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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 love the hushpuppies, the octopus and the lobster roll. Everything is fresh and the service is on point.
Great food, great atomosphere & excellent service!
Exceptional seafood and ambiance! Start with the Oyster Bar then move on to dinner.
Excellent ambient, decor, food, drinks and top notch service.
Fantastic evening with my best friend and mother! Craig was phenomonal. Ask for him when you make a reservation. He surprised us with a lovely little bottle of prosecco to start the evening followed by some octopus (divine), hush puppies, cauliflower and oysters from the northeast and west coast. Our main course was the swordfish and Craig paired a perfect Oregon Pinot Noir with it. Our dessert was this chocolate coconut dream of pie-esque tart and cappuccino topped everything off. The ambiance was perfect, service was spot-... read more
I really enjoyed the atmosphere!! The oysters were fabulous! Our waitress Sara was awesome very knowledgeable on the food and wine, the sides were delicious! My only complaint (if I had to complain) would be that our fish did not have any flavor, it seemed a little bland, and everyone at my table said the same thing! I would recommend going and enjoy the Oysters!!!!!
The dining experience in the dining room far surpasses the service eating dinner in the raw bar area. Amazing food and great service..... in the dining room.
Atmosphere and wait staff were excellent. The food was mediocre at best. Nothing special. The plates look good. The food had no flavor.
Frequently asked questions about The Optimist
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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