I had a new life event and wanted to celebrate. I have never tried a 2* Michelin restaurant. My expectation was to experience new flavors and open up my perspective on food. Ever exceeded that on food, service, and ambiance levels. Courses ticked my boxes on new flavors as every dish had dynamic flavors that changed as you chewed. What really wowed me was the textures experienced in the food. I had never been someone who values the ambiance of a restaurant. Ever truly made wowed me. Don't want spoil the experience for anyone else by giving too much detail. Sight, smell, hearing were all new experiences for me. Service was top notch and the staff struck the perfect balance between giving our group space to talk and the restaurant experience. My one complaint was that the last/main savory dish: Golden chicken did not impress me. Otherwise I dream of experiencing the other 7/8 dishes again I highly recommend Ever and it will be #1 on my list to compare other dining experiences. I hope to experience Ever or something even better in the future! read more

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This wasn't just dinner. It was discipline, restraint, and intention on a plate. From the moment you walk in, Ever feels calm but serious. Not stiff, focused. The kitchen runs like a well-rehearsed orchestra, and every course lands exactly where it's supposed to. The food is thoughtful in the best way. Nothing shouts for attention, yet every bite holds it. Clean flavors, sharp technique, and purpose behind every component. This is cooking that trusts itself. The A5 beef with the broccoli quenelle was outstanding, luxurious without excess. The beef was rich and perfectly judged, while the broccoli provided balance and restraint. Not a garnish. A counterpoint. Their take on a caprese salad was genius. Familiar flavors, completely reimagined, honoring the idea without being trapped by it. There isn't enough room here to fully explain every course and give each the justice it deserves. The menu works as a progression, not a highlight reel, and that restraint is part of what makes it special. Service was flawless without being performative, warm, informed, and perfectly timed. This is a destination meal. One you think about afterward. A reminder of why fine dining, when done right, still matters read more

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We had a really nice experience. We went early on a weekday for my husband's birthday so it was not crowded yet. It was very quiet. It is a beautiful space and the service was excellent. Although I did feel like I was being watched the whole time...because I was. Just all a part of the impeccable service. I would just love to see a drink menu. I ended up having a cocktail I didn't want. But the wine was very nice and from our conversation knew what I would enjoy. The meal: holy mint, Batman. So much mint throughout the menu. It was definitely tasty and added to most of the dishes, it Just felt like a meal of mint. So this was a 9 course meal. The very first course was an Avery flavorful bite with the perfect amount of saltiness from the caviar on top. One of my favorites. My husband doesn't eat seafood generally, but always tries it when we do course dinners, of course. I always hope he will be blown away by the seafood dishes so he will learn to love them. He did for most of them but sadly, the king crab dish was a disappointment. It was absolutely beautiful with a sweet Tuile. And the tuile while fun and pretty, quite honestly, made the dish nearly inedible. It was so sweet...with king crab. No. I would never want to eat that again. Thankfully it went back to delicious after that. Sablefish. My husband even loved it. It was light and delicate, but also so flavorful. The beef cheap was amazing. Loved the skeleton butter and bread. My husband's favorite dish was the A5 wagyu. It melted in your mouth. We will take 10 of those please. Desserts were, as you can imagine, minty, but enjoyable. Overall, we were pleased. It was a nice and cool experience. Loved walking out through the kitchen. And they were sweet enough to give us a happy birthday menu. read more

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A gorgeous restaurant with amazing service that really makes you feel special. The decor is unique and beautiful, and a truly joyous restaurant to be in. Presentation of dishes was lovely and food was very well prepared. Where it lacks a bit is in the tastiness of all the dishes.. there were a few highlights but generally the flavors lacked the wow factor that the presentation had. It was also very light on meat/ seafood which made it feel very sudden when they were bringing out the last savory course. We did love the final dessert take-home, which was whimsical and fun. Overall a good experience but for food, prefer many others. read more

