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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 |
I loved it! The food was delicious. We had Scallops, shrimp, Cod, swordfish, Crispy Calamari, Shrimp, Sweet Potatoes and Butternut Squash. All was delicious, very trendy restaurant and great service. ⛥⛥⛥⛥⛥
Phenomenal oysters and service! We absolutely loved it!
I love this spot..the food, the atmosphere, the people.. my favorite happy hour in Atlanta
Food was great. Service even better. Paulo provided unparalleled service.
Great food and great service. Butternut squash and chocolate pie were amazing.
This became a special night for our foursome. The waitress was spot on and explained in detail every dish we asked about. The oysters were delicious, the octopus appetizer was a pleasant surprise because as a rule, I don’t do octopus. I had the scallops that seemed to melt in my mouth and my wife was talked into having the Haibut and I assure you, she will insist we go back and have it again. Fun times with friends to start off our holiday celebration. Thanks Optimist!
Don't know why we put off eating here for so long. Food and service were top notch. Charred octopus was unbelievably good. Scallops were among the best I've had. Will not be our last trip
Had the Octopus yesterday. ..OMG it was amazing!!!!! Valerie our lovely server was awesome too!!!!! Was my 1st time there, will definitely go back!!
Amazing experience. We had oysters on the one side and then ate dinner in the dining room. The oysters were flavorful and presented beautifully (bonus $1 oysters during happy hour). Dinner was equally impressive. The crab soup and yellow beets were both flavorful, presented beautifully, and just right. Our main course was presented in an awesome way and we enjoyed that as well. Cocktails on point, service on point - you can’t go wrong here. If you’re in ATL, go here!
Frequently asked questions about The Optimist
How is The Optimist rated?
The Optimist has a 4.6 star rating with 4,481 reviews.
When is The Optimist open?
The Optimist is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.
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