"The Optimist made national headlines when it opened in 2012. Years later, the West End spot still maintains its status as Atlanta’s buzziest seafood restaurant. The massive main dining area is often full of business teams, yacht owners, and couples celebrating big night outs. If it's too packed and noisy, there’s a quieter small oyster bar area that feels more like a retro diner—plus, it’s fun to watch the oyster prep. Dishes like the creamy smoked fish chowder, delicious beignet-style hush puppies, and their legendary meaty lobster roll, solidify why Optimist is one of the better seafood spots in the city. " - Nina Reeder, Juli Horsford, Demarco Williams
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