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"Dining critic Tom Parks likes Black & Blue” beef tips, grilled ribeye, and the seafood casserole."

"Jason Frye recommends the Sweet Chili Squid, and the Shacha Shacha (served with chicken). Click the More Info link to read his full review."

"Dining critic Tom Parks says "Live Oak Café has been a fixture in Southport for over a decade now. Refinements in some of the dishes ... " Click the More Info Link to read his full review."

"Dining critic Jason Frye likes the 14-spice rib-eye sandwich, the sea bass, the slow-roasted guinea hen (just the leg quarters), and the salads. Click the More Info link to read his full review."

"Dining critic Tom Parks likes the fried calamari plate, the shrimp and grits, and the bacon/panko-encrusted scallops. Click the More Info link to read his full review."

"Dining critic Tom Parks says, "I agree with the name and manifesto: "The Basics – authentic Southern food. The menu has some great options, ..." Click the More Info link to read his full review."