When is The Optimist open?
Mon–Tue 5–10 PM; Wed 5 PM–12 AM; Thu closed; Fri–Sat 4:30–11 PM; Sun 5–10 PM.
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New AmericanGermantown Nashville, TN
The Optimist
- 4.61.0k reviews
- $$$
- Open now · till 10 pm
The Optimist delivers a lively New American dining experience with an upscale, coastal-inspired atmosphere and attentive service. Expect seafood-forward plates, creative cocktails, and a bustling dining room with indoor and flexible outdoor seating. Visit for polished, flavorful dishes and a social scene ideal for dates or celebratory group meals.
Quick answers
The Optimist in short
When is the best time to visit The Optimist?
It's at its best evenings and undefined. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is The Optimist indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
How much does The Optimist cost?
Google lists its prices as $$$.
Where is The Optimist?
1400 Adams St,Nashville, TN 37208.
Right now · 5:30 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Open till 10 pm
- Best in the evening
- Indoors
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- Feels
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- Rain
- 31%
- Wind
- 4mph
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The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 10 pm- monday
- 5–10 PM
- tuesday
- 5–10 PM
- wednesday
- 5 PM–12 AM
- thursday
- Closed
- friday
- 4:30–11 PM
- saturday
- 4:30–11 PM
- sundayToday
- 5–10 PM
Where and how
- 1 The Optimist
- 2 Cumberland River Greenway · 5 min
- 3 Butchertown Hall · 8 min
- 4 Mother's Ruin · 13 min
- 5 Brooklyn Bowl Nashville · 15 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Price $$$
- Good for couples
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 1.0k reviews
Known for
- Dinner
- Date night
- Group dining
- Great cocktails
- Outdoor seating
- Scenic views
The feel
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Lively
- Couples
- Tourists
- Groups
Around Germantown Nashville, TN
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Cumberland River GreenwayTrail · 5 min walk
Good nowButchertown HallRestaurant · 8 min walk
Mother's RuinCocktail bar · 13 min walk
Brooklyn Bowl NashvilleTheatre · 15 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.