Restaurants in Oxford MS

City Grocery, 152 Courthouse Sq. (tel. 662/232-8080; www.citygroceryoxford.com), is one of the best restaurants in Mississippi. New Orleans-born chef John Currence finesses spicy cheese grits topped with plump shrimp, mushrooms, and smoked bacon, while offering an array of gourmet salads, soups, and Cajun delicacies. Main courses cost $20 to $25. Reservations are recommended. Bottletree Bakery, 923 Van Buren Ave. (tel. 662/236-5000), is a must if you crave caffeine and the aroma of warm muffins being pulled from the oven. The cheery nook serves pastries and freshly baked breads as well as fine coffees, sandwiches, and salads. Oxford's favorite dive bar is Proud Larry's, 211 S. Lamar Blvd. (tel. 662/236-0050), where live music and drink specials augment a simple menu of burgers, pasta, salads, and hand-tossed pizzas.