📍 Atlanta · My Favorite Oyster Spot 🦪✨

Been here countless times — The Optimist is a seafood lover’s paradise, especially if you adore oysters! They offer up to 12 varieties that rotate seasonally, so every visit brings something new and exciting. 🦪 Raw Oysters We ordered all 12 types — each with its own character, from clean and briny to rich and creamy. Incredibly fresh and expertly shucked. 🥗 Watermelon Salad A surprising standout! Sweet watermelon meets savory seasoning — refreshing, unique, and perfect for summer. 🦀 Crab Soup Rich, velvety, and packed with crab flavor. Served with crispy Shrimp Toast for dipping — an absolute must-try combo. 🐙 Grilled Octopus Tender and smoky, paired with a tangy Vietnamese-style sauce. So flavorful and addictive. ⚠️ Fried Oysters A rare miss — the batter was thick and overly greasy. Skip this one. 🥂 Paired with a chilled white wine, this seafood feast was everything I wanted. Already planning my next visit! 📍 The Optimist 914 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318 #AtlantaEats #TheOptimist #OysterBar #SeafoodHeaven #HowellMill #FreshOysters #DateNight #SummerDining #MustTry #AtlantaRestaurants #FoodieFavorite