Everest
Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: (312) 663-8920
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Congress Parkway
- Directions:
- El: Brown/Purple/Blue/Orange Line to LaSalle
- Best of Citysearch:
- View 2005
- Hours:
- Tue-Thu 5:30pm-9pm , Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Everest – by J.P. Anderson
The Scene
Jean Joho's plush, classically French restaurant Everest positively oozes the good life, from the polished gold railings to the abstract bronze centerpieces on each table. The carpeted room features high draped ceilings, mirrored walls and a breathtaking vista of the city. Friendly, tuxedo-clad waiters provide unobtrusive service to a conservative, moneyed crowd.
The Food
One of the world's most honored chefs, Jean Joho prepares traditional French cuisine that's haute and hearty. The degustation menu delivers a sumptuous, seven-course tour of the chef's breathtaking skills--from buttery, sinful roasted lobster to flaky sea bass on celery root. The a la carte menu offers several Everest signature dishes; among these, creamy carnaroli risotto (topped with 24-karat gold leaf) and tender poached tenderloin of beef are not to be missed. For dessert, the fabulous "fantasy of chocolate" lives up to its name, with five different creations nestled together on one amazing plate.
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Insider Tips
Where To SitAsk for a table near the windows (the view of the city is lovely); just keep in mind that management can't guarantee you'll get one.
What To DrinkOne of the largest wine lists outside France, with more than 1,400 bottles ranging in price from less than $100 to more than $3,000.
Save MoneyAt $49 per person, the pre-theater three-course menu (served only at 5:30pm) is the restaurant's best bargain.
User Reviews for Everest
05/29/2008 Posted by f1sanders
The service was below average. I live in Chicago and I was looking forward to a mind-blowing culinary experience, but it just didn't deliver. The food was over-priced for the service and dining experience.
02/18/2008 Posted by markustheman
Disrespected and overcharged, visiting chicago i set up a reservation weeks in advance and very specifically requested a table with a view as that was why my girlfriend wanted to go there,, I was told that it couldnt be guaranteed but they would try , My reservation was late 9:30 and upon arriving all windows were taken so i went along with the table i was given , the disrespect came after a window table came available i watched it sit there uncleaned for about 15 minutes then after in was reset I asked the waiter to be moved to the window table , he said he would ask the maitre de and returned quite a time later and told me no,, I couldnt believe it but chose not to make a scene as I dont believe my girlfriend would be impressed by me losing my temper and treating people harshly ,, We made the best of the dinner but were very dissapointed , when you spend more money you should recieve better treatment not worse,, I had a blast at the signature club the night before which had the best view by far anyways, We are a polite happy go lucky couple who has never be treated so poorly before,,, waiter was stuffy and snobbish ,, honestly i feel this treatment was because we didnt order wine and run the bill up ,, We dont drink alcohol and didnt feel tea would be appropiate for fine dining ,,,anyways i hope people read this and other reviews on here and stay away ,, they deserve the bad reviews on here ,, I only wish i would have looked here before going there,, in fairness food wasnt terrible, and waitstaff did a decent job but after watching the window table sat vacant i have to say the dinner was horrible and chicago has many more enjoyable places to dine.
Pros: food was okay
Cons: they dont care about customers
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