To evaluate \( f(2) \) for the function \( f(x) = 8x + 7 \), we need to substitute \( x = 2 \) into the function.
\[ f(2) = 8(2) + 7 \]
Now, calculate \( 8(2) \):
\[ 8(2) = 16 \]
Next, add 7:
\[ 16 + 7 = 23 \]
So,
\[ f(2) = 23 \]
Therefore, the final answer is:
\[ \boxed{23} \]