A Friday night, only two other tables had guests. Vastly shrunken menu, silverware delivered in a plastic, middle school type "glass", brown paper napkins, the kind you get in Dairy Queen. Out wait person was great, although looked embarrassed at the state of affairs. I have been to Etc Eatery many times previously. This time it looked like a restaurant that was barely that. Honestly, should have left as soon as the 'barely a menu' arrived.
ChristenK
Overall everything was good. Our Mother's enjoyed themselves which is what mattered for Mother's Day. Food was good and the patio seating was nice. The service, however, was quite slow and not terribly friendly. I'd like to chalk it up to a busy weekend but it looked to be 1/2 capacity at the most.
DiddleDen
Life is uncertain, eat desert first. We should have followed this mantra at Etc... The meal was good; they have a bit of everything. While this will please most, i prefer a restaurant with a theme. With all of that aside, the desert menu was divine. We ordered several off the menu, each was memorable. The service was thorough and friendly. We didn't try the bar menu, however it appeared to be well stocked.
Tj Kizuka
I love this place!!! Great food, great atmosphere and wonderful drinks! Locally owned, it’s like family! Menu changes with new items but the favs stay! Shrimp and grits! Pecan pancake! Cheese curds!!
Josh S.
I am so proud of the staff for sticking it through during Covid. I imagine that was difficult. The place is fantastic. The food is great. The drinks are fantastic. If you are in the area, stop in for a bit. You will be glad you did.
Fun atmosphere with plenty of seating inside and outside as well. We came during happy hour on a Tuesday and had the place to ourselves. Menu is small but has options all across the board that are unique and tasty. Pasta bolognese, Wasabi Caesar, French fries and fried Oreos were all enjoyed. Food was delicious but a tad pricey.
Katie F.
Looking for a spot in the heart of South Pearl Street to sit back, relax and people watch? THIS IS YOUR PLACE! Seeking a killer rooftop patio with a variety of seating with a view for days? THIS IS YOUR PLACE! What about a spot that exudes all the local yet trendy vibes that's welcoming to everyone? THIS IS YOUR PLACE! Craving a sweet or savory breakfast or fun appetizers after shopping the Farmers Market? THIS IS YOUR PLACE! How about delicious cocktail, draft beer and wine options along with an extensive dinner menu? THIS IS YOUR PLACE! Interested in being engaging with friendly staff throughout your visit from first entry to paying the bill? THIS IS YOUR PLACE! The hubs and I stopped in for a little rooftop lunch last weekend and absolutely loved the views and vibes, our delicious appetizers (shrimp and grits, Asian style popcorn chicken, shishito peppers and fried cheese curds!), crisp cocktails (vodka sprite for him, seasonal rose' for me!) and staff was wonderful - even with the windiest of windstorms! When on South Pearl, I'll totally return! :)
Stephanie B.
Go for brunch!! We got brunch here and it was AMAZING! This place knocked every item out of the park. The kale salad is super parm-filled and delicious. Definitely semi-healthy, but super delicious. The beignets were some of the best I've ever had. I will be thinking about them for awhile. The order we got was huge and great to split. Took a picture halfway through :) The lamb Birria sopes are a wonderful mix of flavors that feel breakfasty but would work for lunch. Also, they have bottomless cocktails in addition to mimosas. I wasn't ready for that kind of day, but I'll be back for that.
Lynn V.
Service was meh at its best, matching the over-priced food. Someone needs to seat the servers & have them experience the level of service they're doling out as acceptable; as adults, hopefully they'd recognize it's sub-par. Plenty of S Pearl St alternatives; check those out.
Jody M.
I was a visitor from the Las Vegas area; we love to done out. Good things and bad things to watch for. Vanna as a Server; adorable, knowledgeable and sweet. Kim as the Owner's Sister; totally gets customer service. We had 3 different mishaps during our meal. Kim corrected each one and gave us a bonus dessert of Fried Oreos on the house. They had a rough day... some kitchen employees walked out. We thought prices were fair, nice ambiance, and restaurant ownership is NEVER easy.... Kim's courtesy and professionalism made up for the hiccups. Give them a try. Fun menu, Outside eating...
Fun atmosphere and great food. We had a few gluten free people in our group and loved the many delicious options! Japanese chicken nuggets, Indian cauliflower, ahi poke, eggplant parm - all great!
ChristyA
Our first visit was during Restaurant Week. My husband enjoyed the shrimp and grits with tomato gravy; thought it had a unique flavor. My pasta bolagnese was very good also. Our disappointment was the fact that our appetizers were delivered at the same time as our main entrées. This should never happen!!
JenniferW
Fun atmosphere and great food. We had a few gluten free people in our group and loved the many delicious options! Japanese chicken nuggets, Indian cauliflower, ahi poke, eggplant parm - all great!
wendy nickel
Disappointed. The service was great the food just okay to bad.The pancake was over the top with sweet praline sauce…way too sweet and soggy. The sandwich was small and just okay. The coffee was awful tasting and was room room temperature. They also gave me old/sour creamer…. Gross.I will never go back and honestly surprised they are still open.
Chase
Cute restaurant. We ordered the avocado poke toast (dairy free) and they accidentally made it vegan instead without the egg or tuna. They ended up bringing out the egg and tuna separately, and it was delicious.
