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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
4.64,386 reviews
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Juan Lopez 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

Outstanding food! Outstanding service! 

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Chelsea Seymour 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

The best food I’ve ever had!!! 

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Brad LeBlanc 
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4 years ago

Always delicious. Oyster happy hour is a must. Follow that up with gumbo or cioppino when you’re done with the oysters.. 

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Terri Leari Hill 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

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Katie Sue Evans 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

The Optimist is our go-to date night restaurant. We love seafood and oysters so it is a no brainer. It’s casual but classy. We are regulars. Absolutely love it. 

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Yolanda Woods 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

A variety of oysters available. The shrimp cocktail was artfully. — with Rose Washington. 

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Sabrina Jones 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

My first time eating at The Optimist! The She Crab Soup is a delicious appetizer and the shrimp toast that comes with it is absolutely amazing!! The bread served while waiting on entrees is to die for!! Everything very tasty and well prepared!! The courtesy wine in the lobby while we waited on our table was a pleasant surprise . Ambiance is perfect for date night 

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Gerald Younkins 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

Great restaurant, will be back on my next trip to Atlanta 

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Diana Moses 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

Great food! service atmosphere.. Friendly servers! 

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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 closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m. 

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