Q: When do reservations become available? 

A: We take reservations two to three months in advance, typically releasing reservations at 9 a.m. Central Time on the first Tuesday of each month. For example, August reservations will be released on the first Tuesday in June. We will announce reminders in our Insiders Club newsletter. Reservations are made through online booking. 

Q: What are your holiday hours?

A: Ever will be closed on Thursday, November 27. We will be open December 26–30, and will be closed December 21–25 and January 1–5. Service will resume on Monday, January 6 as we begin a new season at Ever.

Q: Do you accommodate food allergies or dietary restrictions? 

A: Because of the complexity of our menu, we cannot make substitutions for food aversions.

With at least 72 hours' notice, we can make accommodations for certain common dietary restrictions or mild allergies. Those include: seafood allergies, tree nut/peanut allergies (but coconut must be OK), pregnancy restrictions, pescatarian and lacto-ovo vegetarian (but egg, gelatin and dairy cannot be omitted). You must ask for those accommodations before you arrive by answering the pre-visit questionnaire you received when you booked. 

On cross-contamination: We cannot guarantee a 100% allergen-free environment. Despite our best precautions, cross-contamination can occur before the food reaches Ever, during packaging and handling by our suppliers. Therefore, Ever cannot accommodate guests whose serious allergies are triggered by cross-contamination. 

Please check with everyone in your party, a few days before you arrive, so nobody will be disappointed. You may contact us at info@ever-restaurant.com if you have questions about ingredients.

Q: How long is the dining experience at Ever? 

A: The 8- to 10-course tasting menu experience at Ever typically lasts about 2 ½ hours.

Q: Where can I park? 

A: We offer our guests four hours of validated parking for $7 in the garage connected to our building. The garage entrance is on Ada Street, just north of Fulton St. 

The closest L stop is the Ashland stop on the Pink and Green Lines.

Q: My plans have changed, can I cancel or postpone? 

A: All sales are final and non-refundable. If you would like to transfer your reservation, please visit Tock's help center.

Q: Is there a dress code? 

A: There is no dress code at Ever. We do find that most of our guests wear business casual/cocktail attire, but feel free to wear what you are comfortable with.

Q: May I bring my own wine? 

A: Our corkage fee is $125 per bottle and allows for 1 bottle per drinking adult in the party. All we kindly ask is that your selection(s) not be represented in our current wine program. Our Sommelier Team will happily prepare your bottle(s) according to your preferences if you decide to bring in a special selection(s).

If you would like approval of your selection prior to dining or have questions regarding beverage service at Ever, feel free to contact us at frontservices@ever-restaurant.com.

We do offer an extensive list of wines available by the bottle and by the glass, available upon request. Outside of wine, our bar is happy to craft classic cocktails, and we carry a small, curated selection of spirits and beers.

Q: What if I’m running late? 

A: Please note that arriving more than 10 minutes late might result in your missing part of your experience. Please let us know if you are running late.

Q: Why am I being charged a service charge? 

A: A 20% service charge is added to every check to help ensure consistent compensation for all Ever employees–those in the dining room and in the kitchen. The service charge also helps pay for employee benefits like health care and paid sick time. We've adopted this model because it is more equitable than the tip model. 

We've kept a "gratuity" line on our checks, though, because guests sometimes want to leave something extra for the captains and servers. Leaving gratuity is at your discretion. Know that 100% of that gratuity amount goes directly to those who served you in the dining room.

Q: Do you have a waitlist? 

A: Yes, if your desired reservation is unavailable, an option to be placed on a waitlist is available through Tock.

Q: Is Ever ADA-accessible? 

A: Yes, the entire restaurant is ADA-accessible, as is access from the parking garage.

Q: Do you sell gift cards? 

A: Yes–we do offer gift cards that may be redeemed at Ever on the evening of your experience. You may purchase an Ever gift card by clicking here.

Please note that our reservation platforms, Tock and OpenTable, are not able to accept gift cards as payment for reservation deposits. If you would like to secure your booking using a gift card, please reach out to us at info@ever-restaurant.com, and we will be happy to assist you.

Q: I'm interested in visiting After Chicago. Do I need to make a separate reservation?

A: We highly encourage walk-ins for After Chicago. Reservations can be made separately through OpenTable.  

Q: Where is After Chicago?

A: After Chicago is at 1338 W. Fulton St., right next door to Ever restaurant.

Q: Can Ever host my private event?  

A: We have six luxe event spaces in our building that can accommodate 8 to 150 guests. The Canvas by Ever is a large, customizable room right next door to Ever and After, we also have private dining rooms, an outdoor terrace and full buyout options for Ever and After. Please visit our Events site to learn more about all of our unique spaces.  

Q: I’ve read this FAQ but still have a specific question. Can I contact Ever directly? 

A: Yes, you may email us at info@ever-restaurant.com. Please be aware that we are closed on Sundays and Mondays and will not get your email until Tuesday.