ETC.

4.7

31 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 22 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, 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
Website
http://www.etc-chicago.com/
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

Location
404 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60607-3904
Neighborhood
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
$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 PM - 6:00 PM
ETC Happy Hour

Oxtail & Grits$38.00
Marsh Hen Farms Heirloom Purple Grits Braised Oxtail, Confit Cipollini Onions
Hoppin John$27.00
Carolina Gold Rice, Smoked Turkey Hocks Black Eyed Peas, Crispy Okra
Caico de Pepe$28.00
House Made Bucatini, Smoked Black Pepper, Aged Parmesan, Bread Crumble
Faroe Island Salmon$34.00
Butter Beans, Braised Fennel, Preserved Lemon
ETC. Burger$23.00
2 4oz patties, Pimento Cheese, Pickles
CAB Filet Au Poivre$45.00
45 Day Dry Aged 8oz CAB Filet, Potato Cake, French Beans
Whole Fish
Oven Roasted, Red Collard Green Gremolata Duck Fat Potatoes
Half Chicken$29.00
Citrus Herb, Crushed Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Natural Jus
Lamb T-Bone$40.00
Morrocan Spiced Ninam Ranch Lamb, Red Lentils, Charred Broccolini, Sauce Chermoula

Greens

Green Tomato$12.00
Fried Green Tomatos, Burrata, White Balsamic, Basil
Cobb Salad$12.00
Baby Greens, Buttermilk Dressing, Local Corn, Heirloom Tomatoes
Kale Caesar$12.00
Kale, Butter Lettuce, Cornbread Croutons, Ricotta Salata, Green Goddess Dressing

Sides

Biscuits & Pimento Cheese$12.00
Asparagus$12.00
Mac & Cheese$12.00
Collard Greens (v)$12.00
Brussel Sprouts$12.00
Whipped Potatoes$12.00

Desserts

Banana Pudding$14.00
Chess Pie$12.00
Upside Down Apple Pie$13.00

What 31 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

Noise • Moderate

31 Reviews

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Keith
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the moment I walked in, until in moment I left it was all professional. The food came out on time. It was hot. It was amazing. I walked in open minded. It was my anniversary for me and my wife. Our 21st. So it was a very important occasion. So I trusted the environment to celebrate that monumental occasion. And it did just that. I’ll recommend a friend and I’m going again.
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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 31 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

404 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60607-3904

Additional information

Cross street
Corner of Van Buren and Wells
Neighborhood
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, 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

Website
http://www.etc-chicago.com/
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

ETC.

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Etc. New Year's Eve Dinner

Law Mentor Brunch

ETC Happy Hour

Small Plates

Mississippi Catfish Dip$13.00

Hummus$12.00

Beef Tartare$19.00

Deviled Eggs$15.00

Large Plates

Oxtail & Grits$38.00

Hoppin John$27.00

Caico de Pepe$28.00

Faroe Island Salmon$34.00

ETC. Burger$23.00

CAB Filet Au Poivre$45.00

Whole Fish

Half Chicken$29.00

Lamb T-Bone$40.00

Greens

Green Tomato$12.00

Cobb Salad$12.00

Kale Caesar$12.00

Sides

Biscuits & Pimento Cheese$12.00

Asparagus$12.00

Mac & Cheese$12.00

Collard Greens (v)$12.00

Brussel Sprouts$12.00

Whipped Potatoes$12.00

Desserts

Banana Pudding$14.00

Chess Pie$12.00

Upside Down Apple Pie$13.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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