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Spanish · Russian Hill · $$$
Tender charred octopus served with potatoes, kumquats, chorizo oil, and a bright shellfish jus.
Filipino · Tenderloin · $$$$
Octopus that’s first braised then grilled—tender, smoky, and frequently lauded in reviews.
Greek · Marina District · $$$
Charred Mediterranean octopus.
Bar · Dolores Heights · $$$
Tender grilled octopus with native potato, zucchini, anticuchera and chimichurri—smoky and vibrant
Greek · Northern Waterfront · $$$
Charcoal‑grilled octopus tenderized with lemon, oregano and olive oil—smoky and bright
Mediterranean · Lower Nob Hill · $$
Tender grilled octopus with smoky char, a popular meze upgrade.
Italian · Mission District · $$
Tender charred octopus with peppery arugula, crisp celery, and roasted fingerling potatoes -- Mediterranean flavors at their finest
Steakhouse · North Beach · $$$$
Tender octopus grilled over charcoal with green onion miso sauce—smoky and savory
Bar · Union Street · $$
Charred octopus — a standout signature dish
Pasta · Russian Hill · $$$
Bar · Lower Nob Hill · $$$
Italian · West of Twin Peaks · $$$
Italian · Mid-Market · $$
Charred tentacles served over a bright potato-celery salad, tender inside with caramelized edges
Bar · Cole Valley · $$
Marinated grilled octopus — the protein-forward starter on a wine-bar menu.
Pub & Grill · Bernal Heights · $$$
Pasta · Mission Dolores · $$
Frequently recommended antipasto
American · Tenderloin · $$
Charred and tender octopus tentacles with Mediterranean-inspired accompaniments
Latin American & Caribbean · Outer Sunset · $$
Japanese · Hayes Valley · $$$
Bar · Tenderloin · $$$
Bistro · Hayes Valley · $$$
American · China Basin · $$
Greek · Union Street · $$$
Whole octopus dressed simply with lemon, oregano, and olive oil. Char-forward and tender.
Spanish · Lower Nob Hill · $$$
Pasta · Financial District · $$$$
New American · Noe Valley · $$
Tender octopus grilled with Spanish flair, delivering smoky, savory bites
Mediterranean · Northern Waterfront · $$$
Charred Mediterranean-style octopus, frequently called a highlight
Mediterranean · Embarcadero · $$$
Charred octopus with Mediterranean accompaniments.
New American · Bernal Heights · $$$$
Tender octopus with harissa, heirloom baby carrot and romesco—smoky, savory, with a gentle heat