The Optimist
Atlanta, GASeafood restaurant$40–100
Country-modern seafood restaurant serving lobster rolls, gumbo, and wood-fired oysters at a raw bar. Outdoor seating available. Known for excellent cocktails and beer selection.
Outdoor seating
The Optimist has outdoor seating.
Food & drinks
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Groups
- Tourists
Good to know
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Bar onsite
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Hours
| Monday | 5–10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 5–11 PM |
| Saturday | 3–11 PM |
| Sunday | 3–10 PM |
Map
Contact
- The Optimist, 914 Howell Ml Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318
- (404) 477-6260
- Website
- Get directions
More outdoor seating in Atlanta
-
Six Feet Under Pub & Fish House – Grant Park
Outdoor seating
- Happy Hour
- Dog Friendly
- Brunch
- Cocktails
437 Memorial Dr SE Ste 1A
Details from Google Maps listing data, last checked October 11, 2026