The Optimist
4.7
9180 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
Make a booking
2 people
14 Mar 2025
19:00
About this restaurant
- Good for special occasions
- Hot spot
- Lively
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesSeafood
- Hours of OperationDinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
- 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.
- AreaWest 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, Takeaway, Wine
Private dining
Popular dishes
What 9,180 people are saying
The Optimist reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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
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Atlanta
Seafood
Atlanta
Seafood
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9,180 Reviews
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Alla VIP
Philadelphia1 review
5.0Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Lisa
Chicago18 reviews
5.0Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Jonathon VIP
Pittsburgh8 reviews
5.0Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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janem
Western NC6 reviews
5.0Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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KristiF
Atlanta18 reviews
5.0Dined 5 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston1 review
3.0Dined 5 days ago
- Overall 3
- Food 5
- Service 3
- Ambience 4
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Jovi
Coastal Georgia10 reviews
5.0Dined 5 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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ROY VIP
Atlanta196 reviews
2.0Dined 5 days ago
- Overall 2
- Food 2
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
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Julian
Atlanta2 reviews
5.0Dined 6 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Kelly
Atlanta1 review
5.0Dined 6 days ago
- 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 9180 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a booking
2 people
14 Mar 2025
19:00
Order delivery or takeout
914 Howell Mill Rd., Atlanta, GA 30318
Additional information
- Cross Street8th Street
- AreaWest Midtown
- Hours of OperationDinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
- 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, Takeaway, 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.