Inovasi Menu – Lake Bluff, IL

Type : Restaurant

Location : Lake Bluff, IL

Innovative, modern American bistro & bar in a chic, upscale setting with a seasonal rooftop garden. Based on 305 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

Inovasi 60044

Address:
28 E Center Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Phone: (847) 295-1000

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Hours

Thursday 11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Friday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Sunday Closed
Monday

(Labor Day)
 11:30 AM–8:30 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–8:30 PM

Menu

Lunch
Hewn Hand Forged Bread
ancient grain bread, churned butter, sea salt, cracked pepper
(GF) Brothy Tomato Soup
sweet onion, garlic, red wine, evoo, 2 kinds of basil
(GF) Indonesian Coconut
20 ingredient coconut broth, mushroom, vegetables, basil
(GF) Cauliflower 2 Ways
whipped and crispy, marcona almonds, tomato pesto
(GF) Bruschetta
avocado, tomato, pecorino toscano cheese, pistachio pesto, hewn bread
Flatbread
calabrese “pepperoni”, tomato sauce, basil, pecorino & goat cheese
(GF) Spicy Seared Ahi Tuna
cucumber salad, avocado, house spicy sauce, yuzu vinaigrette
(GF) House Chicken Liver Pate
radish, cornichon, chervil salad, grilled bread
(GF) Proper Fried Rice
just a little sushi rice, various local vegetables, whipped egg, sesame ∣ add fried egg, dry aged steak, organic chicken, pacific blue shrimp
Inovasi Burger
half pound dry aged CDK farms beef, greens, tomato, mayo, pickles, cheddar ∣ sub impossible burger
Spicy Bacon Burger
half pound dry aged CDK farms beef, arugula, fresno chilies, house bacon, spicy sauce ∣ sub impossible burger
Adobo Grilled Chicken
adobo marinade, avocado, pickled jalapeño, crispy onion, lime aioli
Smoked Ham N Swiss
emmentaler cheese, dijon mustard sauce, crispy onion
Loch Duart Salmon Burger
house made, tarragon, lemon, avocado, chipotle aioli
Shrimp Wrap BLT
ginger sesame shrimp, romaine, tomato, bacon, crispy onions, chili crisp
(GF) Crispy Gulf Shrimp Salad
sesame ginger vinaigrette, tomato, baby kale, fresno chile, cilantro
(GF) Really John A Wedge Salad?
iceberg – grilled, volcanic tomatoes, pecorino toscano cheese, chimichurri, fried mushroom
(GF) Organic Greens
goat cheese, cucumber, haricots verts, champagne vinaigrette, hazelnuts
(GF) Beets & Tomatoes
whipped ricotta, pumpkin seeds, balsamic saba, crispy serrano ham
(GF) Organic Beets
roquefort blue cheese, avocado, sesame vinaigrette
(GF) Grilled La Pryor Farms Steak
crispy fingerling potatoes, truffle butter, baby bok choy, chili crisp
(GF) Loch Duart Salmon
bacon brussels sprouts, baby carrots, fingerlings potaoes, caper sauce
(GF) Shrimp N Grits
crispy fried shrimp tempura, antebellum grits, chile oil, andouille sausage
(GF) Creole Blackened Whitefish
parsnips, cauliflower, maitake mushroom, avocado-asparagus relish
Chitarra Pasta
hand cut pasta, shaved squashes, pecorino cheese, sun kissed tomato pesto
Handmade Pasta
thin noodles, local butter, parmesan | add chicken or veggies
(GF) CDK Farms Burger
brioche roll, cheddar cheese, kennebec potato fries
(GF) CDK Farms Tri Tip Steak
kennebec potato fries, haricots verts, natural jus
(GF) Crispy Chicken
hand-tossed, with house tarragon ranch
(GF) Chicken Fried Rice
grilled chicken, rice, little veggies, soy
Dinner
6 Courses
individually plated, using some ingredients from the menu and others exclusive, we will be happy to accommodate any request when possible
Hewn Hand Forged Bread
amazing bread, s & p
(GF) Truffle & Serrano Ham Croquettes
yuzu aioli, fried kale
(GF) House Chicken Liver Pate
radish, cornichon, chervil salad, grilled bread
(GF) Grilled Broccolini
pecans, basil pesto, miso sauce
Foie Slider
roasted apple, walnut, wild berry compote
Crispy Cod Slider
arugula, pickle, yuzu aioli
La Pryor Farms Steak Tartare
cornichon, chervil, grilled hewn bread, house made A-1
Agnolotti
