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The Optimist
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- Good for special occasions
- Lively
- Hot spot
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
Valentine's Day at The Optimist!
US$125.00 per person
Feb 14, 2025 onlyThe best way to spend the evening with your special someone is "coast side!" Celebrate Valentine's Day at The Optimist with a four-course prix fixe menu Executive Chef Edward Barrett for $125 per person. Two tiers of wine pairings available for an additional $45 or $85 per person. Enjoy oysters on the half shell, coastal inspired cuisine and much more! We look forward to celebrating with you!
What 9,138 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.7Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.4Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
Atlanta
Seafood
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Nicole
VIPDetroit
4 reviews
5.04 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Misty
Los Angeles
1 review
5.01 review
Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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kita
Atlanta
7 reviews
3.07 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
- Overall 3
- Food 3
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Kelly
Raleigh
5 reviews
5.05 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Sy
VIPAtlanta
5 reviews
5.05 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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michael
Amsterdam
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
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SheilaF
VIPNew York City
15 reviews
5.015 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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BenT
Nashville
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Ethan
Atlanta
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Kelly
Jacksonville
12 reviews
5.012 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- 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 9138 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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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.