The Optimist

Seafood

On Ice​

East Coast Oysters, Fresh Horseradish, Mignonette

$0.00

West Coast Oysters, Fresh Horseradish, Mignonette

$0.00

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

$0.00

Seared and Chilled Scallop, persimmon, jalapeno, pine nuts

$12.00

Start​

Seafood Gumbo, "Pot Luck" Garlic Bread

$9.00

Smoked White Fish Chowder, Oyster Crackers

$9.00

Frothy She-Crab Soup, Shrimp Toast

$9.00

Simple Salad, Shaved Celery & Herbs, Banyuls Vinaigrette

$8.00

Little Gem Lettuce, Lemon Anchovy Dressing, Croutons, Parmesan

$8.00

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

$13.00

Fried Oysters, horseradish mayo, dill pickles

$14.00

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

$9.00

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

Messy, but worth it
$13.00

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

$12.00

Charred Spanish Octopus, Bone Marrow Aioli, Potato Crouton, Gremolata, Beef Jus

$14.00

Sapelo Island Clams, pancetta, Aleppo pepper, roasted garlic

$13.00

Fish, Wood Hearth Roasted​

Monkfish, creamy brandade, roasted broccoli, butter bread crumbs

$25.00

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

$28.00

Fish & Chips, Beer Battered Haddock, Malt Vinegar Aioli

$21.00

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

$26.00

NC Flounder, miso butter, honshimeji mushrooms, Vidalia onion

$26.00

Mahi Mahi, Escarole, Calabrese Peppers, Preserved Lemon

$25.00

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

$25.00

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

$28.00

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

$26.00

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

$33.00

SC Black Bass, Jerusalem Artichoke, Confit garlic, Pancetta Vinaigrette

$26.00

Farm, Wood Hearth Roasted​

Roasted Organic Half Chicken, Salsa Verde, Grilled Lemon

$24.00

Skirt Steak, roasted root vegetables, bordelaise

$28.00

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

$30.00

Sides & Such​

Assorted Mushrooms, Shallot Confit

$0.00

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

$0.00

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

$0.00

Crispy Fingerling Potatoes, Saffron Mayo, Salsa Verde

$0.00

Marinated Beets, buttermilk cheese, pistachio

$0.00

Brussels Sprouts, fish sauce vinaigrette

$0.00

Bok Choy, ginger, pickled peppers

$0.00

On Ice​

East Coast Oysters, Fresh Horseradish, Mignonette

$0.00

West Coast Oysters, Fresh Horseradish, Mignonette

$0.00

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

$0.00

Start​

Seafood Gumbo, Potluck Bread, Rice

$0.00

Smoked White Fish Chowder, Bacon, Oyster Crackers

$0.00

Frothy She-Crab Soup, Shrimp Toast

$0.00

Cape Cod Mussels, curry coconut broth, birds eye chili, grilled bread

$12.00

Simple Salad, Shaved Celery & Herbs, Banyuls Vinaigrette

$7.00

Little Gems, Lemon Anchovy Dressing, Croutons, Parmesan

$7.00

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

Messy, but worth it!
$14.00

Fried Oysters, Remoulade, Pickled Baby Vidalia Onions

$14.00

Chowder Fries, bacon, clams, white cheddar

$11.00

Salads & Sandwiches​

Shrimp Cobb Salad, Dijon Mustard Dressing

$18.00

Little Gem Salad, Fried Oysters

$16.00

Chopped Salad, Wood-Roasted Organic Chicken, Feta, “Wooden Bowl” Dressing

