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The Optimist
- Restaurants
- Atlanta, GA
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
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Amazing dinner with my parents! Fantastic service by the whole team! Great atmosphere, the best food in ATL to date. Excellent oysters, fish, and their in-house bread is to die for! Will be back 100%!!
We loved it. Very good service! Meals were amazing and staff is top notch. Definitely going back again! Delicious desserts 🍨 too. Menu changes often with all the different catch of the day.
By far the best place in Atlanta for oysters and seafood. It’s definitely our kind of Atmosphere.. Eli was awesome—she was personable and she knew the menu and made great recommendations and had a great personality on top of it. Overall experience was fabulous. We will be here every time We come back to Atlanta
My Honey and I had lunch here. The service and food was great! Can’t wait to return to experience the Oyster Bar!
Beautiful place with great ambiance and service! Topher was the best waiter we have EVER had anywhere! Love the selection of oysters as well. Definitely will be back
Wonderful place to try some new things! The swordfish opportunities, the charred Octopus, the oysters, and the hush puppies!! I wasn’t a fan of the she crab soup, it is very strong in the crab flavoring and the saltiness. But if you love fresh blue crab and don’t mind a little sea taste it would be wonderful. I personally am not a person who likes strong fish flavors.
The food was incredible! Oysters were perfectly fresh and dressed with homemade crackers for an extra touch. The octopus app is not to be missed! Highly recommend the scallop dinner as well. Service was impeccable. Cannot wait to go back!
After hearing so much about it I was excited to finally try it. Cool atmosphere, excellent wait staff but food was average and it was overpriced in my opinion.
Frequently asked questions about The Optimist
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 open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.
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