Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in Cascade

The Sun Dial is absolutely beautiful! I manage a rooftop event venue in San Diego, so I have high standards for views, sunset ambiance, and the overall experience. I traveled in from San Diego and my boyfriend from Las Vegas, so we’re both accustomed to spectacular settings and aren’t easily wowed. We were here! But the service is what truly made our evening exceptional. Kajuana at the front desk was PHENOMENAL. My boyfriend was breaking down the huge IBM conference, and his finish time kept getting pushed back. She graciously adjusted our reservation several times and made us feel welcome throughout. Our server was next level, too. I wish I had his name, but he was an older African American gentleman who mentioned he had worked there for many years. He was incredibly patient, kind, and knowledgeable. I hope management can identify him because he deserves recognition! My boyfriend arrived exhausted and feeling depleted after a demanding workday. Through their warmth and genuine hospitality, our server, Kajuana, and the entire staff truly turned our night around. We left feeling so much better than when we arrived. Beautiful views are memorable, but people who make you feel this cared for are unforgettable. THANK YOU!

Excellent food! Good vibe and ambience. Definitely a business lunch and dinner vibe but get a booth or table by the windows to make it a more relaxed casual experience

My favorite restaurant in Atlanta! Over many years it has remained consistent. The seafood is fresh and delicious. Every bakery item from the buttery rolls with just a little sprinkle of finishing salt on top…. to the shrimp toast that comes with the she crab soup ( which is soooo flavorful) to the hush puppies ( they’re topped with powdered sugar which is unusual but divine) is melt in your mouth yummy. We had raw oysters, broiled oysters and fried oysters…all perfect. And I don’t have enough characters to talk about the entrees or service but If I could give The Optimist 10 stars I would!

Taylor was an incredible server, knowledgeable, friendly, funny, and very helpful with all our questions. Your entire staff made our daughter’s last dinner in Atlanta something very special, and we are so thankful!

Team was great from the call to let them know we were running a few minutes behind to every person that greeted us. We celebrated our 21st Wedding anniversary here and we had a great time. It seems everyone knew and made us feel welcome. Margery our server made great recommendations and the food was excellent. Only con was, it would be great if the lights were a bit more dim to set the mood even better for our special night. Otherwise food was great and noise level low. Great overall and we would recommend them.