The Optimist
The Optimist in Germantown is a must-try. They have a spacious inside, an adorable patio, an upstairs bar, as well as a separate outside bar, “Jacqueline” which serves shaved ice, cocktails, appetizers, and has lawn games. Everything here is perfection from the food to the service. We had dinner reservations somewhere else but had time to stop by for a drink and an app at their bar, and I’m so glad we did. We ordered the Corn Milk Hushpuppies which come “beignet style” (powdered sugar!) with cane syrup butter. Let me say that again: cane syrup BUTTER. WHAT. To drink, I got “Into the Sunset”: gin, passion fruit, campari, vermouth, and lemon. They also served us warm, rolls covered in butter. Can’t wait to go back to try their lobster rolls, oysters, shrimp, scallops, salmon… I want to try everything, basically. This place is great for a date night or a fun thing to do with a group so you can try everything on the menu.
website
hours
Sunday - Thursday 5:00 - 9:00
Friday & Saturday 5:00 - 10:00
(Their outdoor bar, Jacqueline, is open Thursday-Sunday 4-9pm, as of right now. Call the restaurant (Tel: 615-709-3156) for latest updates on hours for Jacqueline.)
location
1400 Adams Street
Nashville, Tennessee 37208