The Optimist transports landlocked Tennesseans to the coast for super-fresh, sustainably sourced seafood. Our menu weaves together classic and modern seafood favorites, cocktails of the season complement the fare, and an extensive outdoor patio and “game” area complete the full experience.
We have 2 areas that can accommodate private events! Our Captain's Room can seat up to 10 guests and our Private Dining Room can seat up to 30 guests or up to 16 guests semi privately. The Optimist is also available for a full restaurant buyout!
Please join us for a delicious four-course prix fixe menu presented by our Chef team. The prix fixe menu is $125++ per person and will take the place of our regular menu for the evening.
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Smoked Fish Chowder12,00 $
Old bay oyster crackers
Shrimp and Oyster Gumbo14,00 $
Andouille sausage, "potluck" garlic bread
Plateaux
The Opportunist52,00 $
6 oysters, 6 shrimp, ceviche, smoked fish dip, tuna poke
This was such a special date night! While we were already lovey-dovey celebrating our recent engagement, the Optimist staff and food just made it that much better.
Before I talk about our food, I want to say THANK YOU to our server, Gabriel for making the night so special. He brought us champagne to celebrate, gave us all the input on what to get based on what we like, and even bought our dessert for us at the end of the night. We didn't catch her name, but one of the hostess also hand-made an engagement ring, flowers and small box and brought it to our table for us. This was way way wayyyyy beyond what we could've ever imagined, so thank you so much for making this night even more magical.
The food was incredible. In total, we had two apps, four cocktails, two entrees, three sides and a dessert. Now obviously we were celebrating, but the biggest thing we noticed was while we felt full, we never felt bloated, gross, etc. like you do with some restaurants when you've probably eaten a bit too much.
For appetizers I recommend the smoked fish dip! It was the perfect amount and such a nice start to the meal. I had the flounder and thought it was perfect. They even present the fish to you table side and debone it. The sides were hard to decide, but ultimately I think the broccolini was my top favorite. And for dessert we did a pineapple upside down cake and it was everything nostalgic and indulgent.
Transparently, this isn't a price point that we could afford to go to on a random Wednesday for dinner. But, this is probably the best "celebration" restaurant experience we've had in Nashville. The sticker price may surprise you (or maybe it won't if you eat seafood out often!!) but it was worth every penny.
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Matthew
VIP
Chicago
11 Bewertungen
5.0
11 Bewertungen
Vor 6 Tagen besucht
Gesamt 5
Essen 5
Service 5
Ambiente 5
This was one of the best dinner experiences I’ve ever had. Food was amazing, and our server, Carter, couldn’t have been nicer. Great experience all around!!!!
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Shaila
VIP
Nashville
23 Bewertungen
5.0
23 Bewertungen
Vor 6 Tagen besucht
Gesamt 5
Essen 5
Service 5
Ambiente 5
Love the vibe and the food and cocktails were delicious. Great for a date night or a big group of friends.
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Brooks
Raleigh
3 Bewertungen
5.0
3 Bewertungen
Vor 7 Tagen besucht
Gesamt 5
Essen 5
Service 5
Ambiente 5
One of the very few good seafood options in Nashville (unless you like catfish). Our 4th or 5th time there and the service is always done well. Food is very good. They timely replenish drinks/cocktails. It's just always a good experience. My only recommendation would be for them to increase the sides menu.
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Ronald
Raum New York
17 Bewertungen
5.0
17 Bewertungen
Besucht am 21. Dezember 2024
Gesamt 5
Essen 5
Service 5
Ambiente 5
Excellent seafood in Nashville. Highly recommended.
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We have 2 areas that can accommodate private events! Our Captain's Room can seat up to 10 guests and our Private Dining Room can seat up to 30 guests or up to 16 guests semi privately. The Optimist is also available for a full restaurant buyout!
