Authentic Southern Comfort Food in Oxford, Mississippi – Since 1997

Ajax Diner has proudly served Oxford’s most beloved Mississippi cuisine since 1997. We specialize in hearty Southern comfort food made from scratch—featuring local favorites like chicken and dumplings, fried catfish, Mississippi pot roast, meatloaf, and country-fried steaks. Our menu also includes juicy burgers, classic po’boys, and daily plate lunch specials that keep locals and visitors coming back.

Voted Oxford’s Best Plate Lunch every year since we opened, Ajax Diner has also earned the title of Best Restaurant in Oxford multiple times. Mississippi Magazine readers have named us the Best Plate Lunch in Mississippi three times and counting.

Join us for lunch or dinner, Monday through Saturday—no reservations needed. Just walk in and enjoy. You’ll find us on the west side of the historic Oxford Square in the bright yellow building.