The Optimist - Atlanta
Seafood Restaurant
Adjacent to the new restaurant...
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SUN 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM 
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Menu
This menu was last updated on
10/5/19.
Although we have many accurate menus, they change often
and it should be assumed this menu is not 100% accurate.
If you want to be sure the dishes are still offered or confirm the prices are
correct, please call the restaurant by tapping the call button above.
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Gluten Free
Vegetarian
Vegan
PLATEAUX
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THE REFUGE
oysters, shrimp, ceviche, fish dip, salmon poke, half lobster
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$86.00
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THE STARVING MAN
oysters, shrimp, ceviche, fish dip, salmon poke, whole lobster
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$150.00
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OPPORTUNIST
oysters, shrimp, ceviche, fish dip, salmon poke
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$65.00
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OPPORTUNITIES
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HAMACHI CRUDO
apple, quinoa, ginger, trout roe
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$15.00
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SALMON CRUDO
pear, pepitas, sumac
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$15.00
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TUNA CRUDO
nuoc cham, furikake, thai basil
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$15.00
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CEVICHE
citrus, melon, cucumber, calabrian
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$15.00
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BEEF TARTARE
anchovy, caper, horseradish, fish chicharron
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$15.00
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START
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GA SHRIMP A LA PLANCHA
“sopping toastâ€, arbol chili butter, lime
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$16.00
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CHEEK AND COLLAR
Korean bbq, kimchi
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$14.00
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CRISPY GULF OYSTERS
white bbq, pickle
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$15.00
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CHOWDER FRIES
smoked fish, bacon, cheese, scallions
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$13.00
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SPANISH OCTOPUS
spicy honey, giardiniera, mustard seed, caper
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$18.00
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GA SHRIMP A LA PLANCHA
sopping toastâ€, arbol chili butter, lime
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$15.00
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PEEL & EAT SHRIMP
“comeback†sauce, lemon
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$14.00
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SMOKED FISH CHOWDER
smoked fish, bacon, scallion, oyster crackers
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SHE CRAB SOUP
sherry, crab, shrimp toast
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SEAFOOD GUMBO
“potluck†garlic bread
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SPANISH OCTOPUS
“picklesâ€, spicy honey, caper, mustard seed
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$18.00
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SMOKED FISH CHOWDER
smoked fish, bacon, scallion, oyster crackers
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$14.00
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SHE CRAB SOUP
sherry, crab, shrimp toast
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$14.00
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SEAFOOD GUMBO
oyster, shrimp, andouille sausage, “potluck†garlic bread
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$14.00
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PEAR SALAD
chicories, asher blue, walnut
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$14.00
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SPICY KALE SALAD
chorizo, calabrian chili, confit shallot, parmesan
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$14.00
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CRISPY GULF OYSTERS
white bbq, pickle
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$17.00
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STRACCIATELLA TOAST
pear, burnt honey, mustard greens
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$18.00
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PEEL & EAT SHRIMP
old bay, cocktail sauce, “comeback sauceâ€
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$14.00
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CALAMARI
aji amarillo, peanut, cilantro
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$16.00
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FARM, WOOD HEARTH ROASTED
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SONOMA DUCK BREAST
plum, mustarda, pine nuts
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$32.00
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ROASTED HALF CHICKEN
salsa verde, lemon
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$30.00
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BONE IN RIBEYE FILET
sauce diane, horseradish, butter, thyme
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$65.00
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SIDES & SUCH
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HOUSE CUT FRIES
malt vinegar aioli
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CORN MILK HUSHPUPPIES
“beignet style,†cane syrup butter
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BASMATI “FRIED RICE
smoked fish, peanut, egg, szechuan pepper
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SHISHITO PEPPERS
togarashi, sunflower seed, sesame, quinoa
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SQUASH
pistachio, dukkha, goat cheese, mint
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$10.00
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CAULIFLOWER
vadouvan, lemon, thai basil
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$10.00
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FINGERLING POTATOES
saffron, schmaltz, parmesan
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$10.00
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HARICOT VERTS
dates, sherry, cashew
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$10.00
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SHISHITO PEPPERS
oyster aioli, sesame seeds, garlic lime vinaigrette
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$10.00
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BASMATI FRIED RICE
peanut, smoked fish, szechuan pepper, egg
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$10.00
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CORN MILK HUSHPUPPIES
“beignet styleâ€, cane syrup butter
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$9.00
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GRITS
sweet peppers, corn, parmesan
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$10.00
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ON ICE
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EAST COAST
horseradish, mignonette
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WEST COAST
horseradish, mignonette
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OPPORTUNIST†PLATEAU
oysters, shrimp, scallop ceviche, salmon poke
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SALADS & SANDWICHES
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LOBSTER COBB
bacon, blue cheese, dijon vinaigrette, artisanal lettuce
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$29.00
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BLACKENED FISH SANDWICH
slaw, pickles, “comeback†sauce, fries
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$18.00
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GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH
gochujang 1000 island, cabbage, gruyere, rye
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$15.00
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OPTI BURGER
double stack, pickle, onion, american cheese, comeback
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$16.00
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SHRIMP PO’BOY
lettuce, tomato, pickle, “comeback†sauce, fries
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$18.00
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MAINE LOBSTER ROLL
duke’s, celery, dill, lemon
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$29.00
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SHRIMP KALE SALAD
baby kale, confit chorizo, shallot vinaigrette, parmesan
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$18.00
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OPTI GRAIN BOWL
local vegetable, farro, quinoa, pistachio, cucumber, avocado
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$16.00
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ARTISAN LETTUCE
pistachio, farro, green goddess
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$10.00
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SALMON
ponzu, cucumber, shishito, avocado, quinoa, calabrian chili
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$21.00
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FISH & FARM, WOOD HEARTH ROASTED
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LOBSTER ROLL
duke’s, celery, dill, lemon
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$32.00
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REDFISH
salsa verde, lemon, sea salt
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$32.00
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MAHI
tomato, dashi, lobster mushroom
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$32.00
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HALIBUT
foraged mushrooms, sunchoke, walnut
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$34.00
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BAR STEAK
fries, bordelaise, mustard seeds
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$21.00
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ROASTED CHICKEN
fingerling potato, cippolini, jalapeno, salsa macha negra
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$19.00
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FISH & CHIPS
cod, fries, malt vinegar aioli
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$18.00
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REDFISH
plum, cucumbers, orange, ginger
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$24.00
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TROUT
almond meunière, cauliflower
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$21.00
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SCALLOPS
sweet potato, apple, brown butter, pumpkin seed
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$24.00
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TUNA
salsa verde, lemon
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$24.00
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GRILLED WHOLE BRANZINO
tomato, vadouvan, okra, coriander
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$34.00
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“DUCK FAT POACHED†SWORDFISH
pork rillette, mustard seed, apple, horseradish
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$34.00
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GEORGES BANK SCALLOPS
sweet potato, apple, brown butter, pumpkin seed
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$33.00
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ARGENTINE RED SHRIMP
carolina gold rice, saffron, mussels
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$30.00
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GROUPER
cauliflower, meunière, almond
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$34.00
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