Grocery Stores
Big Star
University Avenue
(662) 234-3217
Kroger
2013 University Ave.
(662) 236-6811
SaveUMore Food Store
University Avenue
Wal-Mart
2530 Jackson Ave. W
(662) 234-9131
Restaurant Listing
Abner's Cheesesteaks
Fried and grilled chicken tenders
1927 Jackson Ave. W
(662) 236-3080
www.abnerscheesesteaks.com
Price: $5-$10
The walls are flanked with huge pictures of Ole Miss football, providing visual images for our traditions.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Ajax Diner
Down-home cooking
118 Courthouse Square
(662) 232-8880
Price: $8-$15
Very artsy restaurant with art by local artists above every booth. The bar at the front of the restaurant looks like an old house, and it's covered in Mississippi license plates.
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Applebee's
American cuisine
1931 Jackson Ave. W
(662) 234-2308
www.applebees.com
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Sunday–Wednesday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Thursday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12 a.m.
Backyard Burger
Hamburgers, grilled chicken, salads, baked potatoes, shakes
1604 Jackson Ave. W
(662) 281-0015
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 10:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
Beacon Restaurant
Home-cooked vegetables and meats
1200 N. Lamar Blvd.
(662) 234-5041
Price: $5-$10
One regular is a professor and award-winning Labrador dog trainer. After he parks, he opens the back gate of his SUV and all of the dogs he's currently training are lying there. They never move or bark; it's really impressive.
Hours: Monday–Saturday 6 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
Bofield's
Fried and grilled chicken, chicken and dumplings, hot biscuits and gravy
1520 Jackson Ave. W
(662) 281-1014
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Bottletree Bakery
European style breads and pastries, deli sandwiches, specialty coffee
923 Van Buren Ave.
(662) 236-5000
Price: $5-$10
A very artsy restaurant—a local hangout for visiting writers and musicians in the early morning hours. It's been featured several times on the Food Network and also on The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Hours: Tuesday–Friday 7 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Bouré
Upscale family dining
309 N. Lamar Blvd.
(662) 234-1968
Price: $10-$30
Hours: Monday–Wednesday 11 a.m.–12 a.m., Thursday–Friday 11 a.m.–1 a.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–12 a.m.
B's Hickory Smoked Bar-B-Q
Barbeque; smoked tenderloin, chicken, cornish hens, quail, ribs, pork tenderloin, beef brisket, hot wings, side dishes
1455 S. Lamar Blvd., Shell Food Mart
(662) 234-2230
Price: $8-$15
Even though this barbeque comes out of a gas station, there's nothing ordinary about it. It's some of the best you can get in town.
Hours: Daily 9 a.m.–10 p.m.
Buffalo Café
Sandwiches, pastas and steaks
1101 Jackson Ave. W
(662) 232-2772
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Chevron Food Mart
Sandwiches, egg rolls, burritos, chicken, homemade breakfast and plate lunches
502 S. Lamar Blvd.
(662) 234-0275
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 24 hours
City Grocery
Eclectic new Southern cuisine
152 Courthouse Square
(662) 232-8080
Price: $10-$20
Great nightlife in the upstairs bar. It's especially a hot spot when the temperature is suitable to sit on the balcony and hang out with friends. Wine list available, reservations recommended.
Hours: Monday–Wednesday 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 6 p.m.–10 p.m., Thursday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 6 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Domino's Pizza
Pizza, breadsticks, and cinnamon sticks
1603 Jackson Ave. W
(662) 236-3840
www.dominos.com
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Sunday–Wednesday 11 a.m.–1:30 a.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–2:30 a.m.
Downtown Grill
Southern-style
110 Courthouse Square
(662) 234-2659
Price: $20-$30
Great night scene in their upstairs bar, which sometimes features bands. Reservations recommended.
Hours: Monday–Wednesday 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–9 p.m., Thursday–Saturday 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m.
El Charro
Authentic Mexican enchiladas, burritos, tacos, and quesadillas
1908 Jackson Ave. W
(662) 236-0058
www.elcharrocafé.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Thursday–Sunday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m.
Handy Andy
Barbeque, sandwiches, ribs, salads, peach and apple fried pies
800 N. Lamar Blvd.
(662) 234-4621
Price: $5-$10
Operating out of an old gas station, it seems like a little hole in the wall, but it has great food.
