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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 |
Delicious New Years Eve dinner & outstanding service.
Excellent. Appetizers raw oysters octopus swordfish lobster roll everything is excellent plus the variety of cocktails. Service A+
By making a reservation for my daughters 35th birthday for 6 two weeks ahead of time we were disappointed at being Seated at a 4 top with a chair on the end. Also we were seated against a cold window as well. For the price of the food and drinks, we thought the Food average and wouldn't make a second visit.
Delicious and very accommodating for a large group! The hush puppies and tuna poke were yum!!
Great Food, Great Staff, Great Experience I will definitely recommend it.
Heard about this place from a friend....me and my fiancée decided to come to the fine established Optimist, which took us over 2 hours to get there since we live in Monroe ga. to discover the worst experience ever. I may not be wealthy but spending over $120...is a lot for piss poor service...we order the Seafood Gumbo...it look and smell good but the taste was like leftover from the previous day...we told the sever and all we got was I'm sorry.... Then when order the The refuge plateau now I was excited until I saw the Plat... read more
Had a dynamite meal last night. We started with oysters and 2 of their seasonal cocktails- excellent! I highly recommend the Empty Stocking if you like bourbon. Our waiter, Douglas, was very knowledgeable, took extra care because of our gluten issues and helped guide us to an exceptional meal. Well done, Optimist!
It was an amazing dinner.. Porsha was awesome.. everything I wud hv asked for.. ☆☆☆☆☆
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 closed now. It will open on Monday at 9:00 a.m.
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