ETC.

4.7

34 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

1 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 18 times today

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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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 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
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
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

Offers

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

Mississippi Catfish DipUS$17.00
Smoked Catfish, Cream Cheese, Fried Crackers
HummusUS$15.00
Black Eyed Pea Hummus, EVOO, Butter Crackers
Biscuits & Pimento CheeseUS$12.00
Buttermilk Biscuits, Seasonal Jam
Beef TartareUS$19.00
Dry Aged Filet, Shallots, Alabama White BBQ, Chives, Chicken Skins
Deviled EggUS$5.00
Whipped Egg Yolks, Cornichon, Osteria Caviar
Bread & ButterUS$8.00
Herb Rolls With Seasonal Whipped Butter

Large Plates

Oxtail & GritsUS$38.00
Marsh Hen Farms Heirloom Purple Grits, Braised Oxtail, Confit Cipollini Onions
Hoppin JohnUS$27.00
Carolina Gold Rice, Smoked Turkey, Black Eyed Peas, Crispy Okra
Cacio e PepeUS$28.00
House Made Bucatini, Smoked Black Pepper, Aged Parmesan, Bread Crumble
- +8 ChickenUS$8.00
- +12 SteakUS$12.00
Faroe Island SalmonUS$35.00
Butter Beans, Braised Fennel, Preserved Lemon
CAB Filet Au PoivreUS$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 ChickenUS$35.00
Citrus Herb, Crushed Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts, Natural Jus
Lamb T-BoneUS$40.00
Moroccan Spiced, Niman Ranch Lamb, Red Whipped Potatoes, Asparagus Chermoula Sauce
ETC. BurgerUS$25.00
2 CAB 4oz Patties, Pimento Cheese, French Fries
- +4 Truffle FriesUS$4.00

Greens

Green TomatoUS$15.00
Fried Green Tomatoes, Burrata, White Balsamic, Basil
Cobb Salad
Baby Greens, Buttermilk Dressing, Local Corn, Heirloom Tomatoes
- +8 ChickenUS$8.00
- +10 SalmonUS$10.00
- +12 SteakUS$12.00
Kale Salad
Kale, Butter Lettuce, Cornbread Croutons, Ricotta Salata, Green Goddess Dressing

Sides

Fries/Truffle FriesUS$12.00
AsparagusUS$12.00
Mac & CheeseUS$12.00
Collard Greens (v)US$12.00
Brussel SproutsUS$12.00
Whipped Potatoes / GravyUS$12.00

Desserts

Not Your Grandma’sUS$14.00
Banana Puddin’US$12.00
Chess PieUS$12.00
Upside Down Apple PieUS$13.00

What 34 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

34 Reviews

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jeffery
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Atmosphere was great. Servers were very attentive. My only issue was the lamb chops were a little fatty. Food was very well seasoned. A leaner cut would have been much better for the price.
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Karen
VIP
Chicago
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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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Ashley
VIP
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days 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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Hillary
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days 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 4 days 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 on 23 December 2024
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 on 23 December 2024
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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Branden
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 23 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They were out of a number of menu items specifically the fish dishes and some other small plates that I wanted.
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Malcolm A.
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
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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Cynthia
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 December 2024
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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FAQs

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

ETC. is rated 4.7 stars by 34 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

1 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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 17:00–23:00 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

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.

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

ETC Happy Hour

Small Plates

Mississippi Catfish DipUS$17.00

HummusUS$15.00

Biscuits & Pimento CheeseUS$12.00

Beef TartareUS$19.00

Deviled EggUS$5.00

Bread & ButterUS$8.00

Large Plates

Oxtail & GritsUS$38.00

Hoppin JohnUS$27.00

Cacio e PepeUS$28.00

Faroe Island SalmonUS$35.00

CAB Filet Au PoivreUS$45.00

Whole Fish

Half ChickenUS$35.00

Lamb T-BoneUS$40.00

ETC. BurgerUS$25.00

Greens

Green TomatoUS$15.00

Cobb Salad

Kale Salad

Sides

Fries/Truffle FriesUS$12.00

AsparagusUS$12.00

Mac & CheeseUS$12.00

Collard Greens (v)US$12.00

Brussel SproutsUS$12.00

Whipped Potatoes / GravyUS$12.00

Desserts

Not Your Grandma’sUS$14.00

Banana Puddin’US$12.00

Chess PieUS$12.00

Upside Down Apple PieUS$13.00

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