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I want to keep this short and sweet. Sometimes I find out that a restaurant has yet to earn its third Michelin star and it reminds me of how that whole system is a scam made up by a tire company. Ever may actually be the best restaurant in America and if they don't have a third star now, then I have no idea what they would have to do to get one. You can't fire on more cylinders when you're already firing on all of them. Of the four Fine Dining restaurants we hit in Chicago this month, Ever was the stand out. This is a beautiful restaurant with incredible staff and every course they served me landed brilliantly. There were delightful layers to the experience that I don't want to spoil, but I will give this piece of advice: get the non alcoholic drinks pairing! My wife and I have been really into these lately and of everywhere in the world we have been, Ever has created the best pairing I have ever experienced. I think every single drink is designed in-house to perfectly compliment its accompanying course. This enhanced an experience that already felt pretty special. read more

A truly amazing experience. This restaurant is very much worthy of its Michelin stars, starting with its amazing decor - flowing lines, well spaced out tables and perfect lighting for a 9 course meal. There were a number of stand-outs in our meal. This included Curtis Duffy's signature king crab course, perfectly cooked A5 wagyu steak and a 3 exceptional desserts that were both amazing to look at but extremely tasty. The service was 5 stars all around. The sommelier made excellent wine pairings with our meal and our captain spoke to us by first name and made us feel welcome. The final tour through the kitchen was the perfect finale. read more

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The most beautiful interior of a restaurant I have ever seen. WOW. I want my house to look like this one day. The service was perfect, staff were friendly and helpful, and the food was pure art. So many crafty pairings of ingredients and tastes into each course that it felt like a science experiment, one that would've gotten you an A+ in school. Was truly impressed with how beautiful each course was and how all of the complimenting notes on each dish worked together so well. You can easily tell that a lot of work and preparation went into preparing this menu. Hats off to Ever! read more

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I went to Ever Restaurant with high hopes and expectations given its two Michelin stars. The service and presentation were polished, however the food did not meet that same level, and my expectations were quickly let down. In addition to a relatively underwhelming wine list, I was seated at a table right by the kitchen entrance, which was distracting, loud, and filled with constant movement. For a restaurant at this level, I expected a quieter, more intentional atmosphere--especially when there were open tables in calmer areas of the dining room. The overall dining experience also felt rushed. The meal lasted under an hour and a half, which was surprising for a tasting menu of this caliber. Having dined at other Michelin-starred restaurants, I've come to expect a more extended, paced experience that allows you to fully settle in and enjoy each course. The menu started off very citrus-heavy, then abruptly shifted to a coconut milk-based dish that felt noticeably heavier. The progression lacked cohesion, and there was no clear theme tying the courses together. Many of the dishes relied on puréed components, which became repetitive and, at times, off-putting. There was also very little protein throughout the meal--aside from the final savory course. That course, a chicken breast, was particularly disappointing. The remaining parts of the chicken were puréed and placed under the skin, resulting in a dark, spongy texture that was unappealing both visually and texturally. Desserts were similarly underwhelming, with none standing out in flavor or execution. There was also a recurring use of rice puffs across multiple dishes, which became redundant. For the price point, I expected stronger flavors, better balance, and more variety in both ingredients and execution. Overall, it felt like there was a lot of technical intention, but the flavors didn't come together in a memorable way. At times, the ingredient choices and overall composition gave the impression that cost-conscious decisions may have taken priority over delivering a truly exceptional dining experience. read more

EVER - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We had just started watching The Bear a month or two before dining here, and I honestly didn't realize this was a real restaurant until my husband looked it up. We already had a trip to Chicago planned, so we figured we'd try to dine here while in town. Tock didn't have any reservations available, but we were able to snag a last-minute one through our Capital One Venture X card. Shoutout to Capital One for reserving some tables for cardholders! We were greeted with a complimentary glass of champagne for being Venture X members, such a nice way to start the evening! I can't even put into words how exceptional their hospitality was. Every detail was so thoughtfully considered, they anticipate your needs before you even realize them yourself. It's truly next-level service. We did the wine pairing, and it was fantastic. Every dish was a work of art , the technique, presentation, and flavor were all incredible. It's no wonder they're a Michelin star restaurant. Our servers were phenomenal: warm, attentive, and somehow always one step ahead. They really do see everything. I asked for a menu to follow along with (not something they usually provide), and they kindly made it happen, I just like knowing what I've had and what's coming next! We also got to chat with one of the servers who was there during the filming of The Bear, which was such a fun bonus. At the end of dinner, we even got a tour of the kitchen and they pointed out where some of the show's scenes were filmed, an unforgettable experience. Overall, I'd absolutely dine here again the next time I'm in Chicago. If there were Michelin stars awarded for service alone, they'd earn three from me. read more

