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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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Edwin Reynolds 
5 years ago

Best service I've ever experienced dining. Food was excellent. Went here for wife's birthday, and I hit a home run with this choice. 

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Sandra Butreas 
5 years ago

The food was really good will go back again had a great time 

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Rose Harper 
5 years ago

Great food. Everything is good but their oysters are supreme ! 

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Tara Nielsen Risenhoover 
5 years ago

Wonderfully staffed and great food. 

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Alberto T. Cortinas 
5 years ago
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Suzanne Gisclair Thomas 
5 years ago

We had a great Anniversary dinner. Our server Teresa Li was amazing. The food was great! And Ray Baker made it extra special with some extra touches and dessert!! I Highly recommend this restaurant! 

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Michelle Houston 
5 years ago

The octopus was awesome!! The wait staff was the bomb! 

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Myron Deese 
5 years ago

Love the happy hours.. Great service and atmosphere. 

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Zeena Atta Dosunmu 
5 years ago

Awesome all the way. Will go again 

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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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