The Optimist
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- Good for special occasions
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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.
- 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, Takeaway, Wine
Experiences
Valentine's Day at The Optimist!
USD 125.00 per person
14 Feb 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 9,128 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
Atlanta
Seafood
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David
VIPAtlanta
8 reviews
5.08 reviews
Dined today
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Tracy
VIPChicago
4 reviews
5.04 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Olivia
VIPFayetteville
8 reviews
5.08 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Corey
Charlotte
3 reviews
4.03 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Beth
VIPAtlanta
9 reviews
5.09 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 3
- Ambience 5
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Phyllis
VIPAtlanta
172 reviews
5.0172 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Maya
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.03 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Matt
Memphis/West TN
1 review
4.01 review
Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Marco
San Francisco
1 review
3.01 review
Dined 4 days ago
- Overall 3
- Food 3
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
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Céline
Munich
1 review
5.01 review
Dined 6 days ago
- 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 4.7 stars by 9128 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a booking
At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?
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
- 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, Takeaway, 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.