The Optimist

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   Christa

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic night out with the family! Food was great!
   

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Atlanta

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   I’ve dined here several times and have always enjoyed but this time the quality of the food was nothing like the food in the past. The presentation of the food made us chuckle. The opti old fashioned was served with small cubed ice, not to clown the bartender but any 15.00 dollar drink should be well prepared. The she crab soup had enough parsley for two bowls. The mahi mahi was served in a small bowl and it was one of the higher priced meals on the menu. I thought that I’d play it safe and order the burger and fries but that too was a disappointment as well. The key lime pie had a crust that we thought was candy because we had to break through it for each fork full. Sorry Optimist but you guys failed us last night.
   

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   Lindsey

   Atlanta

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful! The beets and strawberries were amazing, and the Mahi was killer. Shout out to Chef Tyson and Brett! Our server Damien was knowledgeable and unintrusive as we definitely took our time ordering/eating while catching up. We will be back!
   

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   Lynne

   VIP

   New York City

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food is amazing and our server Damien was incredibly attentive. I would give this restaurant ten stars if I could.
   

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   Gioo

   Seattle

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   It was ok. Glasses have lipstick marks on them. Food was delayed. Wine has glassy/sugary kind of residual on glass.
   

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   Laurel

   Atlanta

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Optimist is in my top three tier of Atlanta restaurants. I am a seafood lover. Ambiance ranges from chilled during Sunday happy hour to exuberant during later hours. Your choice!
   

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Server was great and food was amazing . Would come back again
   

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   AndreaP

   Charleston

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Hanna was wonderful. So personable and accommodating and very kind. She made the dinner experience so much more enjoyable!! We will come back.
   

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   Rotonda

   Atlanta

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of my favorite places to dine. The food and service is always great!
   

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    We recently visited for a birthday celebration, and it was the perfect choice! The food was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The cocktails were equally impressive, with unique flavors that complemented the meal perfectly. The ambiance was warm and inviting, creating a wonderful setting for a special occasion. If you’re looking for a place to celebrate and make someone feel truly special, this is the spot!
    

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