Oyster Happy Hour
The Optimist
OystersChef-Driven
The happy hour
| Mon–Fri | 5–6 PM |
|---|---|
| Sat & Sun | 3–5 PM |
Drinks
- Specialty punch — available during happy hour
Food
- Select oysters — $1.75 each
Happy hour available 7 days a week. Bar seating recommended; full tables can also order oysters at regular menu pricing.
Deal last verified April 2026. Confirmed on the venue’s own website.
The vibe
Tucked inside a converted ham-aging house in West Midtown, The Optimist is one of Atlanta's most celebrated seafood restaurants from the Rocket Farm Restaurants group. The oyster happy hour draws devotees who arrive early to claim bar seats for $1.75 oysters before transitioning to the full dinner menu. Happy hour available 7 days a week. Bar seating recommended; full tables can also order oysters at regular menu pricing.
Getting there
914 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318 · (404) 477-6260