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4.7
- 4.7Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.4Value
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The Optimist
Visa Dining Collection
4.7
9245 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
914 Howell Mill Rd., Atlanta, GA 30318
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2 people
Apr 30, 2025
April 2025
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7:00 PM
About this restaurant
- Good for special occasions
- Hot spot
- Good for business meals
Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesSeafood
- Hours of operationDinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
- Phone number
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive chefEdward Barrett
- Private party facilitiesThe Optimist has a variety of event spaces that include bar events, restaurant buy outs, with private and semi-private dining for up to 200 guests.
- NeighborhoodWest Midtown
- Cross street8th Street
- Parking details$5 Valet service is offered through the Brady parking garage, located on property. Additional surface street parking is available throughout the neighborhood, as well as additional lots in the area.
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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What 9,245 people are saying
The Optimist reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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Loved For
Atlanta
Seafood
Atlanta
Seafood
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
"The Optimist" shines with "amazing seafood," "exceptional service," and "fantastic ambiance." Guests rave about the oysters, rolls, and peel & eat shrimp. Notable mentions include attentive staff and a memorable dining experience, making it a top choice for celebrations. While some dishes and portions faced critique, overall, it remains a beloved Atlanta spot.
9,245 Reviews
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Michael
Las Vegas1 review
5.0Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Lauren
Phoenix1 review
2.0Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 2
- Food 3
- Service 1
- Ambience 3
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Bill
Las Vegas1 review
4.0Dined 4 days ago
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 3
- Ambience 5
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Joey
Alabama1 review
3.0Dined 4 days ago
- Overall 3
- Food 5
- Service 2
- Ambience 5
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Bayard
Tampa4 reviews
5.0Dined 4 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Catalina
Atlanta1 review
5.0Dined 5 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Brandon
Atlanta1 review
4.0Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 4
- Food 3
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Sidney
Charleston4 reviews
5.0Dined on April 22, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Brooke
Washington DC5 reviews
5.0Dined on April 21, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Sterling VIP
New York City6 reviews
5.0Dined on April 20, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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FAQs
The Optimist offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (404) 477-6260.
The Optimist is rated 4.7 stars by 9245 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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914 Howell Mill Rd., Atlanta, GA 30318
Dining areas
Additional information
- Cross street8th Street
- NeighborhoodWest Midtown
- Hours of operationDinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesSeafood
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking details$5 Valet service is offered through the Brady parking garage, located on property. Additional surface street parking is available throughout the neighborhood, as well as additional lots in the area.
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive chefEdward Barrett
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
- Phone number
- Private party facilitiesThe Optimist has a variety of event spaces that include bar events, restaurant buy outs, with private and semi-private dining for up to 200 guests.