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The Optimist
Visa Dining Collection
4.7 (9284)
$31 to $50
Seafood
914 Howell Mill Rd., Atlanta, GA 30318
Make a reservation
2 people
Jun 14, 2025
7:00 PM
About this restaurant
- Good for special occasions
- Lively
- Hot spot
Dining areas
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
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive chefEdward Barrett
- Private party facilitiesThe Optimist has a variety of event spaces that include bar events, restaurant buy outs, with private and semi-private dining for up to 200 guests.
- NeighborhoodWest 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, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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What 9,284 people are saying
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9,284 Reviews
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Joshua
Atlanta1 review
5.0Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Eric
Atlanta1 review
5.0Dined 4 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Inde
Atlanta3 reviews
5.0Dined 6 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Colin VIP
Greater Boston12 reviews
4.0Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 3
- Ambience 5
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Val
Atlanta32 reviews
4.0Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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william
Atlanta2 reviews
5.0Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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JoLynn
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
5.0Dined on June 5, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Norris
Atlanta22 reviews
2.0Dined on June 4, 2025
- Overall 2
- Food 3
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
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scott VIP
Atlanta2 reviews
1.0Dined on June 4, 2025
- Overall 1
- Food 1
- Service 1
- Ambience 4
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Courtney
Atlanta1 review
4.0Dined on June 3, 2025
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 3
- 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 9284 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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Make a reservation
2 people
Jun 14, 2025
7:00 PM
914 Howell Mill Rd., Atlanta, GA 30318
Dining areas
Additional information
- Cross street8th Street
- NeighborhoodWest 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 chefEdward Barrett
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
- Phone number
- Private party facilitiesThe Optimist has a variety of event spaces that include bar events, restaurant buy outs, with private and semi-private dining for up to 200 guests.