ETC.

Name: ETC.
Address: 404 S Wells St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60607-3904
Telephone: (773) 343-6872
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (177)

$31 to $50

American

404 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60607-3904

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2 people

Jul 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for groups

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.

Dining areas

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
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

Wade Cellars Presents: When We Gather x ETC
$115.00 per person
Prepaid
Aug 5, 2025 only
6:00 PM
WHEN WE GATHER: A DINNER WITH CHEF LAMAR MOORE & WADE CELLARS Tuesday, August 5th at ETC Join us for a special evening of food, wine, and community as ETC welcomes When We Gather, the national dinner series from Wade Cellars, celebrating the voices and vision of BIPOC chefs and sommeliers across the country. This exclusive Chicago stop will feature a 4-course menu crafted by ETC Chef Partner Lamar Moore, thoughtfully paired with wines from Wade Cellars. Each pairing will be guided by George Walker III, Vice President of Wade Cellars and a Wine Enthusiast 40 Under 40 honoree, who will share insights into the wines and the stories behind them. “When We Gather” is more than a dinner—it’s a celebration of culinary excellence, culture, and connection. Be part of this unforgettable experience. Limited seats available. Reserve your spot today.

Offers

ETC Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Wed - Fri - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
ETC Happy Hour

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Fried Chicken and Waffles $21.00
Brown Butter Waffles and Fried Chicken, Bourbon Maple Syrup
Impossible Biscuits and Gravy (Vegetarian)$20.00
Buttermilk Biscuits, Impossible Sawmill Gravy, Sunny Eggs, Chives
Breakfast Sandwich $18.00
Black Pepper Bacon, Soft Scramble, White Cheddar, Croissant
Shrimp & Grits $26.00
Cajun Etouffee, Tiger Shrimp, Mascarpone Whipped Grits
Smoked Salmon Scramble $21.00
Farm Eggs, Creme Fraiche, Crushed Potatoes, Chives
Blueberry Pancakes $18.00
Blueberries, Ricotta lemon Cream, Maple Syrup

Sides

Breakfast Potatoes $6.00
Eggs (2) $8.00
Maple Black Pepper Thick Cut Bacon $8.00
Chicken Sausage (2) $6.00
Turkey Sausage$6.00

What 177 people are saying

ETC. reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.0Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

ETC offers a vibrant dining experience with its "fantastic food," "excellent service," and "beautiful ambiance." Guests rave about the oxtail and purple grits, and the "creative and unique" dishes. The atmosphere is "elegant" and "sexy," perfect for a date or group gathering. Chef Lamar Moore's expertise shines through, though some find the pricing high. Overall, ETC is a "must-visit" for its memorable culinary journey.

177 Reviews

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O
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Precious was very helpful and attentive all day. Please send her our thanks. She also made great recommendations for cocktails and appetizers.
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vivian
Chicago / Illinois9 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing & our waiter Connor was funny, helpful, & knowledgeable! Thank you for the amazing service!!!
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Queen
Chicago / Illinois1 review
3.0
Dined on July 12, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was very flavorless and service was ok it was a very busy night
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Tracy VIP
Chicago / Illinois13 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Service was fantastic. We had Conner and he made our visit worthwhile. The price of the items seems higher than market value. We enjoyed our meal and the cornbread is wonderful!
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Joseph
Chicago / Illinois13 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic food and excellent service! I have recommended to at least 10 people since yesterday
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Vanessa VIP
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
My drink, a gimlet, was amazing and my glazed Brussel sprouts were delicious. However, my lamb slider was cold and my commission did not like the texture on her fried green tomatoes.
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Lisa VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth19 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 30, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Hard to find parking. Restaurant very cold and very loud.
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scharlene
Detroit / Eastern Michigan2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The modern take on the dishes we ordered were absolutely delicious. As I looked around our table of 6 at the end of dinner, they were all completely empty. Our waiter's recommendations for wine selection were right on target. Delicious Gamay. Ambience was excellent Will return for sure and will definitely recommend for small and large groups
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Jania
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10/10 experience! Food was AMAZING! Atmosphere was wonderful and the music set the mood. Would definitely come back again.
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Erica VIP
Chicago / Illinois240 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Beautiful room with modern, comfortable . Large bar and patio seating as well. Chef’s pedigree is Southern cuisine and they are a few menu items that give a nod to that but thematically the food seems all over the place. Pricey for the size of the dishes. Shrimp cebiche was good, fried green tomatoes with burrata was interesting, catfish dip and crackers was underwhelming. Would like to see more interesting dusted along those lines vs salmon, pasta, steak frites, burger (though that burger looked good on someone else’s plate). Might try again for the oxtail or chicken dish.
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FAQs

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

ETC. is rated 4.3 stars by 177 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

404 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60607-3904

Dining areas

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

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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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Wade Cellars Presents: When We Gather x ETC

ETC Happy Hour

Small plates

Salmon Croquettes $16.00

Seasonal Fruit Plate $13.00

Cinnamon Roll $14.00

Biscuits $13.00

Toasts

Avocado Toast$17.00

Mushroom Toast $19.00

Greens

Little Gem Salad $18.00

Strawberry Caprese$17.00

Mains

Fried Chicken and Waffles $21.00

Impossible Biscuits and Gravy (Vegetarian)$20.00

Breakfast Sandwich $18.00

Shrimp & Grits $26.00

Smoked Salmon Scramble $21.00

Blueberry Pancakes $18.00

Sides

Breakfast Potatoes $6.00

Eggs (2) $8.00

Maple Black Pepper Thick Cut Bacon $8.00

Chicken Sausage (2) $6.00

Turkey Sausage$6.00

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