Ocean
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Our verdict
Wine Spectator 2026 Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: Seafood / Seasonal. Wine strengths: California.
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- Address
- 1218 20th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205
- Phone
- (205) 933-0999
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue–Thu 5:30–9:30 PMFri–Sat 5:30–10 PMSun Closed
- Website
- oceanbirmingham.com
- Directions
- Get directions
- Booking
- Book on OpenTable
The menu
What to order
- Seafood Tower
- Oysters Rockefeller
- Fritto Misto
- Cornmeal Crusted Flounder
- Wood Grilled Jerk Red Snapper
- Crab Cakes
- Demkota Angus Filet Mignon
Wine Spectator 2026 Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: Seafood / Seasonal. Wine strengths: California.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
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Ocean
The wine
Ocean holds the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, which Wine Spectator gives to lists of usually 90 or more selections.
- Wine program
- Exceptional wine program
- Wine Spectator
- Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
- Extensive wine list
- Craft cocktails
- Zero-proof drinks
- Beer program
Details
- Elegant
- Romantic
- Sophisticated
- Well Known
- Intimate
- Modern
- Date Night
- Business Dinner
- Group Dining
- Celebration
- Special Occasion
- After Work
- Private Event
- Private Dining
- Wine Cellar
- Open Kitchen
- Design Destination
- Standalone
- Extensive Wine List
- Craft Cocktails
- Beer Program
- Zero Proof
- Local Sourcing
- Sustainable Seafood
- A La Carte
- Small Plates
- Wine
- Cocktails
- Beer
- Non Alcoholic
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Vegan Options
- Gluten Free Options
- Pescatarian Friendly
- Allergy Accommodating
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 5:30–9:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 5:30–9:30 PM
- Thursday
- 5:30–9:30 PM
- Friday
- 5:30–10 PM
- Saturday
- 5:30–10 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Refined, softly lit contemporary seafood restaurant with a polished, attentive style of hospitality, featuring a raw bar and upscale yet inviting atmosphere that works for both intimate dinners and special occasions.