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Italian · Lower Nob Hill · $$
A frequently praised appetizer noted for its consistent quality and preparation.
Mediterranean · Cow Hollow · $$
Tender grilled squid showcasing fresh, seasonal preparation.
Italian · Mission District · $$
Golden, crispy mixed fry with marinara and tartar sauce -- light batter that lets the seafood shine
Italian · North Beach · $$$
Tender calamari prepared in the Giusti style — a lighter, more refined take on the classic Italian appetizer.
Italian · North of the Panhandle · $$
Crispy fried calamari, a frequent shared-plate favorite.
Bar · Hayes Valley · $$$
A lighter, unexpected take on calamari that skips the deep fryer without sacrificing flavor
Pizza · Russian Hill · $$$
American · South Beach · $
Lightly battered and fried to golden perfection — a reliable starter that pairs well with the waterfront view
Sushi & Omakase · Outer Richmond · $$
Sushi & Omakase · Lower Haight · $$
Caribbean · Haight-Ashbury · $$
Crispy-tender rings served with a zesty lemon-garlic aioli for dipping
Pasta · Fairmount · $$$
Mediterranean · The Castro · $$
Chili-crusted calamari rings garnished with fresh herbs and served with a tangy lemon wedge and creamy dip
Oyster Bar · Fisherman's Wharf · $$$
Lightly battered and fried until golden with a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Vietnamese · Outer Sunset · $$$
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Chinatown · $$$$
American · Mission District · $$$
Italian · Golden Gate Heights · $$$
Pasta · Pacific Heights · $$$
Thai · Outer Sunset · $$
Ramen · Japantown · $
Ramen · Stonestown · $
Mission District · $
Pizza · North Beach · $$
Italian · Yerba Buena · $$
Lightly battered and golden-fried squid rings — a reliable happy hour starter at $13
Pasta · North Beach · $$
Mission District · $$
American · Yerba Buena · $$$
Sushi & Omakase · Mission District · $$
Pasta · Presidio Heights · $$$
American · Fisherman's Wharf · $$
Produce Market · $$
Greek · Noe Valley · $$
New American · Mission Bay · $$
Pasta · West of Twin Peaks · $$
American · Union Street · $$$
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Chinatown · $$
Lightly battered, deep-fried squid, a frequently chef-recommended starter.
American · Golden Gate Park · $$
Flaky buttermilk-battered calamari with Fresno peppers adding a subtle kick
Pasta · Lower Nob Hill · $$$
Bar · Little Saigon · $$
American · Union Street · $$
Italian · Union Square · $$$
Pasta · Mission Dolores · $$
Tender calamari over rice beans with Taggiasca olives and parsley oil, bright and satisfying
Poke & Raw Bar · Inner Sunset · $$
Crispy calamari with fried lemon slices, Fresno chilies and chipotle aioli—bright, spicy, and addictive
Fisherman's Wharf · $$$
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Outer Richmond · $
Chinese · North Beach · $$