ricotta & mascarpone, hazelnuts, dried tomato pesto
(GF) Manilla Clams N Garlic
butter, black garlic – duck broth, oregano
(GF) Caramelized Cauliflower
roasted & crispy, marcona almonds, tomato pesto
Bruschetta
avocado, pistachio pesto, local tomato, pecorino toscano cheese
(GF) Prince Edward Island Mussels
aromatic shrimp & coconut broth, grilled bread
Flatbread
calabrese “pepperoni”, tomato sauce, basil, pecorino & goat cheese
(GF) Spicy Seared Ahi Tuna
cucumber salad, avocado, house spicy sauce, yuzu vinaigrette
(GF) Proper Fried Rice
sushi rice, various local vegetables, whipped egg, sesame – make it spicy? ∣ add freid egg, dry aged steak, organic chicken, pacific blue shrimp
(GF) Meaty, Crispy Confit Pork Belly
drowning in arugula, drizzled with 25ish year old balsamico tradizionale di reggio emilia D.O.P. aged in only cherry wood
Brothy Tomato
onion, garlic, red wine, evoo, basil
Chowda Ova Heeyah
house bacon, white wine, fresh cream, fingerlings, tarragon
Indonesian Coconut
20 ingredient coconut broth, mushroom, vegetables, basil
(GF) Crispy Gulf Shrimp Salad
sesame ginger vinaigrette, tomato, baby kale, fresno chile, cilantro
(GF) Really John A Wedge Salad
iceberg – grilled, volcanic tomatoes, pecorino tuscano cheese, chimichurri, fried mushroom
(GF) Organic Greens
goat cheese, cucumber, haricots verts, champagne vinaigrette, hazelnuts
Spanish Caesar
1924 caesar dressing, reggiano cheese, shaved toast, capers serrano ham, marcona almonds, mixed citrusy lettuces
(GF) Organic Beets
roquefort blue cheese, avocado, sesame vinaigrette
(GF) Beets & Tomatoes
whipped ricotta, pumpkin seeds, balsamic saba, crispy serrano ham
Delice De Bourgogne
Burgundy, France – pasteurized cow
After Glow
Blakesville Creamery – Wisconsin -pasteurized goat
Rossa Di Langa
Caseifcio dell Alta Langa – pasteurized sheep & cow
Chandoka
la Clare Family Creamery – Wisconsin – pasteurized goat & cow
Massimo Magaya Di Sidra
Rey Silo – Spain – raw cow
Lindeline
Blakesville Creamery – Wisconsin – pasteurized goat
Tallegio, D.O.P
Tallegio, Italy – italian farm cheese – pasteurized cow
Carr Valley
La Valle, Wisconsin – Glacier Wildfire Blue – pasteurized cow
Inovasi Burger
half pound dry aged CDK farms beef, greens, tomato, mayo, pickles, 2 year cheddar ∣ sub impossible burger
(GF) Grilled La Pryor Farms Steak
crispy fingerling potatoes, truffle butter, baby bok choy, chili crisp
(GF) Pork Carnitas
cooked in duck fat, corn masa gnocchi, grilled squash, thyme, sherry vinegar reduction
(GF) Grilled Chicken Breast
brown butter, spices, bacon lardon, tarragon cous cous, huckleberries
(GF) La Pryor Farms Filet Mignon
crusted and grilled in spices, roasted black truffle carrots, grilled zucchini, sake – shallot – matsutake soy reduction, thai basil
Jurgielewicz Duck Confit Lasagna
whipped ricotta, braised maitake mushrooms, 15 hour confit, warm spices, spiced rye whiskey – orange sauce
(GF) Crispy Cod
Icelandic cod, mushroom polenta, haricots verts, fresh dill vinaigrette
(GF) Skuna Bay Salmon
bacon brussels sprouts, baby carrots, fingerlings potaoes, caper sauce
(GF) Shrimp N Grits
crispy fried shrimp tempura, antebellum grits, chile oil, andouille sausage
(GF) Grilled Florida Swordfish
spanish chorizo ragout, crispy fingerling potatoes, saffron, ñora chile
Creole Blackened Whitefish
parsnips, cauliflower, maitake mushroom, chopped avocado, lime
Gentle Black Lime Black Cod
whipped edamame, mango poblano salsa, s.e. asian coconut broth
Chitarra
shaved squashes, pecorino cheese, sun kissed tomato pesto
Chitarra Bene
fried pistachios, serrano ham, fresno chiles, pecorino toscano cheese
Handmade Pasta
thin noodles, local butter, parmesan | add chicken or veggies
(GF) CDK Farms Tri Tip Steak
kennebec potato fries, haricots verts, natural jus
(GF) Crispy Chicken
hand-tossed, with house tarragon ranch
(GF) Chicken Fried Rice
grilled chicken, rice, little veggies, soy | add fried egg
(GF) Grilled Salmon
haricots verts, whipped cauliflower
