Oyster Bar at the Optimist

Ford Fry’s The Optimist brings a seaside fish camp experience to landlocked Atlantans. From fresh oysters from the Alabama coast and Maine sea scallops to whole roasted Georgia trout, guests enjoy high-quality, sustainable seafood from the country’s best suppliers. Tucked in an old ham-aging house, The Optimist serves up beer, wine, and handcrafted cocktails with hickory-roasted fish and raw oysters, while beach-food classics like hush puppies and lobster rolls transport you to your favorite coastal haunts. Right off the main dining room, The Oyster Bar casually serves a revolving selection of more than 10 breeds of oysters - eat them on ice or watch them roast in our wood-fired oven. Graze on small plates before dinner, camp out with a pitcher of Fish House Punch, or wrap up the night with a Hot Dog Bun Sundae and a round of putt-putt.