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Ocean

1218 20th St S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 933-0999
oceanbirmingham.com
4 star rating based on 6 reviews
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Hours
Tue-Thu 5:30pm-10pm Fri-Sat 5:30pm-10:30pm Patio: Tue-Thu 4pm-10pm Fri-Sat 4pm-10:30pm  
Status: Closed  
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Rated four stars by the Birmingham News, Ocean offers fresh seafood in a comfortable, contemporary, upscale atmosphere. The menu features dishes made with fresh oysters and fish from around the world. Ocean was voted best restaurant, best chef and best wine list by the Birmingham News reader's choice poll 2004. Ocean also received an award of excellence from the Wine Spectator in 2004.

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Posted by Citysearch on April 13, 2009

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Ocean offers fresh seafood in an exciting and contemporary atmosphere. The menu features fresh oysters and fish arriving daily from around the world. Recipient of the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award for 2007, Wine Spectator Award 2004,2005,2006 and 2007. Voted Best Chef, Wine List and rated 5 stars by the Birmingham News. Locally owned and operated by George and Harriet Reis. Property... more
Posted by yahootravel on January 29, 2009

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Voted Best Restaurant, Best Chef, and the recipient of The Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence in 2004, Ocean offers fresh seafood in an exciting and contemporary atmosphere. The menu features fresh oysters and fish from around the world. Locally owned and operated by George and Harriet Reis.
Posted by 10best on October 23, 2008

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Ocean is an upscale family style restaurant with a comfortable and contemporary atmosphere. The décor is elegant and romantic with soft lights, a water wall, warm woods, white linen tablecloths, two private dining rooms and patio dining. They serve American cuisine with an emphasis on fresh seafood, with steak and chicken entrees. There is an extensive wine list featuring domestic and imported... more
Posted by restaurantrow on April 11, 2007

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Two private rooms are available, each accommodating 25 people. Their patio is also available for parties of up to 40. While not open for dining on Sundays and Mondays, the restaurant is available on these days for private functions.
Posted by Citysearch on May 19, 2009

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Seafood restaurant serves up oysters, sushi and fish served grilled, steamed, seared or fried, plus specialty martinis and wine.
Posted by Contributor on October 01, 2006

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If something swims or crawls the seven seas, it’s likely to show up on the menu at Ocean. A softly lit contemporary interior has a water wall behind the fresh oyster bar, where glasses are placed on blue recessed lights, creating a glow that adds to the sea fantasy. The daily selection of fresh fish may be prepared in several ways: steamed Asian style, wood-grilled Greek style, pan-seared or... more
Posted by gayot on June 29, 2007

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Fish served super and teste is ok .but that did not make correct format

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+ small fish

Cons

- not cleared in correctly
Posted by MR T on October 08, 2009

Good but not the best....

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I am torn between 3 and 4 stars. Service is 5 and once you add in valet parking it is a 6. With that said... this is the "best" in Birmingham? If it was not for crab and lobster dishes with a good price I would give this "best" in Birmingham a 2 star on price. Steak seems to be a good deal but I do not eat steak. Salmon and Tuna at $30 is silly. Sea Bass, Halibut, Yellow fin or Mahi-Mahi... now... more
Posted by Daeshouse on April 13, 2009, (Edited February 26, 2009)

very good by Manuel P. at InsiderPages

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Fantastic place. I was with my family and enjoyed a lot. The food wonderful and the waitress very good, nice and very polite. The atmosphere good. The better the dessert
Posted by Citysearch User on April 13, 2009, (Edited December 07, 2008)
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