$15.00

Maine Lobster Roll, Fries

$18.00

Oyster Loaf, Fries

$16.00

Shrimp Loaf, Fries

$14.00

Blackened Fish Sandwich, Slaw, Fries

$15.00

Filet of Fish, Lettuce, Comeback Sauce, Jalapeño Bread

$12.00

Opti Burger, American cheese, grilled onions, comeback sauce, fries

$13.00

Crab Cake, bacon, horseradish mayo, lettuce, fries

$18.00

Fish & Farm, Wood Hearth Roasted​

Porgy, baked cannellini beans, garlic thyme relish

$19.00

Fish & Chips, Ale Battered Cod, Malt Vinegar Aioli

$17.00

Skirt Steak, crispy potatoes, Tuscan kale, bordelaise

$19.00

Scallops, wild mushroom, Brussels leaves

$22.00

Sides & Such​

Shoestring Fries, Malt Vinegar Aioli

$0.00

Corn Milk Hushpuppies, “Beignet Style,” Cane Syrup Butter

$0.00

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

$0.00

Brussels Sprouts, fish sauce vinaigrette

$0.00

Beet Salad, buttermilk cheese, chopped pistachio

$0.00

Dessert

Chocolate & Frangelico Cremaux

Chantilly cream, hazelnut caramel
$8.00

Mascarpone Cheesecake

Malted crumble, cranberry compote, whipped cream
$8.00

Apple Streusel

Cinnamon ice cream
$8.00

Key Lime Pie

Whipped cream, key lime & ginger syrup
$8.00

Frozen​

Toasted Coconut Sorbet

$4.00

Salted Caramel W/ Sea Salt

$4.00

Cinnamon Ice Cream

$4.00

Dessert Wine​

Moscato D/Asti, Prunotto, Piedmont 2011

$0.00

Sherry, Dry Amontillado, “Los Arcos,” Lustau, Jerez NV

$6.00

Sherry, Oloroso, “Don Nuno,” Lustau, Jerez NV

$10.00

White Port, Warre's, Douro NV

$6.00

Grappa Di Arneis, Moletto, Italy

$9.00

Madeira, Miles Rainwater, Portugal NV

$6.00

Port, Ruby, Sandeman's Founder's Reserve NV

$6.00

Port, 10-Year Tawny, Quinta Do Portal, Douro

$10.00

Port, 10-Year Tawny, Warre's Otima, Douro

$12.00

Port, 20-Year Tawny, Dow's, Douro

$15.00

Cocktails

Bay Harbor Butcher

The Bay Seasoned vodka, Deep Eddy vodka, tomato-oyster syrup, citrus, dill
$10.00

Dr. Octopus

Myer’s rum, Kraken black rum, orange curacoa, house-made almond orgeat
$11.00

Cast Away

Uncle Val’s gin, Art in the Age of Sage, Dolin Blanc, honey, sage wrapped olive
$11.00

Bull in the Heather

Famous Grouse scotch, lavender-honey syrup, Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur, Fee Brothers lemon bitters, twist
$9.00

The Mutiny

George Dickel sour mash barrel select, beer shrub, lemon, sugar
$11.00

Red October

Pomegranate Brandy, Bigallet China-China Amer Liqueur, orange twist
$9.00

Wallflower

La Reviseur Cognac VS, Fleur elderflower liqueur, Nux Alpina Walnut liqueur, flamed orange
$10.00

Lonely Boy

Cinnamon-clove infused Lunazul blanco, Domaine de Canton Ginger liqueur, grapefruit, lemon, sugar, Fee Brother’s rhubarb bitters
$10.00

Draft​

Blue Pointe Pumpkin Ale, Long Island, Ny

$6.00

Allagash White, Portland, Me

$5.00

Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier, Germany

$6.00

Bottles​

Miller High Life (Can), Milwaukee, Wi

$3.00

Yuengling (Can), Pottsville, Pa

$3.00

Cisco Brewers Whale's Tale Pale Ale (Can), Nantucket, Ma

$5.00

Clausthaler Amber (Non-Alcoholic), Germany

$5.00

Sam Adams Boston Lager (Can), Boston, Ma

$5.00

Corona Light, Mexico

$5.00

Krombacher Weizen, Germany

$6.00

Gulpener Chateau Neubourg Pilsner, Netherlands

$5.00

BLANCHE DE BRUXELLES WIT BIER, BELGIUM (16.5oz)