A Friday night, only two other tables had guests. Vastly shrunken menu, silverware delivered in a plastic, middle school type "glass", brown paper napkins, the kind you get in Dairy Queen. Out wait person was great, although looked embarrassed at the state of affairs. I have been to Etc Eatery many times previously. This time it looked like a restaurant that was barely that. Honestly, should have left as soon as the 'barely a menu' arrived.
Overall everything was good. Our Mother's enjoyed themselves which is what mattered for Mother's Day. Food was good and the patio seating was nice. The service, however, was quite slow and not terribly friendly. I'd like to chalk it up to a busy weekend but it looked to be 1/2 capacity at the most.
Life is uncertain, eat desert first. We should have followed this mantra at Etc... The meal was good; they have a bit of everything. While this will please most, i prefer a restaurant with a theme. With all of that aside, the desert menu was divine. We ordered several off the menu, each was memorable. The service was thorough and friendly. We didn't try the bar menu, however it appeared to be well stocked.
I love this place!!! Great food, great atmosphere and wonderful drinks! Locally owned, it’s like family! Menu changes with new items but the favs stay! Shrimp and grits! Pecan pancake! Cheese curds!!
I am so proud of the staff for sticking it through during Covid. I imagine that was difficult. The place is fantastic. The food is great. The drinks are fantastic. If you are in the area, stop in for a bit. You will be glad you did.
Fun atmosphere with plenty of seating inside and outside as well. We came during happy hour on a Tuesday and had the place to ourselves. Menu is small but has options all across the board that are unique and tasty. Pasta bolognese, Wasabi Caesar, French fries and fried Oreos were all enjoyed. Food was delicious but a tad pricey.
Looking for a spot in the heart of South Pearl Street to sit back, relax and people watch? THIS IS YOUR PLACE! Seeking a killer rooftop patio with a variety of seating with a view for days? THIS IS YOUR PLACE! What about a spot that exudes all the local yet trendy vibes that's welcoming to everyone? THIS IS YOUR PLACE! Craving a sweet or savory breakfast or fun appetizers after shopping the Farmers Market? THIS IS YOUR PLACE! How about delicious cocktail, draft beer and wine options along with an extensive dinner menu? THIS IS YOUR PLACE! Interested in being engaging with friendly staff throughout your visit from first entry to paying the bill? THIS IS YOUR PLACE! The hubs and I stopped in for a little rooftop lunch last weekend and absolutely loved the views and vibes, our delicious appetizers (shrimp and grits, Asian style popcorn chicken, shishito peppers and fried cheese curds!), crisp cocktails (vodka sprite for him, seasonal rose' for me!) and staff was wonderful - even with the windiest of windstorms! When on South Pearl, I'll totally return! :)
Go for brunch!! We got brunch here and it was AMAZING! This place knocked every item out of the park. The kale salad is super parm-filled and delicious. Definitely semi-healthy, but super delicious. The beignets were some of the best I've ever had. I will be thinking about them for awhile. The order we got was huge and great to split. Took a picture halfway through :) The lamb Birria sopes are a wonderful mix of flavors that feel breakfasty but would work for lunch. Also, they have bottomless cocktails in addition to mimosas. I wasn't ready for that kind of day, but I'll be back for that.
Service was meh at its best, matching the over-priced food. Someone needs to seat the servers & have them experience the level of service they're doling out as acceptable; as adults, hopefully they'd recognize it's sub-par. Plenty of S Pearl St alternatives; check those out.
I was a visitor from the Las Vegas area; we love to done out. Good things and bad things to watch for. Vanna as a Server; adorable, knowledgeable and sweet. Kim as the Owner's Sister; totally gets customer service. We had 3 different mishaps during our meal. Kim corrected each one and gave us a bonus dessert of Fried Oreos on the house. They had a rough day... some kitchen employees walked out. We thought prices were fair, nice ambiance, and restaurant ownership is NEVER easy.... Kim's courtesy and professionalism made up for the hiccups. Give them a try. Fun menu, Outside eating...
Restaurantji Recommends
Fun atmosphere and great food. We had a few gluten free people in our group and loved the many delicious options! Japanese chicken nuggets, Indian cauliflower, ahi poke, eggplant parm - all great!
Our first visit was during Restaurant Week. My husband enjoyed the shrimp and grits with tomato gravy; thought it had a unique flavor. My pasta bolagnese was very good also. Our disappointment was the fact that our appetizers were delivered at the same time as our main entrées. This should never happen!!
Fun atmosphere and great food. We had a few gluten free people in our group and loved the many delicious options! Japanese chicken nuggets, Indian cauliflower, ahi poke, eggplant parm - all great!
Disappointed. The service was great the food just okay to bad.The pancake was over the top with sweet praline sauce…way too sweet and soggy. The sandwich was small and just okay. The coffee was awful tasting and was room room temperature. They also gave me old/sour creamer…. Gross.I will never go back and honestly surprised they are still open.
Cute restaurant. We ordered the avocado poke toast (dairy free) and they accidentally made it vegan instead without the egg or tuna. They ended up bringing out the egg and tuna separately, and it was delicious.