City Grocery

4.7

636 Reviews

$31 to $50

Southern

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

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.

Location
152 Courthouse Square, Oxford, MS 38655
Neighborhood
Oxford
Cross street
Van Buren
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wine

Experiences

WINE DINNER A L'ITALIENNE
$125.00 per person
Dec 10, 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!

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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

4.7

4.7 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 Ambiance
North Mississippi
Best Value
North Mississippi
Hot spot
North Mississippi
Neighborhood 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

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Terecille
Memphis/West TN
80 reviews
vip
5.0
80 reviews
Dined 7 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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Ethel
Mississippi
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2024
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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Elizabeth
Little Rock
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 19, 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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Dona
Kansas City
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 17, 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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Emily
Hawaii
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 16, 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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Sallie Kate
New Orleans
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 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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Henry
New Orleans
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 10, 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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Anne
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 8, 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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scott
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 8, 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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Robert
Springfield
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 8, 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 4.7 stars by 636 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

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.

City Grocery

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

WINE DINNER A L'ITALIENNE

Popular dishes

Pimento Cheese

Fried

Shrimp and Grits

Menu

What 636 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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