The Optimist
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.
- 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.
- AdditionalGluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
Experiences
Ring in the New Year with The Optimist!
US$125.00 per person
31 Dec 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 9,056 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
Diners' Choice Awards
Atlanta Metro
Seafood
Atlanta
Seafood
Review summary
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Yelena
Orlando
3 reviews
5.03 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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sam
Caribbean
vip39 reviews
5.039 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
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Arnold
Atlanta Metro
50 reviews
5.050 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Kristin
Denver
3 reviews
3.03 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
- Overall 3
- Food 3
- Service 5
- Ambience 3
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izzy
Atlanta Metro
vip16 reviews
3.016 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
- Overall 3
- Food 5
- Service 1
- Ambience 5
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Shanay
Detroit
3 reviews
5.03 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Kurt
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on 4 December 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Jamie
New York City
11 reviews
5.011 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Jazar
Atlanta Metro
5 reviews
3.05 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2024
- Overall 3
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Vivian
Charlotte
7 reviews
5.07 reviews
Dined on 1 December 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 9056 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
The Optimist
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Order delivery or takeout
914 Howell Mill Rd., Atlanta, GA 30318
Additional information
- Cross Street8th Street
- AreaWest 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
- AdditionalGluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
- 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.