Menu for The Optimist in Atlanta, GA
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Closed:3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Cuisines:
American North American
American North American
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Features:
Delivery
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Dietary:
Vegetarian , Organic
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Known for:
Upscale, Small plates, Vegetarian options, Wine, Comfort food, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Great coffee, Great dessert, Happy hour drinks, Happy hour food, Healthy options, Late-night food, Cozy, Romantic, Organic dishes, Bar onsite, Curbside pickup, High chairs, Good for groups, Restroom, Solo dining, Seating, Usually a wait, Outdoor seating, Staff get temperature checks, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Delivery, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Takeaway, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating, Dinner, Popular with Tourists, Dinner reservations recommended, Lunch reservations recommended, Alcohol, Brunch, Dessert, Dine-in, Dinner, Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits, Mask required, Staff wear masks, Hard liquor, Accepts reservations, Lunch, Popular Lunch,Read more
The Optimist in Atlanta, GA, is a well-established American restaurant that boasts an average rating of 4.5 stars. Learn more about other diner's experiences at The Optimist. This week The Optimist will be operating from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Worried you’ll miss out? Reserve your table by calling ahead on (404) 477-6260.
Don’t feel like leaving the house? You can order your next meal from The Optimist through OpenTable.
The Optimist offers all sorts of meals, including vegetarian dietary options.
Other favorable attributes include: happy hour drinks.
For a similar meal experience, check out Tiny Bistro and Emmy Squared Pizza: West Midtown - Atlanta, Georgia as an alternative.
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My honey and I visited here. The simplicity of the restaurant was intriguing and I loved the tempo and flow of the staff. Upon... seating we were greeted and we ordered food and drinks. We had several employees attending to our every need. Everyone workedcollectively. The food was awesome. The only thing I would change is adding more to the menu. Very few choices on the menu forfood. It seemed to be more wine selections than food on the menu. Variety will definitely bring me back again and again. Enjoyedthe food and atmosphere. I will definitely tell others about this place and will definitely be back?? Read more
I had been waiting to eat at this establishment for months... Service was outstanding!! Our server was extremely knowledgeable,... patient, courteous and amicable. Couldn't ask for a better person. Unfortunately, two of the meals were topped with way too muchsalt. Once you removed the top layer of salty "goodness" the main courses were tolerable. Thankfully appetizers, sides anddeserts were good. I'm not letting this one experience ruin it for me so I'll be back in the future. Appetizers are shareable.If you're wanting to sit in the dining section make reservations a few days in advance especially for Fri & Sat nights. Oysterbar area is open at 3pm while dining section starts seating at 5pm. Upper scale casual atmosphere. They are able to accommodatelarge or small parties. Read more
I had a lovely time tonight at the Optimist! I sat at the bar to have a quiet night alone and it was such a treat. Walter was... my bartender and did an excellent job making a stellar martini and providing attentive service. I had 6 oysters to start andthen he recommended the scallops for my entree. You HAVE to try the scallops - they were phenomenal. I had the broccolini on theside since the scallops were a small serving size - but I promise even though there are only a few in the order they are sodecadent & delicious that it’s the perfect size. I asked Walter for a wine pairing and he suggested the Riesling which waswonderful. I love coming here and will be back again soon! Read more
Took my mom here for Mother’s Day because this is one of her favorite restaurants. For an appetizer we had the kale salad and... gumbo. I had a glass of Riesling and my mom had a French 75, all of which were very tasty. For dinner we had the branzino,braised greens, rice, and Brussels sprouts. For dessert we had the strawberry tart. The food was amazing! Annie was our waitressand her service was so good. Would highly recommend this restaurant. Read more
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When is The Optimist open?
The Optimist is open on the following days:
Monday: 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday: 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday: 05:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sunday: 03:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Does The Optimist offer delivery?
Yes, The Optimist offers delivery.
Does The Optimist offer reservations?
Yes, The Optimist accepts reservations.
Does The Optimist offer desserts?
Yes, The Optimist has dessert, view their dessert menu on Sirved.
The Optimist is a great restaurant hands down. The seafood is phenomenal and the prime rib steak I had melted in your mouth.... Brittany, our server was spectacular. She knew the menu inside and out and made perfect recommendations when asked. You won't gowrong eating here. Read more