Guidebook for Oxford
Food Scene
Decidedly Creole in its overall scope, the restaurant isn't easily labeled. A bustling, casual dining room and balcony, attentive service and an outstanding menu elevate Boure to something greater than just another college joint. Boure is for everyone from a college date night to a special dinner with the family.
98 locals recommend
Boure Restaurant
110 Courthouse SquareDecidedly Creole in its overall scope, the restaurant isn't easily labeled. A bustling, casual dining room and balcony, attentive service and an outstanding menu elevate Boure to something greater than just another college joint. Boure is for everyone from a college date night to a special dinner with the family.
This restaurant is unlike any other in Oxford. While the primary menu item is pizza, this is not a pizza joint. The setting is "upscale." The tomato sauce, mozzarella, ricotta, pork belly & pork jowl are all house-made. I had the eggplant and taleggio pizza. It was quite good. My companions order pasta dishes and gave them very good marks. Service was very good. Server had a good sense of humor and the ability to "read" the table. My cocktail was also done well.
53 locals recommend
Saint Leo
922 E Jackson AveThis restaurant is unlike any other in Oxford. While the primary menu item is pizza, this is not a pizza joint. The setting is "upscale." The tomato sauce, mozzarella, ricotta, pork belly & pork jowl are all house-made. I had the eggplant and taleggio pizza. It was quite good. My companions order pasta dishes and gave them very good marks. Service was very good. Server had a good sense of humor and the ability to "read" the table. My cocktail was also done well.
The forgotten meal gets its due just north of the town square in Oxford, Mississippi. A breakfast menu with more than a few surprises opens the door to breakfast cuisine full of inspiration and energy. One visit to BBB will guarantee you never look at a breakfast plate the same again. Whether it’s the house-cured Tabasco/Brown Sugar Bacon, crispy southern fried chicken, Original Grit Girl grits, or the Anson Mills Steel Cut Oatmeal, you’ll be talking about coming back before you’ve left the table. Don’t forget…they serve lunch too.
106 locals recommend
Big Bad Breakfast
719 N Lamar BlvdThe forgotten meal gets its due just north of the town square in Oxford, Mississippi. A breakfast menu with more than a few surprises opens the door to breakfast cuisine full of inspiration and energy. One visit to BBB will guarantee you never look at a breakfast plate the same again. Whether it’s the house-cured Tabasco/Brown Sugar Bacon, crispy southern fried chicken, Original Grit Girl grits, or the Anson Mills Steel Cut Oatmeal, you’ll be talking about coming back before you’ve left the table. Don’t forget…they serve lunch too.
Open only Thursday Friday and Saturday night taylor grocery serves the best fried catfish in the south. its a great atmosphere taking you back to the 1900s when everything was just that simple. Its located not to far from the condo. I suggest getting a group of friends and posting up on a tailgate while you listen to live music and wait for your table.
42 locals recommend
Taylor Grocery
4 First StOpen only Thursday Friday and Saturday night taylor grocery serves the best fried catfish in the south. its a great atmosphere taking you back to the 1900s when everything was just that simple. Its located not to far from the condo. I suggest getting a group of friends and posting up on a tailgate while you listen to live music and wait for your table.
If your looking for your traditional tex mex this is the place to go. Recently opened, el agave is a slightly modern and new Mexican restaurant located off of west jackson. Seems to be a popular choice for all ages.
15 locals recommend
El Agave
2305 Jackson Ave WIf your looking for your traditional tex mex this is the place to go. Recently opened, el agave is a slightly modern and new Mexican restaurant located off of west jackson. Seems to be a popular choice for all ages.
This is my all time favorite restaurant in oxford. located off south lamar, Jinsei offers a great Japanese dining experience with the modern atmosphere to go along with it. i suggest getting there early to have a blackberry mojito and wait for a table out on the balcony where you can see the sun go down and the lighting bugs come out.
33 locals recommend
Jinsei Sushi
713 N Lamar BlvdThis is my all time favorite restaurant in oxford. located off south lamar, Jinsei offers a great Japanese dining experience with the modern atmosphere to go along with it. i suggest getting there early to have a blackberry mojito and wait for a table out on the balcony where you can see the sun go down and the lighting bugs come out.
This will be my favorite coffee shop. It is popular for a reason and by no means a chain. It represents oxford's culture perfectly. I suggest the hame and cheese croissant with a bold dark coffee to wash it down with.
53 locals recommend
Bottletree Bakery
923 Van Buren AveThis will be my favorite coffee shop. It is popular for a reason and by no means a chain. It represents oxford's culture perfectly. I suggest the hame and cheese croissant with a bold dark coffee to wash it down with.
This is also one of my favorite coffee shops. Located on the square High Pointe has a great hipster like atmosphere that will keep you coming back for more. not to mention the best iced coffee in town. And I've had it all. The workers there are very nice and hard working. When they see me come in they already know what i want and wish me a very happy rest of the day.
26 locals recommend
Uptown Coffee
265 N Lamar BlvdThis is also one of my favorite coffee shops. Located on the square High Pointe has a great hipster like atmosphere that will keep you coming back for more. not to mention the best iced coffee in town. And I've had it all. The workers there are very nice and hard working. When they see me come in they already know what i want and wish me a very happy rest of the day.
Sightseeing
Home of the great writer William Faulkner turned into a museum about his work.
15 locals recommend
William Faulkner House
917 Old Taylor RoadHome of the great writer William Faulkner turned into a museum about his work.
Drinks & Nightlife
The library, commonly mistaken for an actual library by parents looking through student credit cards transactions, is the most esteemed venue of nightlife in oxford. It is hands down the biggest baddest bar in oxford. Everybody who is somebody of all ages will be there guaranteed. Be prepared for a large cover if its a game day weekend.
37 locals recommend
Library
120 S 11th StThe library, commonly mistaken for an actual library by parents looking through student credit cards transactions, is the most esteemed venue of nightlife in oxford. It is hands down the biggest baddest bar in oxford. Everybody who is somebody of all ages will be there guaranteed. Be prepared for a large cover if its a game day weekend.
Parks & Nature
This is in the general vicinity of the famous whirlpool trials which holds some of the greatest biking trials in the south. It is located walking distance from my condo and is a great way to get your day started. Great for dogs and runs.
7 locals recommend
Whirlpool Drive
Whirlpool DriveThis is in the general vicinity of the famous whirlpool trials which holds some of the greatest biking trials in the south. It is located walking distance from my condo and is a great way to get your day started. Great for dogs and runs.
Shopping
This is my favorite clothing store in town. If you need the latest and greatest of oxford ms this is where you will go. If you don't find what you need just walk across the street to Neilson's where you will find great clothing and products for women and men.
10 locals recommend
Hinton & Hinton
135 Courthouse SquareThis is my favorite clothing store in town. If you need the latest and greatest of oxford ms this is where you will go. If you don't find what you need just walk across the street to Neilson's where you will find great clothing and products for women and men.
Entertainment & Activities
This is the best movie theater in town hands down. It is also connected to a new bowling alley that is frequented by locals. Very cool atmosphere and ambience.
Oxford Commons by Blackburn Homes
900 Sisk AveThis is the best movie theater in town hands down. It is also connected to a new bowling alley that is frequented by locals. Very cool atmosphere and ambience.