Top Octopus dishes in San Francisco

Charred Mediterranean octopus.

Tender octopus dressed with peppery Calabrian olive oil.

Mezé-bar octopus salad, Dogpatch exclusive.

Confit octopus glazed with house Chaparral amaro and tomato, finished with chermoula.

Tender grilled octopus with native potato, zucchini, anticuchera and chimichurri—smoky and vibrant

Charcoal‑grilled octopus tenderized with lemon, oregano and olive oil—smoky and bright

Tender grilled octopus with smoky char, a popular meze upgrade.

Tender charred octopus with peppery arugula, crisp celery, and roasted fingerling potatoes -- Mediterranean flavors at their finest

Tender octopus grilled over charcoal with green onion miso sauce—smoky and savory

Smoky, tender octopus paired with spicy chorizo and crispy patatas bravas -- Spanish tapas elevated by fine-dining technique

Charred octopus — a standout signature dish

Spicy spaghetti amatriciana using smoky octopus instead of guanciale.

Tender octopus in a rich, tangy adobo sauce -- Filipino-inspired and deeply savory

Tender grilled octopus with Mediterranean spices.

Masa gorditas topped with grilled octopus.

Charred Greek-style octopus, often praised in reviews.

Grilled octopus paired with spicy Turkish sujuk sausage

Thinly sliced octopus, precisely cooked to tender perfection with a subtle char

Octopus with garbanzo beans, bell pepper, and onions.

Paper-thin octopus slices with caper-raisin puree, tomato-chili dressing, and wild arugula — a bright, punchy opener

Charred tentacles served over a bright potato-celery salad, tender inside with caramelized edges

Charred octopus prepared in the tandoor with coconut sauce — a daring East-meets-West dish that showcases ROOH's progressive approach

An unexpectedly refined spread with delicate octopus flavors, served chilled as a conversation-starting opener.

Marinated grilled octopus — the protein-forward starter on a wine-bar menu.

Frequently recommended antipasto

Tender charred octopus with nutty, smoky romesco sauce -- a surprisingly refined bar dish

Charred and tender octopus tentacles with Mediterranean-inspired accompaniments

Deep‑fried octopus with a spicy, crispy coating—bold and textural

Whole octopus dressed simply with lemon, oregano, and olive oil. Char-forward and tender.