😢🍽️ OCEAN RESTAURANT CLOSED: After 24 years in Birmingham’s Five Points South area, longtime fine-dining fave oceanbirmingham suddenly closed its doors Thu, Oct 1. 👇 👀 What happened: In February 2026, Chef George Reis passed ownership to Birmingham native Chloe Kidd. Eight months later, the restaurant is closed, confirmed by Kidd who declined to provide a statement. About Ocean: ⭐️ Founded in 2002 by Chef George Reis 🐟 Known for coastal seafood + upscale hospitality ❤️ A go-to for date nights, anniversaries + special occasions 🏆 The restaurant earned multiple Best Chef + Best Restaurant awards + was one of three Alabama restaurants to receive DiRōNA’s Award of Excellence in 2024 📍 1218 20th St S, Birmingham 🔗 Click the link in our bio to read more about Ocean’s 24-year run + what’s next for dining in Five Points South. 👀 Do you have a fave Ocean memory or dish? Share it with us below. 👇 #oceanbirmingham #birminghamrestaurants #bhamnow TD