City Grocery

Stopped in for a quick bite for lunch with colleagues. We had some Brussels sprouts for an appetizer and then I had the fried mac n cheese and ham sandwich with fries. It was so delicious. The fries might be number one on my list of best ever!! Never had anything like it. Service was great as well.

I’m technically rating for the bar up top but after I’ve spent years weeks days and nights in both the bar and the restaurant a review feels appropriate. The bar up top is easily my favorite bar in oxford. It’s niche and if you go enough, the service is absolutely phenomenal. The bartenders care enough to learn your name, drink of choice, and really do care about their customers. This restaraunts staff makes this my favorite place in oxford.

Excellent food, attentive service, and enjoyable atmosphere. Always a pleasurable experience!

Recently dined at City Grocery on yet another very busy Friday evening in Oxford – this time, graduation weekend, and it was indeed very crowded and busy on the Square. Despite the bustling crowds of the Square, we were pleasantly surprised by the seamless experience. Although our reservation was for 6:45, we arrived over an hour early and were promptly seated by a gracious hostess who expertly managed the bustling atmosphere. Securing a table at City Grocery can be a challenge, so her efficiency was truly commendable. We opted to forgo starters due to the limited selection, instead diving straight into Caesar salads with a twist, featuring kalamata olives and hard-boiled egg. While not your traditional Caesar, they were a delightful departure from the norm. Entrees included Wasabi-crusted salmon, Char Siu pork belly, pan-roasted duck breast, and a grilled flatiron steak. Each dish showcased impeccable flavors, with highlights being the perfectly cooked duck, salmon, and rare flat iron steak. Though the pork belly leaned slightly towards being overdone, the accompanying scallion rice grits and sesame infusion added a delightful Korean barbecue flair. I don’t know if this is what the chef intended, but the flavor was outstanding. For dessert, we enjoyed crème brulee, chocolate-filled profiteroles, chess pie reminiscent of Mississippi Mud Pie, and strawberry mousse. Throughout our dining experience, the service was satisfactory, with attentive waitstaff ensuring our needs were met in a timely manner. Dining at City Grocery was memorable, despite the bustling atmosphere. While there were minor flaws in some dishes, the overall quality of food and service makes it a worthwhile dining destination in Oxford. I would certainly return and recommend it to others.

We had my daughter’s bridesmaid luncheon at City Grocery. From the beginning they very attentive. Lots of communication and always fast responses. The service was amazing and food was delicious. Everyone in attendance was very complimentary. Would highly recommend!!

This was our second time in this restaurant and we were just as pleased with this experience as the last. The food was outstanding, with creative twists on classic dishes. The service up to par. Would eat there again in a heartbeat.

I have been to Oxford a few times for work and City Grocery is always a place I make time to go to! The staff is truly amazing and the food matches the expectation. The last week I was in Oxford I ate at City Grocery 3 of the 5 nights. I would have eaten here more but there was a Christmas parade one night and I decided to avoid the square that night. If your in Oxford and looking for a truly great experience got to City Grocery! Also if your a Ceasar Salad fan try their salad you will not be disappointed!

Busy Friday night. Food was a disappointment. Everything is small plates, $34 the cheapest. The table of 4 tried the shrimp and grits and fried chicken. Not edible due to the overspice on both dishes. Who puts mushrooms in shrimp and grits? The $186 bill won't happen again. Will go to AJAX next time.