The Optimist

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2295 reviews

+1 (404) 477-6260

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914 Howell Mill Rd NW

Atlanta, GA 30318

+1 (404) 477-6260

https://www.theoptimistrestaurant.com

The Optimist's menu focuses on sustainable seafood prepared in a wood-burning oven. Adjacent to the new restaurant, Fry has opened Oyster Bar at The Optimist, a more casual fish camp style venue, featuring an outdoor patio, live music and an oyster bar.

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4.52295 reviews

Simone S.

11/14/2024

We arrived for our reservation and were seated with a few minutes. It's a beautiful space but a tad too dark. Wish they'd turn the lights up just a wee bit to better see the food. Sid came...

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Angelica D.

9/22/2024

It's been years since I first visited the Optimist. I had a good experience and I'm not sure why it took me so long to return. I decided to return before a Yelp event nearby at Indiehouse. Valet...

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Erin G.

7/22/2024

This is one of the best meals I have had in a while. The service was stellar. We consulted with our server before we ordered anything. We decided to split everything we ordered so we could try...

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David Y.

12/8/2024

Went here for the Sunday oyster happy hour. Our server was Evan C. - he initially brought out the incorrect menu and not the happy hour menu. He took awhile to get our drink orders and then even...

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Ebony L.

11/18/2024

I was in town for a music festival and wanted to meet with my friend to celebrate our birthdays. She had this restaurant on her must try list and I happily obliged. Very intimate decor and very...

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