The Optimist
4.8
9047 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
Make a reservation
2 people
Dec 3, 2024
7:00 p.m.
Experiences are available.
- Good for special occasions
- Lively
- Good for groups
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.
- NeighbourhoodWest 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
Experiences
Ring in the New Year with The Optimist!
US$125.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 onlySpend this New Year’s Eve “coast-side” with a four-course, prix-fixe meal from executive chef Eddie Barrett! $125 per person with wine pairings available for an additional $45 per person. Premium wine pairing option available for $85 per person. Menu choices include tuna crudo, lobster & potato bisque, duck fat poached swordfish, special desserts and more!
What 9,047 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.8
- 4.8Food
- 4.8Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.4Value
Noise • Moderate
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Seafood
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Atlanta
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Shane
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- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Christopher
Atlanta Metro
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Dined 6 days ago
- Overall 5
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- Ambience 5
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Marilyn
Pittsburgh
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- Overall 5
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Cherry
Atlanta Metro
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5.08 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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Austin
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2024
- Overall 5
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- Ambience 5
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Corey
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
5.04 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
- 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 4.8 stars by 9047 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
2 people
Dec 3, 2024
7:00 p.m.
Experiences are available.
Order delivery or takeout
914 Howell Mill Rd., Atlanta, GA 30318
Additional information
- Cross Street8th Street
- NeighbourhoodWest 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.