Absolutely amazing experience start to finish. This is fine dining at its best. Grouper and amberjack, both the best i've ever had anywhere, and I used to live in Destin
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jean Kurtz
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We chose Ocean Restaurant to celebrate my husband’s birthday after reading reviews, and it exceeded every expectation. From valet to greeting to service, everything was seamless and welcoming. The bread cone arrived immediately, and our server Chris was spectacular — attentive, knowledgeable, and perfectly paced.
My husband, a true foodie, said the Calabrian chili rice grouper was a 10/10 and possibly the best meal he’s ever had. My scallops were cooked to perfection, and adding a lobster tail (at our waiter’s suggestion) to both plates was the perfect touch. We finished with French press coffee and the pumpkin spice crème brûlée — absolute perfection.
We’re so glad we stopped here. A truly memorable dining experience and we would absolutely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natasha Baroody
My husband and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary here and the overall experience was wonderful. The food was absolutely amazing—beautifully prepared, full of flavor, and truly worthy of a special occasion. The service was also attentive and professional throughout our meal.
My only disappointment was that, although the reservation system asked for the occasion and we noted our anniversary, there was no acknowledgment during our visit. It wasn’t a major issue, but a small gesture would have made the evening feel even more memorable, especially for such an important milestone.
Still, we had a lovely time, and the quality of the food alone makes this restaurant worth visiting.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Matt Fowler
Truly awesome experience. Ashley was an amazing server. We ordered so many things and it was all incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thom Tyrrell
My wife and I celebrated our 33rd anniversary here. Valet parking was excellent. Food was spot on and the desert was presented in a unique way for our special occasion. The reason for the 4 star rating on service is because our waitress did not tell us about any specials. We heard another server explaining them at another table after we had placed our order. Excellent experience all around and will visit again. Making reservations online was easy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jason Lowe
Incredible! This restaurant has always been a fantastic experience. Thank you for taking care of us with delicious food and hospitality. Outstanding atmosphere. The best in Birmingham. Thank you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Paxton
I called ahead of time for a reservation. They had a bottle of wine ready on the table for us when we arrived for our anniversary. The food was amazing, and staff was extremely knowledgeable helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kyler Austin
This was a really nice place for date night dinner. Service was great. And it was some of the best food I’ve ever had. Same goes for the martini and old fashion. I would recommend to anyone and I will definitely go back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elizabeth Brooks Austin
Amazing food and customer service was 10/10. Will be back for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Umeko Mitsuki
Everything was cooked to perfection and worth the wait. I love that many of the drinks had a mocktail version. My only complaint is that I didn't have a bigger appetite to try more dishes. I recommend getting a reservation because they fill up fast.
Good food, not great. Excellent service. Nice facility. Overpriced for the quality of the food. The coffee was great. I've had better food from chain full-service restaurants at a better price. I will say the service staff is outstanding. They make the experience great. The chefs need to up their game for the price paid. We had a party of 8 and tried just about everything on the menu. We all agreed with this assessment.
Donna McClung
Another fabulous meal at Ocean! While the fresh seafood is an obvious standout (I love the sushi and bouillabaisse), the filet mignon is one of my favorites, perfectly cooked. A special thanks to Robbie and Tyler for the great cocktails and excellent service at the bar. Looking forward to our next visit!
Teresa Shadoan
I had the pan-seared sole. Oh, my heavens. What a delightful experience we had thanks to our server.
C. A.
Dinner was amazing! Chris and Marcus were so attentive and answered all of our questions ! Thank you for a great night!
Absolutely amazing experience start to finish. This is fine dining at its best. Grouper and amberjack, both the best i've ever had anywhere, and I used to live in Destin
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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We chose Ocean Restaurant to celebrate my husband’s birthday after reading reviews, and it exceeded every expectation. From valet to greeting to service, everything was seamless and welcoming. The bread cone arrived immediately, and our server Chris was spectacular — attentive, knowledgeable, and perfectly paced.
My husband, a true foodie, said the Calabrian chili rice grouper was a 10/10 and possibly the best meal he’s ever had. My scallops were cooked to perfection, and adding a lobster tail (at our waiter’s suggestion) to both plates was the perfect touch. We finished with French press coffee and the pumpkin spice crème brûlée — absolute perfection.
We’re so glad we stopped here. A truly memorable dining experience and we would absolutely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary here and the overall experience was wonderful. The food was absolutely amazing—beautifully prepared, full of flavor, and truly worthy of a special occasion. The service was also attentive and professional throughout our meal.
My only disappointment was that, although the reservation system asked for the occasion and we noted our anniversary, there was no acknowledgment during our visit. It wasn’t a major issue, but a small gesture would have made the evening feel even more memorable, especially for such an important milestone.
Still, we had a lovely time, and the quality of the food alone makes this restaurant worth visiting.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Truly awesome experience. Ashley was an amazing server. We ordered so many things and it was all incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I celebrated our 33rd anniversary here. Valet parking was excellent. Food was spot on and the desert was presented in a unique way for our special occasion. The reason for the 4 star rating on service is because our waitress did not tell us about any specials. We heard another server explaining them at another table after we had placed our order. Excellent experience all around and will visit again. Making reservations online was easy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Incredible! This restaurant has always been a fantastic experience. Thank you for taking care of us with delicious food and hospitality. Outstanding atmosphere. The best in Birmingham. Thank you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I called ahead of time for a reservation. They had a bottle of wine ready on the table for us when we arrived for our anniversary. The food was amazing, and staff was extremely knowledgeable helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was a really nice place for date night dinner. Service was great. And it was some of the best food I’ve ever had. Same goes for the martini and old fashion. I would recommend to anyone and I will definitely go back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food and customer service was 10/10. Will be back for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was cooked to perfection and worth the wait. I love that many of the drinks had a mocktail version. My only complaint is that I didn't have a bigger appetite to try more dishes. I recommend getting a reservation because they fill up fast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Red flounder and hush puppies were best!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food, not great. Excellent service. Nice facility. Overpriced for the quality of the food. The coffee was great. I've had better food from chain full-service restaurants at a better price. I will say the service staff is outstanding. They make the experience great. The chefs need to up their game for the price paid. We had a party of 8 and tried just about everything on the menu. We all agreed with this assessment.
Another fabulous meal at Ocean! While the fresh seafood is an obvious standout (I love the sushi and bouillabaisse), the filet mignon is one of my favorites, perfectly cooked. A special thanks to Robbie and Tyler for the great cocktails and excellent service at the bar. Looking forward to our next visit!
I had the pan-seared sole. Oh, my heavens. What a delightful experience we had thanks to our server.
Dinner was amazing! Chris and Marcus were so attentive and answered all of our questions ! Thank you for a great night!
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