Julia

Review of The Optimist

I wanted to give between a 3 and 4 star. Because ...

I wanted to give between a 3 and 4 star. Because of the price, I would think everything would be amazing and JCT Kitchen next door was just as good, if not better.
Service: Outstanding
Main Course: Average - kind of dry - for $32 for a piece of fish, it should taste better than Outback. Also tried the Hanger Steak - flavor kind of wimpy. Shrimp - dry
Side Dishes: Brussel Sprouts -really wonderful perfectly cooked, Fried Oysters - very good
Bread: Very Good
Desserts: Peanut Butter Cheesecake - Good
Chocolate Cake - very dry.
Wine: Good
For the price, the main dishes should have been better. I have been looking forward to eating here since it opened. It was good, but it wasn't what it should be for that class of a restaurant. I don't know, to be fair, maybe I hit it on a bad night. I don't know. I hope they can add some flair to the main dishes. Thank you.