$7.00

Sweetwater 420, Atlanta

$5.00

Anchor California Lager, San Francisco, Ca

$5.00

Abita Restoration Pale Ale, Abita Springs, La

$5.00

New Albion Brewing Company New Albion Ale, Boston, Ma

$5.00

Terrapin Recreation Ale, Athens, Ga

$5.00

Boulevard Tank 7, Kansas City, Mo

$8.00

Mother Earth Endless River Kolsch, Kinston, Nc

$5.00

Sprecher Black Bavarian, Milqaukee, Wi

$9.00

Black Forty Beer Company Kudzu Porter, Gadsden, Al

$6.00

Piraat, Belgium

$9.00

Lakefront Brewery New Grist (Gluten Free), Milton, De

$5.00

Sparkling​

Prosecco, Avissi, Veneto NV

$0.00

Brut, Gloria Ferrer, Blanc De Noirs, Carneros NV

$0.00

Brut, Moscofilero, Ode Panos, Spiropolos, Nemea NV

$0.00

Brut, Delamotte, Champagne NV

$0.00

Brut Rose, Cremant De Bourgogne, Simonnet-Favre, Burgundy NV

$55.00

Grand Brut, Perrier Jouet, Champagne NV

$95.00

Brut Cuvee, Don Perignon, Champagne 2003

$325.00

White​

Prosecco, Avissi, Veneto NV

$0.00

Brut, Gloria Ferrer, Blanc De Noirs, Carneros NV

$0.00

Brut, Moscofilero, Ode Panos, Spiropolos, Nemea NV

$0.00

Brut, Delamotte, Champagne NV

$0.00

Brut Rose, Cremant De Bourgogne, Simonnet-Favre, Burgundy NV

$55.00

Grand Brut, Perrier Jouet, Champagne NV

$95.00

Brut Cuvee, Don Perignon, Champagne 2003

$325.00

Muscadet Sevre Et Maine, Domaine De La Fruitiere, Loire Valley 2011

$0.00

Picpoul De Pinet, Guillemarine, Languedoc Roussillon 2011

$0.00

gruner veltliner, berger, kremstal 2012 (1L)

$0.00

Procanico/Grechetto/Verdello, Campogrande, Orvieto Classico 2011

$0.00

Pinot Grigio, J Dusi, Paso Robles 2012

$0.00

Pinot Grigio, ‘Porer’ Tenutae Lageder, Alto Adige 2011

$60.00

Pinot Gris, Raptor Ridge, Willamette Valley 2012

$0.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Fish House, Columbia Valley 2012

$0.00

Sauvignon Blanc, “Le Grand Caillou”, Patient Cottat, Loire Valley 2011

$0.00

Bordeaux Blanc, Chateau Lamothe De Haux, Bordeaux 2012

$0.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Southern Right, Walker Bay, South Africa 2012

$50.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Duckhorn, Napa Valley, 2012

$60.00

Sancerre (Sauvignon Blanc), Les Chataigniers, Loire 2011

$65.00

Riesling Kabinett, Heinz Eifel, Mosel 2011

$0.00

Riesling, “Leitz Out”, Joseph Leitz, Rheingau 2012

$0.00

Albarino, Legado Del Conde, Rias Biaxas 2011

$0.00

Moscofilero, Skouras, Crete 2011

$0.00

Vermentino, Guado Al Tasso, Bolgheri, 2011

$0.00

Viognier/Marsanne, “the Hermit Crab”, D’Arenberg, Austraila 2010

$40.00

Chardonnay, Cannonball, Sonoma County 2010

$0.00

Chardonnay, Domaine De La Bernier, Loire Valley 2011

$0.00

Chardonnay, Molnar Family Vineyards, “Poseidon's Vineyard”, Carneros 2011

$0.00

Chablis (Chardonnay), “Champs Royeaux”, William Fever, Chablis 2011

$60.00

Chardonnay, “Les Noisetier”, Kistler, Sonoma Coast 2011

$130.00

Chardonnay, Matrot, Ler Cru Puligny-Montrachet 2009

$160.00

Rose​

Grenache/Mourvedre/Picpoul Blanc, Halter Ranch, Paso Robles, 2012

$0.00

Cinsault/Grenache, Bila-Haut by Michael Chapoutier, Roussillon

$0.00

Red​

Pinot Noir, Laetitia Estate, Arroyo Grande Valley 2011

$0.00

Bourgogne Rouge (Pinot Noir), Moillard, Burgundy 2010

$0.00

Beaujolais-Villages (Gamay), Henry Fessy, Beaujolais, 2010

$0.00

Pinot Noir, “Meiomi“, Belle Glos, Central Coast 2011

$0.00

Pinot Noir, Emeritus, Russian River Valley 2010

$0.00

Pinot Noir, Estate, Bethel Heights, Willamette Valley 2010

$70.00

Pinot Noir, Patz & Hall, Sonoma Coast 2011

$100.00

Saumur Rouge (Cabernet Franc), Domaine Vignerons, Loire 2011

$0.00

Montepulciano, Rubesto, Abruzzo, 2009

$0.00

Nero D’Avola, Sallier De La Tour, Sicily 2010

$0.00

Syrah/Mourvedre/Viognier, “the Wolftrap“, Boekenhoutskloof, Stellenbosch 2011

$0.00

Grenache/Syrah/Mourvedre, Sans Liege, “the Offering”, Santa Barbara 2010

$75.00

Pinotage, Dark Lady of the Labyrinth, Wellington 2011

$0.00

Malbec, K Price Close Troteligotte, Cahors

$48.00

Malbec, Verum, Patagonia 2010

$0.00

red blend, anka pargua II, maipo valley, chile 2007

$0.00

Bordeaux Blend, “B” by Chateau Loudenne, Bordeaux 2010

$0.00

Merlot, Star Lane, Santa Barbara, 2008

$75.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Revelry, Columbia Valley 2008

