The Optimist brings a seaside fish camp experience to landlocked Atlantans. The ever-changing menu features high-quality, sustainable seafood masterfully paired with fresh, local ingredients. From sophisticated, daily-catch dishes to crudos and beachside classics, chef-owner Ford Fry’s the Optimist transports guests to their favorite coastal haunts.
An Atlanta and South Florida icon known for its exceptional food and service, Chops Lobster Bar consistently ranks as one of the top ten steakhouses in the country. Exquisite seafood flown in fresh daily and the very best USDA prime aged beef are served with style in the warm ambiance of the dark wood dining room. This makes for traditional steakhouse items that go above and beyond such as our certified A5 Wagyu, Nova Scotia Lobster Morsels, and the Genuine Holland Dover Sole. Whether you’re dining for business or pleasure, a meal at Chops is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Featuring raw oysters and fresh seafood with international influences from executive chef Eddie Barrett, BeetleCat is a trendy restaurant and bar in Atlanta’s Inman Park neighborhood. The menu transports you to the New England coast at the upstairs dining room and oyster bar, while the downstairs Den lends itself to a 70s surf shack. Enjoy fresh air on one of the two patios, both upstairs and downstairs. BeetleCat is open nightly for dinner and offers brunch in the Den on Saturdays and Sundays.
Holeman & Finch Public House is a classic gastropub serving delicious food and libations in the heart of Midtown, Atlanta. We are proud to hold the 2024 Slow Food Snail of Approval, a 2024 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, and be a Georgia Organics Farmer Champion.Our charming space is filled with cozy booths and over 150 pieces of thoughtfully curated art. In every corner, the restaurant nods to the vibrant arts scene found in Midtown. Whether you’re grabbing a drink at the bar before heading to a show, or indulging in a Sunday Roast on a chilly evening, it’s the perfect spot for inviting food in a relaxed environment.
“Alici” may be the Italian word for anchovies, but the focus at this suave seafood-themed ristorante from Pat Pascarella (of Bastone and Grana) is on oysters — 5 or 7 varieties a day — and on a variety of fish cooked in southern Italian fashion.
The Big Ketch Buckhead is a beach getaway in the heart of the city. With fresh seafood delivered daily, we create signature dishes that bring the southern coast to you. So sit back and relax at your neighborhood beach house with hand-crafted cocktails and coastal inspired fare. No SPF required.
