"Its bones are so amazing that we didn't have to do a whole lot to it."
Oxford Place, a new family‑owned restaurant serving refined Southern‑inspired fare, has opened in Jacksonville’s historic Ortega Village, breathing new life into a 103‑year‑old neighborhood landmark that had stood vacant for four years.
The upscale‑casual restaurant recently debuted in the Oxford and Corinthian Building at 2902 Corinthian Ave. at Oxford Avenue, in the heart of Ortega Village.
The storied structure — built in 1924 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places — most recently housed Simply Sara’s, a longtime neighborhood favorite that closed in July 2022 after 12 years.
Oxford Place is owned by Hughes Brown and his father, Jerry Brown, experienced restaurateurs who both live in Ortega.
They describe the restaurant as a “neighborhood table,” designed to feel welcoming, family‑friendly and rooted in the community it serves.
Read more at the Florida Times-Union