Hours: Monday–Friday 6:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Huddle House
Breakfast, steak, shrimp, fish, and catfish
1925 Jackson Ave. W
(662) 238-2977
www.huddlehouse.com
Price: $3-$8
Hours: Daily 24 hours
Lenny's Sub Shop
Subs and sandwiches
2580 Jackson Ave. W
(662) 236-3600
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Saturday 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Mex
Mexican
295 Alexander St.
(662) 262-3060
www.mexrestaurant.com
Price: $8-$15
Authentic food, nice location on Alexander Street
Hours: Monday–Thursday 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 5 p.m.–11 p.m.
Moe's Southwestern Grill
Southwest Mexican
1414 Jackson Ave. W
(662) 236-1210
www.moes.com
Price: $8-$15
When any customer enters the doors, the employees shout, “Welcome to Moe's!”
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Newk's Café
Seafood and steak
1309 University Ave.
(662) 513-5303
www.newksCafé.com
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Sunday–Monday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Wednesday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Thursday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Old Venice Pizza Company
Traditional Italian dining, salads, calzones, pastas, and gourmet pizzas
1112 Van Buren Ave.
(662) 236-6872
www.ovpc.com
Price: $8-$15
Great atmosphere with signed wine bottles hanging all over the back room's ceiling.
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Oxford Steak Company
Hand-cut steaks and pasta
302 S. 11th St.
(662) 236-6460
Price: $15-$30
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Papa John's
Pizza, breadsticks, cheese sticks
1506 Jackson Ave. W
(662) 234-8648
www.papajohns.com
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–3 a.m.
Pearl Street Pasta
Pastas and pizza
308 S. Lamar Blvd.
(662) 234-7525
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Phillips Grocery
Hamburgers, sandwiches, chicken, salads, homemade desserts, breakfast
2406 S. Lamar Blvd.
(662) 236-5951
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Monday 7 a.m.–4 p.m., Tuesday–Saturday 7 a.m.–8 p.m.
Pizza Hut
Pizza and breadsticks
1103 Jackson Ave. W
(662) 236-3333
www.pizzahut.com
Price: $5-$15
They have a lunch buffet punch ticket, and you get your sixth buffet free.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Proud Larry's
Hand-tossed pizza, grill food, pasta specials, salads
211 S. Lamar Blvd.
(662) 236-0050
www.proudlarrys.com
Price: $10-$20
Great music venue; if you go at night around dinnertime, you will not have to pay the cover to get in to hear the band.
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
RibCage
Barbeque
311 S. Lamar Blvd.
(662) 238-2929
Price: $8-$15
It's on the Square and has a bar downstairs with nightly drink specials.
Hours: Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sizzler Steak House
Steak, chicken, and seafood
Highway 6 E.
(662) 234-4667
Price: $15-$30
Hours: Thursday–Saturday 4 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Square Books Café
Desserts, cappuccino, and espresso
160 Courthouse Square
(662) 236-2262
Price: $3-$8
It's located in a local independent bookstore that has book signings a few times monthly.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday– Saturday 9 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Taylor Grocery
Catfish, steaks, and barbeque with all the trimmings
4 County Rd., Taylor
(662) 236-1716
Price: $10-$25
It's in Taylor, Mississippi, a tiny town 20 minutes outside of Oxford. It has great food and on Sunday nights there's a great bluegrass band. It's also a brown bag restaurant where you can bring your own beverages.
Hours: Monday–Wednesday 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Thursday–Friday 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m.–9 p.m.
The Jubilee
Wraps, sandwiches, pastas, seafood, and entrees
1002 Jackson Ave. E
(662) 236-3757
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
The Yogurt Shoppe
Ice cream and frozen yogurt, including TCBY, Emack & Bolios, and Blue Bell
501 Bramlett Blvd., Chaney's Pharmacy
(662) 234-7221
Price: $5-$10
It's inside Chaney's Pharmacy, so you can get your prescriptions filled, buy things you need, and pay your phone bill—all at the same time.
Hours: Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m.–9 p.m.
Triphammer Grill
American, steak, seafood
60 Browns Race
(662) 262-2700
Price: $20-$35
Seasonal outdoor dining on High Falls.
Hours: Sunday–Friday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Two Stick Market
Sushi, sashimi, and nagiri
1007 Harrison Ave.
(662) 236-6639
Price: $10-$20
Bands on Thursday and Friday nights.
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m.–10 p.m.
Yocona River Inn
Steaks, fresh seafood, vegetables, fresh-baked breads, desserts
842 Highway 334
(662) 234-2464
Price: $15-$30
Out of town. It's a favorite of students who want to take their date somewhere special, either for fun or for a formal function.
Hours: Wednesday–Thursday 5 p.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m.–9 p.m.
Zaxby's
Chicken fingers, buffalo wings, salads
W. Jackson Ave. (in front of Super Wal-Mart)
(662) 234-1024
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
