The Optimist

Great experience — from the start, the service was amazing. Our server was very knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. Wide selection of wines and drinks, and I enjoyed the rolls that came with our meal. All of the seafood tasted very fresh. I’m not normally a big fan of oysters, but the ones we had were fresh and tasted great, especially with some lemon juice. We had a larger party, so would definitely recommend reservations if that’s the case. Valet parking offered (in the deck next door).

— Shanru

We had a 5:30 PM dinner reservation and the service was impeccable from start to finish. Our waitress was fun, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable about the menu, with great recommendations that made the meal even better. Food was excellent. We ordered the cod, a dozen and a half oysters, and I shared the fall veggies with my husband—yum. I ordered the chicken with roasted sweet potatoes — everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. My cocktail was also fantastic. We loved the vibe here: upscale but relaxed, lively without feeling overwhelming. This is a great spot for a date night or a special dinner, and I definitely recommend making a reservation. Bonus for value: we used our Chase Sapphire card and received a dining credit, which made the experience even better. Extra bonus — we took a Waymo from Midtown, which was such a fun way to get there. Highly recommend and will absolutely return.

— Boujee on a Budget Traveler