We had such a great time celebrating our wedding anniversary! The attention to detail is impeccable and the food was outstanding. The portions are perfect for the amount of dishes on the tasting menu, you will be full at the end. The service was good and the ambiance is quiet/romantic. read more

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This has been on my list for quite sometime, long before they were featured on the Bear TV show. This was my first time trying food from Chef Curtis Duffy. The experience did not disappoint. I know people like to make up stuff like they've dined at Michelin restaurants from all over the world, yet they don't have the reviews or pictures from those. My reviews and pictures are accessible to anyone. Ever has definitely hit all of the right notes. Each course continually got better. It's located in the West Loop next to After. It's about an 11 min walk from Timeout Market. I believe they have free parking nearby, just double check the signs. Careful when driving in the West Loop, they have hidden cameras that give you speeding tickets. Service when you first walk in to when you walk out has been phenomenal. They take your jackets or coats at the entrance. The interior designs are very luxurious compared to other ones I've been to. They have gooseberries that are hanging, that you can pull down and eat. You also get a complimentary drink before you get to your table. The chairs are very comfortable during the 2 hour experience. Restrooms are individual gender neutral rooms. We also received a tour in the kitchen. I didn't take any pictures since the staff was working. It feels odd since people don't take pictures of me working. lol. I did include a copy of the menu. I don't want to be repetitive since other reviewers have already described the same courses. You get a good amount of savory and sweet courses. Nothing was ever too sweet or too salty. Flavor combinations worked well together. At the end of the meal, you'll feel content. You won't be starving or overly bloated. Price point is about $325 pp with no wine or non alcoholic pairing. Gratuity is automatically included like other Michelin's. Highly recommended if you want to treat yourself or your loved one. read more

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Not a surprise that this place gets five stars from me. Not only is the food outstanding, but I might have had the best service I've ever had in a restaurant. The Bear was wise to choose this place to base Richie's dive into service because this is the place! The food was numerous and hard to describe in this form, especially since it changes so often. Check out my pictures for more. The only downside was this place was much more expensive than it appears at first look. Not a problem with that really, but the whole experience ended up being more expensive than expected. The wine pairings, while great, was overpriced. This is kind of a once in a lifetime restaurant experience so I would recommend going if you want the whole fine dining experience. I liked it better than Alinea and that's saying something! read more

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Ever has achieved something extremely impressive in the restaurant world: the perfect balance between traditional/classic fine dining experience and the new-age, dining-as-experiential approach. Think French Laundry-caliber service, taste and execution with the right amount of Alinea-like whimsy. The nine-course menu did not miss. Every dish was excellent in flavor and concept. Some dishes, like the king salmon dish, that required diners to break the sugar "glass" disc, allowing the "floating" ingredients to mix into the cucumber water with crab, felt like a touch of molecular gastronomy and experiencing the dish but without any compromise on taste. The playfulness and interaction never felt solely for show. And it never detracted from the taste. The staff's attention to detail in service reminded me of French Laundry, but in a slightly less classic, more modern vibe. The wine pairing complemented each dish nicely. Our table had signature and cellar, and think signature worked just fine. Ever is great for a special occasion where you want to create memories with loved ones and have perhaps the best meal of your life. read more

