Guidebook for Oxford
Food Scene
Oxford Grillehouse is one of our favorites especially for dinner. Located right on the historic Oxford Square. We haven't had a bad meal there, ever. Steaks are fabulous. If you like creamed spinach - try their's. It is excellent. I recommend reservations whenever available. They do sometimes refuse reservations and seat first come/first serve. Calling ahead to find out will decrease your wait time.
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Oxford Grillehouse
114 Courthouse SquareOxford Grillehouse is one of our favorites especially for dinner. Located right on the historic Oxford Square. We haven't had a bad meal there, ever. Steaks are fabulous. If you like creamed spinach - try their's. It is excellent. I recommend reservations whenever available. They do sometimes refuse reservations and seat first come/first serve. Calling ahead to find out will decrease your wait time.
If you love southern comfort foods and a casual atmosphere, you will enjoy Ajax. Their menu is filled with southern foods including vegetables. They have a bar and small booths in the front and tables & larger booths in the restaurant seating area. Ajax is located on The Oxford Square.
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Ajax Diner
118 Courthouse SquareIf you love southern comfort foods and a casual atmosphere, you will enjoy Ajax. Their menu is filled with southern foods including vegetables. They have a bar and small booths in the front and tables & larger booths in the restaurant seating area. Ajax is located on The Oxford Square.
If you are looking for Asian cuisine, we recommend The Noodle Bowl on Jackson Ave. When dining in they will serve courses that will make your meal interesting and even more enjoyable. They also have carry out which our family has utilized often. From appetizers to sushi to full entrees, The Noodle Bowl is sure to have choices to satisfy everyone in our party.
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The Noodle Bowl
1501 Jackson Ave WIf you are looking for Asian cuisine, we recommend The Noodle Bowl on Jackson Ave. When dining in they will serve courses that will make your meal interesting and even more enjoyable. They also have carry out which our family has utilized often. From appetizers to sushi to full entrees, The Noodle Bowl is sure to have choices to satisfy everyone in our party.
If your looking for Mexican food, Casa Mexicana (in our opinion) is the best choice in Oxford. Their food is delicious, the margaritas are great and the host & servers have always been very attentive to our party. Casa is our Mexican restaurant of choice.
Casa Mexicana Restaurant
1908 Jackson Ave WIf your looking for Mexican food, Casa Mexicana (in our opinion) is the best choice in Oxford. Their food is delicious, the margaritas are great and the host & servers have always been very attentive to our party. Casa is our Mexican restaurant of choice.
For Breakfast --- Big Bad Breakfast is going to be hard to beat! They have multiple iron skillet options and breakfast foods that may have you skipping lunch. It is a local favorite that is now known by celebrity visitors as well. BBB is THE breakfast location in Oxford. Arrive early and expect to wait.
Driving Directions: Turn left out of the driveway and travel south on HWY 7. Go to the first exit which is HWY 30/Molly Barr exit and continue right. Continue to the 4way stop red-light and turn left onto N Lamar Blvd. Travel approximately 1 mile. BBB will be in a shopping center to the right side of N Lamar. (It is located in the very back of the shopping center parking lot)
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Big Bad Breakfast
719 N Lamar BlvdFor Breakfast --- Big Bad Breakfast is going to be hard to beat! They have multiple iron skillet options and breakfast foods that may have you skipping lunch. It is a local favorite that is now known by celebrity visitors as well. BBB is THE breakfast location in Oxford. Arrive early and expect to wait.
Driving Directions: Turn left out of the driveway and travel south on HWY 7. Go to the first exit which is HWY 30/Molly Barr exit and continue right. Continue to the 4way stop red-light and turn left onto N Lamar Blvd. Travel approximately 1 mile. BBB will be in a shopping center to the right side of N Lamar. (It is located in the very back of the shopping center parking lot)
Taylor Grocery is located just outside of Oxford in Taylor, MS and an absolute MUST VISIT recommendation. Taylor Grocery is best known for their catfish cuisine and tailgate style waiting to be seated. They are only open a few days a week, will cater events if orders are placed in advance and although they do not sell alcohol - they do allow brown bag entry. Call ahead and Plan ahead for your visit to Taylor Grocery.
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Taylor Grocery
4 First StTaylor Grocery is located just outside of Oxford in Taylor, MS and an absolute MUST VISIT recommendation. Taylor Grocery is best known for their catfish cuisine and tailgate style waiting to be seated. They are only open a few days a week, will cater events if orders are placed in advance and although they do not sell alcohol - they do allow brown bag entry. Call ahead and Plan ahead for your visit to Taylor Grocery.
