Live Oak Cafe
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STARTERS
 
Fried Calamari served a top a bed of seasonal greens with roma tomatoes, kalamata olives,  roasted yellow peppers and crumbled goat cheese, dressed with a mango-orange vinaigrette
$9
 
N.C. pulled pork bbq pizza – grilled flatbread topped with pulled bbq pork, bacon, grilled corn, caramelized onion, pickled okra and three cheese blend, garnished with home made country slaw
$9
 
Gorgonzola risotto stuffed portobello mushroom, topped with sautéed shrimp, applewood smoked bacon, roma tomatoes and fresh herbs in a light shrimp and brandy veloute
$10
 
Live Oak Cafés famous crab dip, served with toasted garlic bread loaf
$9
 
 
SOUP
 
Chef’s daily fresh selection
cup $3 / bowl $5
 
 
SALADS
 
Caesar Salad, crisp romaine tossed in a crunchy, walnut Caesar dressing, topped with grated asiago cheese and home-made croutons
$6
 
Side salad of fresh mixed greens, crimini mushrooms, tomatoes, carrot, cucumber, and herb croutons
$6
 
Spinach salad with warm applewood smoked bacon vinaigrette, toasted pecans and Gorgonzola crumbles
$8
 
 
ENTREES
 
 
Low Country Gumbo of jumbo shrimp, roasted chicken, andouille and venison sausages, served with jasmine rice
$19
 
Shrimp Pasta - sautéed jumbo shrimp, fresh crabmeat, proscuitto, wild mushrooms, roma tomatoes, and leeks in a basil
pesto cream sauce tossed with pasta
$24
 
Buffalo Meat Loaf - Live Oak’s take on the traditional meat loaf, with fresh ground buffalo and pork seasoned with a special blend of herbs and spices, baked and finished with a rich burgundy - mushroom demi glace
Served with potato du jour and daily vegetables
$19
Herb seasoned grilled 12oz. Pork Porterhouse topped with an Applejack Brandy, mushroom and Boursin cheese cream sauce, served with potato du jour and daily vegetables
$22
 
 
Creole Shrimp and Grits - Jumbo shrimp sautéed with tasso ham, roasted corn, sweet bell peppers, roma tomatoes, and fresh herbs in a light Cajun shrimp gravy over creamy white cheddar grits
$22

Fresh N.C. Rainbow Trout – pecan encrusted with a bourbon herb butter sauce, over butternut squash ravioli. Served with daily vegetables
$23
 
Mediterranean Seafood Bake - Chef’s choice of seafood, baked in a marinated sauce of white balsamic vinegar, Bermuda onions, artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, tomatoes, capers, kalamata olives, fresh basil and mint. Finished with crumbled feta cheese and jasmine rice
$21
 
Grilled Ribeye, topped with a confit of caramelized sweet onions, horseradish cream and balsamic reduction
Served with potato du jour and daily vegetables
$24
 
Baked Scallops Au Gratin - jumbo sea scallops and lump crab meat smothered in a rich sherry, dill cream sauce, topped with herbed - asiago cheese bread crumbs, then baked until golden brown
 Served with jasmine rice and daily vegetables
$25
 
 
 
Small plates

Available Tuesday-Thursday
Beginning November 29, 2011
 
  
Open face buffalo meatloaf sandwich served on rustic bread,
topped with burgundy mushroom gravy. Served with home made
 beer battered onion rings
$12
 
Low Country Gumbo of jumbo shrimp, roasted chicken, andouille and venison
sausages, served with jasmine rice
$11
 
Chicken Carbonara – sautéed chicken breast, shallots, country ham,
peas, and
roma tomatoes tossed with brie cheese and
a touch of cream over black pepper fettuccini
$12
 
Marinated grilled portabella mushroom salad – grilled portabella over a bed of seasonal greens with roasted pepper, kalamata olives, roma tomato, cipolini onions, and feta cheese with a creamy basil pesto dressing
$11
 
Pasta Primavera – sautéed vegetable medley in a light tomato-tarragon cream
sauce, tossed with pasta
$11
 
Low Country pork loin cutlets – lightly breaded, pan sautéed topped with fried green tomatoes and andouille sausage gravy, over creamy white cheddar grits
$12
 

In order to serve all of our guests more efficiently,
one check is required of parties of six or more.
18% gratuity will be added to parties of six or more.
Menu items are subject to change.
Small Plates are not considered entrees in relation to coupns.

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