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We went to this restaurant after seeing Chef as a guest on a prestigious tv show. The experience was out of this world. When you arrive to the restaurant it feels like you are entering into a secret club/society. Everything is either black or gray. The lights are dim and there is no color in the restaurant. This is the reason why: all the color is in each expertly crafted dish. We had the 10 course dinner experience. Each dish was explained and presented delicately. Chef made substitutions for my husband's allergies. We visited the kitchen and it was amazing to see the cleanliness, precision, beauty and expertise of each dish being plated. It definitely is not a place for children, or to go and have a quick dinner. It's a long, relaxing and luxurious experience. It is worth the price. read more

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We had such a wonderful meal here. Every dish was a hit, even when we started to get full. Service was lovely. The nonalcoholic pairing was incredible as well. read more

We chose to go to Ever for my birthday this year because we have walked past it multiple times and have been to their bar After a few times so we really wanted to try the restaurant. We were greeted at the host stand when we arrived at the restaurant and we were seated promptly after that the restaurant itself was very simple and cleanly decorated I ordered the wine pairing with my courses, and my husband ordered the non-alcoholic pairing with his. If you ever are feeling like you want to try something different, I would highly recommend ordering the nonalcoholic pairing because it wasn't just tea or juices. It was very unique, and flavors I have never tasted before. We really enjoyed all of the food that we tried on the pairing menu and we liked the little punk rock nod for the bread and butter course. They also let us go in the back to see their kitchen. It was very nice and super clean as expected. Yes. At the end of the meal on the way out, we were given our menus and they personalize it for me for my birthday cause my husband said I was a Dave Matthews fan and they put the Dave Matthews logo on the menu so I thought that was kind of cool. Their attention to detail for their guest is spot on, and it was a great experience if you were a foodie and like to try new things read more

I did a TON of research about where to eat and Ever gets consistently good reviews. Loved the "welcome" through the kitchen - it was wonderful. However, things went pretty seriously downhill from there. The wine steward (??) admitted he knew very little about Champagne but did not offer to send over anyone more knowledgeable. Our server seemed excessively nervous as she attempted to describe the dishes. It made me feel nervous too! There was way too much gilding the lily ie mini flowers that didn't add much or even distracted from the dish. I was not super impressed by the flavors. Overall, it was a big disappointment and I would not recommend. read more

Everything was perfect. This is a late review as I was here several months ago. We were very happy with everything including the service, food, ambiance, and the kitchen walkthrough at the end was a nice touch. Highly recommended. read more

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Really amazing tasting menu. My favorite was the pumpkin ravioli with foam on top. The vibe was minimal but tasteful. read more

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Artistic but still makes sense as "food." Often some of these fine dining places are more art (cough Alinea) which is not my cup of tea. Service was warm and friendly, not pretentious at all. The interior is nice and you can see other guests while not feeling like you're on top of them. I enjoyed most of the courses. Good place for celebrations. read more

I had a good time here, but the overall experience was a mixed. EVER got many things right but there are rooms for improvement on food, and even more so for the wine program. Ambient 5/5: The restaurant space is gorgeous. It's spacious, beautifully decorated. Feel very formal, but nothing's wrong with that The food 3/5: first of, all the dishes are beautifully presented like a work of arts, kudos to the chef. Getting into details, all the appetizers were creative and delicious. The mains were passable. Among the two main dishes, the pork cheek was interesting but way overly salty. The A5 Wagyu was well executed but rather boring. Desserts looked stunning, but tasted boring. Wine pairing 2/5: wine selections were exciting, paired well with the food, from a knowledgeable Somm. However, for $345 premium pairing feels like a rip off. Most wines are pretty cheap and easy to find, except for a Rauzan Gassie '10 and a grower champagne. For this price, I expected more premium or deeper library bottles. We went to Alinea recently and the pairing was on entirely different level at around the same price. On the good side, wine by the bottle list is somewhat reasonable, and that would be a better option. The service 5/5: incredible. All staffs are friendly, professional, efficient. Really love the pacing here as I never felt like I had to wait too long for any dish. read more

This was my second time dining here and once again, it did not disappoint. Each dish was crafted to absolute perfection. Between the presentation, the flavors, and the textures, i couldn't get enough. My favorite savory courses were "haricot vert" which was one of the more unique dishes i've had and the halibut, which was amazingly delicious. Both desserts were some of my all time favorites and i'm still thinking of them months later. The textures and flavors of the "banana" one were so mind-blowing, the sticky rice, just wow! I'm also not the biggest blueberry person but this blueberry dessert turned me into one with one bite! The service was incredible just like last time, everyone is very professional and knows what they are doing. They even brought my boyfriend a birthday cake dessert and gave us a tour of the kitchen. I can't recommend EVER enough. read more

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love the experience, amazing service. love the interiors. The Bear tv show was my point of reference for this restaurant.

