DINING
American
Downtown Grill
110 Courthouse Square • Oxford, MS 38655
Located on the Square
662-234-2659
This restaurant is in a prime location, for it overlooks the Square. The casually sophisticated Downtown Grill serves beef, chicken, and seafood specials well prepared and presented with a Southern touch. more... mapAbner's
430 South Lamar at 4 Corners • Oxford, MS 38655
662-232-8659
The best place in town to eat fried and grilled chicken tenders with a variety of interesting dipping sauces. Perfect for tailgating or a quick stop before doing some sightseeing. They are open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Sunday-Tuesday, 11:00 am - 1:00 am Wednesday and 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Thursday-Saturday. more... mapAden's Fine Food & Spirits
1007 College Hill Road • Oxford, MS 38655
662-234-3855
Treat yourself to this fine dining establishment for hand-cut certified Black Angus steaks and fresh royal red shrimp. mapApplebee's
1931 West Jackson Avenue • Oxford, MS 38655
662-234-2308
Applebee's is your "neighborhood bar and grill" for lunch or dinner. Offering tasty appetizers, entrees, and drink specials, Applebee's has something for the whole family. more... mapJubilee
1002 Jackson Avenue • Oxford, MS 38655
662-236-3757
Located near the downtown square, the Jubilee offers casual, upbeat dining and live entertainment in an unique historic location. With an emphasis on seafood, the Jubilee serves a wide range of dishes from entrees and pastas, to salads and gourmet sandwiches. The bar is the friendliest in town and features live music and other forms of entertainment. Check out the Jubilee for a real taste of Oxford. more... mapMuddy Water Grill
111 Heritage Drive • Oxford, MS 38655
Across From Holiday Inn Express
With a variety of appetizers and drink specials, the Muddy Water Grill is a great stop when dining with family or friends. You can enjoy fried green tomatoes or oysters on the half shell before feasting on char-grilled chicken, catfish, or steak. Not that hungry? Muddy Water Grill also has a small bar for those who would rather have a drink while they watch the big game. mapPhillips Grocery
2406 South Lamar Boulevard • Oxford, MS 38655
662-236-5951
Try one of their special hamburgers, sandwiches, chicken, salads, or delicious homemade desserts. They are also open for breakfast at 7 a.m. Monday through Friday. mapProud Larry's
211 South Lamar Boulevard • Oxford, MS 38655
Downtown
662-236-0050
When you step into Proud Larry's, you know instantly by the look of the building and the aroma of fresh bread that you have really found a unique place to dine. You can't beat their hand tossed pizza (the Mediterranean is exceptionally good), pasta dishes, salads, and burgers. Their spinach and artichoke dip is a must before every meal! They feature many of local bands at night and have a great bar that is perfect for mingling. more... map
Bar-B-Que
Handy Andy
800 North Lamar Boulevard • Oxford, MS 38655
662-234-4621
Specializing in great BBQ, sandwiches, ribs, and salads. Don't miss the peach and apple fried pies! mapRib Cage, The
311 South Lamar • Oxford, MS 38655
662-238-2929
A great rib joint that features an upstairs restaurant and downstairs bar. This is the perfect place to catch a game on one of their 10 televisions. map
Coffee Shops
Coffee Bistro
107 North 13th Street • Oxford, MS 38655
662-281-8188
Enjoy a variety of speciality coffees, espressos, cappucinos, teas, and delicious desserts. They also serve fresh deli sandwiches and imported chocolates. mapUptown Coffee
265 North Lamar Boulevard • Oxford, MS 38655
662-513-0905
Located right off the square, Uptown is a perfect place to meet up with friends to have a cup of joe and hang out. Internet connections are available. map
Contemporary
Yocona River Inn
842 Highway 334 • Oxford, MS 38655
Only Ten Minutes from Oxford
662-234-2464
Yocona River Inn is located in the peaceful Yocona community and offers casual dining with daily and weekly specials. Menu selections include catfish, beef tenderloin, and duck tempura. Menu changes weekly. Brown bag. more... map
Creole & Cajun
Delis & Sandwich Shops
Deli News
1619 Jackson Avenue • Oxford, MS 38655
662-281-0830
The Deli News is a unique little sandwich shop in that all of their sandwiches are named after local and national newspapers. The Deli News also features a variety of meat and cheeses that can be sold by the pound. Open Monday from 11a.m. to 2p.m., Tuesday-Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. more... mapMcAlister's Deli
1515 University Avenue • Oxford, MS 38655
662-234-1363
