The Optimist
$$$ • New American, Seafood
Hours:
1400 Adams St, Nashville
(615) 709-3156
About The Optimist
Customers' Favorites
Gulf Shrimp a La Plancha
Smoked Fish Fried Rice
Oysters on Half Shell
Corn Milk Hushpuppies
Smoked Fish Chowder
Lobster Roll Twins
Grilled Octopus
The Opportunist
Smoked Fish Dip
Spanish Octopus
The Optimist Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | 5 - 10PM |
| Tuesday | 5 - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 10PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 10PM |
| Friday | 4:30 - 11PM |
| Saturday | 4:30 - 11PM |
| Sunday | 5 - 10PM |
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The Optimist is a highly regarded seafood restaurant known for its superb fish dishes, including flounder, mahi mahi, octopus, and oysters. The grilled cucumbers and panzanella bread are unique and delicious. Their signature rolls are a must-try, being both buttery and crispy. The restaurant offers an intimate and elegant atmosphere, with consistently great service from knowledgeable staff. Customers praise the hush puppies as a popular side dish, and the seafood tower, fish dip, shrimp, poke, and okra as standout menu items. While some customers were disappointed by changes to the online menu, the fish and chips, she crab soup, and grilled okra received high praise. The Optimist provides a top-notch dining experience for seafood enthusiasts.