So having been to Alinea, I wanted to see if Ever was as good. In terms of the food I'd have to give a slight edge to Alinea. The ambiance and service at Ever was more refined. Except for the restroom. I guess the audiobook Greenlights has been playing in there for years. But I happened to be in there to listen to McConaughey graphically expound on his mucous. Not exactly what you want to hear while in a fine dining establishment. I think there are some other raw passages in the book too. Why not just play the same dining room music? Strange choice. A lot of dishes were great. The caviar, the duck, mushrooms, wagyu. But the crab had something missing. Butter maybe citrus. The worst dish was the coconut soup. It was room temp. Supposed to be that way? Idk. And I wish they didn't end on the crispy juniper tree dish. A refreshing sorbet would have been better. Speaking of which the dry ice bubble dish did not work. I watched the server struggle with it at several tables. Back to the drawing board on it. If it doesn't work half the time why have it on the menu? Imagine if (spoiler) the Alinea balloon collapsed half the time. Again, the service was impeccable. But a lot of rough edges for $325+. read more

EVER - Not so hot soup - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ever was my choice of Michelin star restaurants to check my bucket list and did not disappoint. The location is flawless. The service, impeccable. The food was phenomenal. It was the best night EVER. The evening started with drinks. We ordered the non-alcoholic pairing to go with the menu. Course after course was an elevated experience with delicious bite after bite. The evening finale included tour of the back-of-the-house, meeting chef and signed copy of menu. My stomach and heart are so full. I can't wait to return. Highly recommend EVER! read more

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Literally a bucket list item for me. So very impressed with the service. But the MEAL.... goodness. Literally haven't tasted those flavors together ever. I tried everything as it is served and my palette was definitely expanded. Item #2 on my bucket list ....go back to Ever! read more

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Unbelievable experience. If you can do this once in your life DO it. The meal was mind blowing. We got a tour of the kitchen. The wait staff was 5 stars. read more

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SERVICE! This place lives up to its depiction on The Bear, and more. The food is exceptional, creative, and delicious. The service is warm and attentive, flawless and never pretentious. My favorite bites were the Agnalotti pasta and the green beans. The blueberries from Michigan were also out of this world. Even though the food was some of the best I've tasted, I was left even more impressed by the perfectly synchronized service and the kindness of the staff. Their devotion to serving their guests kindly and thoughtfully is clear at every turn. For me, the food and service was on par with the French Laundry. I feel a third Michelin star will be coming for Ever soon. In summary, one of the best meals Ever... and I can't wait to come back. read more

