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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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Tim Martin 
5 years ago

Great service and fantastic seafood 

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Charity Denise 
5 years ago

Definitely recommend! Great service, bartenders very attentive and professional... specifically Justin 🙂 

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Beverly Ayers Sams 
5 years ago

The service was excellent and our server Justin makes the best drinks. Ask for the pineapple margarita and tell him Beverly sent you. 

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Bill Humphries 
5 years ago

Cool but expensive. Loud. Good people watching. 

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Ann Stritzinger Ellis 
5 years ago

Delicious food. Been several times and have never been disappointed. If you like seafood then this is your place - Especially if you are an oyster lover. 

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Matt Holcomb 
5 years ago

Awesome food and awesome staff! 

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Mj Renfroe 
5 years ago

Fantastic food! Raw oysters. Octopus. Prawns. Swordfish over beef ribs. Branzino. Fingerling potatoes. Hush puppy beignets. 😋 

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Rob Nolt 
5 years ago

Excellent oyster selection and great fish. 

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Mike Nichols 
5 years ago

Great food. 12 different oyster choices (location). We had 2 dozen. 

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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 at 9:00 a.m. 

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