Reviews of The Everly Restaurant & Lounge (Restaurant)

Bill Wittur

Fantastic attention to detail and quality of food! Amazing local but also unique international beverages.

CookieJ 95

Went as a walk-in for dinner on a Saturday night and had a fantastic experience. The cocktails and food were amazing! I ordered the Squash Agnolotti and it was fantastic, they make their pasta in-house and you can definitely taste the difference. Panna Cotta for dessert - nothing better. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, the overall atmosphere was lovely. I went alone and had a great time but it would be a good date destination or even just a dinner with friends. Highly recommend!

Jeremy Kojima

Went twice in a week on a recent visit to the city. Great food, well executed, and great wine selection. Service was top notch.

Dave Hanna

The servers we awesome. The chefs did a stellar job.

Jesse Campbell

This review was a little more challenging to write, the atmosphere absolutely 5 star, the food was delicious, although the steak left a little to be wanted. Here is where the experience became a little harder to judge , we were sat in a …

Julie Sutherland (Shakespeare in the Ring)

Really lovely atmosphere, superb customer service from the minute you walk in the door, lovingly made cocktails, good wine list and delectable food. We're vegetarian and, while the options were somewhat limited, the staff ably advised us on what to try, and we enjoyed every bite!

Anne-Sophie Grenier

Hands down the best restaurant in Kingston. Great food, amazing wine and cocktails (and fun mocktails too), personal, friendly and professional service.

Lisa Wittur

Excellent food, drinks and service!! A lovely evening out, can't wait to return ????

Ivan Gallegos

Very nice looking restaurant. Perfect for date nights.

Cameron Nelles

i would give this place 6 stars if i could.

Jessica M

Amazing atmosphere. Very professional and kind staff. Had four different plates. Food was out of this world. Haven’t had consistently good food like that since living in Europe. Amazing layers of flavour. We will be back.

Heidi Bergeron

Our experience at The Everly was top notch - great ambiance (trés chic!), a warm welcome, lovely and knowledgeable staff, delicious cocktails followed by an incredible meal. A great addition to Kingston. Well done! See you again soon.

Calyx and Trichomes

Excellent munchies and wonderful service. We have a super friendly waitress that always recognizes us when we come in. The pasta (especially mushroom) and the pork belly is great! Love the squash fritti and tartare too! Definitely get the chocolate or frangipane tarts, we even take extra ones home!

My Five Dogs

Disappointed in the food :(

Emile Shen

The iconic pink chairs on the patio caused much intrigue and I was not dissapointed at all! Everything, down to the juice in the cocktail is locally sourced and handmade. I will definitley be going back. My favourite food item was the mushroom bruschetta!

Tara Bowering

My husband and I recently had dinner at the Everly and I have never been so disappointed. We ordered the pulled pork croquets as an appetizer. They tasted like chicken nuggets, but had the texture of canned tuna, it was about as appetizing as it sounds. For dinner I had the strip loin. It was incredibly salty, but was also covered in so much butter that it became greasy. The fries that came with it were salty to the point of being inedible. My husband ordered the Ragu. It too was greasy, like the beef hadn’t been drained. Had very little sauce and was overwhelmingly salty. I have never complained about a meal, but this time I had to say something. They comped my husbands meal which was nice, as I don’t expect something for nothing. But, that said, the meal was by far the worst thing I have had in a restaurant and cannot recommend eating here. If you are coming for drinks, they have a great selection. This is likely going to be their saving grace. I sincerely hope the food improves as this is a very new restaurant, but it was a massive disappointment for us.

Danielle Chater

Love this place. Customer service is excellent, food is full of flavour and attractively displayed. We couldn’t decide on one appetizer so we ordered four as our dinner.

Boss Lady Leanne Cater

Phenomenal dining experience from atmosphere & staff to the exquisite food!

Michael Farrell

//////A bit too big for their britches. /////////Margaritas and steak frites were very good. Ceviche a little wet. Oysters not as cold as they should be. Rapini tasty but salty. Service was young and slightly disinterested. The moment we sat down at a cute side-by-side w a great view of the bustling dning room, a server came by to "welcome" us by stating, kind of abruptly, the next seating was in 90 minutes. So, you know, gotta' think about moving on, vs settling in, before we even took a look at les menus. Focus on less time constricted service - even when you're slammed. With respect.