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Was recently re reouted to Chicago unexpectedly for work. I wanted to treat my self and reached out to Ever for reservation. Communication was solid. Arrived on time and warmly greeted. Seated. My waiter was fine; struggled to hold conversation at times. Shook my hand which kinda bugged me as then I have to go wash my hands again in order to eat. He was thoughtful of my allergies. My table was setup right handed. I changed it to left handed and it was nice to see the staff accommodated this in every future setup. The food started coming out. Overall things werre quite enjoyable. With nearly perfectly cooked dishes, lovely pairing of protein with seasonal vegetable, and, memorable presentation. I only noted two errors. Firstly, when the bread courses started to come out, it was accompanied with an herb and regular butter. I was instructed to be as gluttonous as I wished with the butter as additional would be brought out should I run out. Well, I certainly ran out and out come the next bread course. I pointed out my lack of butter to the wait staff and shared my concerns of the bread getting cold. He understood but he never came back with the butter. Seven minutes later I expressed my concern to somebody else and finally received the butter. The bread course was not satisfactory in that course. My second concern was with regards to the A5 wagyu served that evening. It was over cooked. Luckily, for whoever was cooking the wagyu that evening, it is a very forgiving protein given the extreme fat content. I left and early the following morning started the symptoms consistent with food poisoning. After two days of consistent symptoms, and several near embarrassing moments, I ended up seeking out Healthcare. I shared the finding with Ever via email only to receive a relatively generic email back not taking any responsibility for my symptoms. Might have well just responsed, "not me!" Now, nearly a week and half later, I continue to have persistent illness. My experience from my reservation being made to exiting the restaurant was great!, My sense is there is a total failure after this, critical enough to cancel out the whole experience. I have enjoyed a lot of fine dining, over a hundred international michelin starred restaurants. This is the first time I have had symptoms consistent with food poisoning after a fine dining experience. I would've expected much more on the back end of this. Ownership of a mistake is critical. In my case deferral says it all. Seems as if after my credit card was charged, I was done. read more

Two Michelin star restaurant that offers a lifetime experience! We started out at their bar for some drinks before dinner. Nearing our dinner reservations we were lead through a spectacular what looked like a secret passage way, absolutely loved it. Every dish was unique with amazing flavors. We also did the wine pairing with each dish, highly recommended. I can't say enough about their staff and how professional and knowledgeable they were. Kitchen tour at the end was something special. What made this a cherry on top is we were joking if we can have some bread and butter to go lol because of how delicious it was. Being how upscale this place was we did not think some bread and butter was going to be included with our menus and chocolates. read more

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an intimate, transcendent, palate-enganging experience, and an impeccable flawless service well deserving of the Michelin recognition. It is a 2-hour 10-course tasting menu that delivers the most intricate flavors ever so smoothly. The sommelier's wine pairing is strategic and accurate. read more

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Bucket list ever watching For Grace at Seattle International Film Festival in 2015. Ever while not Grace doesn't disappoint and not having researched Ever, the food was a total surprise. Every dish is like a familiar comfort food elevated with more intense flavors and wonderful presentation. Service is impeccable and I got a behind the scenes kitchen tour at the end. Personally I think they deserve a 3rd Michelin star unless they aren't consistent. read more

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When you think of the concept of "unreasonable hospitality" I'm sure Eleven Madison Park pops into your mind. That novel should be based on EVER. Let me tell you. The most mind bending culinary experiments and novel concepts in service are happening far outside of NYC. They are happening in Chef Duffy's kitchen here in Chicago. I'm at a loss for words on how incredible the meal I had at EVER was. As someone who's extremely passionate about fine dining, EVER is at the top of the spectrum in every regard. Standouts for me were the tea sphere (YUM) and carrot terrine. If I had the money and ability, I'd be asking Chef Duffy to prep these for me on a daily basis. Let's talk about unreasonable hospitality. I shared with the incredible staff here my deepest darkest dirtiest desire... to shove log shaped meat in my mouth at all hours. And yes I'm referring to hot dogs (although I am gay). They gave me a printout with my take home menu of their favorite hot dog places (along with a ton of other GREAT options) I cannot thank the staff of EVER and chef Duffy enough for this once in a lifetime experience. read more

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Exquisite food, superb service and ambience! Dinner here is an amazing experience! The menu is extraordinary and new dishes are added every season and in between! Being welcomed back each time is appreciated! Photos are just a sample of some of the dishes! read more

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Came for my birthday and everyone there added to the experience and truly made it feel like a special night. Did they know halibut is my favorite fish?! The food was all delicious as was the dessert. The icing on the cake we ended the night with a kitchen tour. And they chatted with us about The Bear which was filmed there. Just a delicious and fun night. If my budget allowed I would eat here regularly, but for now a gem of a place for celebration dinners. read more

