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(Clockwise from above) Bang bang shrimp with Gulf shrimp in a tangy sweet and spicy sauce; the flavor- filled toasted cranberry turkey sandwich with goat cheese; grilled salmon in garlic butter; restaurant manager John McDonnell and Chef Corey Schrieber.
At Under the Oak Cafe, there is an emphasis on fresh, quality products with house-made sauces and dressings. Gulf shrimp and local seafood are plentiful and can be found in such dishes as the popular bang bang shrimp appetizer (in a sweet and spicy sauce that gives the shrimp a wonderful kick), the seafood platter and po-boys (shrimp or catfish). The Bayou shrimp and grits is an amazing dish with sauteed shrimp, peppers, onions and smoked sausage tossed in Creole cream sauce served over cheese grits.
Southern selections include the fried or grilled seasoned pork chop with mashed potatoes and gravy and collard greens. Be sure to add some of the house- made apple butter to this dish for a true home-style meal. Southern meatloaf, grilled chicken and butter beans and the open-face turkey platter can also be enjoyed.
Savory hamburger choices include the Oak burger that has two juicy, quarter- pound Angus beef patties and an array of toppings, and the new Goat burger,
featuring mushrooms and goat cheese, smoked bacon jam and pickled onions. The club, Reuben on marble rye and the bacon chicken ranch are a few of the over-stuffed sandwiches, along with the toasted cranberry turkey. This sandwich is layer-upon-layer of tasty Boars Head turkey, goat cheese, cranberry mayo jam, lettuce and tomato on toasted bread providing a perfectly balanced bite every time.
Another popular handheld is the Nathan’s beef frank. This footlong dog comes a number of ways, including topped with sauteed onions and peppers with queso cheese, shaved jalapenos and chipotle ranch. There is also the Reuben dog with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing and the chili cheesewithshreddedcheddarcheese.
Favorite entrees include the grilled salmon with choice of garlic butter or barbecue glaze, Angus ribeye topped with crispy fries, and fettuccine Alfredo with either chicken or shrimp. There is
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