Inovasi

Inovasi is a contemporary American restaurant where the line between casual and upscale is blurred. We invite you to relax and enjoy a meal of world-class dining that’s crafted in dynamic ways.

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  • Phone

    (847) 295-1000

  • Website

    inovasi.us

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    Inovasi

  • Type

    American Restaurant

Address

28 E Center Ave Lake Bluff , IL 60044 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating No
Dining Options Bar Service
Restroom Yes
Menus Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 21


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Abi Zeibah

You don't have to break the bank here but I definitely did due to a friend's birthday. However, that aside very friendly staff and the waiter helped me out with all my questions regarding their ???? 's.

Chicago Tribune

Eat this: Old-fashioned doughnuts . The dessert doughnut dish at Inovasi combines freshly fried mini-doughnuts with a pale ale caramel sauce , puffed wild rice , and housemade apple cider sorbet . Read more

Time Out Chicago

Chef de Rosiers collaborated with North Shore Distillery to create its Distiller’s Gin No. 6 at 110 proof, which des Rosiers found brought out a little more of the orange peel and thyme flavors. Read more

Chicago magazine

Recommended: a complex shrimp soup with calamari , brioche croutons , Thai chili paste , shiitakes , a whipped parsnip purée, and a broth of lobster and Vietnamese coconut . Read more

Chicago Tribune

According to Inovasi's menu, each cocktail is made with "balance, technique and passion," and the superb St. Petersburg Stallion proves that. Read more

Brendan Frank

Great food, service, and philosophy behind this restaurant . Curtis the bartender is the man. Be sure to tip him well !

Mary Kay Hardcastle

Eater says try the Squash Toddy ($10), version of a hot toddy made with made with squash puree, maple syrup , apple brandy , rye whiskey and lemon juice , and cinnamon .

Mr. Brooks aka THEBlindhomer

The BEST dining establishment on the North Shore . Innovative menu, quality local ingredients , try the tasting menu for an awesome experience.

Janet Tabin

The Tuesday night hamburger menu is fabulous.

Megan H

Delicious farm to table meal!! Attentive, friendly wait staff .

Matthew Supert

Tuesday is burger night . Handmade 7 oz burgers from a local farm .

Krina

The small plates menu is amazing--fun, lively atmosphere .

Ed Brill

Anything with cheese curds . Actually, anything. Do the tasting menu .

Patricia Bleck

Amazing grilled cheese at lunch .

Rick Lesser

You really do want to try Burger Night .

Gary DiTomassi

Our server was great... Very knowledgeable . Food was mediocre at best.... salty. If you like your rice undercooked & being ignored by the bartender after spending over $150, this is the place for you.

Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Patch

Inovasi offers great home grown American cuisine . Find out more at the Lake Forest Patch: http://bit.ly/kIc469

Ellie Huber

The food is good but service was really slow.

T.K. Gore

Excellent beer selection . Highy rec the Lake Bluff Brewing Co. stout .

Sonja Kassebaum

Try the Vesper , it's delicious if I do say so myself.

Amelia Snoblin

New menu is very disappointing. Atmosphere was nice, but food is VERY lackluster. Certainly not "gourmet" as advertised.

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