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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
4.64,400 reviews
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Ebony Miller 
7 years ago

Great service good food. Our server was especially nice. 

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Trisha Ali Lefert 
7 years ago

Lovely ambiance, comfortable seating, top-notch service, delicious food, very reasonable prices, perfect variety of wine and cocktails, and the best oysters in town! What’s not to like?! 

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Marie Coder 
7 years ago

Meal was great, large selection of seafood. Look forward to going back to try more menu items. 

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Juan Carlos Juan-Oti 
7 years ago

Lugar bastante bueno con comida excelente vale la pena visitar en Atlanta 

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Jermaine Wright 
7 years ago

The seafood gumbo is the best I've EVER had! The bread that comes with it is the truth TOO! But that lobster roll and homemade salt and vinegar chips, MAN WHO? I DREAM ABOUT DAT ISH...!!! 

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Jerry West 
7 years ago

Knowledgeable, helpful, friendly staff. Good depth of menu choices. I especially appreciated deliberate attention to spices/balance of flavors, and textures. Artisanal libations! 

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Trisha Kennedy Roman 
7 years ago

Phenomenal! This is my favorite place to go in Atlanta! 

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Sonia Brown 
7 years ago

I can honestly say the service was unbelievable food even better. I have never experienced better management in my life. ( and I'm old ). An honest mistake was made, and they went over and above to make it right. Would highly recommend, and will be back. Thank you for a lovely evening:)) 

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Ash Kiara 
7 years ago

Nice atsmosphete and good food and wine! We would definitely go back. Diverse and intricate oyster selection 

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How is The Optimist rated?

The Optimist has a 4.6 star rating with 4,400 reviews. 

When is The Optimist open?

The Optimist is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.  

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