The Optimist

Sustainable seafood prepared in a wood-burning oven Both the oyster bar and restaurant feature Smith Hanes’ designs and architecture by Tim Nichols.

Located in Midtown West, the restaurant's menu focuses on sustainable seafood prepared in a wood-burning oven. Adjacent to the new restaurant, Fry opened Oyster Bar at The Optimist, a more casual "fish camp" style venue, featuring an outdoor patio, live music and an oyster bar. The name for the restaurant was suggested by Fry’s father, who enjoys sailing. In sailing terms, an optimist is a small,  ...