I have used Table Five 4 times now and it's fabulous. We spend a lot of time in Seaside, eat out around 30-A frequently and like to cook as well. The area is home to a variety of good to great restaurants, but we never have a better meal than what Phil cooks for us at our house. His style is sophisticated Southern/Americana. For example, the grouper he cooked the last time, which he got that day off a fishing boat in Destin, was pan-seared in a cast iron skillet so it had a perfect crisp but was still moist. He served it with the pan juices and slices of preserved lemon. It was incredible. Other favorites are the charred tomato grits, an updated version of creamed corn, scalloped potatoes with fennel, banana pudding, and pineapple upside down cake.
Phil is also entertaining to have in the house, especially if you're a foodie, as he is ready to talk for as long as you are about cooking , techniques, recipes, ingredients, etc.
My whole family is gaga over Table Five. It is a real treat and highly recommended. read more