The Optimist

The Optimist reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Jacob

   Atlanta5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food and dessert were amazing . The staff was really nice. I would definitely go back here. 
   

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   ronit

   Central Georgia1 review

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Was good, but don’t go if your vegetarian. Valet or self parking $
   

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   John VIP

   Atlanta99 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We really enjoy our time at the Optimist. Great food that is perfectly seasoned and well prepared. The entire staff is fantastic, engaging and professional. Great timing between meal courses. A nice selection of wines and some creative cocktails too. Our only disappointment, this time, is that there were no dinner rolls available. This is a minor, minor, point but if you have had the rolls at the Optimist, you understand.
   

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   Molly VIP

   Alabama17 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Appetizers were good. The blackened redfish was weird, cut like tuna and didn’t taste like redfish at all. It was rare in the middle. Someone in our group had the burger and liked it. Overall, cute place.
   

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   Mark

   Atlanta1 review

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was phenomenal. Service was very slow and one of our meals was delayed significantly. Food was so good we just took it in stride as it seemed busy. However, they were extremely professional and offered free dessert without us even mentioning it. We will certainly be eating here again. A high point in Atlanta dining.
   

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   David VIP

   Atlanta70 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was outstanding. We had 3 appetizers (lobster roll, oysters and shrimp). All were excellent and I would highly recommend. The scallops are fantastic and so was the flounder.
   

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   Rochelle

   Atlanta4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Robert was very thorough in his descriptions of the menu and making us feel welcome
   

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   Edward

   Atlanta2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great seafood and service. I was celebrating my birthday and was offered a complimentary glass of champagne with a candle - nice touch
   

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   Sabrina

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Awesome!! Love the food and service. Place is excellent.
   

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    HECTOR

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Fantastic dining experience! The food was exceptional—especially the oysters and octopus, which were incredibly fresh and expertly prepared. The service was attentive and welcoming, making the meal even more enjoyable, the ambience was just perfect, lively but not noisy.. allowing conversation and enjoyable time . Looking forward to coming back!
    

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