(GF) 1/4 Pounder With Cheese
CDK farms beef, brioche bun, “5 time” fries | add bacon
Dessert
(GF) Cheese Course
4 different cheeses, different milks & styles, walnuts, Mark Leider’s honey
(GF) Chocolate & Then Some
chocolate flourless cake, milk chocolate budino, sweet whipped goat cheese, raspberry puree, roasted hazelnut
(GF) Panna Cotta En Provence
goat cheese & lavender panna cotta, amarena cherries, honey caramelized apples, warm spices
Japanese Lemon Merinquer
yuzu & meyer lemon citrus curd, sweet miso caramel, chocolate chip cookie crust
(GF) Apples & Berries
soft poached apples in cognac & sake, whipped creamy wild berries, fried marcona almonds
(GF) Caramelized Pumpkin Cheesecake
Sables cookie crumble, roasted peanut, sesame, spiced butterscotch
Pierre Gaillard, Robert Pagès
Banyuls, 2015
Niccolo, Vin Santo
Chianti, Classico, 2015
Domaine Chaupé
Jurançon, 2018
Nicolas
Sauternes, 2015
Pedro X, Dandelion
Australia, NV
Catering
Hewn Hand Forged Bread
ancient grain bread, churned butter, sea salt, cracked pepper
CHOOSE 2 SANDWICHES:
Inovasi Burger
CDK farms beef, greens, tomato, mayo, pickles, cheddar, with “5 time” kennebec fries ∣ sub impossible burger
Spicy Crispy Chicken
local tomato, house pickles, romaine, lime aioli
Smoked Ham N Swiss
emmentaller cheese, dijon mustard sauce, crispy onion
Skuna Bay Salmon Burger
house made, tarragon, lemon, avocado, chipotle aioli
Shrimp Wrap BLT
ginger sesame shrimp, romaine, tomato, smoked bacon, chili crisp
CHOOSE 2 SALADS:
Crispy Gulf Shrimp Salad
sesame ginger sauce, tomato, radicchio, fresno chile, cilantro
(GF) Grilled Romaine
aged balsamic, evoo, pickled onion, pecan, parmigiano reggiano cheese
(GF) Organic Greens
goat cheese, cucumber, haricots verts, champagne vinaigrette, hazelnuts
(GF) Organic Beets
roquefort blue cheese, avocado, sesame vinaigrette
CHOOSE 1 DESSERT:
(GF) Cheese Course
an assortment of unique and interesting cheeses served with walnuts, Mark Leider’s honey, hewn bread
(GF) Chocolate & Then Some
chocolate flourless cake, milk chocolate budino, sweet whipped goat cheese, raspberry puree, roasted hazelnut
(GF) Dessert In Sicily
sheep’s milk ricotta panna cotta, lemon curd, roasted fruit and a little honey
(GF) Berries & Cream In Provence
various organic berries, Escoffier’s chantilly cream, thyme, Sablés cookie crumble
(GF) Passion In Southeast Asia
passion fruit – coconut custard, thai basil & lime gel black sesame sticky rice pudding
Our Famous Skillet Cookie Returns
old school molasses cookie, chocolate chunks, vanilla frozen custard, roasted pecans
Hewn Hand Forged Bread
ancient grain bread, churned butter, sea salt, cracked pepper
CHOOSE 2 APPETIZERS:
(GF) Honey Nut Squash Soup
mutsu apples, warm spices, sweet onion, sage
(GF) A Little French Soup
white wine, leek, asparagus, fresh cream, baby spinach
(GF) Proper Fried Rice
just a little sushi rice, various local vegetables, whipped egg, sesame
(GF) Wild Mushroom Bruschetta
various shrooms, bourbon, fresh cream, shallot, toasted hewn bread
(GF) Cheese Course
an assortment of unique and interesting cheeses served with walnuts, Mark Leider’s honey, hewn bread
Flatbread ¹
house pesto, strawberries, fresh goat cheese, pecorino cheese, hazelnuts
Flatbread ²
Indian tikka masala sauce, tender chicken, buratta cheese, onion, cilantro
(GF) Prince Edwards Island Mussels
aromatic shrimp & coconut broth, grilled bread
CHOOSE 2 SALADS:
(GF) Crispy Gulf Shrimp Salad
sesame ginger sauce, tomato, radicchio, fresno chile, cilantro
(GF) Grilled Romaine
aged balsamic, evoo, pickled onion, pecan, parmigiano reggiano cheese
(GF) Organic Greens
goat cheese, cucumber, haricots verts, champagne vinaigrette, hazelnuts
(GF) Organic Beets
roquefort blue cheese, avocado, sesame vinaigrette
CHOOSE 2 ENTREES:
CDK Farms Dry Aged Tri Tip
crispy smashed baby potatoes, truffle butter, baby bok choy, chili crisp (+4 pp)
(GF) Grilled Local Chicken
sous vide, then grilled, crispy carrots, whipped parsnip, natural jus
