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City Grocery, Oxford, MS

City Grocery

4.8
4.8
643 Reviews
$31 to $50
Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 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
  • 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 643 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 Ambiance

  • North Mississippi

    Best Value

  • North Mississippi

    Good for groups

  • 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 offers a delightful dining experience featuring "fantastic service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "incredible shrimp and grits" and the charming atmosphere. The staff consistently impresses with their professionalism and attentiveness. It's a must-visit spot for both locals and visitors, ensuring a memorable outing every time.

643 Reviews
  1. Patti

    VIP

    Memphis/West TN

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The holiday spirit was definitely there today🎄even thought they were extremely busy everything went along nicely. The old fashion was so good…one thing I would have liked better was the squash sliced Brussels sprout salad said it has goat cheese as an ingredient, however it was in the sesame cracker that was served with it. About misleading and I would have enjoyed it on the salad… otherwise it was all good

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  2. Angie L

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    There were four of us instead of six. The manager received my text with the updated headcount and responded promptly. We were seated at a four-top and were able to easily chat with each other. My salmon was exceptional. One of my guests chose the shaved Brussels sprouts salad, and the other two ordered the crawfish sandwich. Both of the gals with the crawfish were not impressed. It was dry and overdone. I think they expected a smaller crawfish cake similar to a crabcake. I don't believe we would order this dish a second time. I would order the salmon again. It was cooked perfectly, and the flavorful sauce and side vegetables were fresh and tasty.

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  3. Maria

    Mississippi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our small group of 3 friends come to City Grocery annually during the Christmas season to celebrate our friendship and have been doing so for many years although this isn’t the only time we dine there. This time we decided to make it dinner instead of a luncheon. It was a pleasant but much different experience, less casual, but we did enjoy ourselves immensely. The meal, as always, was superb, and the service impeccable. We ordered desserts to go which, when home, I was sad to see it was quite small but was tasty. We will return soon! I highly recommend.

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  4. Maryfrances

    Central Texas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a wonderful 60th birthday dinner with my best friend of 54 years.

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  5. Suzanne

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely staff, very slow to have not been all that busy, they did have a couple of large parties that could’ve been the issue. But it is so loud in there you cannot carry on a conversation.

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  6. Lynn

    New Orleans

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We truly enjoyed our early lunch today! We will be back soon! Great food, service and a wonderful atmosphere everytime!

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  7. Caroline

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a delicious dinner! The short rib was so tender

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  8. Terecille

    Memphis/West TN

    80 reviews

    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

City Grocery is rated 4.8 stars by 643 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

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
    (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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