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The Optimist, Atlanta, GA

The Optimist

4.7
4.7
9180 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 91 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
The Optimist brings a seaside fish camp experience to landlocked Atlantans. The ever-changing menu features high-quality, sustainable seafood masterfully paired with fresh, local ingredients. From sophisticated, daily-catch dishes to crudos and beachside classics, chef-owner Ford Fry’s the Optimist transports guests to their favorite coastal haunts.

Additional information

  • Location
    914 Howell Mill Rd., Atlanta, GA 30318
  • Phone number
    (404) 477-6260
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Dress code
    Casual 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 Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Eddie Barrett

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What 9,180 people are saying

The Optimist reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Atlanta

    Seafood

  • Atlanta

    Seafood

Review summary

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The Optimist offers a delightful seafood dining experience in Atlanta. Guests rave about the "phenomenal" food, especially the oysters. The ambiance is vibrant, creating a perfect setting for celebrations. With "exceptional" service from knowledgeable staff like Amanda and Savannah, visitors leave satisfied and eager to return. Highly recommended for seafood enthusiasts seeking quality and creativity.

9,180 Reviews

  1. Alla VIP

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, creative appetizers, delicious food and nice presentation. Will be back!

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  2. Lisa

    Chicago18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    if you are in Atlanta --- this is the place to dine --- NO REGRETS

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  3. Jonathon VIP

    Pittsburgh8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was amazing! Love the ambience and would highly recommend !

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  4. janem

    Western NC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food and service in an amazing space.

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  5. KristiF

    Atlanta18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was excellent, very friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, polite and professional.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the best meals I’ve had this year. Come if you have plenty of time.

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  7. Jovi

    Coastal Georgia10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to meet friends, good service, delicious food.

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  8. ROY VIP

    Atlanta196 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The bread service is spectacular. She crab soup was tasty

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  9. Julian

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    as usual the food was amazing and our server amanda was incredible and friendly and made the evening even better

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  10. Kelly

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best bred I have ever eaten in my life, not even being dramatic. It was amazing. Wood grilled oysters, lobster twin rolls, hush puppies, striped bass were all delicious. Wonderful service with a very friendly, timely waitress. Great ambiance, clean restrooms, fun experience. Can’t wait to return. Everything was perfect.

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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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 91 times today
Google Map for The Optimist

914 Howell Mill Rd., Atlanta, GA 30318

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (404) 477-6260
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Dress code
    Casual 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 Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Eddie Barrett

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