The Optimist - Nashville

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   James

   Nashville

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing place fresh seafood, one of my favorite in the city to go to
   

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   Courtney

   Nashville

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Our server was amazing. It was our second time visiting, but the time around was a bit lacking compared to the first. Although the food was delicious, the pricing for what you receive is a bit much. Food and drinks were on the slower end for delivery as well. I would try once more in the future, but overall it was just okay.
   

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   Lynne

   VIP

   Chicago

   109 reviews

   5.0

   109 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful food and service. Anita took great care of us! Excellent experience in every way.
   

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   lindsay

   Minneapolis

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Waiter definitely affected our experience in a 'not so great' way. Wait times were long and things were forgotten. He was a little odd.
   

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   Eileen

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Very good evening at Optimist. Food excellent, service/server very nice/attentive. Bottle of wine with dinner was a bit slow to arrive. Additional dessert choices would be nice
   

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   Kim

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   James is the absolute best! If you go, ask for Him and you are sure to have an incredible experience!
   

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   Andy

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a great spot. It is off the beaten path but an absolute gem. Great food/drinks and cool vibe. Would highly recommend and return!
   

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   Eric

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Really nice experience. Staff was delightful. Food was delicious.
   

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   Caissa

   VIP

   Richmond

   13 reviews

   3.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on February 17, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Always fantastic food: fresh fish and oysters and always love the atmosphere. But last night service was not at its best. Our server didn’t get us our drinks from the bar until JUST before our appetizers arrived. We did have the delicious rolls to snack on, but then so did the two-top beside us who received seconds, I think! In fact, all of the servers seemed to be distracted by our neighboring two-top. Strange.
   

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    Joshua

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The Optimist never disappoints. Incredible food and service. Until next time!
    

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