Located on the historic Oxford Square, Boure offers an incredible menu filled cajun style choices. Upstairs you will find a full bar and balcony that overlooks The Square. Boure is a local and out of town guest favorite. Reservations recommended.
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Boure Restaurant
110 Courthouse SquareLocated on the historic Oxford Square, Boure offers an incredible menu filled cajun style choices. Upstairs you will find a full bar and balcony that overlooks The Square. Boure is a local and out of town guest favorite. Reservations recommended.
The Wine Bar is located on South Lamar of the historic Oxford Square. Although the name may indicate a winery atmosphere, The Wine Bar is more of a quaint restaurant with a beautiful bar atmosphere. They use a lot of local ingredients for a fresh farm-to-table menu. They serve seasonal wines as well as some of the best beers, whiskeys, bourbons, vodkas, and scotches in the world. The Wine Bar is one of our favorite locations for drinks and appetizers.
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The Wine Bar
401 S Lamar BlvdThe Wine Bar is located on South Lamar of the historic Oxford Square. Although the name may indicate a winery atmosphere, The Wine Bar is more of a quaint restaurant with a beautiful bar atmosphere. They use a lot of local ingredients for a fresh farm-to-table menu. They serve seasonal wines as well as some of the best beers, whiskeys, bourbons, vodkas, and scotches in the world. The Wine Bar is one of our favorite locations for drinks and appetizers.
If pizza, calzones or sandwiches are what you're looking for Soulshine is our restaurant of choice. Located on S Lamar of the historic Oxford Square Soulshine has indoor and outside seating. One of my personal appetizer favorites is their tamales and crawfish dip!
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Soulshine Pizza Factory - Oxford
308 S Lamar BlvdIf pizza, calzones or sandwiches are what you're looking for Soulshine is our restaurant of choice. Located on S Lamar of the historic Oxford Square Soulshine has indoor and outside seating. One of my personal appetizer favorites is their tamales and crawfish dip!
Old Venice is our Italian food restaurant of choice. This casual restaurant serves Creole-influence pasta & pizza plus happy-hour drink & food specials. Perfect location to enjoy a great meal with family or friends. Old Venice is also located on the historic Oxford Square.
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Old Venice Pizza Co
1112 Van Buren AveOld Venice is our Italian food restaurant of choice. This casual restaurant serves Creole-influence pasta & pizza plus happy-hour drink & food specials. Perfect location to enjoy a great meal with family or friends. Old Venice is also located on the historic Oxford Square.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Library is by far the most popular drinks & nightlife location in Oxford. Located just off of The Square you will find open windows and open doors into the venue filled with bars, music, televisions and people. Locals and Visitors alike enjoy the atmosphere at The Library!
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Library
120 S 11th StThe Library is by far the most popular drinks & nightlife location in Oxford. Located just off of The Square you will find open windows and open doors into the venue filled with bars, music, televisions and people. Locals and Visitors alike enjoy the atmosphere at The Library!
Sightseeing
Since Oxford was incorporated in 1837, The Square has remained the cultural and economic hub of the city. The historic Oxford Square is home to a variety of shops, boutiques and fabulous restaurants. The epicenter of Oxford’s nightlife is the historic Courthouse Square. Go to www.visitoxfordms.com for more details and to download a map.
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Courthouse Square
Courthouse SquareSince Oxford was incorporated in 1837, The Square has remained the cultural and economic hub of the city. The historic Oxford Square is home to a variety of shops, boutiques and fabulous restaurants. The epicenter of Oxford’s nightlife is the historic Courthouse Square. Go to www.visitoxfordms.com for more details and to download a map.
Shopping
Established in 1839, Neilson's is known to be the South’s oldest department store. Neilson's offers the finest in family apparel including Polo Ralph Lauren, Vineyard Vines and much more; housewares; gifts; and cosmetics such as Estee Lauder and Clinique. Neilson's is a quaint department store located right on the Oxford Square.
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Neilson's
119 Courthouse SquareEstablished in 1839, Neilson's is known to be the South’s oldest department store. Neilson's offers the finest in family apparel including Polo Ralph Lauren, Vineyard Vines and much more; housewares; gifts; and cosmetics such as Estee Lauder and Clinique. Neilson's is a quaint department store located right on the Oxford Square.
