Inovasi | Creative American Dining in Chicago’s North Suburbs

Inovasi 📍28 E Center Ave, Lake Bluff An elegant, modern American restaurant with intimate bistro-bar vibes ✨. Chef René Garver champions seasonal ingredients and inventive techniques, blending classic U.S. flavors with avant-garde flair. Perfect for date nights or friends sharing bold small plates and hearty mains! 💫 Must-Try Dishes • 3 Technique Meaty Pork Belly $16 *Rating: 6.5/10* Quick-cured, cherrywood-smoked, then braised—layered textures unfold like a savory symphony! 🎻🍖 Rich and decadent (ideal for bold palates), though the richness leans slightly heavy. Pair with a crisp local ale! 🍺 • Crispy Mushroom $12 *Rating: 6/10* Matcha salt and shichimi pepper crown these golden-fried gems 🍄✨. Crunchy? Absolutely! But the bold seasoning overshadows the earthiness—best enjoyed with a squeeze of lemon 🍋. • 28 Day Dry Aged Steak $32 *Rating: 7.5/10* Niman Ranch beef, seared to perfection 🔥🥩. Nutty aged notes shine alongside broccolini and sweet soy-teriyaki glaze. A standout star—juicy, robust, and cooked just right! 👌 What’s your dream steak side? • Brown Butter Roasted Walleye $32 *Rating: 7/10* Tender fish glazed in nutty brown butter 🐟🧈, atop Anson Mills grits with roasted fennel and chimichurri. Luxuriously silky… yet the butter walks a fine line between lavish and overwhelming. #Chicago #ChicagoLife #ChicagoTravel #AmericanCuisine #ChicagoFood #ChicagoExploration #NorthSuburbs #NorthSuburbsEats #FineDining #ChefRené #SeasonalMenus #FoodInnovation #DateNightSpot