Cuisines and Dishes at Lovells of Lake Forest:
- French
- Steak
- American
Lovells of Lake Forest
915 S Waukegan Rd,
Lake Forest
IL
60045
(847) 234-8013
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Ratings and Reviews for Lovells of Lake Forest
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Jan 02 2012
Jody B. via Yelp
Hubby and I went here New Year's Eve. We have done this the past few years, because, frankly, this place doesn't screw it up! It's a nice quiet evening...read more
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Sep 23 2011
Buck J. via Yelp
I wish I could give Lovell's 5 stars. Loved the experience. Great food. Great wine. Beautiful building. Historical artifacts from the Apollo era. But, I...read more
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Sep 03 2011
Teofila R. via Yelp
The service, the ambience, the Gumbo all good!read more
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Mar 25 2009
gues via Citysearch
We eat out at least once a week and visit average to expensive restaurants. So we arenÂ’t new to a good dining experience. My husb...read more
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Aug 25 2008
via Citysearch
I went to to Lovell's on Valentine's day after a long flight to IL I had no idea it was a 5 star restaurant and proper attire was...read more
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Apr 13 2008
via Citysearch
Lovells of Lake Forest is owned by the astronaut Jim Lovell and his family, and it's a nice, big restaurant with kind of a country...read more
From Citysearch
The Scene
Memorabilia from the astronaut-turned-restaurateur decorates this mansion-like restaurant, which has an old-money feel minus the stuffiness. The homey dining room seats 120 among several intimate spaces. Electric-candle chandeliers and a gas fireplace set a relaxed mood, while service is seamlessly and silently coordinated.
The Food
Lovell's son, James III, is executive chef. His seasonal contemporary American cuisine wonderfully incorporates fresh fruits and vegetables (chicken with wilted greens and apple cider reduction, pheasant with asparagus and lingonberry sauce). The tiered trio of pates is perfectly accompanied by spicy mustard, capers, jellied onions and cornichon. Crab cakes are crispy outside, flaky inside. Entree presentations are beautiful, such as sliced duck atop a vivid huckleberry reduction, draped in molasses and cracked peppercorn glaze. Tender, pan-seared scallops are the size of small filets. Dessert options such as a heavenly hazelnut frozen mousse pie change frequently.
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