The Optimist (Menu)

914 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta
+1 404-477-6260

On Ice

East Coast Oysters, Fresh Horseradish, Mignonette

West Coast Oysters, Fresh Horseradish, Mignonette

Peel & Eat Ga White Shrimp, “Come Back” Sauce & Lemon

Seared and Chilled Scallop, persimmon, jalapeno, pine nuts

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Seafood Gumbo, "Pot Luck" Garlic Bread

Smoked White Fish Chowder, Oyster Crackers

Frothy She-Crab Soup, Shrimp Toast

Simple Salad, Shaved Celery & Herbs, Banyuls Vinaigrette

Little Gem Lettuce, Lemon Anchovy Dressing, Croutons, Parmesan

Baby Kale Salad, chorizo, butternut squash, creamy sherry vinaigrette, crispy shallots

Fried Oysters, horseradish mayo, dill pickles

Fried Clam Roll, Lemony Aioli, Kimchi Vinegar, Pickled Peppers

Whole Ga Shrimp a La Plancha, “Sopping” Toast, Arbol Chile, Lime

Mussels, Curry Broth, Bird's Eye Chile, Herbs

Fish, Wood Hearth Roasted

Monkfish, creamy brandade, roasted broccoli, butter bread crumbs

Seared Yellowfin Tuna, Charred Octopus & Crispy Potato Salad, Olives, Harissa

Fish & Chips, Beer Battered Haddock, Malt Vinegar Aioli

Duck Fat Poached Swordfish, Baked White Bean & Confit Duck Leg Ragout, Garlic Thyme Relish

NC Flounder, miso butter, honshimeji mushrooms, Vidalia onion

Mahi Mahi, Escarole, Calabrese Peppers, Preserved Lemon

Red Grouper, lemon, sea salt, extra virgin olive oil

Georges Bank Scallops, glazed pork, celery root, medjool date, marcona almond

Cornmeal Crusted Speckled Trout, Brussels leaves, Bacon, Pepper Jelly

Crispy Whole Fish, Garlicky Ginger Sauce, Charred Peppers, Fried Shallots

Farm, Wood Hearth Roasted

Roasted Organic Half Chicken, Salsa Verde, Grilled Lemon

Skirt Steak, roasted root vegetables, bordelaise

Braised Lamb Shank, Polenta, Feta cheese, Rosemary Honey, Lamb Jus

Sides & Such

Assorted Mushrooms, Shallot Confit

6.5

Corn Milk Hush Puppies, “Beignet Style,” Cane Sugar Butter

6.5

Basmati “Fried Rice,” Smoked Fish, Curry, Crushed Peanuts, Egg

6.5

Crispy Fingerling Potatoes, Saffron Mayo, Salsa Verde

6.5

Marinated Beets, buttermilk cheese, pistachio

6.5

Brussels Sprouts, fish sauce vinaigrette

6.5

Bok Choy, ginger, pickled peppers

6.5

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