$0.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Waters, Columbia Valley 2008

$75.00

Merlot/Cabernet Franc, Esprit De Clocher Rouge, Pomerol, Bordeaux 2009

$85.00

Super-Tuscan Blend, Campo Al Mare, Bolgheri 2009

$0.00

Barolo (Nebbiolo), Beni Di Batasiolo, Piedmont 2007

$85.00

Raw Bar​

Oysters Change Daily and prices vary- please Ask Questions (AQ) Possible Selections:

East Coast Oysters, Fresh Horseradish, Mignonette

$0.00

West Coast Oysters, Fresh Horseradish, Mignonette

$0.00

Peel & Eat Georgia Shrimp, “Come Back” Sauce, Lemon

$0.00

Chilled Seared Scallop, Ga Peaches, Black Summer Truffle

$10.00

Snap & Eat Crab Claws, Dijon Aioli, Lemon

$0.00

Duckabush, WA

$0.00

Kumamoto, Wa

$0.00

Sunset Beach, WA

$0.00

Naked Roy, WA

$0.00

Little Creek, WA

$0.00

Fanny Bay, BC

$0.00

Fish Point, WA

$0.00

Sunset Beach, WA

$0.00

Cape Spear, NB

$0.00

Indian Point, PEI

$0.00

Osprey Point, PEI

$0.00

Summerside, PEI

$0.00

Sunberry Point, PEI

$0.00

Caraquet, PEI

$0.00

Malpeque, PEI

$0.00

Wiley Point, ME

$0.00

Whale Rock, CT

$0.00

Mystic, CT

$0.00

East Beach Blond, RI

$0.00

Riptide, MA

$0.00

Moonstone, RI

$0.00

Wild Marionport, MA

$0.00

Waquoit, MA

$0.00

Katama Bay, MA

$0.00

Delaware Bay, NJ

$0.00

Shooting Point, VA

$0.00

Small Plates​

Seafood Gumbo / Garlic Bread

$9.00

Smoked Haddock Chowder / Bacon, Oyster Crackers

$9.00

Opti Chips / Malt Aioli

$4.00

Buttered Yeast Rolls / a La Optimist

$4.00

Simple Salad / Shaved Celery, Banyuls Vinaigrette

$7.00

Maine Lobster Roll / Opti Chips

$21.00

Whole Ga White Shrimp / Garlic, Lime, Chile

$9.00

Charred Octopus / Pickled Chilis, Seabeans, Spice Yogurt

$9.00

Wood Roasted Oysters / Smokey Bacon, Garlic Herb Butter, Parmesan

$0.00

Seared Scallops / Mango, Thai Chili Vinaigrette

$15.00

Mussels / Bacon, Spring Onion, Jalapeño, She Crab Broth

$12.00

Blackened Pompano / Harissa, Lime

$12.00

Garlicky Clams / Chorizo, Calabrese Peppers, Herbs

$12.00

Crabcakes / Kimchi Mayo, Celery Leaves

$12.00

Wood Roasted Spiny Lobster Tail / Roasted Corn, Bacon, Truffle Vinaigrette

$16.00

Beer​

Monday Night Brew Fu Man Brew, Atlanta, Ga (Draft)

$5.00

Red Hare Gangway IPA, Marietta, Ga (Draft)

$5.00

New Belgium Shift, Fort Collins, Co (16 Oz Can)

$7.00

Miller High Life, Milwaukee, Wi (Can)

$3.00

Cisco Brewing, Whale's Tale Pale Ale, Nantucket, Ma (Can)

$5.00

Yuengling Lager, Pottsville, Pa (Can)

$3.00

Blanche De Bruxelles Wit Bier, Belgium (16.5 Oz)

$7.00

Sam Adams Boston Lager, Boston, Ma (Can)

$5.00

Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA, Chico, (16Oz Can)