Square Books is a historic independently owned bookstore with two other book stores - Off Square Books and Square Jr. All three are located on the historic Oxford Square. With a huge variety, you will surely find something of interest. Visit www.squarebooks.com for more details.
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Square Books
160 Courthouse SquareSquare Books is a historic independently owned bookstore with two other book stores - Off Square Books and Square Jr. All three are located on the historic Oxford Square. With a huge variety, you will surely find something of interest. Visit www.squarebooks.com for more details.
Parks & Nature
Sardis Lake is a 98,520-acre reservoir on the Little Tallahatchie River in Lafayette, Panola, and Marshall counties, Mississippi. Sardis Lake is impounded by Sardis Dam, located nine miles southeast of the town of Sardis. The lake is highly popular with anglers and has an abundant supply of bass and crappie. Other recreation activities include camping, hunting, boating, swimming, skiing, and picnicking. Go to www.sardis.uslake.info for more information.
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Sardis Lake
Sardis Lake is a 98,520-acre reservoir on the Little Tallahatchie River in Lafayette, Panola, and Marshall counties, Mississippi. Sardis Lake is impounded by Sardis Dam, located nine miles southeast of the town of Sardis. The lake is highly popular with anglers and has an abundant supply of bass and crappie. Other recreation activities include camping, hunting, boating, swimming, skiing, and picnicking. Go to www.sardis.uslake.info for more information.
Essentials
Located at the corner of Highway 7 and University Avenue. Kroger is conveniently located and should have everything you need by way of grocery, ice for coolers, pharmacy and household goods. They have a fuel center in the front. And, a liquor store right next door.
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Kroger
2013 University AveLocated at the corner of Highway 7 and University Avenue. Kroger is conveniently located and should have everything you need by way of grocery, ice for coolers, pharmacy and household goods. They have a fuel center in the front. And, a liquor store right next door.
Walgreens Pharmacy is located just off of Highway 7 on University Avenue.
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Walgreens
1808 University AveWalgreens Pharmacy is located just off of Highway 7 on University Avenue.
Dollar General is a quick GO TO spot for forgotten essentials. They do not have everything you would find at Kroger or Walmart but for an easy drive and quick in and out ... Dollar General is my go to location.
Driving Directions: From the house, turn left onto HWY 7. Go approx 1 mile to the HWY30/Molly Barr exit. Continue right. Go to the 4 way red-light at N Lamar Blvd. Turn left. Dollar General is on the right maybe a half mile from the 4way.
Dollar General
229 Hwy 314Dollar General is a quick GO TO spot for forgotten essentials. They do not have everything you would find at Kroger or Walmart but for an easy drive and quick in and out ... Dollar General is my go to location.
Driving Directions: From the house, turn left onto HWY 7. Go approx 1 mile to the HWY30/Molly Barr exit. Continue right. Go to the 4 way red-light at N Lamar Blvd. Turn left. Dollar General is on the right maybe a half mile from the 4way.
Walmart Supercenter is located on the west side of town. The easiest route is taking HWY 7 south to HWY 6. Continue right/west on HWY 6 to the light at Jackson Avenue. Turn right onto Jackson Avenue and Walmart Supercenter will be on your right.
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Walmart Supercenter
950 Mackie DrWalmart Supercenter is located on the west side of town. The easiest route is taking HWY 7 south to HWY 6. Continue right/west on HWY 6 to the light at Jackson Avenue. Turn right onto Jackson Avenue and Walmart Supercenter will be on your right.
Entertainment & Activities
Malco Oxford Studio is one of two theaters in Oxford (and our family's second choice). We have a "new" Malco Theater & Bowling Alley venue located just off of HWY 7 at Sisk Avenue. This location is new, offers new release films and is our family's venue of choice.
Directions: Turn left out of the driveway to travel south on HWY 7. Drive south just past the HWY 30/Molly Barr overpass to the SISK AVE exit (maybe 1.5miles). You will see the Malco Theater on your left of HWY 7. Take the SISK AVE exit. Turn left.
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Malco Oxford Studio Cinema
1111 Jackson Ave WMalco Oxford Studio is one of two theaters in Oxford (and our family's second choice). We have a "new" Malco Theater & Bowling Alley venue located just off of HWY 7 at Sisk Avenue. This location is new, offers new release films and is our family's venue of choice.
Directions: Turn left out of the driveway to travel south on HWY 7. Drive south just past the HWY 30/Molly Barr overpass to the SISK AVE exit (maybe 1.5miles). You will see the Malco Theater on your left of HWY 7. Take the SISK AVE exit. Turn left.