Claire Bouvier

⭐️ The best place for a cozy night out with your girlfriends or a romantic dinner night out. The service is incredible. The servers are so friendly - you want to keep going back! I LOVE the wine selection and the classic cocktails. The food? The beef tartare, whipped ricotta - do it! If you love pasta, the mushroom parpardelle is wonderful! Thank you Everly for the amazing dining experience ????????!

Miranda McKee

I had a wonderful experience at the Everly and will definitely be returning soon! The staff were warm, knowledgeable and helped me navigate the menu when I wasn't sure what I wanted to order. In a bold move for me, I tried the rabbit …

Dan Fleury

Great experience! Beautiful setting, great service and attention from staff and incredible food! Well worth a visit.

Pauline B. Racine

Excellent food. Perfect quantities. Awesome service. Surprisingly we were served in French! Thanks

Esten McLaren

Our favorite location for any celebration occasion! Never disappoints.

B K

Love the atmosphere of this restaurant, the chicken liver pâté was delicious. We also had the bruschetta and the frititti. I felt that both the later two dishes were a bit heavy on the ricotta, and the large amount of cheese took away from the dish overall. Having less cheese and a bit more olive oil, salt and pepper with the bruschetta would have made it amazing. Overall; great place to eat, just needs to fine tune a few minor details to elevate the cooking and balance the flavours.

Liz Wing

One of my favorite restaurants. The staff is always amazing. Food is spot on and the atmosphere is e v e r y t h i n g (and more)

Sean Roberts

Excellent cocktails and food. Excellent service. My new favourite restaurant in Ktown!

Robert Switzer

Chic spot with a lovely atmosphere. The food is terrific with an emphasis on quality and attention to detail. A perfect addition to the downtown Kingston restaurant scene. Limited hours so be sure to make a reservation.

Tara Whalen

Wow... First dinner at the Everly tonight but it won't be my last. We were a couple minutes late and they were accommodating and understanding. The staff was attentive & easy-going --- allowing us to truly savour the experience in this new #ygk gem! Prosecco, Frites, Beef Pappardelle, and dessert.. the food was a HUGE highlight. The ambience of the chandelier and decor completed the chic vibe of a Montreal style upscale dining experience. Very impressed!!

Bill H

Is it normal to order a rum coke and pay for the rum and then coke? Besides that.. the service was amazing.. just the little things like filling my glass of water every time it was low..

Andrew Wilkins

David and the server that was shadowing him were fantastic! The atmosphere is terrific. The drinks were great. The oysters were delicious and a great quality. We …

Samantha Mascarenhas

What an amazing dinner we had last night! Portions were generous, flavours were all there, and the restaurant takes pride in using local ingredients. We ordered several dishes -- all the appetizers were delicious, most notably the squash fritti and the mushroom arancini. The oysters were fresh and meaty. Thursdays they have cheap oyster nights so we will definitely be back on a Thursday. The mushroom pappardelle pasta was really good too, and apparently all the pasta is cooked in house. Not only was the food top notch, the cocktails and service was also great. Our waiter David really enhanced our experience. He recommended the perfect order to bring out our many dishes, and even treated us to an appertif after our last meal. Will definitely be back here again!!!

Nathan McCready

Staff were amazing, food was delicious.

Amanda Needham

Great place for an evening drink. Delicious rotating menu too!

All Ways Clean

Last night my Fiance and I had the most amazing experience at The Everly. We met the owner, Amber and enjoyed every aspect of their offerings. We loved everything on their menu and couldn't choose what to have first, so we had the staff serve us table d'hôte and they knocked it out of the park! From stuffed zuchini flower fritti, beef tartar and shrimp cocktail to house made lobster ravioli and a beautiful chicken dish. Dessert was a delicious meringue dish and a cherry franipane tart perfectly paired with a hot cappuccino. This is by far the best restaurant in Kingston. We cannot wait to go back time and time again!