McAlister's is sure to be a family favorite with their extensive menu selection. You can choose from sandwiches, soups, salads, nacho appetizers, huge stuffed potatoes, sweet tea, or delectable cheesecakes and other desserts. McAlister's also provides catering. more... map
Eclectic
City Grocery
152 Courthouse Square • Oxford, MS 38655
662-232-8080
Specialties vary in this restaurant, expect a bit of classic French, Italian, and Thai. They serve a variety of contemporary Southern cuisine. A wine list is available and reservations are recommended. map
Italian
Old Venice Pizza Company
1112 Van Buren Avenue • Oxford, MS 38655
Historic Oxford Square
662-236-OVPC
Old Venice Pizza Company offers a wide variety of delicious Italian cuisine such as hand-tossed pizzas, specialty pastas, sandwiches, and calzones. On a nice day, you can enjoy drinks upstairs with friends on the balcony of The Burgandy Room overlooking the Square. more... mapPearl Street Pasta on Lamar
308 South Lamar Street • Oxford, MS 38655
662-234-7525
Great place to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. Offers pasta, seafood, and chicken entrees with an American and Italian flair. Full-service bar. map
Mediterranean
Petra Mediterranean Cuisine
302 South 11th Street • Oxford, MS 38655
662-234-7999
Petra Mediterranean Cuisine offers a diverse menu featuring fare from Spain, France, Italy, Greece and Lebanon. map
Mexican & Southwestern
El Charro
1417 Jackson Avenue West • Oxford, MS 38655
662-236-0058
The place for a fun and a relaxing dining experience. Ole Miss students and locals flock here every night and weekend to enjoy El Charro's authentic Mexican food. They offer enchiladas, burritos, tacos, and quesadillas among many other favorites. Oh, and don't forget the frozen lime and strawberry margaritas! They even have monster margaritas for those really thirsty customers. mapMoe's Southwest Grill
1414 Jackson Avenue West • Oxford, MS 38655
662-234-1210
Burittos, tacos, quesadillas, and "moe-ritas" are just some of the items served in one of Oxford's newest restaurants. more... mapTaqueria El Milagro
1420 West Jackson Avenue • Oxford, MS 38655
Located 5 Minutes from University of Mississippi
662-236-1717
Offers great, authentic Mexican food with affordable prices. mapTequila's Mexican Bar & Grill
2027 University Avenue • Oxford, MS 38655
662-281-0493
The name says it all! Serving tacos, burritos, enchiladas, great cheese dip, and much more. map
Seafood
Blue Marlin Sneaky Tiki Oyster Bar
309 North Lamar Boulevard • Oxford, MS 38655
662-232-1903
A seasonal establishment that serves crawfish, oysters, and other Creole dishes. The Blue Marlin opens in mid-March during warm weather. Beer and other spirits are also available. mapSeafood Junction
Highway 6 West
662-513-0500
Seafood Junction offers a delicious seafood buffet, fresh cut steaks, prime rib, fresh frog legs, and a variety of chicken dishes. map
Southern
Ajax Diner
118 Courthouse Square • Oxford, MS 38655
662-232-8880
This diner on the Oxford Square is known to locals as the place of "Good Eats." Offering plate lunches and daily specials, Ajax diner specializes in Southern cuisine. A few menu items include Southern-fried catfish, chicken and dumplings, meatloaf, flounder, jambalaya, and shrimp po-boys. Ajax also offers a variety of homegrown vegetables with cornbread for veggie lovers. more... mapBeacon Restaurant
1200 North Lamar Boulevard • Oxford, MS 38655
662-234-5041
The Beacon has been a favorite for locals and Ole Miss students for many years. It offers down-home Southern favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They are opened Monday-Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. mapOld Taylor Grocery
4 County Road 338 • Oxford, MS 38655
Old Taylor Road
662-236-1716
Taylor Grocery is a back-roads favorite for locals and tourists. Located just miles from the Oxford city limits, it has a reputation as the "catfish place" and offers local color and Southern hospitality at its best. When the weather is nice, local musicians entertain guests with Mississippi country music and the blues. map
Sushi
Two Stick Market and Sushi Bar
1007 Harrison Avenue • Oxford, MS 38655
662-236-6639
Two Stick Market and Sushi Bar is just off the Oxford Square. If you are looking for something different and enjoy live entertainment, then this is the place for you. Two Stick also serves Sashimi and Nagiri. They are open 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. on Tuesday-Saturday. map
Steaks & Chops
Doe's Eat Place
400 North Lamar Boulevard • Oxford, MS 38655
Located Inside the Oxford Inn & Suites
662-236-9003
Doe's Eat Place is famous for its tamales and huge steaks. map
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