Restaurants
Restaurants in Oxford, Mississippi
Fine Dining
Note: Dining establishments located on the Square are noted as such
- City Grocery
The behemoth Oxford restaurant operated by James Beard award winning chef John Currence. Restaurant downstairs, (legendary) bar upstairs.
[... on the Square]
- Downtown Grill
Old and established in Oxford. Classic menu & seasoned staff.
[... on the Square]
- Lenora’s
Popular spot featuring seafood dishes and fresh veal. Plates are served family style.
[... on the Square]
- Prime Steakhouse
Regarded as a top steakhouse in Oxford.
[... walking distance from the Square]
- Waltz on the Square
Featuring a fantastic bar/lounge & restaurant, Waltz on the Square serves unique New American dishes.. One of our favorites.
[... on the Square]
- Snackbar
Another John Currence creation. Oxford’s first raw/oysterbar which also serves charcuterie & seafood
- 208
- One of our favorites. Unfortunately it is no longer in business. New American style menu, great atmosphere, and fantastic bar (that doesn’t attract many students).. A NYC feel.
[... on the Square]
Casual Dining / Pub Food
- Proud Larry’s
Popular pizza and sandwich shop. Great bar and live music as well.
[... on the Square]
- The Rib Cage
A top spot in town for BBQ.
[... on the Square]
- 3 Guy’s Pizza
One of our favorite pizza spots off the Square. Great staff and pizza selection.
- Bouré
Creole style restaurant located walking distance from the Square.
[... on the Square]
- Varsity Grille
Features a popular hamburger with triple ground angus beef, which is ground fresh daily & hand-pattied.
[... on the Square]
- Old Venice Pizza Company
Established pizza spot located right on the Square. A popular spot so make sure to get there early.
[... on the Square]
- Square Pizza
Another great pizza spot located a block off the Square. And yes, their pizzas are Square : )
[... on the Square]
- Two Stick Sushi Bar
Our personal favorite Oxford sushi spot. Great selections of fish & sake.
[... on the Square]
- Ajax Diner
Down home cooking featuring favorites like chicken & dumplings, sweet potato casserole, meatloaf, and catfish.
[... on the Square]
- Abner’s
The chicken tenders institution in Oxford. They’re offered fried or grilled, and have a wide selection of dipping sauces.
[... walking distance from the Square]
- McAlister’s Deli
The popular deli located right down University Avenue, driving distance from the Square.
- Oby’s
Cajun dining featuring a New Orleans style menu.
- The Library Sports Bar
One of the more popular sports bars in Oxford. Located a block off the Square, and features several big screen TV’s and roll-up garage door style windows.
[... on the Square]
- Rooster’s Blues House
Blues music venue upstairs, and restaurant downstairs featuring burgers, chicken sandwiches, chicken wings, and po’ boys.
[... on the Square]
- Bottletree Bakery
Features unique homemade deli sandwiches on in-house baked bread. One of our favorite spots.
[... on the Square]
Breakfast
- Bottletree Bakery
One of our favorite breakfast spots in town. Featuring popular items like homemade granola, carrot/oat or blackberry/orange oat bran muffins. Located two blocks off the Square.
[... on the Square]
- Big Bad Breakfast
Another popular Currence creation and described as ‘breakfast cuisine’. Featuring house-cured Tabasco/Brown Sugar Bacon or the Anson Mills Steel Cut Oatmeal.
- Beacon Restaurant
The Oxford institution. Down home breakfasts serving everything from eggs, pancakes, and oatmeal.
Coffee / Sweets / Smoothies
- Sno Biz
When the temperature begins to hit 95 in August, you’ll find most Oxonians in a line here.
- Main Squeeze
A very popular smoothie establishment operated by Ron Shapiro (formerly of the Hoka).
- High Point Coffee
Very popular coffee spot located a block off the Square. Free wifi available for those interested in kicking back and reading/working.
[... on the Square]
- Holli’s Sweet Tooth
The candy confectionery located a block off the Square.
[... on the Square]
- The Honey Bee Bakery
Popular breakfast/lunch/bakery located in a strip mall on West Jackson Ave near Highway 6.
- Square Books Cafe
While you’re browsing books, grab a coffee or latte upstairs at Square Books..
[... on the Square]