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City Grocery, Oxford, MS

City Grocery

4.8 (696)
$31 to $50
Southern
152 Courthouse Square, Oxford, MS 38655

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
City Grocery has become a landmark in the Oxford dining scene. Exposed brick walls and heart pine plank floor augment the candle light and white linen staging some the most inventive and interesting food in the South. "Their (dishes) deft presentation is imaginative, skillful and disciplined, elevating them above qualification as regional and ethnic cuisine."

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Creole
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    John Currence
  • Private party facilities
    City Grocery Dining Room and Bar are available for private event rentals. Pricing varies by day of the week and time of the year. Please email citygroceryevents@gmail.com to inquire.

What 696 people are saying

City Grocery reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Mississippi

    Neighborhood gem

  • Mississippi

    Most Booked

  • North Mississippi

    Best Overall

  • North Mississippi

    Best Food

  • North Mississippi

    Best Service

  • North Mississippi

    Best Ambiance

  • North Mississippi

    Best Value

  • North Mississippi

    Neighborhood gem

  • North Mississippi

    Great for fine wines

  • North Mississippi

    Good for special occasions

  • North Mississippi

    Lively

  • North Mississippi

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
City Grocery is a charming dining spot in Oxford, known for its "excellent food and service." The restaurant offers clever updates on classic Southern dishes, creating a delightful atmosphere for any occasion. Highlights include the shrimp and grits and "spectacular" pork dishes. Despite occasional noise, the "wonderful staff" and "amazing and incredibly flavorful food" ensure a memorable experience.

696 Reviews
  1. Michaelene

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great experience! Had a great time food was good. Hangar Steak was small but delicious . The chicken was a half chicken and delicious as well! Do not miss this stop in Oxford, MS

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  2. Nils

    Mississippi1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A very chic restaurant with relaxed elegance. Pricey with beautiful trendy clientele. Very loud. Food was top notch for our 4 diners with the exception of the rabbit which seemed to be mostly bone and very little meat. Be aware that almost all dishes are spicy. Service was excellent with the exception of server forgetting about our water refills despite prompting. However, we were then comped 2 glasses of wine which was a very nice gesture. We will definitely be returning!

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  3. Jennifer

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our son’s graduation at City Grocery. Our waitress was Hailey and she was absolutely amazing. Every appetizer and entree was delicious. My family and I hope to be back soon!

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  4. Randy VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An incredible dinner all around! Our waiter was on top of everything, offering his favorites, which were spot on. The shrimp & grits dish was truly amazing, as was the soft shell crab special! Southern comfort food at its best...

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  5. Nicky VIP

    London77 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely top notch food and service. The meal was nicely placed, and we weren’t rushed at all (unlike another restaurant in the Square). Would highly recommend.

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  6. William VIP

    Tulsa7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were beyond exceptional in meeting our needs. They offered service exceeding our requests. Our wait staff are to be commended.

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  7. carla

    Mississippi22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had good food and service noisy as usual . Kind of an exotic menu . None of the usual foods

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  8. Nicole

    Memphis/West TN2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    City Grocery was super accommodating with reservation adjustments on one of Oxford’s busiest weekends of the year! The service was great and the food was wonderful!

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  9. Amy VIP

    New Orleans31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    City Grocery will always be our go to when we are looking for a great lunch place in Oxford. The food is always consistently delicious and the staff is amazing. I love to be on the Square but out of the fray, especially on a busy Saturday.

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  10. Tracy

    Greater Boston1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    UPDATE: Was contacted quickly by City Grocery’s GM with a heartfelt apology. Will give them another try when we have a chance and update my review. Asked for different bread for sandwich, which they couldn’t accommodate because they were busy. Okay, understandable, but also requested dressing on side but sandwich arrived with dressing on it. Also mixed up fries and chips; got fries on sandwich that was supposed to get chips and vice versa. 1 of the 4 orders didn’t arrive and had to ask for it; came about 10 minutes after the rest of food arrived. No apologies for any of the mixups. Food was good but maybe should write orders down if they’re going to get messed up and an apology goes a long way.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Google Map for City Grocery

152 Courthouse Square, Oxford, MS 38655

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Van Buren
  • Neighborhood
    Oxford
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Creole
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    John Currence
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    City Grocery Dining Room and Bar are available for private event rentals. Pricing varies by day of the week and time of the year. Please email citygroceryevents@gmail.com to inquire.
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