Sivan Fraser

Review of The Optimist

Hands down my favorite place in Atlanta! MUST DINE...

Hands down my favorite place in Atlanta! MUST DINE! Don't miss it! Your Atlanta trip (or residency) wouldn't be complete without it. The freshest seafood, the most creative dishes and drinks, and fantastic service. Ford Fry is fantastic! I eat here at least once a week and often want to come more. I've never even sat at a table, because the bar experience in itself is fantastic! My partner and I have our own spot we pick at the bar every week. The bartenders recognize us and take care of us. Whenever something is anything less than perfect, they rush to make it up to us in such sweet ways! Our favorites: shrimp a la plancha, duck fat poached swordfish, lobster roll (best ever!), spicy kale salad, crispy spanish octopus, and all of the crudos! The corn milk hush puppies are to do die for.