Nashville · Germantown

The Optimist

Name: The Optimist
Address: Nashville, TN, US
Price range: $$$

#84 in NashvilleSeafood$$$

Awards

4.6

What People Are Saying

“*Parking Announcement First* Do NOT park in the Metropolis paid lot. They overcharge and you have to file a claim to get it corrected. There is an open lawsuit against them as of February 2026. Use the PMC gravel lot right beside it. Now about the fo...”

New Buzz

The 14 Best Date Night Restaurants In Nashville - Nashville

The Infatuation · 3 months ago

Best High-End Seafood: The Optimist | Writers' Choice

Nashville Scene · 6 months ago

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HRL Ranking

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What to Order

Raw Oysters

Start here: multiple reviewers and the editorial summary point to the raw oysters as the standout, fresher and better than the wood-roasted version.

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