
The Optimist
Order delivery or takeout
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- CuisinesSeafood
- Hours of operationDinner Mon–Thu 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 chefBrian Horn
- 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.
- Private party contactour Private Event Coordinator : (404) 355-5311 ext. 212
- 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, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
What 8,397 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
Loved For
Atlanta Metro
Seafood
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
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 8397 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
Order delivery or takeout
914 Howell Mill Rd., Atlanta, GA 30318
Additional information
- Cross street8th Street
- NeighborhoodWest Midtown
- Hours of operationDinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
- 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 chefBrian Horn
- 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, Takeout, 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.
- Private party contactour Private Event Coordinator : (404) 355-5311 ext. 212