The Optimist
77.7
Featured on Atlanta Magazine's 75 Best Restaurants in Atlanta, Sep 2026.
The Optimist has the highest Oligrail score in ZIP 30318 (West Midtown), with an Oligrail score of 77.7, and 15 places are ranked from dated critic and video sources, updated October 15, 2026. Each listing shows a name, a rank inside this ZIP, a score, and one short reason.
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77.7
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52.1
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52.1
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52.3
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52.1
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52.1
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52.1
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52.1
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52.2
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52.1
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52.1
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52.1
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52.1
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