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The Optimist Atlanta

Restaurant
Atlanta, GA

Venue Type

Restaurant
Seafood

Address

914 Howell Mill Road Northwest, Atlanta, GA

Neighborhood

Marietta Street Artery

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The Optimist Atlanta

Venue Type

Restaurant
Seafood

Address

914 Howell Mill Road Northwest, Atlanta, GA

Neighborhood

Marietta Street Artery

Ford Fry’s The Optimist brings a seaside fish camp experience to landlocked Atlantans. Lobster rolls, gumbo, wood-fired oysters & more in a lofty, country-modern space with a raw bar.

Number of spaces

4 event spaces

Capacity

Max Seated: 150
Max Standing: 250

Cuisine Type

Seafood

Food & Beverage

In-house catering
In-house beverage service

Spaces

Oyster Bar Private Dining Room
Oyster Bar Private Dining Room
Seated: 18 / Standing: 25
Semi Private Dining Space
Semi Private Dining Space
Seated: 30
Private Dining Room
Private Dining Room
Seated: 30
Full Buyout of The Optimist Atlanta
Full Buyout of The Optimist Atlanta
Seated: 150 / Standing: 250
Oyster Bar Private Dining Room
Oyster Bar Private Dining Room
Seated: 18 / Standing: 25
Semi Private Dining Space
Semi Private Dining Space
Seated: 30
Private Dining Room
Private Dining Room
Seated: 30
Full Buyout of The Optimist Atlanta
Full Buyout of The Optimist Atlanta
Seated: 150 / Standing: 250

About

From fresh oysters from the Alabama coast and Maine sea scallops to whole roasted Georgia trout, guests enjoy high-quality, sustainable seafood from the country’s best suppliers. Tucked in an old ham-aging house, The Optimist serves up beer, wine, and handcrafted cocktails with hickory-roasted fish and raw oysters, while beach-food classics like hush puppies and lobster rolls transport you to your favorite coastal haunts.

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Details

Capacity

Max Seated: 150 Max Standing: 250

Food & Beverage

In-house catering
In-house beverage service





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