Opening hours
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Oxford: 8:40 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (662) 232-8880 to confirm.
Location & directions
118 Courthouse SquareOxford, MS 38655
About Ajax Diner
Ajax Diner is a restaurant located at 118 Courthouse Square in Oxford, Mississippi. Our Oxford guide covers 107 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Prices are affordable ($10–20 per person).
Ajax Diner is open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Sunday).
The menu we have on file lists 51 items across 6 sections, including Salads, Sandwiches & Poboys, Plates, Veggies, and Desserts. Listed prices range from $2.00 to $14.00, with a typical item around $3.00. Dishes worth a look include Cook's Salad, Chicken & Dumplings, and Broccoli Rice Casserole.
You can visit for delivery, on-site services, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, historic, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups, locals, and tourists. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and paid street parking. Reservations are accepted; call (662) 232-8880 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Restaurant · American, Regional, Southern
- Address
- 118 Courthouse Square, Oxford, MS 38655
- Phone
- (662) 232-8880
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Sunday)
- Menu
- 51 items · $2.00–$14.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Ajax Diner’s weekday schedule with 93 other restaurants in Mississippi. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 60 hours a week, 9 hours more than the local median of 51. 62% of restaurants in Mississippi open on Sundays; Ajax Diner does not.
Compared with 93 other restaurants in Mississippi that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for restaurants in Mississippi
Based on 36 menus with 1,969 priced items from restaurants in Mississippi, the median menu item costs $8.99, and half of all items are priced between $4.99 and $13.00.
At Ajax Diner the median listed price is $3.00, lower than the typical $8.99 for restaurants in Mississippi.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| French Fries | 22% | $4.50 |
| Caesar Salad | 22% | $7.47 |
| Tea | 17% | $3.25 |
| Potato Salad | 17% | $2.43 |
| Hamburger Steak | 14% | $12.50 |
| Fried Green Tomatoes | 14% | $11.47 |
| Side Salad | 14% | $4.00 |
| Chicken | 11% | $10.99 |
Calculated from 36 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Photos
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- On-site services
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Quick bite
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Historic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Locals
- Tourists
- University students
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Ajax Diner there are 17 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 37 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bakeries & Desserts (5), Burgers & Fast Food (5), Mexican & Tex-Mex (4), and Pizza (3).
Competition is healthy: 5 other restaurants are within a mile and 13 within three miles. The closest is City Grocery, < 0.1 mi away.
8 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- SteakhousesOxford Grillehouse< 0.1 mi
- PizzaSquare Pizza< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsDonut Distillery< 0.1 mi
- ItalianSaint Leo< 0.1 mi
- BarbecueMoe's Original BBQ0.1 mi
What to expect at a restaurant
General restaurants are places that do not fit neatly into a single cuisine: family restaurants, grills, bistros, eclectic kitchens and multi-cuisine menus. They are often local favorites that serve a bit of everything, from breakfast plates to steaks and seafood.
What to order
- House specialties – what regulars come back for
- Daily specials – often the freshest dishes
- Local dishes – anything named after the town or region
Good to know
- Check the latest hours before you go – independent restaurants change them more often.
- Weekend evenings are usually the busiest time.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard in the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Ajax Diner's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Sunday). Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Is Ajax Diner open on Sunday?
No, Ajax Diner is closed on Sundays.
Where is Ajax Diner located?
Ajax Diner is located at 118 Courthouse Square, Oxford, MS 38655.
What is the phone number of Ajax Diner?
You can call Ajax Diner at (662) 232-8880.
Does Ajax Diner offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Ajax Diner offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: delivery, on-site services, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Ajax Diner?
The typical price range at Ajax Diner is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $2.00 to $14.00.
Does Ajax Diner take reservations?
Yes, Ajax Diner accepts reservations.
Is Ajax Diner wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Ajax Diner open late?
No, Ajax Diner usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Ajax Diner?
There are 37 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Ajax Diner. Nearby options include Oxford Grillehouse (< 0.1 mi), Square Pizza (< 0.1 mi), and Donut Distillery (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other restaurants near Ajax Diner?
5 other restaurants within a mile. The closest is City Grocery, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do restaurants in Mississippi cost?
Based on 36 menus with 1,969 priced items from restaurants in Mississippi, the median menu item costs $8.99, and half of all items are priced between $4.99 and $13.00.
