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.
- 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
Ring in the New Year with The Optimist!
USD 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 9,064 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
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Seafood
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Seafood
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Matt
Atlanta Metro
vip28 reviews
5.028 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Elliott
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Barbie
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
4.02 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Katrina
Atlanta Metro
vip4 reviews
5.04 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Jennifer
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
5.04 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Michelle
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.01 review
Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Mariya
Milwaukee
vip15 reviews
5.015 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Emma Grace
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
4.02 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
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Audrey
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
5.04 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Wise Native
Atlanta Metro
vip22 reviews
5.022 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
- 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 4.8 stars by 9064 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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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
- 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.