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The Optimist

4.6

About this business

This exceptional seafood restaurant has garnered awards and recognitions over the years, rightly earning the favor of Atlanta's residents. Fisherman and cook, Adam Evans is the executive chef ofThe Optimist, where he promotes sustainable cooking. The menu features a bevy of seafood choices from Maine lobster, fresh caught octopus, halibut, shrimp, mahi mahi, as well as West and East coast oysters. The patio area is perfect for those warm Atlanta nights and makes for a memorable dining experience. 

Location details

914 Howell Mill Rd, Ste 100, Atlanta, GA, 30318, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
4.64,386 reviews
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Nikki Richardson 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

If you’re looking for a large array of seafood, this is your place! Plenty to choose from, food was wonderfully seasoned and portions were huge!!! 

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Joshua Schiffer 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

The optimist remains one of my absolute go to restaurants now that we are going to go back to fine dining. I’m so glad they survived the pandemic, not that there was really a question about that given their top quality sourcing of impeccable ingredients and excellent service. 

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Roxanne Jordan Dukes 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

Food and service was great! The hush puppies were the best I’ve ever had! The bread that’s served is hot, buttered and top with thin shaved sea salt, it was SO good! Happy birthday was stamped on the menu, which was a special added touch. 

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Shana Yaughn 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

Great atmosphere! Amazing food! 

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Jason Bigham 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

Great dining experience. They do the little things to make your experience special. The food is delicious and the cocktails are perfect. 

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Rochelle Gant McCauley 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

Atmosphere is great and food is good. 

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Miriam Pagan 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

Food was incredible and our server Michael was awesome! Highly recommend this restaurant to family and friends. 

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Dayna AndRodney Whitaker 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

Great place good was awesome and so was the service 

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Vinny Sabatino 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

Epic service and amazing food !!!! 

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How is The Optimist rated?

The Optimist has a 4.6 star rating with 4,386 reviews. 

When is The Optimist open?

The Optimist is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. 

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