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ETC., Chicago, IL

ETC.

4.6
4.6
62 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
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10:00 PM
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Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
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 5:00 pm–11:00 pm 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
  • 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

  • "From White House to Windy City"

    $130.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 17, 2025 only
    "From White House to Windy City: Mandela's White House Dinner Re-imagined" Join us February 17th in recreating the famed Mandela White House Dinner with President Clinton in 1994. Chef Lamar Moore will be joined by presidential food expert and James Beard Award winning author Adrian Miller to recreate the beloved meal from 1994. A four course dining experience with an optional wine pairing will be available as well as an a la carte cocktail menu. Each guest will be greeted with a welcome cocktail upon arrival. The coursed experience will be accompanied by an interactive retelling of the evening by Adrian, and his book "The President's Kitchen Cabinet" will be available for purchase.
    "From White House to Windy City" Photo

Offers

  • ETC Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - Fri - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    ETC Happy Hour

    ETC Happy Hour Photo

What 62 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ETC. offers a delightful dining experience with "phenomenal" food and a vibrant atmosphere. Patrons praise the engaging service and expertly crafted cocktails. Chef Lamar's creativity shines, with standout dishes like the Mississippi catfish dip and oxtails with grits. Despite occasional menu availability issues, ETC. is a "highly recommended" gem.
62 Reviews
  1. Michelle

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not to be missed! A jewel - great food, great energy.

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  2. Suha

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ETC has a unique menu and lovely ambience. The food tasted great and the AGM Connor is a gem. The Southern cuisine was high quality and put a different twist on favorites. Great place.

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  3. DARRICK

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great,food was excellent,ambiance was perfect.Would recommend to everyone & everybody.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Would definitely recommend. Food, cocktails and service were fantastic. Had the cognac old fashioned and vespar, then caviar deviled eggs and beef tartar, then burger and oxtail grits, and ended with the banana pudding and key lime cheesecake. Excellent experience!

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  5. Nae

    VIP

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My boyfriend and I visited Etc. last night for his birthday, and it was such a great experience! We arrived right when they opened, so we were seated immediately, which was a nice touch. The service was excellent—our waiter was super attentive and made sure we had everything we needed without being overbearing. The food was fantastic; everything was fresh, flavorful, and served beautifully. It really set the tone for a great evening. Overall, a wonderful place to celebrate any occasion or date night, and I’d definitely recommend it!

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  6. Shawn

    VIP

    Chicago

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the food. Drinks were on point! Servers and staff were amazing. Chef came out to say hello.

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  7. kanika

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was just okay. Deviled eggs were good. Smoked catfish dip good. Purple grits dish just ok. Cacio e Pepe horrible did not eat. They also didn’t take it off the bill. 5 out of 10 for me and the rest of my party agrees.

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  8. DAVID

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time at ECT , Nice atmosphere ,our waiter was engaging very considerate man, the happy hour was a definite bargain and a good intro to future dining here. The food was awesome!.

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  9. Marcus

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was great. I’m definitely looking forward to coming back and inviting my friends out as well.

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  10. Gaybrielle

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From beginning to end, Etc was outstanding! The host was cute, pleasant, and just great. He knew who I was, and what occasion we were celebrating the moment we walked in. We then had the absolute pleasure of having Connor for our server, and he was amazing. Knowledgeable, funny, and attentive. 10 out of 10. And then there was the food… chef’s kiss! It was perfect. The entire evening in fact, was perfect. We. Will. Be. Back.

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FAQs

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

ETC. is rated 4.6 stars by 62 OpenTable diners.

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

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At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

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
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm 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
  • 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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