The Optimist menù, Atlanta

The Optimist Atlanta - Menu

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East Coast Oysters, Fresh Horseradish, Mignonette

West Coast Oysters, Fresh Horseradish, Mignonette

Peel & Eat Ga White Shrimp, “Come Back” Sauce & Lemon

12 $

Seared and Chilled Scallop, persimmon, jalapeno, pine nuts

12 $

Start

Seafood Gumbo, "Pot Luck" Garlic Bread

9 $

Smoked White Fish Chowder, Oyster Crackers

9 $

Frothy She-Crab Soup, Shrimp Toast

9 $

Simple Salad, Shaved Celery & Herbs, Banyuls Vinaigrette

8 $

Little Gem Lettuce, Lemon Anchovy Dressing, Croutons, Parmesan

8 $

Baby Kale Salad, chorizo, butternut squash, creamy sherry vinaigrette, crispy shallots

13 $

Fried Oysters, horseradish mayo, dill pickles

14 $

Fried Clam Roll, Lemony Aioli, Kimchi Vinegar, Pickled Peppers

9 $

Whole Ga Shrimp a La Plancha, “Sopping” Toast, Arbol Chile, Lime

Messy, but worth it

13 $

Mussels, Curry Broth, Bird's Eye Chile, Herbs

12 $

Fish, Wood Hearth Roasted

Monkfish, creamy brandade, roasted broccoli, butter bread crumbs

25 $

Seared Yellowfin Tuna, Charred Octopus & Crispy Potato Salad, Olives, Harissa

28 $

Fish & Chips, Beer Battered Haddock, Malt Vinegar Aioli

21 $

Duck Fat Poached Swordfish, Baked White Bean & Confit Duck Leg Ragout, Garlic Thyme Relish

26 $

NC Flounder, miso butter, honshimeji mushrooms, Vidalia onion

26 $

Mahi Mahi, Escarole, Calabrese Peppers, Preserved Lemon

25 $

Red Grouper, lemon, sea salt, extra virgin olive oil

25 $

Georges Bank Scallops, glazed pork, celery root, medjool date, marcona almond

28 $

Cornmeal Crusted Speckled Trout, Brussels leaves, Bacon, Pepper Jelly

26 $

Crispy Whole Fish, Garlicky Ginger Sauce, Charred Peppers, Fried Shallots

33 $

Farm, Wood Hearth Roasted

Roasted Organic Half Chicken, Salsa Verde, Grilled Lemon

24 $

Skirt Steak, roasted root vegetables, bordelaise

28 $

Braised Lamb Shank, Polenta, Feta cheese, Rosemary Honey, Lamb Jus

30 $

Sides & Such

Assorted Mushrooms, Shallot Confit

6.5 $

Corn Milk Hush Puppies, “Beignet Style,” Cane Sugar Butter

6.5 $

Basmati “Fried Rice,” Smoked Fish, Curry, Crushed Peanuts, Egg

6.5 $

Crispy Fingerling Potatoes, Saffron Mayo, Salsa Verde

6.5 $

Marinated Beets, buttermilk cheese, pistachio

6.5 $

Brussels Sprouts, fish sauce vinaigrette

6.5 $

Bok Choy, ginger, pickled peppers

6.5 $