(GF) Crispy Cod
day boat cod tossed with spices, antebellum grits, balsamic sage vinegrette
(GF) Skuna Bay Salmon
grilled bok choy, sesame teriyaki,fine herb salad, japanese rice
(GF) Lake Superior Whitefish
Mediterranean braised tomatoes, olives, capers, herbs, broccolini
(GF) Grilled Pork Loin
crispy maitake mushroooms, grilled spiced zucchini, charred scallion brown butter
Chitarra Pasta
hand cut pasta, shaved squashes, pecorino cheese, sun kissed tomato pesto
CHOOSE 1 DESSERT:
(GF) Chocolate & Then Some
chocolate flourless cake, milk chocolate budino, sweet whipped goat cheese, raspberry puree, roasted hazelnut
(GF) Dessert In Sicily
sheep’s milk ricotta panna cotta, lemon curd, roasted fruit and a little honey
(GF) Berries & Cream In Provence
various organic berries, Escoffier’s chantilly cream, thyme, Sablés cookie crumble
(GF) Passion In Southeast Asia
passion fruit – coconut custard, thai basil & lime gel black sesame sticky rice pudding
Our Famous Skillet Cookie Returns
old school molasses cookie, chocolate chunks, vanilla frozen custard, roasted pecans
Hewn Hand Forged Bread
ancient grain bread, churned butter, sea salt, cracked pepper
CHOOSE 5 APPETIZERS/SUSHI:
(GF) Honey Nut Squash Soup
mutsu apples, warm spices, sweet onion, sage
(GF) A Little French Soup
white wine, leek, asparagus, fresh cream, baby spinach
(GF) Proper Fried Rice
just a little sushi rice, various local vegetables, whipped egg, sesame
(GF) Wild Mushroom Bruschetta
various shrooms, bourbon, fresh cream, shallot, toasted hewn bread
(GF) Cheese Course
an assortment of unique and interesting cheeses served with walnuts, Mark Leider’s honey, hewn bread
Flatbread ¹
house pesto, strawberries, fresh goat cheese, pecorino cheese, hazelnuts
Flatbread ²
Indian tikka masala sauce, tender chicken, buratta cheese, onion, cilantro
(GF) Prince Edward Island Mussels
aromatic shrimp & coconut broth, grilled bread
(GF) Spicy Ahi Tuna Roll
cucumber, avocado, house spicy sauce
(GF) Salmon Roll
Skuna Bay salmon, lime juice, evoo, caper-tomato salad
(GF) Vegetable
haricots verts, avocado, cucumber, carrot, cabbage, chipotle aioli
(GF) Crunchy California
blue crab, lime, mayo, cucumber, sesame, fried light tempura
(GF) Hawaiian Poke
Ahi tuna, poached shrimp, Skuna Bay Salmon, sesame vinaigrette
CHOOSE 3 SALADS:
(GF) Crispy Gulf Shrimp Salad
sesame ginger sauce, tomato, radcchio, fresno chile, cilantro
(GF) Grilled Romaine
aged balsamic, evoo, pickled onion, pecan, parmigiano reggiano cheese
(GF) Organic Greens
goat cheese, cucumber, haricots verts, champagne vinaigrette, hazelnuts
(GF) Organic Beets
roquefort blue cheese, avocado, sesame vinaigrette
CHOOSE 3 ENTREES:
CDK Farms Dry Aged Tri Tip
crispy smashed baby potatoes, truffle butter, baby bok choy, chili crisp
(GF) Grilled Local Chicken
sous vide, then grilled, crispy carrots, whipped parsnip, natural jus
(GF) Crispy Cod
day boat cod tossed with spices, antebellum grits, balsamic sage vinegrette
(GF) Skuna Bay Salmon
grilled baby bok choy, sesame teriyaki, fine herb salad, japanese rice
(GF) Lake Superior Whitefish
Mediterranean braised tomatoes, olives, capers, herbs, broccolini
(GF) Grilled Pork Loin
crispy maitake mushrooms, grilled spiced zucchini, charred scallion brown butter
Chitarra Pasta
hand cut pasta, shaved squashes, pecorino cheese, sun kissed tomato pesto
CHOOSE 3 DESSERTS:
(GF) Chocolate & Then Some
chocolate flourless cake, milk chocolate budino, sweet whipped goat cheese, raspberry puree, roasted hazelnut
(GF) Dessert In Sicily
sheep’s milk ricotta panna cotta, lemon curd, roasted fruit and a little honey
(GF) Berries & Cream In Provence
various organic berries, Escoffier’s chantilly cream, thyme, Sablés cookie crumble
(GF) Passion In Southeast Asia
passion fruit – coconut custard, thai basil & lime gel black sesame sticky rice pudding
Our Famous Skillet Cookie Returns
old school molasses cookie, chocolate chunks, vanilla frozen custard, roasted pecans

