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City Grocery, Oxford, MS

City Grocery

4.8
4.8
636 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
22:30
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood 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
    Regional American (Southern), Creole
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 18:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 18:00–22:30
  • Phone number
    (662) 232-8080
  • Website
    http://www.citygroceryonline.com/
  • 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.

Experiences

  • WINE DINNER A L'ITALIENNE

    US$125.00 per person

    10 Dec 2024 only
    City Grocery, in a partnership with Vine Bottle Shop, hosts a wine dinner, this time focusing on Italian wines specifically. Dave Grenley of Vine (and former City Grocery staff) will join the restaurant in this event and has hand-picked the pairings for this five course dinner created by Chef JD. If you have any dietary restrictions, please call the restaurant ahead of time. If you have any further questions, please contact Jennifer Nelson Pascoe at citygroceryjen@gmail.com. We look forward to serving!
    WINE DINNER A L'ITALIENNE photo

Menu

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What 636 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Mississippi

    Most Booked

  • North Mississippi

    Best Overall

  • North Mississippi

    Best Food

  • North Mississippi

    Best Service

  • North Mississippi

    Best Ambience

  • North Mississippi

    Best Value

  • North Mississippi

    Hot spot

  • North Mississippi

    Neighbourhood gem

  • North Mississippi

    Great for fine wines

  • North Mississippi

    Lively

  • North Mississippi

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
City Grocery in Oxford delivers a "wonderful experience" with its "fantastic food" and "attentive service." Guests praise its "charming atmosphere," ideal for special occasions. The menu, celebrated for "shrimp and grits" and "creative Southern dishes," consistently satisfies. Despite occasional noise and service hiccups, the restaurant remains a cherished staple.

636 Reviews

  1. Terecille

    Memphis

    80 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dinner! Had the short ribs (SO good), scallops, and poached pear butter cake. All were amazing. Great service too.

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  2. Ethel

    Mississippi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best service — it was my birthday, and they let my mom come decorate the table and served my birthday cake! And such great food, an Oxford staple

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  3. Elizabeth

    Little Rock

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Three of us dined at City Grocery last night and everything was delicious. We especially enjoyed the quail appetizer and the fried oyster salad which we shared. But the entrees were also delicious. Shrimp and grits, pork shoulder and beef falling off the bone. Ended with pumpkin tiramisu that disappeared quickly ! Highly recommend this restaurant! Great wine also.

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  4. Dona

    Kansas City

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! Rillettes, shrimp and grits, and gnocchi!

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  5. Emily

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    City Grocery always does it RIGHT. Absolutely an Oxford staple. They set the mood with festive music- today was Billy Joel. The new menu had dropped and did not disappoint! We started with the mushrooms- fried to perfection with pickled peppers and dipping sauce -AND the sourdough with pumpkin, very on season and delicious. We all got a variety of items from the salad and entrees sections and were all smiles.

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  6. Sallie Kate

    New Orleans

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite places! Delicious short ribs and gnocchi. Service is wonderful and the ambience is great. Highly recommend!

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  7. Henry

    New Orleans

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our reservations were honored, even though some of our party was a little late. Fine cocktails, and a good wine list. One in our party got the fried shrimp appetizer and gave it five stars. My duck breast was perfectly cooked. My wife got the garlic chicken dish, which was incredibly flavorful. It didn't hurt that the goal post procession came right by the front of the restaurant, and a spirited "Hotty Toddy" cheer erupted. One of the best restaurants in one of the coolest towns in the USA.

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  8. Anne

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant! We always go there when we are in town!

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  9. scott

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They obviously overbooked We were supposed to sit at 9 and actually sat at 9:40. The shrimp and grits came out Luke warm. Service was good. Good tastes great. Pass on the banana bread dessert

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  10. Robert

    Springfield

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good, just extremely noisy!!! Probably best for lunch or quieter time to enjoy yourself.

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FAQs

City Grocery is rated 4.8 stars by 636 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
22:30
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for City Grocery

152 Courthouse Square, Oxford, MS 38655

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Van Buren
  • Area
    Oxford
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 18:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 18:00–22:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (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
  • Website
    http://www.citygroceryonline.com/
  • Phone number
    (662) 232-8080
  • 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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