$7.00

Wine​

Scharffenberger Brut, Anderson Valley NV

$0.00

Navarran Brut, Cava NV

$0.00

Ossiam Macabeo, Spain 2010

$0.00

Noco Chardonnay, North Coast 2011

$0.00

Broadbent, Vinho Verde, Portugal 2011

$0.00

Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2011

$0.00

Robert Sinskey, Pinot Gris, Carneros 2012 (375Ml)

$45.00

Dauvergne Ranvier, Grenache/Syrah, Cotes Du Rhone 2010

$0.00

Ventisquero Reserva, Pinot Noir, Chile 2011

$0.00

Graffigna, Malbec, Argentina 2008

$0.00

Punches​

Fish House Punch

Gosling’s black rum, hennessey v.s. cognac, black tea, sugar, lemon, Leopold brothers’ peach whiskey (a colonial classic… no umbrellas can touch this punch)
$0.00

Recent Punches of the Day

Change often- ask your server
$0.00

Mai Tai

Light rum, dark rum, orgeat, triple sec, lime
$0.00

Pineapple Express

Gin, ginger tea twist, pineapple juice, lemon, honey syrup
$0.00

Singapore Sling

Passion fruit, gin, grenadine, brandy, lemon, cherry heering
$0.00

Skippy Punch

Bombay sapphire east gin, thyme syrup, lemon, campari, white IPA
$0.00

Chi Chi Peruvian Punch

Peruvian purple corn, apple, pineapple, cinnamon, cloves, lime, bourbon
$0.00

Classic Rum Punch

Amber rum, lime, nutmeg, angostura bitters
$0.00

Royal Orchid

Brandy, triple sec, white wine, ginger, thyme, cranberry, lemon
$0.00

Sangria

Red​ wine, brandy, citrus juice
$0.00

Tea-Juana

Tequila, tea, honey, pineapple, citrus
$0.00

Artillery

Whiskey, dark rum, brandy, Benedictine, red wine, black tea, orange juice, lemon
$0.00

Pomegranite Sangria

White​ rum, red wine, orange liquor, tea, orange juice
$0.00

Savannah Sunrise

Gin, bitters, cava, basil, grenadine, orange, lemon
$0.00

Mr. Pimm's Goes West

Pimm’s, ginger liquor, citrus, grapefruit bitters, sugar, mint, cucumber
$0.00

Oyster Backs​

Texas Caper

Tito’s vodka, capers, brine
$5.00

Sea Grass

Bison grass vodka, dolin blanc, fresh tarragon, citrus
$5.00

Gin Mignonette

Hendrick’s gin, cucumber, sea salt, black pepper
$5.00

Pickleback

Straight from brooklyn… jameson, housemade pickle juice, enough said
$5.00

Sangrita

Tequila, peppers, lime
$5.00

Jarana Light Fino Sherry

From lustau
$5.00

Tastes​

Creamy Cauliflower Soup, Black Truffle, Buttery Crouton

$0.00

Firsts​

East and West Coast Oyster Selection

$0.00

Spanish Octopus, Chorizo, Fermented Cabbage, Spiced Yogurt

$0.00

Heart of Palm Salad, Fennel, Shaved Kale, Blood Orange Vinaigrette

$0.00

Escargot, Bone Marrow, Toasted Country Bread, Brown Chicken Jus, Deep Fried Farm Egg

$0.00

Dark Roux Gumbo, Duck, Shrimp, Sausage, Whole Shrimp, Fried Oysters

$0.00

Butter Drawn Lobster Roll

15.00 supplement
$0.00

Main​

Georges Bank Scallops, Celery Root, Medjool Date, Marcona Almonds, Brown Butter Apple Jus

$65.00

Florida Black Grouper, Spiced Coconut Braised Root Vegetables, Jonah Crab, Lemon-Black Pepper Sabayo

$65.00

Massachusetts Swordfish, Braised White Bean, Preserved Lemon, Dijon Mustard, Crunchy Shallot, Hen of

$65.00

Grilled Blackened Cobia, Crispy Hand Torn Potato Salad, Pickled Shallot, Olive Herb Relish, Lime But

$65.00

Beef Short Ribs, Roasted Root Vegetables, Potato Puree, Red Wine Bordelaise

$65.00

Moulard Duck Breast, Confit Apple, Baby Collard Greens, Sticky Duck Leg, Cider Duck Jus

$65.00

Final​

Glazed Buttermilk Cake Doughnuts, Key Lime Filling

$0.00

Chocolate Custard Tart, Candied Pistachio, Whipped Cream

$0.00

Devil’s Food Cake with Milk Chocolate Buttercream, Salted Caramel Ice Cream

$0.00