Sloan Review of The Optimist
The best tentacles I've ever shoved in my mouth, t...
The best tentacles I've ever shoved in my mouth, the octopus appetizer, was the highlight of the meal. The mahi mahi was great; not overcooked while the swordfish was best paired with it's compliment and not much of a stand out by itself. The brussels sprouts were good, but I would prefer them without such sweetness, it was a little overbearing.
While raw oysters seem to be their thing, I am not really experienced with oysters, but tackled four different types. Some were more flavorful than others, but overall I don't see a real value in making a meal of oysters. Perhaps paired with a fitting beer(s), they would be more interesting.
Service was excellent.
Atmosphere is ok; dim lighting and a large open space, so not exactly the quietest of environments, but quiet enough to have a conversation over what I would call unusual music for a place of this type. The Pixies, Stone Roses, and other alternative classics.

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