The Optimist
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- 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! Preview the menu here: https://bit.ly/optinye2024
What 9,074 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.7Food
- 4.8Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.4Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
Atlanta Metro
Seafood
Atlanta
Seafood
Review summary
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bahnson
VIPAtlanta Metro
76 reviews
5.076 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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holly
Atlanta Metro
1 review
4.01 review
Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 3
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Rachel
Portland
8 reviews
5.08 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Jason
VIPAtlanta Metro
21 reviews
5.021 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
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Mary
VIPAtlanta Metro
26 reviews
2.026 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 2
- Food 1
- Service 1
- Ambience 3
1 person found this helpful
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Bill
Jacksonville
10 reviews
3.010 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 3
- Food 5
- Service 3
- Ambience 5
1 person found this helpful
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Henry
Atlanta Metro
14 reviews
5.014 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
1 person found this helpful
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Catherine
Tahoe
12 reviews
4.012 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
- Overall 4
- Food 3
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
1 person found this helpful
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Virginia
VIPAtlanta Metro
71 reviews
5.071 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
The OptimistResponded 2 days ago1 person found this helpful
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Matt
VIPAtlanta Metro
28 reviews
5.028 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
The OptimistResponded 2 days ago1 person found this helpful
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 9074 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
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.