Ever - Chicago

The fine dining experience at this restaurant is absolutely fantastic, with thoughtfully crafted dishes, refined techniques, and amazing flavors. The presentati... read more The fine dining experience at this restaurant is absolutely fantastic, with thoughtfully crafted dishes, refined techniques, and amazing flavors. The presentation is stunning and the service is top-notch. The wine pairing is highly recommended as it complements the diverse and balanced menu perfectly. A brief tour of the kitchen gave us a glimpse into the precision and world-class execution required to make a restaurant of this caliber run smoothly.

My wife and I visited Ever to celebrate her birthday. We thought we knew what we’d experience that night as we had an evening at Grace a few year back as a comp... read more My wife and I visited Ever to celebrate her birthday. We thought we knew what we’d experience that night as we had an evening at Grace a few year back as a comparable. We knew the staff of Ever would bring perfection and they did not disappoint. Our idea of perfection was redefined and everything we anticipated was greatly exceeded. The menu was the best I’ve ever experienced. Experiencing the courses was mind blowing and in some cases brought tears. The service matched at every level of perfection too. The care and attention to detail were beyond anything I’ve witnessed. It was once again perfection with the cherry on top being the kindness displayed. Our evening at Ever was not just the greatest culinary experience I’ve ever had, but one of the greatest experiences I’ve had in my life. Thank you to Ever, and I look forward our next visit.

I love Curtis Duffy's plant-forward menu and beautiful presentation. Please work out a system so the servers can clearly identify the non-vegetarian plates from... read more I love Curtis Duffy's plant-forward menu and beautiful presentation. Please work out a system so the servers can clearly identify the non-vegetarian plates from the lacto-vegetarian in my case. They mixed up my vegetarian order a couple times during the 10-course meal. I'm a frequent visitor of After lounge and and this place has amazing attention and service overall. The ambiance takes you to another place.Vegetarian options: They mixed up my vegetarian order a couple times during the 10-course meal. Specifically the asparagus and the Belgian waffle.

This was an experience that completely and overwhelmingly surpassed my expectations and blew other tasting menus out of the water. As soon as you walk in you se... read more This was an experience that completely and overwhelmingly surpassed my expectations and blew other tasting menus out of the water. As soon as you walk in you see that the atmosphere, lighting and decor with the spacing of the tables make you want tostay there forever. It feels like you are secluded from the outside world. Everyone who is employed there is dedicated to makingyou feel like you’re the only one dining there, taking time to make conversation and answering any questions. Now, the food.Each of the several dishes in the tasting menu had the most surprising and delicate flavor combinations, with 7-8 ingredients ineach that were so well thought out. Every dish was a flavor bomb and it was hard to pick a favorite, but I would say mine wasthe frozen hamachi dish and the chicken cabbage wrap that was served with a coconut mousse — who would think that combinationwould be so incredible? This food is everything you could want in a tasting menu and the pacing and portions were perfect. Therewere three breads served with two kinds of butter throughout the dish. Several protein dishes that were perfectly sized. As soonas we finished one dish the next came right away. We left feeling very full but not uncomfortably so. The desserts were justincredible. It’s definitely expensive. $285 per person which does not include a 20% service charge any drinks you mightwant. Definitely would be my go-to for a very special occasion.

I loved the whole experience from start to finish at Ever. The food was fantastic. The service was great. Compared to other 3 star restaurants Chef Duffy deserv... read more I loved the whole experience from start to finish at Ever. The food was fantastic. The service was great. Compared to other 3 star restaurants Chef Duffy deserves 3 Michelin stars. Cannot wait to go back!