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    LiveOaks

    3.1 (134 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Friend Date
    Travarey W.

    This was my first visit at this restaurant and the food was very good and fresh.The customer service was also good it could use some slight tweaking but other than that it was pretty good as well as the experience

    Chicken Plate
    Camille F.

    Food is really kinda expensive. It's basic. My recommendation is to only do appetizers and drinks here, there's better food in Auburn. I recommend the spinach artichoke dip for an app. They have lots of drink specials throughout the week-- Mondays are $4 Mojitos and $3 Draft beers. I know Wednesdays they have a martini special. Service is good! Sitting on the porch is fun when the weathers good. Inside is kinda Olive Garden vibes--definitely recommend the porch. It's huge, big bar. You can hear the traffic but not too bad.

    Chicken Bacon Ranch Flatbread
    Hannah C.

    I visited Auburn University for the first time this past weekend and was taken out to Live Oaks for dinner! We sat on a stunning patio with lots of space, twinkle lights, and a perfect sunset view - I loved the ambiance here, especially on a warm evening! The menu wasn't super diverse - lots of staple items such as pasta, chicken, or salmon. I opted for the chicken bacon and chipotle ranch flatbread which was very tasty, and I also tried some of my friends dishes (salmon plate and chicken florentine) which were decent as well. Overall the food here wasn't anything crazy special but the drink menu was pretty extensive! I tried the Pearl's Peach which was a mix of real peach pieces with vodka and peach schnapps - very delicious! There was long wait times for food and drinks here, but our kind waitress had apologized saying they were backed up. I'm sure going on another night instead of a Saturday would have quicker wait times, but it really didn't hinder my experience at Live Oaks! Overall, I would recommend Live Oaks as a good spot for parents/families visiting Auburn University as it does have staple items and a great ambiance that would make everyone happy!

    Happy Hour & Specials
    Nicole W.

    I came on a weekend evening just to sit outside and have drinks. Unfortunately it got a little breezy and their heaters were out of propane so we asked to move inside. The waitress was nice and had no problem with this. My 3 stars are mostly because I didn't eat here so it was "A-Okay" based on what I went for. I will say the inside was much smaller than I expected and had a nice intimate, low lighting feel. It would be great for a date. The patio on the other hand has more of a big group, family type feel.

    Salmon and Brussel sprouts were very good!
    Paul C.

    We had a wonderful experience at this Auburn bar and restaurant. The atmosphere, food, and service were stellar. Our party of eight was seated in the large outdoor patio. We started with several appetizers, but the Mac and Cheese Bites stole the show. More than a "bite", these unique creations looked like giant fried cheese sticks. Rectangular patties of mac & cheese were breaded then fried. They are served with a roasted red pepper aioli and a jalapeño honey mustard sauce. The latter was my favorite. For my entree I ordered the Blackened Salmon. It wasn't "blackened" by my definition, but is was still seasoned and prepared nicely. The large filet was cooked just right to me; firm but the meat easily separated with my fork. The Salmon comes with two sides, and I love that there is a wide variety to select from. I ordered Brussel sprouts and a side house salad. The Brussels were delicious. They were thinly sliced and prepared with pieces of smoked sausage. Very fresh and tasty. The side salad was very good, and what you would expect. A mixture of fresh lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, etc. The portion was too large for me to finish. The prices are on the high side for the average college student's budget. But, a nicer experience than the typical college-town restaurant and bar.

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    Brianna B.

    I didn't realize this was a strictly outside location, but it was such a nice day I didn't mind! There wasn't a wait at all, so I loved that on a Friday night, got seated, but I hated how long it took for my waiter to acknowledge our table. But once he got to our table I understood why. His name was Eric and he was new and he was so kind! We had a few mishaps, but he handled them great! The food took a long time, but it was because they were short staffed. I got crab cakes and spinach and artichoke dip for an appetizer. They were a bit thin, but so good and way more sauce than other people give. And the dip was yummy too! To drink I got a tipsy tiger with tequila and they filled her UP! 10/10 recommend that drink. Honestly, the entree was the worst of the evening. The wait + the taste was not good. It was seasoned with nothing but pepper and the sauce was WAY too salty. It was a good dish, but not last night. My friend ordered asparagus and they gave her green beans??? And everyone's chicken was dry. I've heard great things, but nervous about going back because I spent so much for an average experience.

    Madalyn J.

    Super slow service. We were sat at the bar and there was no bartender in sight for ~15 minutes. She took a long time to take our order once she came outside. Can't complain about anything else. Nice ambience outside with lots of TVs and covered area

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    Appetizers are good, but the food I've had is just ok. I like the big porch and it's definitely a nice place to eat.

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    Foods not the best but the drinks are pretty good! Service was kinda slow but had a good time hanging with good company.

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