Ever

West Loop · Chicago · Planning guide

Ever is a fixed tasting-menu evening in the West Loop. Plan the full bill, confirm dietary needs early and leave enough time for the meal before making another reservation.

By Chicago Fine Dining · Sources checked

How much is dinner for two?

Ever's official OpenTable listing shows the tasting experience at $345 per person. Two menus total $690. Applying the restaurant's published 20% service charge to that food subtotal brings it to $828 before tax, drinks and any optional extra gratuity. Check your chosen date and checkout for the final amount.

Wine pairings are additional, and Ever also offers wine by the glass or bottle, beer and cocktails. We have not included an unverified pairing price in the budget. Beverage options; Service-charge policy.

For comparison shopping, use $828 as a food-and-service subtotal, not an all-inclusive evening. Add your planned drinks and transport separately. A lower menu price at another restaurant can lead to a higher final bill if the beverage choices differ.

Reservations and changes

Ever links to OpenTable. Its FAQ says bookings usually open at 9 a.m. Central Time on the first Tuesday of the month, two to three months ahead. Sales are final and non-refundable; contact the restaurant about transferring a booking. A waitlist is available. Reservation policies.

Check every guest's availability before payment, then complete the pre-visit questionnaire together. Keep the confirmation accessible while travelling. If your plans include a flight on the same day, leave a substantial buffer between arrival and dinner rather than treating the booking as movable.

Dietary restrictions need advance approval

Ever requires at least 72 hours' notice for supported restrictions and mild allergies. It does not substitute for food aversions and cannot accommodate serious allergies triggered by cross-contamination. The published vegetarian option still requires egg, dairy and gelatin; do not assume it matches your diet. Read the complete dietary policy.

Our advice is to send the exact ingredients each guest avoids, not only a broad label such as vegetarian. Ask the restaurant to confirm the proposed accommodation before purchasing the experience. A menu that works for one person with a similar diet is not proof it works for yours.

Arrival, parking and the rest of your night

Ever is at 1340 W. Fulton Street. Its FAQ lists four hours of validated garage parking for $7, an entrance on Ada Street, and accessible entry from the garage. The restaurant has no formal dress code. Arrival information.

For planning purposes, parking validation is useful only if your entire visit fits the time allowance. Check the garage terms if you intend to stay out afterward. Compare nearby Smyth and Oriole on menu format, dietary fit and total cost before choosing solely by location.

Sources and editorial approach

This is a researched planning guide based on the restaurant's published information and official booking pages. Planning recommendations and cost calculations are ours; this page does not report a firsthand meal or assign a critic's score. Prices and policies can change. Confirm the terms for your date before paying.

Checked September 8, 2026. Found a change? Send a correction with a source link and the detail that needs updating.