The Optimist

Seafood$$Atlanta

About

Seafood restaurant at 914 Howell Mill Road in Atlanta, with raw oysters, hickory-roasted fish and cocktails.

The Optimist is a seafood restaurant in an old ham-aging house on Howell Mill Road in Atlanta.

The menu centers on raw oysters, hickory-roasted fish and peel-and-eat Georgia shrimp, with beer, wine and cocktails.

A semi-private dining area is available for groups, receptions and events.

Known for

  • Oyster happy hour
  • Hickory-roasted fish
  • Semi-private dining area
  • Peel-and-eat Georgia shrimp

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Hours

Monday5 PM – 10 PM
Tuesday5 PM – 10 PM
Wednesday5 PM – 10 PM
Thursday5 PM – 10 PM
Friday5 PM – 11 PM
Saturday3 PM – 11 PM
Sunday3 PM – 10 PM

Location

914 Howell Ml Rd · Atlanta, Atlanta

Details

Features

  • Outdoor seating
  • Private dining
  • Happy hour

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