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Big Rig's Diner

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Ajax Diner - Fried catfish

Ajax Diner

(593 reviews)

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At the recommendation of several friends, we went here for our first meal in Oxford while visiting…read moreOle Miss. I ordered the catfish with sides of fried okra and squash casserole, along with jalapeño corn bread, paired with w local beer. Everything was delicious but the catfish was a standout for me, perfect amount of coating seasoned well and the filet was thick and tender. I also really enjoyed the corn bread and okra. The squash was recommended by a friend, and it was tasty but not my favorite. My kids enjoyed their burgers & fries and my husband had the shrimp po boy, which he liked. We were too full for dessert. The service was very friendly, but not fussy. The ambiance is casual, and there was no wait to get in on a regular Tuesday night (I imagine game day might be crazy), you just seat yourself. Saw many folks in there with younger kids, so it looked friendly for all ages.

Ajax diner is located in The Square at Oxford. Parking is mostly paid although I hear now there is…read morea deck that is free. Stopped in today with the family on a college visit. Heard we had to try Ajax, the diner, not the soap. We stopped in for lunch before heading to Nashville airport to come home. The diner is about what you'd expect inside. Old, kitschy and full of decor. We sat in a booth an were greeted by a waitress promptly for drink orders. Cokes and waters. They deliver the coke in a neat Ajax cup. I ordered the chicken fried steak. Wife ordered the chicken and dumplings and step son ordered catfish. Everything arrived very quickly and everything was hot and southern deliciousness, except the corn bread. The corn bread was dry and not very good at all. Pretty sure it was yesterday's leftover bread or someone needs to pull it 5 minutes sooner from the oven. Unanimous at the table, Everton e had garb corn bread. No big deal. The chicken fried steak was full of flavor and cooked perfectly. Gravy was great and the red beans and rice side was awesome. All great flavors. Wife loved the chicken and dumplings, good flavor and tender chicken. She got a side of sweet potato casserole and loved it. I had a bite and it was delicious for certain. Step son had the fried catfish, he is not a big seafood eater but he absolutely loves the catfish. I had a big piece and it was cooked perfectly and tasted great as well. The staff was outstanding, the service was great and the food was excellent sans the cornbread. Ajax is a neat little diner in the heart of Oxford. It's a little pricey as is everything in this college town, but it was worth the visit.

Big Rig's Diner - diners - Updated May 2026

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