Y est allé·e le 1 mars 2025
- Global 2
- Plats 2
- Service 3
- Atmosphère 3
I recently dined at Etc., and overall, my experience had its highs and lows. Parking was easy to find, which was a plus. I also called ahead to let them know I was running late, and they were very accommodating, which I appreciated.
Our waitress was friendly and helpful, but I do wish she had checked on us more often. One highlight was that when I didn’t like my drink, they replaced it with a delicious lemon-inspired alternative, which I really enjoyed.
For appetizers, we ordered the deviled eggs, biscuits, and fried green tomatoes. My mother and cousins tried the deviled eggs and found them mediocre. The biscuits, however, were amazing! Unfortunately, the fried green tomatoes lacked flavor and weren’t very enjoyable.
For my main course, I ordered the Cacio e Pepe, but the noodles were undercooked, making it difficult to eat. My mother had the half chicken with mashed potatoes, but the potatoes were cold, and she found the meal just okay. One of my cousins got the oxtails and grits, which tasted good, but the grits were cold. Another cousin ordered the lamb T-bone, and while her mashed potatoes were also cold, the lamb itself was seasoned to perfection, and the Brussels sprouts were delicious—I couldn’t stay off her plate! The mac and cheese, however, was disappointing; it lacked flavor and just wasn’t good.
For dessert, we had the banana pudding, but it was underwhelming. It lacked banana flavor and had too much cinnamon, making it taste plain.
The ambiance was also a drawback—the restaurant was so dark that we could barely see our food.
Overall, while there were some great dishes, the inconsistency in temperature and flavors, along with the dim lighting, made the experience less enjoyable than I had hoped. I would consider giving it another try, but I’d hope for better execution next time.
