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4.7
- 4.7Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.3Value
Noise • Moderate
The Optimist
4.7
9209 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
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2 people
Mar 28, 2025
March 2025
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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10:30 PM
- Good for special occasions
- Hot spot
- Lively
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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 chefEddie Barrett
- Private party facilitiesThe Optimist has a variety of event spaces that include bar events, restaurant buy outs, private dining up to 20 guests, semi-private dining for up to 50 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, BYO Wine, 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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Seafood
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Seafood
Review summary
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The Optimist is a seafood lover's paradise, offering "delicious food" with standout oysters and scallops. Patrons rave about the "exceptional service" from attentive staff, making celebrations memorable. The ambiance is lively yet cozy, perfect for special occasions. While pricing is on the higher side, "the experience makes it worth it."
9,210 Reviews
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Teresa VIP
Charleston58 reviews
5.0Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Therese
Atlanta3 reviews
5.0Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Donna
New Orleans7 reviews
5.0Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Allison
Atlanta3 reviews
5.0Dined 5 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Jackie VIP
Philadelphia20 reviews
5.0Dined 5 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Kyle
Atlanta14 reviews
5.0Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Angelo
Nashville1 review
5.0Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City5 reviews
5.0Dined on March 21, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Julie VIP
Atlanta18 reviews
5.0Dined on March 21, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
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Patrick VIP
Atlanta21 reviews
5.0Dined on March 21, 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 9209 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
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 chefEddie Barrett
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, 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, private dining up to 20 guests, semi-private dining for up to 50 guests.