt relax, not rushed. The wait staff was impeccable! The drinks were delicious. My favorite were the grits & oxtails, the flavor was magnificent. Other guest had Cacio, it was slightly over peppered. But, ok. The parking can be challenging, but again it's Chicago. Take an ride share.

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  7. Cynthia

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My daughter and I dined there last night and we were really impressed all the way around. From being greeted at the door (he was fabulous) and our server was equally fabulous. I sat and watched the servers and they were "on-point". There wasn't a glass that wasn't filled immediately, a plate taken away when meal completed in the most timeliest facet. The decor was great - felt like a really vibrant atmosphere and the food, the food, the food was the best. I enjoyed this experience and will definitely refer my friends but more importantly will be back. Chef's Kiss! This is a restaurant you don't want to skip.

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  8. Malcolm A.

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and location, professional and friendly staff. A few things we wanted to try were not available but we’ll definitely be back. The food was also good.

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  9. Anthony

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    By far the worse service I’ve ever experienced at a restaurant..Got to my table at 9:10pm and didn’t meet my waitress until 9:50pm..After receiving my food at 10:45pm 😳 I was done with it all..The bartender Zack brought our drinks TWICE as the waiters were lost,and every table around us were also complaining about the poor service..If it wasn’t for Zack the night would’ve been deplorable…..NEVER GOING BACK

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  10. Rikki

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing birthday experience! Love the customer service, food, ambiance, and music choice. Great environment to have a real good time.

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FAQs

ETC. offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 343-6872.

ETC. is rated 4.7 stars by 32 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for ETC.

404 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60607-3904

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Corner of Van Buren and Wells
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Regional American (Southern)
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    1 block south of the Quincy stop.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Lamar Moore
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (773) 343-6872
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact management directly for inquiries about private events. You may contact management via GM@etc-chicago.com
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