Restaurants in the area
You can find a list of some local restaurants below. Of course, there are many more options available that can be found via a quick internet search.
On campus
The Ole Miss Student Union hosts a number of lunch options, though summer hours are limited. You can check the hours at
olemiss.campusdish.com. There is also a Starbucks in the bookstore, also hosted in the Student Union, that is open from 7:30 am until 5 pm. Select convenience-store style options are available for drinks and other necessities.
On the square
The historic square in Oxford includes several restaurants and shops. Yaya's is a good option for frozen yogurt. There are a few pizza restaurants, and some relatively inexpensive options including Abner's Famous Chicken Tenders, Moe's Original Bar B Que. The Growler is a local favorite for drinks (also have decent burgers).
Housed in the old Leslie’s Drug Store/ Downtown Grill building on the historic Oxford, MS Square. The newly renovated space is home to the “Up-scale Down-home” fare of Bouré. 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 Bouré to something greater than just another college joint. Bouré is for everyone from a college date night to a special dinner with the family. Open M-Th: 11 am - 10 pm, F-Sat: 11 am - 10:30 pm. Walk-in only, no reservations.
Ajax Diner has been serving Oxford award-winning Mississippi cuisine for over twenty years. Ajax is known for being the go-to place for great comfort food like chicken and dumplings, turkey and dressing, classic casseroles, and, oh, the gravy, lots of gravy. Open M-Th: 11 am - 2:30 (lunch) and 4:30-9 pm (dinner), F-Sat: 11 am - 9 pm.
A more upscale menu, featuring steak, duck, crab cakes, and other seafood and veggetable options. Open W-F: 11 am - 2 pm (lunch) and 5 pm - 9 pm (dinner), Sat 5 pm - 9 pm (dinner). Reservations strongly recommended for dinner.
North Lamar street
In 2009, we became Oxford’s neighborhood restaurant and living room. The brain child of Award-Winning Chef, John Currence, Snackbar is a Southern Brasserie that prides itself on using local Mississippi ingredients whenever possible. We are your place for the freshest raw oysters from around the country, artfully crafted cocktails, and fine internationally-inspired food cultivated by 2019 James Beard ‘Best Chef: South’, Vishwesh Bhatt. Come let Team Snackbar show you a truly memorable experience. Our door is open to all. Open T-TH: 5-9 PM, F/SAT: 5-10 PM. Reservations are accepted.
Mediterranean-style food with a definite southern American twist. Hours: M-W 11:30am-9:30pm, Th-Sat: 11:30am-10:00pm.
West Jackson Ave
West Jackson Ave has many options available, including chain and fast food resaurants like McDonalds, Papa Johns, Chick-Fil-A, Chicken Salad Chick, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chiles, etc. The Noodle Bowl has decent sushi and chinese food that is not too expensive.
Mexican food.
Japanese Sushi and Hibachi grill.
East Jackson Ave
East Jackson Ave (past the square) also has chain and fast food resaurants including Sonic, McAlisters (originated in Oxford!), Newks (originated in Oxford!), Wendys, Taco Bell, and Obys (try the alligator po' boy).
