The Optimist

Name: The Optimist
Address: 1400 Adams St, Nashville, Tennessee, 37208, US
Telephone: (615) 709-3156
Rating: 4.60

New American restaurant, Restaurant

For a memorable dining experience in Nashville, look no further than The Optimist, a chic New American restaurant located in the Griff Apartments. With a stellar 4.6-star rating, this cozy spot offers an impressive menu, featuring delights like baked oysters and a decadent lobster roll. Whether you're enjoying a romantic dinner or a solo lunch, the attentive service and trendy atmosphere enhance every bite. Don't miss the amazing dessert! Reservations are recommended, and the upstairs cocktail bar, Le Loup, is a must-try. A true gem for seafood lovers!

Contact Info

Location: 1400 Adams St, Nashville, TN 37208
Located in: Floor 1 · The Griff Apartments
Phone: (615) 709-3156

Opening hours

Monday: 5-10 pm
Tuesday: 5-10 pm
Wednesday: 5-10 pm
Thursday: 5-10 pm
Friday: 4:30-10 pm
Saturday: 4:30-10 pm
Sunday: 5-10 pm

Services

Outdoor seating
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery

Great dessert

Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Healthy options
Small plates
Spirits
Wine

Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating

Bar on site
Toilets

Cosy
Romantic
Trendy
Upmarket

Groups
Tourists

Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Usually a wait

Credit cards
Debit cards
Credit cards

Free of charge street parking
Paid parking lot
Valet parking

Food & drink

Vibe

Oyster

Brioche

Lobster roll

Martini

Apple pie

Seafood

Oysters Rockefeller

By owner

Street View

Menus and Prices

Menu 1

Menu 2

Menu 3

Menu 4

Menu 5

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Reviews

Great experience from start to finish.
The setting is very clean and trendy.
The service is friendly and attentive.
The food was exceptional from the bread to the appetizers to the entrees to the desert.
The libations were almost too good and there was a great bourbon selection.
One of my favorite spots in Nashville.

Owner response

We are honored to be among your favorites, Clinton! We can't wait to see you again soon! Cat Thompson Assistant General Manager The Optimist - Le Loup - Star Rover Sound Nashville.
TN

Husband and I had an incredible dining experience here.
From a dimly lit cozy vibe to the food and service, everything was spectacular. We ordered the baked oysters, lobster roll, fish fried rice (pleasantly surprised with the texture and flavour profiles!) and kale salad.
Everything was perfection. Wish we could go back to try the rest of the menu and visit the upstairs cocktail bar (Le Loup had great reviews). Service was top notch- our server was extremely friendly and attentive.
Thanks for making this a very memorable meal for us! Highly recommend 11/10.

5 ***** our best dining experience in Nashville in many years! We went here on our 40th anniversary for the first time and it was amazing. We got there early and Sara served us at the downstairs bar.
We then found the upstairs “Le Loo” Parisian lounge and Brianne & Ryan took great care of us - both bars serve food and they have excellent oysters and small plates.
Brian was our waiter and was also excellent.
Cat is the manager for the entire facility and she stopped by three times to make sure our evening was going well. The food was excellent.
We started with The Opportunist and then both the Mahi (excellent…wife said it was the best she’d ever had). The staff was as good as it gets throughout the restaurant.
Everyone was personable and delightful to interact with.

Owner response

David and Sherry, we were truly delighted to meet you last night.
We cannot wait to meet that rest of your family soon! Thank you for celebrating your anniversary with us! Cat Thompson Assistant General Manager The Optimist - Le Loup - Star Rover Sound Nashville.
TN