# @bhamnow on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DeHpsftGqFT
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/71301538-bhamnow-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-10-05T16:35:38.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Bham Now (@bhamnow) — https://gondola.cc/bhamnow

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😢🍽️ 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

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