Oxford, Mississippi Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to Oxford, Mississippi, a vibrant college town with a population of 43,536, located just north of Jackson. Known for its rich literary heritage and home to the University of Mississippi, Oxford has seen a multitude of eateries come and go over the years. This page highlights the closed-down restaurants that once thrived in our community, including those that shut down permanently and those that temporarily closed, reflecting the ever-changing culinary scene of our beloved city.

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The Saucy Swine
Inside Redbar
Oxford, MS
Status: Permanently Closed
Closed Date: 11/2/2025

Ownership transferring; menu revamp planned.

Soul Fish Cafe Oxford – Oxford – 200 S Lamar Ct
200 S Lamar Ct
Oxford, MS 38655
Status: Closed permanently
The Ravine – Oxford – 53 Co Rd 321
53 Co Rd 321
Oxford, MS 38655
Status: Closed permanently
Venice Kitchen – Oxford – 1112 Van Buren Ave
1112 Van Buren Ave
Oxford, MS 38655
Status: Closed permanently
Oxford Canteen – Oxford – 766 N Lamar Blvd
766 N Lamar Blvd
Oxford, MS 38655
Status: Closed permanently
Hawaii Poke and Grill – Oxford – 1202 Merchants Dr
1202 Merchants Dr
Oxford, MS 38655
Status: Closed permanently
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken – Oxford – 1309 N Lamar Blvd
1309 N Lamar Blvd
Oxford, MS 38655
Status: Closed permanently
Beagle Bagel Caf√© – Oxford – 1801 Jackson Ave W Ste B104
1801 Jackson Ave W Ste B104
Oxford, MS 38655
Status: Closed permanently
Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill – Oxford – 1801 Jackson Ave W
1801 Jackson Ave W
Oxford, MS 38655
Status: Closed permanently
The Saucy Swine
1122 Jefferson Ave
Oxford, MS
Status: Closed Down

Closing after eight years; owners plan to continue catering next summer. Inside Redbar.