We visited the Velvet Ditch a couple of weeks ago and meant to write a review then. Anyway, we were…read morereally surprised how really super nice the staff and how knowledgable they were about the menu. We ate outside and noticed how private it felt even though we were outside. Nice and easy going, we didn't feel rushed, our food came out in a timely manner and it came out hot. I had the Chicken Alfredo, my husband had Cheeseburger and Fries (MR), and my friend had Boneless Wings/fries. My husband's Cheeseburger was cooked perfectly. My Chicken Alfredo was not dry and neither was the chicken, and my friends Boneless Wings looked juicy as well. We also had apps! Our frozen adult drinks were on point. What I liked the most was that we were not rushed, instead we felt like we were in our backyard relaxed enjoying our food, drinks, and each other's company. Thank you Velvet Ditch we will be back...My husband is dying to try the Oysters!

The Velvet Ditch located in downtown Oxford, The Square…read more This is a typical college bar type restaurant with outdoor beer garden and seating with televisions and a raucous crowd. We came in to taste the local flair while on an Ole Miss college tour. The wait was lengthy however you could still stand at the bar and have a drink while you waited. We ordered a round of beers and checked out the place and the people. The bartenders were very nice, a lot of southern hospitality in this town. We were finally seated and ordered a seafood platter and a few orders of seafood gumbo. The gumbo was absolutely delicious. Shrimp that tasted amazing and sausage with great flavor. Rice cooked perfectly and overall a great dish. The seafood platter in my opinion, not worth the money. It was okay, but nothing spectacular. Coming from vegas the bar is set high on dining out as we have the best of the best in our city when it comes to places to eat. While this was a fun place to hang, it's expensive for a college town. The ahi tuna nachos at this place are absolutely amazing and a must try. Best thing I ate there. A ton of Ahi and a huge portion. There was more ahi than chips. Clean place, fair service at the tables, waitress delivered 4 entrees and saint bring the 11 year olds dinner. He sat for 15 minutes and I had to hunt her down to ask where the kids food was. Serve everyone at the same time, it's rude not to. This was a big annoyance for me as the child sits with no food while everyone else is eating for 15-20 minutes.

This one was a disappointment. I want to believe that we…read morehad an off night because I had heard great things about this place. Our waiter didn't share any daily specials with us, but after we ordered we heard him telling the next table about the different selections for the evening. Even though I had made reservations for 2, we were sat in the very last booth, upstairs by the bathrooms. I didn't say anything at the time, (even though I was on crutches and we had to climb stairs to get there) I just assumed they must have a packed reservation book for the night. But when we left, the empty tables on the main floor were still empty. We missed out on the ambiance of the restaurant and left feeling like the ugly stepchildren. We spent $100 for a blah experience. I won't do that again.

Was in this small town of Oxford, MS, walked into this restaurant and was stunned at the quality of…read morethe food here. I hate asparagus but I often order it to see how restaurants handle it and I could not believe how good it was. Catfish courtboullion was huge, not sure I was going to finish it, but I did because it was so good. And coconut cheesecake with tamarind sauce? Wow. Extremely friendly service, easy parking lot. The next day I was still wondering about this place and then saw behind this place are a James Beard winner and a JB nominee. Did not expect this in this small town!

Great food but dirty bathrooms!. The employees are very nice and they managed to remember…read moreeveryone's order for our party of 11 when they brought out the food.

I stopped by here while I was in Oxford four a job. The food was amazing. The chili cheese fries…read morewere over the top!! Friendly staff have a great vibe. Definitely will return if I'm back in the area.

Aplos is THE new go to spot in Oxford. The building is super nice with indoor and outdoor areas…read morethat are nicely decorated. The staff is very kind and helpful. The food was the best part! My friends and I split the spicy salami pizza, wings, whipped feta, grilled chicken gyro, and frozen yogurt with baklava crumbles. We were shocked how good the prices are for Oxford as well. I am already planning my next meal back!

Lovely atmosphere fun place food is average not extremely seasoned and gyro/ beef was dry. Pizza…read morewas also average. It's not a bad place, SERVICE was good friendly, and I will definitely try again

Menu options were plentiful, food was delicious, drink selection was perfectly crafted and wait…read morestaff was attentive and efficient. A great dining experience.

Well. Told us 45 minute wait. We checked out status in line at 45 minutes and they said - yeah…read moresorry, it will be at least another 45 minutes. So...

I love Mugshots! Their happy hour is incredible. They have a great student discount, I like the…read moreinterior and the staff is usually pretty good (sometimes the restaurant can be very slow and take a long time though). I love the fried mushrooms. The food is also top notch. My only complaint is sometimes the clientele can be loud or annoying to be seated around. When I come in and there are loud customers at the bar, it would be nice if they would seat us across the room to at least get a little distance from the noise haha. Otherwise, this is a staple of my week every week after class. It's so fun to go in with friends and have a few drinks, get some good food and yap for a bit. Increase the quality of the service (I hate when I order a drink and it doesn't show up for 20-30 minutes) and this is an EASY 5 star experience. It's already a place I would recommend to anyone.

Food was excellent! Got the lunch special. Cheeseburger, fries ( they were home type fries with…read moregreat seasoning! Very busy but service was good! Lady taking orders there were several wasn't having a good day! Was a bit testy and we just had to let one of our requests go! Again food was great!

Great place ! Good vibes, manager is awesome! Definitely visit if you're in the Oxford area!…read more Tacos are great, margaritas are even better !

It's an absolute oxford MUST!!!! Best skinny marg!! Management and staff are friendly and make you…read morefeel right at home! Food is just as great. And the vibe is what everyone needs when they have a margarita in hand!

Honestly this is one of the best Mexican restaurants I've been too. I travel a lot and been to…read moremany. To start off with, the ambience is nice. It looks like an expensive restaurant but it's really not. The food is good too. I ordered the poblano pepper. Which is a chili relleno but with added meat and potatoes on top. Nice option. You have 2 different types of rice and 4 different types of beans. I got the ranchero beens which were good but it was a small portion. The food came out very quickly which is a sign of a well run kitchen. The margaritas were good too. I got the one with the Don Julio anejo. No sour mix and the price was only $12. Not bad for top shelf. I definitely recommend this place.

Ate here for the first time Cinco de Mayo. Really loved the atmosphere and the lunch specials. Our…read moreserver was warm and friendly. A soon to be graduate of Ole Miss. I went again tonight and had another great experience. A little bit slower as far as ordering and getting our food. But we love the modern vibe and also the food quality and taste. I prefer the round booths in the middle of the restaurant. Even the restrooms are clean with a few amenities. Nice bar with large TVs.