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Reviews

Scotty Truett
Staff is friendly and accommodating. I went in for a beet salad that didn’t turn out to be what I was looking for but they were able add beet to a different salad. The staff is friendly and the playlist was very chill. Overall great experience and would recommend to anyone looking for a nice spot to eat.

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Tom Kraemer
This was 3rd visit in the last 6 months and it keeps getting better. The service from start to finish is AAA and you are treated like family.

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Ed Brill
Have been coming here since the beginning and it never disappoints. Today we are in the formal dining room but also love the bar menu. Chef John has continued to be creative and evolve ingredients and preparation while ensuring things actually taste good and stay on a theme. Great wine list.

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K G
Food and drinks were unique. The only dish over cooked was the seared tuna. Sat by in the bar area; service was ok (likely due to understaffed). The waitress was kind.

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Mark Solomon
Celebrated our anniversary here. The food and service were both outstanding! Our waiter, Juan, was great. The rest of the staff was very welcoming and friendly as well. We did the tasting menu and every dish was excellent. Highly recommend! Also, check out the wine shop that’s connected to the restaurant for a well curated selection and reasonable prices.

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Maria Lunsford
Our waiter, Juan Carlos, was very knowledgeable, helpful, and considerate . He reassured me that my food allergies would not be an issue at the restaurant. My husband had the spicy bacon burger. It is an explosion of flavor! So delicious!

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Louis Young
Hamburger and fries are very delicious. Great service and nice outdoor seating. Great place for a business lunch. Been here several times. Always delightful!

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Elizabeth Scheuer
Really sad experience here. My girlfriend and I went out to celebrate her birthday. The food was ok, but service was really really poor. We had the server come to our table twice- once to take our order and once to give us the check. We noticed older couples (my girlfriend and I are young millennials) being served much more promptly and with better service. Food came out to tables who ordered well after us before our food came out. My order also came out wrong. Ultimately, we felt really disrespected (and totally abandoned by our server) for being two young women.

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Justin de Leon
I was a little hesitant going to Inovasi because of my experiences with other restaurants in Lake Bluff. Most that I’ve tried are okay, but nothing that stands out nor makes me want to go back and try what else is on the menu.

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Annie Mack
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Inovasi. Lake County is so lucky to have such a unique and amazing restaurant. The food is outstanding! The menu always has new selections and dishes unlike anything I have ever had! Everything is fresh, from local farms, or grown in the rooftop garden! The crispy balsamic chicken is one of the best things I have ever ate! The bruschetta is heaven! The staff are efficient, kind and go above and beyond to make sure you have a nice meal. Inovasi will be always be a great place for date nights, family dinners, and even private events! Everyone that I have taken to Inovasi just raves about it and cant wait go back! Thank you Inovasi and Mr.B for such a truly special place!!

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