The Optimist
4.7
9166 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
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2 people
Mar 3, 2025
11:30 PM
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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
Popular dishes
What 9,166 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.7
- 4.7Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.3Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
Atlanta
Seafood
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Optimist is a seafood restaurant in Atlanta praised for its "amazing oysters," "fantastic food," and "beautiful atmosphere." Guests enjoy the "professional and prompt" service, and many highlight servers like Brett and CJ for their "attentive" and "knowledgeable" care. Despite some concerns about noise and portion sizes, the restaurant remains a popular choice for special occasions, with its "wonderful atmosphere" and "thoughtful consideration" of dietary needs.
9,166 Reviews
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Lindsey
Atlanta
7 reviews
5.07 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Lynne
VIPNew York City
12 reviews
5.012 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Gioo
Seattle
4 reviews
3.04 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 3
- Food 3
- Service 4
- Ambience 3
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Laurel
Atlanta
14 reviews
5.014 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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AndreaP
Charleston
18 reviews
5.018 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Rotonda
Atlanta
7 reviews
5.07 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
5 reviews
5.05 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
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NotQuiteVeg
VIPAtlanta
28 reviews
5.028 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Whitney
VIPPhoenix
3 reviews
5.03 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Chanel
Miami
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on February 23, 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 9166 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
2 people
Mar 3, 2025
11:30 PM
Select a time
Order delivery or takeout
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.