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!
Our server was excellent and everything we ordered was delicious. Will return!
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Gunnar
Nashville6 Bewertungen
5.0
Vor 4 Tagen besucht
Gesamt 5
Essen 5
Service 3
Ambiente 5
Food was incredible, drinks too. Service was slow.
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Cherry
Unspecified1 Bewertung
5.0
Vor 5 Tagen besucht
Gesamt 5
Essen 5
Service 5
Ambiente 5
Exceeded expectations! Excellent food and service!
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Lisa VIP
Greater Boston60 Bewertungen
5.0
Vor 6 Tagen besucht
Gesamt 5
Essen 5
Service 5
Ambiente 5
As a first time visitor to Nashville, I think I hit the jackpot in dining at The Optimist! The menu, while somewhat limited, is varied and interesting and the food-from the starters to desserts-is phenomenal! I can enthusiastically recommend the roasted oysters, the Arctic char, and the chocolate pudding! Enjoy!
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Jessica
Nashville6 Bewertungen
3.0
Vor 7 Tagen besucht
Gesamt 3
Essen 3
Service 2
Ambiente 2
We came here for a special occasion and had a reservation even though it was a relatively slow Monday night crowd. Despite the reservation and plenty of open tables, when we were seated - we were squished on a small two-top in between two other business-type parties (based on the conversations we could easily hear) - so not exactly starting off with the date night vibes we were hoping for unfortunately. Toward the end of our meal, another couple was seated at one of the nice booths, so that left me a little bummed because clearly a spot with a bit more privacy could have been offered to the two of us for this birthday dinner. Those booths were otherwise completely empty for our entire stay.
The food was fine, everything a la carte, but the dishes didn't seem as cohesive as they should have been. So if you choose well, you may not notice, but I will never understand why the powder sugar drenched hushpuppies are served as a side. We liked it fine, and honestly would be an amazing spin on dessert, but when you're expecting a savory side with your fish, what was put on our table fell short as a side with our entrees. Also ordered the broccolini which was good enough, but didn't like it accompanying the Char fish that the server recommended. Flavors didn't go well for me. Service was friendly but pretty certain I was brough the wrong wine, and my first cocktail was nothing special in a city with tons of great cocktail spots.
Overall, was really hoping for a special dinner, and though I've only heard rave reviews about Optimist this was a pretty disappointing outing. For the price and reputation, would have loved to have been wowed.
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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!
