The Optimist is one of The 15 Best Places for Oysters in Atlanta.

1. The Optimist

9.3
914 Howell Mill Rd NW (9th St NW), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · 212 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Thanks to this spot, there's a solid place to go for a carefully curated oyster selection so fresh you'd think you lived on the water. Pair them with a crisp glass of craft beer. Read more.

ATL_HunterATL_Hunter: They have a fantastic oyster menu - the Tatamagouche are wonderful!. Try them! If you don't have a reservation, they have full service at the bar. The bartenders are friendly and attentive.

Djaniella D.Djaniella D.: If you just want oysters, i'd recommend coming during happy hour and getting the chef's choice where he picks 13 for $13. The oysters are absolutely delicious so you'll probably want another round...

Fontaine's Oyster House is one of The 15 Best Places for Oysters in Atlanta.

2. Fontaine's Oyster House

8.2
1026 N Highland Ave NE (at Virginia Ave.), Atlanta, GA
Bar · Virginia Highland · 87 tips and reviews

Carl R.Carl Roberts: This place should be on Diners, Drive ins, and Dives. It's the best seafood and oysters you'll find in the city with the most relaxed and casual atmosphere! Come as you are and don't miss the awesome

Mike L.Mike Lee: Fresh oysters, great beer... What else do you need?

Bill R.Bill Roa: Food is excellent. Oysters and scallops are the best.

Steamhouse Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Oysters in Atlanta.

3. Steamhouse Lounge

8.7
1051 W Peachtree St NW (11th St), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Midtown · 127 tips and reviews

Kate T.Kate Trahan: Go on a Wednesday night and get a dozen oysters for $5.00!! Order the fish tacos and a Goombay punch.

Tamika C.Tamika Crawford: The best oysters in Atlanta! YUMMY!

Jen R.Jen Rafanan: Try the Oysters Po'boy with Lobster Bisque -

Six Feet Under Pub & Fish House is one of The 15 Best Places for Oysters in Atlanta.

4. Six Feet Under Pub & Fish House

8.8
437 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Grant Park · 217 tips and reviews

Jordan Keyon S.Jordan Keyon Smith: Try the Firecracker Oyster Shooter!

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Shrimp, crab cakes, oysters, crab legs, clams, scallops, mussels, catfish and po'boys are all fresh and tasty. Read more.

Korie D.Korie Dixon: The oysters are awesome

C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Oysters in Atlanta.

5. C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar

8.3
3240 Cobb Pkwy SE (at Paces Mill Rd.), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

Kelen E.Kelen Evans: Thursday happy hour is awesome if you love raw oysters ($1) & beer($3).

G J.G J: Try the C & S Oysters - Lemon, garlic, breadcrumbs

AngieAngie: Great oysters - fresh and delicious. The sea bass melted in your mouth - cooked perfectly.

BeetleCat is one of The 15 Best Places for Oysters in Atlanta.

6. BeetleCat

7.2
299 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Inman Park · 45 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Ford Fry's BeetleCat brings high-end seafoods to the Big Peach. Pair one of their classic wines with fresh oysters. They also have late night specials on the weekends. Read more.

Tom A.Tom Alan: Oysters, oysters, and more oysters. So fresh such a big verity. And I just found out about the happy hour can't wait to go back

Malika H.Malika Hope: Copp's Island Oysters are the best I've ever had and they are HUGE!!

Atlanta Fish Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Oysters in Atlanta.

7. Atlanta Fish Market

8.5
265 Pharr Rd NE (at North Fulton Drive), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Garden Hills · 115 tips and reviews

brandice t.brandice thorn: Try the oyster sampler and their scallop entree!!

Benita W.Benita W: Try the Blue Point Oysters, they are the best!!!!

Lisa H.Lisa Hmiel: Try the roasted garlic oysters. Omg. Delicious

W.H. Stiles Fish Camp is one of The 15 Best Places for Oysters in Atlanta.

8. W.H. Stiles Fish Camp

8.3
675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Old Fourth Ward · 11 tips and reviews

Staff PicksStaff Picks: Since it's opening day in the Ponce City Market, W.H. Stiles Fish Camp is already trending in Atlanta. This weekend bring your loved ones to experience their mouth-watering oysters and lobster rolls. Read more.

