Seafood spot The Optimist opened on Adams Street in Germantown in a reclaimed warehouse in July of 2019 to rave reviews. The restaurant that features first floor dining, an incredible upstairs cocktail bar dubbed Le Loup, and a great outdoor bar dubbed Jacqueline is not only beautifully done but also extremely spacious. This Nashville location is the second iteration of Chef Ford Fry’s original Atlanta spot and carries on many of the same traditions while still maintaining its own identity led by executive chef Ryder Zetts. The menu which features the best food the sea has to offer, is plentiful with a number of nautical dishes, a few land staples and without a doubt the best rolls in town.
Neighborhood Spotlight:
Germantown
One of Nashville's oldest neighborhoods is the quaint and lovely Germantown which sits just north of downtown and spans a grand total of 18 city blocks. Germantown was designated as a historic community by the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 and features many attractions such as the Nashville Farmer's Market, the Tennessee State Museum, First Horizons Park and the beautiful Bicentennial Park.
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The Optimist's original location is in Atlanta. This Nashville location is their only other.
