Paige Levin

Review of The Optimist

By far, this is the best Ford Fry restaurant and I...

By far, this is the best Ford Fry restaurant and I've dined at all of them. The bar area offers a solid range of drinks and some darn good fare, including a spot-on lobster roll. The dining room is rustic but chic with a much larger menu. The Shell-On GA Shrimp is flavorful and finger-licking-good. The Octopus is cooked perfectly. These dishes and many more are why it's still tough to land a weekend reservation (but well worth the wait).