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The Optimist
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- Good for special occasions
- Lively
- Hot spot
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(404) 477-6260
- 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
What 9,141 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.7Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.3Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
Atlanta
Seafood
Review summary
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John
Las Vegas
1 review
5.01 review
Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Nicole
VIPDetroit
4 reviews
5.04 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Misty
Los Angeles
1 review
5.01 review
Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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kita
Atlanta
7 reviews
3.07 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
- Overall 3
- Food 3
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Kelly
Raleigh
5 reviews
5.05 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Bridget
Houston
2 reviews
2.02 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
- Overall 2
- Food 3
- Service 2
- Ambience 2
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Sy
VIPAtlanta
5 reviews
5.05 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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michael
Amsterdam
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
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SheilaF
VIPNew York City
15 reviews
5.015 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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BenT
Nashville
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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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 9141 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(404) 477-6260
- 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.