YoYo 123

Mr Hodges spoke against St Vincent moving to a new building where they can better help the poor and vulnerable in Kingston during a city council meeting for this zoning. He claimed that St Vincent gives "hand-outs" (St V is known for their philanthropy in the community towards the poor in Kingston who are regularly dehumanized here) and that he doesn't believe in hand outs. Needless to say I will never support the Juniper or the Everly and will make sure everyone I know is informed of this privileged, restauranteer's active distain for those less fortunate than him and his disregard for others in his own community. Shame on you guys.

YGK Kingston

Charming and elegant decor with a nice ambiance and experienced great service. We found the menu to be fairly limited with lack of options. Only 2/5 of the pasta's offered had protein. I would strongly recommend giving people the option to add shrimp or chicken to the entrees. We found prices to be higher than they should be for the quality of food and portion size (didn't leave overly full). A good experience but certainly potential to improve.

Arthur Ireton

So nice to be pampered after the Covid lockdown. The Everly has a great vibe & the service from David was great. Our appetizers, Beef Tartar & Chicken Liver Pate were excellent. My steak frits was very flavourful, but not as tender as I would have liked. My wife's Halibut was great, she loved it. Unfortunately, we were too slow & the Berry Mess desert was gone, so we didn't have desert. All in all I would definately recommend The Everly!

Natalie George

Loved everything about our meal at The Everly. We have been 3 times now and the food is delicious. I appreciate that much of the food is local. We have had most of the items on the menu. I love that the menu doesn't have a lot of options as it truly shows their respect for choosing local foods and their appreciation for making delicious food. The beef tartare is my favorite item along with the chicken liver pate. The cocktails are amazing and so are the desserts! The Eton Mess dessert was spectacular. I am still dreaming about it. If you enjoy supporting local farmers and chefs who value quality over quantity, then this is the spot for you! You will not be disappointed.

Eva Shields-Street

Came here while visiting from out of town. Everything about our visit was enjoyable. Highly recommended the oysters, they were some of the freshest I've ever had. My husband and I will definitely be putting The Everly on our "go to" list whenever we are back in Kingston.

Nicole Martin

Great location, beautiful space and friendly staff. I did try to order a cosmo and was told they don't have cranberry juice. Do the cool kids not drink Cosmo's anymore? Am I dated?????. Only went for cocktails with friends so I do look forward to trying the food next time.

Catherine Marcotte

We visited The Everly for the first time last night, but it will certainly not be our last visit. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated. It has a wonderful atmosphere, and it is very clear that a lot of care went into every detail. …

Jane Gordon

Excellent food, great atmosphere. We sat in the small second floor area which was perfect. Highly recommend.

Kedar Warriner

Great food and friendly staff

Juda Mazloum

Visited The Everly about a week ago with My son and daughter. Amazing service by professional staff. The restaurant atmosphere and mood are of a rarity that is not found outside of European high quality restaurants and lounges. The food …

Jennifer Murphy

Classic dishes with a creative twist! The food was delicious and we'll balanced, the cocktails were perfect and the service was excellent. The Everly brings an elegant, fresh and long overdue vibe to downtown Kingston. For fans of whiskey sours, I suggest kicking off the evening with the James Street sour garnished with a cherry picked from James Street itself. The Butternut Agnolotti, has the perfect balance of sage and butter that highlights homemade pasta. The star of the evening was the decadent flourless chocolate tort. While others raved about the Pana cotta, which was also delicious, anyone who is a fan of chocolate should not miss out on this dessert Cannot wait to return!

timmy adam

GREAT service, very nice environment and the food was top rate. Definitely one of the best dining experiences in the city! Thanks.

Todd Hollett

Not that this is a bad restaurant, but there are restaurants in the Kingston area that are much better at this price point. The service was very good though.

Ian Radford

A few opening night kinks that I assume will be ironed out as time goes on (No draft beer at the moment, some 86ed items) kept me from giving this a 5/5 but overall a very nice experience. The staff are all very welcoming and professional and the food was tasty. I got a carbonara and everything was very well-balanced: Neither too salty, nor too rich. Some good cocktails to choose from and a very nice wine list, too. Definitely look forward to coming back and giving it a second go.

