2. The Optimist
9.3
914 Howell Mill Rd NW (9th St NW), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · 212 tips and reviews
Caroline Dumas: Beware of the rolls, they're addicting. Try the Fish & Chips, can't go wrong.
Samir Gillani: Hands down the best restaurant in Atlanta! Get the She Crab Soup, Peel and Eat GA Shrimp (messy but worth it!), the duck fat swordfish (holy it's good!), and fish & chips (huge!). Valet is only $3.
Creative Loafing Atlanta: Gently poached in glorious duck fat, this swordfish steak is all meaty and supple. It's surf and turf 2.0, and one of CL's 100 Dishes to eat in Atlanta before you die.
3. McCray's Tavern
7.7
1163 W Peachtree St NE (13th St NE), Atlanta, GA
Sports Bar · Midtown · 9 tips and reviews
Eric Garrison: Excellent lunch spot in midtown. Great salads, sandwiches, fish & chips, and more hearty entrees. Good people watching spot too!
Don Otvos: Pimentooooooooo
Jamye G: Awesome salads and wings. Good amount of large TVs too to catch a game
7. The Vortex Bar & Grill
8.8
438 Moreland Ave NE (at Euclid Ave NE), Atlanta, GA
Bar · Little Five Points · 313 tips and reviews
Adriana Ramirez: My favorite thing here is the fish 'n chips. It is a must try! You will be pleasantly surprised.
Chris "GoFer" Leach: I have to go here every time I go to Atlanta. Awesome burgers. Great atmosphere. Perfect service and no nonsense menu. I just love it!
Travel Channel: Burgers here are to die for! On Man v Food Nation, Adam Richman tries a burger so monstrous that it's held together by 2 grilled cheese sandwiches!
Amol K: Amazing beer selection. First time finding Kroenenburg 1664 in ATL!
Wesley Dysart: Ask for flavored mayo on the side, buffalo shrimp and hummus plate rule. If the Vortex has a wait just walse down the street, almost always a place to sit and some of the best service in Atlanta
Susan Maksimuk: Great burgers and a amazing selection of beers.
Madison Levy: Great food and scenery! Friendly staff. Had the smoked fish dip, bisque, and shrimp and crab burger. Freakin delicious! Definitely going back. Probably best seafood in Atlanta!
Taste of Atlanta: Head over to The Big Ketch Monday - Friday from 4 - 6:30pm for $5 fried pickles, 1/2 dozen oysters, and $6 conch fritters.
Kyle L: Tuna Poke...just do it, dammit
Kimberly Hong: Addicted to the chicken nachos and jerk wings. Crazy good. This place is one of our go to neighborhood bars. So thankful it's walkable, got good drinks and food, and is full of normal locals.
Stefan Kallweit: Good wings
Rob Clark: Chealsey the server is Great . . .food experience was awesome too. . . wonderful treat for my friend and I as a nice dinner out. . . .