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City Grocery, Oxford, MS

City Grocery

4.8
4.8
664 Reviews
$31 to $50
Southern

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • 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
    (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.

Menu

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What 664 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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

    Innovative

  • North Mississippi

    Neighborhood gem

  • North Mississippi

    Great for fine wines

  • North Mississippi

    Good for special occasions

  • North Mississippi

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
City Grocery, a staple in Oxford, offers "fantastic" food and a "wonderful atmosphere." Diners rave about the "outstanding" service and dishes like shrimp and grits, short ribs, and a delectable dessert menu. The historic venue is ideal for celebrations with its "friendly staff" and Southern charm.

664 Reviews

  1. Jennifer

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    City Grocery has the best service and cuisine in Oxford!

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  2. Sara

    Anchorage

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a treat! Everything was delicious from appetizer to dessert!

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  3. Jay

    Oklahoma City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hostess was very accommodating and communicated quickly. Service was excellent and the food was the best we’ve had this trip.

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  4. Lance

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious restaurant. Food, service and cocktails are all exceptional. Can’t beat the location on the square in Oxford. An Oxford institution.

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  5. Bill

    VIP

    Mississippi

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service for Valentines just as we expected. We enjoy eating here as often as we can.

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  6. John

    Mississippi

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great dining experience at City Grocery! Had the off-menu special -Cioppino. Hat tip to chef for this amazing meal!

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  7. Stephanie

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, excellent service and awesome vibe!!

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  8. Elisa

    VIP

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love City Grocery BUT last night’s visit was by far the best experience! The current chef has added items that were spot on - the pork belly was amazing and the ricotta on the baked ziti was delicious. The long standing menu item, shrimp and grits actually had flavor this time. Hats off to the chef

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  9. Penny

    Mississippi

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was good but a bit pricey for the quality. I was hoping to order a filet, but they only offer ribeyes. I had the baked Ziti which was very well prepared but the first batch of bread that came out with it was burnt. I requested a fresh batch. Also, it was so noisy, I felt like I was having to scream for my husband to hear me. I could hardly hear our server. It’s one thing when it’s packed and people are talking but the music was also very loud. I was looking for a different vibe. Now I know. 😉

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  10. Katie

    Atlanta

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a large group and the service and food was delicious! Highly recommend if you're in Oxford! Make reservations early!!

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FAQs

City Grocery is rated 4.8 stars by 664 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 19 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
  • 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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