Erica Harrold

Absolutely wonderful experience. We had the chicken liver pate, stuffed zucchini flowers, mushroom papardelle, lobster ravioli, eton mess, and cherry franipane tart, and every single dish was beyond expectations. Just a really really good night out with incredible food. A real treat for sure!

Jennifer Kidd

We had our wedding reception in the upstairs dining area at The Everly. Amber took care of all the dietary arrangements leading up to the reception and she was a joy to work with. Our food was amazing, all of my guests were very impressed …

Lesley Ferguson

Excellent service, delicious food and wonderful ambience!

Peter Elliott

Nice restaurant. Great service. Tasty food. ... Pricey. A modest dinner for two was $85 including tax and tip. No booze, no appetizers, no dessert.

Marianne Mclure

Wow.... What a great experience dining at the Everly Friday night!! I cannot say enough... our food choices were absolutely delicious and the service was outstanding - our experience was top notch right up to our departure as we were …

Stefanie

Fabulous food, drinks, and service!

Richard Nauman

I think this is my new favourite restaurant in Kingston. The cocktail and wine list was impressive. The house made pasta makes such a difference. The steak tartare made me feel like I was at a bistro in Paris. And the bread was among the best i’ve ever had. But the fact that they are doing their best to use locally sourced ingredients with a seasonal menu was one of the best parts of this restaurant. All around amazing experience, 10/10 would recommend.

The Reviewer

Had dinner at The Everly for the first time. Price was about average for a more upscale dining experience in Kingston. But the food was delicious and definitely worth it. We started with the oysters, which were average. For the main course, we had the Beef Papardelle and the Rabbit Casarecce. Both were delicious but the rabbit surprisingly was the better of the two. Pannacotta was to DIE for! We shared it, but definitely regretted not getting one each! There were dates on the top of the menu, suggesting a rotating menu. Looking forward to trying other menus.

Michael Pulikunnel

One of the best restaurant experiences we've had, in no small part because of our server David who was incredible from start to finish. He really enhanced the overall experience for us and is very friendly, knowledgable and interactive. The food was excellent. We got every appetizer, a lot of the sides, the pasta and steak and two desserts. There is nothing to criticize about any of the dishes. We were pleasantly surprised about how big the portion sizes were and blown away by the uniqueness, flavour and freshness of the dishes. The cocktails were excellent as were the desserts. The ambiance and aesthetic were also very nice and the price point for this quality of food was fair if not generous. Thanks for the great night out :)

Joanne Roston

I love The Everly in downtown Kingston, Ont. The service is friendly and knowledgeable, which is key with the seasonal menu of locally sourced menu items. The atmosphere is second to none here in town, and invites you in to be attended to and fed beautiful food. I love that I can get fresh, creative & deeply yummy food only a short walk from home. The owners Jamie & Amber work tirelessly to make sure their staff & customers are treated like family. A MUST TRY.

Aaron Bedard

I had the pleasure of dining at The Everly Saturday night for the first time. First thing that draws your eye is the elegant chandelier hanging in the main dining room. Classy from the beginning of the night. Bartenders are skilled and can mix up a great Martini. A table visit from owner Amber was a nice touch.. Dinner was spot on, perfectly timed small plates, a chilled bottle of wine from the extensive wine list, the main was exquisite. I recommend the Chocolate Torte should you have any room left after dinner. A welcome breath of fresh air for the Kingston dining scene. Great job Amber and Jamie. Aaron

B

Amazing staff, so welcoming and full of knowledge of the menu! The food and cocktails are spot on. Loved the atmosphere, so perfect for a girls night or a romantic evening out!

Suzanne Dodds

Food was amazing and service top notch!

Dan Long

High quality cocktails and even better service. The staff creates a very friendly and professional environment

kevin hammond-cape

Best food I have had in Kingston in a long time.

john b

Great food and experience. Highly recommend.

Nathan Holwell

I would rate this restaurant 6/5 if I could. Amber and her team carefully cater the menu to display the best produce, meat, and even ceramicware that Kingston and the surrounding area has to offer!

