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ETC., Chicago, IL

ETC.

4.7
4.7
28 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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 16:00–22:00 Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat, Sun 17:00–21:00
  • 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
  • Area
    Downtown / Loop
  • Cross Street
    Corner of Van Buren and Wells
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    1 block south of the Quincy stop.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

  • Etc. New Year's Eve Dinner

    US$150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 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!

Offers

  • ETC Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - Fri - 16:00 - 18:00
    ETC Happy Hour

    ETC Happy Hour photo

What 28 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

28 Reviews
  1. Fadiyla

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 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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  2. Meme

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 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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  3. Malcolm A.

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 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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  4. Cynthia

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 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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  5. Anthony

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 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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  6. Rikki

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 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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  7. Keith

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 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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  8. Antoinette

    VIP

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed everything we ate! The catfish dip is phenomenal! The Oxtail and lamb were flavorful and delicious. The drinks were a 10/10. The Corn-a-Copia was such a unique and tasty drink.

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  9. Rebecca

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. Great food. Wonderful staff. It’s a great spot for elevated dining in the Loop

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  10. audrey

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Got a quick bite prior to a concert. Zach provides great service at the bar. Will certainly return for a full meal.

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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 28 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 16 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
  • Area
    Downtown / Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat, Sun 17:00–21:00
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • 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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