The most amazing service I could possibly imagine, from simultaneous water pouring for the entire table to a tour of the kitchen, every moment of the dinner was choreographed to perfection. The food, the ambience, the staff, all beautiful. The ladies room has the most fun surprise, I'll let you find out yourself. On a nine course tasting menu, there were a few dishes that I thought were only OK, and a few dishes that tasted stellar, and several dishes that had a mix of both. Wine paired was delicious, and you start the evening with an enchanting amuse bouche experience that really set an amazing tone. Menus are seasonal so if you can afford it, you'll want to return. I just cannot say enough about Service that was beyond belief!!! Cocktails at After were very surprising, decide for yourself if the unusual pairings are to your taste, but the creativity is out of this world. Another beautiful environment to enjoy. read more

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From the moment you walk in the door, where Annie greets you, you realize you're in for a truly special night at Ever. I won't reveal details so as not to spoil the surprise for upcoming visitors, but it's the first time I've had such an opening experience. The food is imaginative and beautiful, as you might expect, and equally delicious. It also flows beautifully from one dish to the next, clearly designed to tell a story while blending and complementing flavors and textures. One thing we truly appreciated: 2 of the 4 of us do not drink, but Ever took just as much care in pairing, preparing and presenting their drinks with each course as Khalil did with our wine pairings. Service from Maddie, Sam and everyone was highly professional while also being relaxed and funny. Annoyed with myself for forgetting the names of the gentleman who gave us a post-dinner kitchen tour and the brilliant woman who expedited -- they and the entire front- and back-of-house team really delivered a night our family will always remember! read more

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We decided to celebrate our anniversary at ever this year, because, for us, this once in a lifetime experience seemed like winning the World Cup, Superbowl, Stanley Cup, World Series, and whatever the basketball championship is called all at once. We walked up to the nearly unmarked building and thought we might have been in the wrong place as there was extreme fall decor in the form of corn stalks throughout the entrance. We were greeted by a smiling host who sent us on our way through the corn maze to a pit stop at a wall adorned with glasses filled with a refreshing pallet cleanser. Continuing on our way to the table was like walking into a space dream. Service was delivered by way of a team of smiling and observant staff in tailored suits. We were offered still or sparkling water and two gentlemen filled our glasses in tandem. A rouge pitcher of sparkling water was identified the second I took a sip and whispered to my husband "it's not still, but that's okay"... it was not okay as a fresh glass and a pour of fresh still water replaced the mistake immediately. The rest of the evening was a flourish of edible art on plates and bowls of increasingly impressive courses while servers described each detail and chatted with us. On our way out, we were lucky enough to get to pop our heads in the kitchen to see how things run as a host explained what was going on. We didn't want to linger too long or be in the way, but that was a lovely experience and I'm grateful for having been able to see it. Unrelated to my 5-star rating: I made a mistake that just kinda stung by forgetting the price of the experience and service charge and underestimating the cost of adding on drinks. Had I gone in remembering that, I don't think I would have had such an emotional reality check when we got back to our hotel that night. Again, this was a once in a lifetime experience that we were fortunate enough to afford and the wonder of it all far outweighs the sticker shock. We worked hard the last nine years to build a life together and save money to be able to treat ourselves to nice things once in awhile and this was the absolute pinnacle of this goal. read more

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This place is 2 Michelin star with good reason. Everything in this place from the ambiance to the food is outstanding. We had drinks at their bar next door after. Beautiful setting that actually serves small plates as well so if your wallet can't stretch to the restaurant next door, try the food at After. Tasty, and to the standard of Ever down to their French fries! We naturally had the tasting menu. This was our second time here and I was pleased to see that the plates were more varied than the last time we came. There was a good selection of seafood and meats. The wagyu was outstanding. Everything was beautifully plated and the wine pairings were thoughtfully curated and complimented the food. Wait staff are very attentive and the sommelier was knowledgeable and happy to explain his wine pairings. Ever is pricy but if you have a special occasion, it's worth every penny. read more

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Food was delicious qnd the service was spot on, very attentative and helpful. I will say, one of the servers had a really bad breath and as he was explaining the dish, I could smell it and lost the appetite. I really encourage the restaurant and their stuff to be extremely clean because this is unacceptable and disgusting read more

EVER - Ravioli - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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