The Optimist

3 months ago

Valet parking was offered for $6 which was the most convenient option. Hosts during checking in for reservation were friendly. And as walking in greeted by other employees as well. Since it was just me, I sat at the bar. Patrick was my …

4 months ago

Had a table but waited at the bar. Bartenders were very friendly so ended up having meal there. Well mixed drinks. I had the Odyssey and my wife enjoyed a mocktail. The ceviche was awesome with a little kick to it. Went with the halibut and …

a week ago

I've been meaning to come here since it opened; that's my bad. I'm an idiot. This place is a celebration of seafood. Literally everything was fabulous. Split the savory she crab soup, and it was the perfect amount. The redfish was …

a month ago

This is my second time here and it was just as good as I remember. The food and drinks were phenomenal and this was my first time getting an order from the oyster bar. Deducted a point for atmosphere as it was quite loud for a pretty chill Thursday night.

6 months ago

Fantastic restaurant! We went there for our 23rd anniversary, and everything was exceptional. From the hostess to the busboy, everyone warmly wished us a happy anniversary. They even brought us complimentary wine to celebrate. …

6 months ago

The Optimist...because of its rave reviews, we went here for my birthday. My honest opinion is overall, it was an 8 out of 10. The service, Donnie and Emma were great! The rolls that they bring to your table, I tried not to eat but one bite …

a week ago

Impeccable. I came here for a calm birthday dinner with my family, and right away I was blown away by how hospitable the staff was. Our server, CJ, was extremely polite, attentive, and accommodating. He was a class act and honestly the …

a month ago

We enjoyed dinner here. We were given a gift certificate. The food was beautifully prepared. The restaurant is nice and our server was awesome. Honestly we felt the tables were too close together and the music was too loud and the oysters …

2 months ago

Wow what an amazing experience! Came for a friend's birthday dinner and everything was fantastic. Delicious food and the outstanding service really stood out! …

2 weeks ago

I saw this restaurant a few years on Netflix and said one day I will have dinner there. Finally made it to Atlanta and had the best restaurant experience in my life …

2 weeks ago

I'm not sure how I hadn't heard about this restaurant before, but I'm so glad that I finally have. …

a month ago

Wow what an amazing experience! Came for a friend's birthday dinner and everything was fantastic. Delicious food and the outstanding service really stood out! …

3 weeks ago

We enjoyed dinner here. We were given a gift certificate. The food was beautifully prepared. The restaurant is nice and our server was awesome. Honestly we felt the tables were too close together and the music was too loud and the oysters …

a month ago

It was a really good culinary experience. My favorite part was the $1,75 happy hour oysters at the bar. I had the devils eggs, Bluefin Tuna carpaccio and lobster roll. I will definitely come back. …

a month ago

Some of the food was phenomenal, and some of it was just meh. My swordfish and my girlfriend’s halibut were both overcooked slightly. It made for chewy and dry seafood. The oysters were fresh and delicious. The sauce in the swordfish is …