Malek Chaar

This place hardly deserves the 1 star. Incredibly rude manager refused to seat our family because they said they don’t want to overwhelm the kitchen and there’s too many of us (we’re a family with 2 young kids) meanwhile the entire patio was empty and the inside wasn’t half full. There is no policy about limiting seating here in Kingston. She was short with us and rude. We found the entire experience hostile for no reason.

Jeanie Brown

We enjoyed a WONDERFUL dinner at the Everly celebrating our anniversary. The staff was friendly and very professional. The food and wine selections were the best we have had in a long time. Steak done to perfection! We will definitely …

Ben Findlay

Absolutely amazing experience overall. Great, modern, throw back atmosphere and the food is incredible. The menu looks like it is always changing with what is locally available and leaves you wanting to come back so you don't miss any of the creations from the very talented kitchen.

Alexandre Demets

WOW!! Amazing ambiance and great food. A must in Kingston.

Andrew Ingle

Food is amazing, you can tell the chefs really put their time and love into everything, service staff is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and polite, I'll be visiting every time I am back in Kingston.

Farah Q

Incredibly rude and condescending management. Has a fully empty patio on a Saturday evening in downtown Kingston in August and yet will invent a policy to deny a family from being seated because they don’t want their kitchen to be …

Jehan

I visited The Everly while on a trip from Toronto and the experience was great from start to finish! I loved the atmosphere. The employees were friendly, the Rosé wine that was suggested ( I wish I wrote it down) was incredible and the pasta I had was very fresh and delicious. Whenever I'm back in Kingston, I will be sure to visit again.

Marc Raven

Great wine list and incredible fresh pasta. Have dined in and had their takeout and both were Great. Beautiful interior. Classy spot, and the owners are very friendly!

Flame Eadie

Always great food, service and ambiance! Had the kale, ricotta and prosciutto stuffed pasta - It was amazing- I suggest the Bachelder chardonnay to pair. Delicious!

Guillaume F.

Local products for wonderful dishes. Nicely executed and with great service. The best Steak Tartare that i found in Canada.

Jessica Nolan

Really good food with good size portions (was expecting small portions as expected in similar style restaurants in Toronto/Ottawa). Beautiful decor and incredible cocktails!

Stacey Jordan

The service was fantastic! The decor was so fresh. And the food and drinks were incredible. Definitely the best restaurant in Kingston!

Mary

Awful. Lobster was over-cooked and rubbery. Got food-poisoning the next day.

Ian Doherty

All I can say is WOW. Lobster ravioli and beef tartar were out of this world delicious. Amazing food, great service, comfy ambiance. Highly recommend The Everly.

Corinne Clapham

Great ambience and decor. I really enjoyed a cocktail that I had. I forget the name but had earl of grey and egg white in it. The egg white is a lot tastier than it sounds. I'm usually a vodka soda kinda gal and nothing too sweet but this …

Nicholas Menzies

Had a lovely anniversary dinner!! Food was great.

Jess Louise

My husband and I are the type who travel to sample restaurants. We are huge proponents of the food scene in Kingston, dining at locally owned establishments weekly. So we were very excited to try The Everly after hearing all the hype. Service was great Atmosphere/interior amazing So why the 3 star? The food :( Which I would have given a 2 at best. We had 2 apps, stuffed blossoms, and corn fritters. Both were bland. Not only that, but it seemed the grease was not at optimal temp when the food was dropped as these items were saturated. The grease was so apparent that I had to pull over on the drive home to throw up 3 times. My main was flavourful; the rigatoni. But the promise of huge chunks of meat were not fulfilled & I could have made this at home easily. My husband had the Halibat. While the cook was bang on, there was an issue with blandness again. The plate promised big flavour, but did not deliver. There are much better local options.

David Rodrigues

Pork belly main was phenomenal! Wine selection is great. Cocktails looked awesome. Beef tartar was good but needed better crisps to serve it with. Squid app was so-so. Also, server should have served us the wine (we were pouring it for ourselves) and we should have had plates and oil/butter for our focaccia when it came. Lastly, would have been nice to have steak knife for the entree. With a little polishing, this would easily be a 5 star Kingston restaurant.