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The OptimistvsHoleman & Finch Public House
Both The Optimist and Holeman & Finch Public House are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Optimist is the choice of most reviewers compared to Holeman & Finch Public House. The Optimist is ranked #2 in Atlanta with recommendations from 9 sources including Frommer's, Lonely Planet and On the Grid.
The Optimist
Fodor's
Zagat
BlackBook
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
On the Grid
Where
The Infatuation
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
914 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, GA 30318
From $31/night
Fodor's "Named Esquire magazine's Best New Restaurant of 2012, the Optimist lives up to the hype, serving top-notch seafood in a dazzingly refurbished warehouse space." Full review
Zagat4.5
"This Westside seafooder from owner Ford Fry (his JCT. Kitchen & Bar is just a clam's throw away) baits crowds with a range of raw to roasted fin fare and beachy cocktails." Full review
BlackBook "Upscale fish spot from chef Ford Fry raises the oyster to an art form."
Gayot14.0
"Styled after a fish camp, The Optimist fields both a restaurant and a raw bar operation adjacent to the main dining room." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Whether you swing by the first-come, first-served oyster bar or go for a full meal at the barrel-vaulted main restaurant, it's clear that chef Adam Evans knows seafood." Full review
On the Grid "The experience that Ford Fry has created with this intown “seaside fish camp” is so stellar, this is the first place we send out-of-town guests." Full review
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And if you geek out on a branded experience as much as we do, you’ll be sure to love Smith Hanes’ aesthetic touches from the surf chic décor all the way to the match books and beach keys.
Where "This chic restaurant embodies coastal living—from tangy cocktails to delicious starters (seafood gumbo, mussels in crabby-coconut broth, fried clam roll), roasted fish dishes and a wine list." Full review
The Infatuation "It’s a great option for when you want have a few cocktails on the astroturf patio and then eat some oysters or a whole roasted fish." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Legendary seafood in a landlocked city
The vibe
Warehouse turned upscale seafood house
The drinks
Fun and approachable
The food
Go for the lobster roll
The service
Over and above" Full review
Frommer's "I'm not a huge fan of shellfish, but I'll admit the oyster bar was impressive with its sheer volume of selections. The seared scallops are a winner, with their accompanying glazed pork." Full review
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Be sure and call a couple of weeks early to make a reservation.
Holeman & Finch Public House Fodor's Travel + Leisure Zagat BlackBook Gayot Where Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's
Time Out The Infatuation
2277 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA
From $0/night
Fodor's "Started in part by a Restaurant Eugene alum, Holeman and Finch helped revitalize Atlanta's drink scene with its custom "tinctures" and classic cocktails." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Iron Chef contestant Linton Hopkins teams up with master mixologist Greg Best to produce a winning combination of cuisine and liquid refreshments at this Buckhead gastro-pub." Full review
Zagat "Ok, it looks like a "packed college bar", but this "cutting-edge" South Buckhead gastropub adjacent to sibling Restaurant Eugene puts forth a "smart", "meat-heavy" American menu." Full review
BlackBook "House-cured meats hang about. Adventurous diners grab sweetbreads, and dip fried pork ears, fatback and tails in barbecue sauce."
Gayot14.0
"Restaurant Eugene owner-chef Linton Hopkins, along with mixologist Greg Best, govern an ambitious gastropub just across the breezeway from the mother establishment." Full review
Where "Chef Linton Hopkins’ intimate 60-seat restaurant is known for its famous burgers, which inspired restaurants at Ponce City Market and Turner Field that are dedicated to serving the juicy dish." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This gastropub prides itself on helping guests escape the outside world with Southern share plates and smart house cocktails." Full review
Frommer's " Entrées are a mix of surf and turf, like braised brisket or cornmeal-fried oysters. The farm egg and pancetta carbonara is positively delightful. " Full review
Time Out "The Kraft American–topped double patty, made with a 50-50 blend of brisket and grass-fed chuck, is now a regular menu item at this perpetually buzzy Buckhead gastropub." Full review
The Infatuation8.3
"Serving elevated comfort food perfectly completes the Midtown mixed-use complex. A memento-filled, dark-wooded space that feels homey, H & F is the kind of place where you can dress up or play down" Full review
