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Welcome to Ocean, opened by George Reis in 2002 and located in the trendy Five Points district of Birmingham’s Southside. Enjoy a casual night out with friends at the inviting and contemporary patio bar, or venture inside for some of the best seafood in town and an award-winning dining experience. Enjoy a signature martini or feast on an array of oysters, shrimp, clams, and lobster at the raw bar. Ocean is one of Birmingham’s most recognized restaurants, winning multiple awards including Best Chef and Best Restaurant, not to mention a regular winner of the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator and Winner of the AAA Four Diamond award for the past twelve years. Reservations are accepted Wednesday through Saturday.
A bold seafood menu & fine wines are highlights at this trendy, contemporary cafe.
Hours
| Thursday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday (Labor Day) | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3814, 1218 20th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205
Phone: (205) 933-0999
Menu
Order and Reservations
Reservations: oceanbirmingham.comresy.com
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Reviews
Erin Hunter
Hands down Birmingham’s best! Wow! Savory bites that make you sad when it’s time to leave. Delicious from start to finish. Lobster and tuna were perfect. The crab salad roll was out of this world!! The tortellini left me speechless! Wow! Thank you Ocean!
… moreChrista Lodico
Wonderful food, amazing atmosphere, sushi and oysters were prepared fresh to order. Amazing serving staff, kind and knowledgeable. Our glasses stayed full. Clean, neat and very inviting. Quirky clientele which added to the wonderful experience.
… moreNathaniel Levasseur
This place was so good it made me write the review. Everything from starters to entrees to dessert awesome. The coffee was French Press absolutely amazing!!
… moreCosette Livas
Oh my goodness, I can’t say enough about this place. I just goggled seafood near me and it came up, thank goodness. The atmosphere, the food, the service (ask for Liam) was phenomenal. I had the Chex Shrimp, my sister the scallops….. yummy. The wine selection is on point. The French press coffee, was excellent. We looked at dessert but chose to split one more glad of wine. Well worth it, we will be back. Can’t say enough. Thank you Oceans for a memorable dinner.
… moreS Dra
If you’re looking for top notch food and a great atmosphere, look no further. Oceans has it all from appetizers, drinks, amazing entrees and desserts. The oysters are a great start and taste incredible. The whole red snapper, grilled over their wood fire, is the best in Birmingham. The owner, George, came around checking on the food which meant a lot, considering how busy the restaurant was. All of the staff was very helpful in anything we needed, and Chris made it a fun experience.
… moreYour Central Alabama
The courtyard at Ocean is fabulous! Make your reservation early, and if you like spaces with few people and an outside atmosphere—but hidden just a little bit—this is for you!
… moreDeborah Kelly
Great restaurant. The atmosphere is nice and comfortable with semi-dim lighting. Our waiter was wonderful as we forgot our card at home and when we realized this we asked if we could hold our reservation while we run back home to grab it. The waiter was very understanding and held the table for us and even had fresh drinks prepared for us when we returned. The oyster selection was great, probably the best oysters we have had. The only issue we had was parking was difficult. Either you have to park in the street nearby or you can do the valet, however the system they have with their valet does not appear well organized or efficient. We opted to park in the street and we had no issues. Definitely plan to go back soon.
… moreKristi Wooley
Another great experience at Ocean! Love this place!! Jason shucked a dozen succulent “little hunnies” for me behind the oyster bar, Robbie shook me a tasty, as always, orange martini behind the bar. I then had a plate full of Truffle fries, I shouldn’t have but couldn’t resist! Then figured I’d had fries so may as well have dessert too! Lauren in the kitchen helped me decide on which one. And she definitely made the best decision! I had oatmeal cream pie cheese cake! Who knew such a thing even exists?! Well it does and it’s a pure delight!! Will be going back again very soon, I feel sure!! I would recommend everyone do the same! Tell them Kristi sent you, lol!!
… moreZack Stovall
We had a wonderful experience at Ocean following the Van Gogh exhibit. We arrived early to our reservation, and were promptly seated 10 minutes after arrival. Superb service. Our needs were met with joyful pleasure and was overall a fabulous service experience.
… moreJay Pele
What a great meal in Birmingham. This was a date night for us and finally some normalcy and refinement. It felt great to dress up, have great service, and amazing tasting food. The seafood tower, seafood pot (Thai flavors), and salmon were all cooked perfectly. This was a great evening enjoying the food scene
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