The Optimist

The Optimist Sustainable seafood prepared in a wood-burning oven Both the oyster bar and restaurant feature Smith Hanes’ designs and architecture by Tim Nichols.
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Located in Midtown West, the restaurant's menu focuses on sustainable seafood prepared in a wood-burning oven. Adjacent to the new restaurant, Fry opened Oyster Bar at The Optimist, a more casual "fish camp" style venue, featuring an outdoor patio, live music and an oyster bar. The name for the restaurant was suggested by Fry’s father, who enjoys sailing. In sailing terms, an optimist is a small,

single-handed sailing dinghy intended for use by children up to the age of 15. The understated quality of the name along with the forthright meaning of the word optimist appeals to Fry. Fry also appreciates the reference to being an optimist about the “day’s catch” and “catching the next big fish.”

For media inquiries, please contact Ashlyn Stallings at [email protected].

the optimist will be closed tonight (8/6) for a private event. we look forward to serving you tomorrow for dinner!
08/06/2023

the optimist will be closed tonight (8/6) for a private event. we look forward to serving you tomorrow for dinner!

a celebration is in order... because it's national oyster day‼️ see you at oyster happy hour today from 4-5 pm 🦪
08/05/2023

a celebration is in order... because it's national oyster day‼️ see you at oyster happy hour today from 4-5 pm 🦪

corn milk hushpuppies 🤫 “beignet style”, cane syrup butter
08/03/2023

corn milk hushpuppies 🤫 “beignet style”, cane syrup butter

crafting coupe cocktails 🫗
08/01/2023

crafting coupe cocktails 🫗

running to oyster happy hour like
07/30/2023

running to oyster happy hour like

rule #1 - never skip dessert on a friday 🍮 📷️:
07/28/2023

rule #1 - never skip dessert on a friday 🍮 📷️:

live, laugh, lobster 🦞 📷️:
07/26/2023

live, laugh, lobster 🦞 📷️:

oysters and happy hour go hand in hand 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 see you at the oyster bar from 5-6 pm!
07/24/2023

oysters and happy hour go hand in hand 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 see you at the oyster bar from 5-6 pm!

tuna crudo appreciation post
07/22/2023

tuna crudo appreciation post

the optimist is closed tonight, 7/20, due to a power outage. stay tuned here for updates!
07/20/2023

the optimist is closed tonight, 7/20, due to a power outage. stay tuned here for updates!

duppy conqueror 🥃 jamaican rum, brandy, vermouth bianco, lime, cacao, banana, coconut-witbier foam
07/20/2023

duppy conqueror 🥃 jamaican rum, brandy, vermouth bianco, lime, cacao, banana, coconut-witbier foam

that face you make when you take your first bite of an opti roll 🍞⁠
07/18/2023

that face you make when you take your first bite of an opti roll 🍞⁠

Address

914 Howell Mill Road NW
Atlanta, GA
30318

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 10pm
Tuesday 5pm - 10pm
Wednesday 5pm - 10pm
Thursday 5pm - 10pm
Friday 5pm - 11pm
Saturday 3pm - 11pm
Sunday 3pm - 10pm

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