Edward A.Edward Anderson: Good casual atmosphere. If you're into oysters, they have a huge selection. The bisque was good as was the po boy

WilliamWilliam: Oyster Po’boy for sure

Bistro Niko is one of The 15 Best Places for Oysters in Atlanta.

9. Bistro Niko

8.6
3344 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
French Restaurant · North Buckhead · 100 tips and reviews

caroline g.caroline gray: best oysters yet, amazing French resto, fav in ATL so far...

Taylor J.Taylor Jackson: Blue point oysters, Kobe beef entree, and Creme brûlée for dessert. Just do it.

Jane L.Jane Le: Order the croque madame and a dozen oysters, with a glass of champagne!

The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Oysters in Atlanta.

10. The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill

8.5
3279 Roswell Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Buckhead · 52 tips and reviews

Taste of AtlantaTaste 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.

Bobbye R.Bobbye Rouse: Redneck oysters are great

Jane L.Jane Le: Lobster roll, crab cakes, and oysters are great!

bartaco is one of The 15 Best Places for Oysters in Atlanta.

11. bartaco

8.9
299 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Mexican Restaurant · Inman Park · 37 tips and reviews

Jihyun O.Jihyun Oh: Duck, Baja fish, & Fried oyster tacos - delicious. If you don't like salt, beware the sesame steak; there's a lot of soy sauce there. Fans of more traditional pork al pastor may not like bartaco's.

Nick S.Nick Sobel: Fried oyster taco = heaven

Caroline W.Caroline Wu: Long waits but great vibe, and tacos are simple and delicious. Duck, ribeye, fish, and fried oyster yum

Lure is one of The 15 Best Places for Oysters in Atlanta.

12. Lure

8.5
1106 Crescent Ave NE (at 12th St), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Midtown · 68 tips and reviews

Nation's Restaurant NewsNation's Restaurant News: Oyster Sliders from chef David Bradley feature two to three cold water oysters dipped in buttermilk and coated in a mixture of yellow corn meal, rice flour, all-purpose flour and ground corn flakes. Read more.

Margo W.Margo Werner: Service, oysters, wine

Jason B.Jason Bass: The craft cocktails are all amazing! And if you're there for happy hour, you can't go wrong with the oysters!

Kevin Rathbun Steak is one of The 15 Best Places for Oysters in Atlanta.

13. Kevin Rathbun Steak

9.0
154 Krog St NE (at Edgewood), Atlanta, GA
Steakhouse · Inman Park · 93 tips and reviews

JeffJeff: I love the 12oz filet and the fried oysters & okra!

Bachelor10Bachelor10: Start off with the Ahi Poke, get a round of oysters, and no matter what steak you go for, make sure to order the Jalapeno Creamed Corn on the side. Read more.

AJCAJC: One could, for instance, start with oysters on the half shell and a chopped salad, and then go on a porterhouse steak and an elbow macaroni and cheese tart for a slightly updated steak house menu. Read more.

Seven Lamps is one of The 15 Best Places for Oysters in Atlanta.

14. Seven Lamps

8.2
3400 Around Lenox Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Lenox · 72 tips and reviews

Kelly C.Kelly Cooper: The sweet potato soup is the best soup I've ever had. The hot oysters were pretty delectable too.

Julia C.Julia C.: Everything is amazing - cocktails, service, cheese plate, oysters, swordfish, shrimp, grits, all of it.

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Dishes are organized by small plates, pastas, oysters, savouries, a section of local and housemade charcuterie, artisan cheese, and a modest selection of entrées. Read more.

Floataway Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Oysters in Atlanta.

15. Floataway Cafe

8.6
1123 Zonolite Drive, Atlanta, GA
Italian Restaurant · Morningside - Lenox Park · 33 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Look for fresh oysters, Moscow Mule cocktails served in chilled metal cups, and the city’s only noteworthy steak frites. [Eater 38 Member]

Stacy M.Stacy Magness: Best Kumamoto oysters; so fresh!

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: "The great thing about Floataway is that every pizza is seasonally inspired. It is cooked in a wood-fired oven, and the crust is always perfect." Chef Shaun Doty Read more.