Top Calamari dishes in San Francisco

Seared Monterey Calamari3.5· $20

Fried squid appetizer

A frequently praised appetizer noted for its consistent quality and preparation.

Terzo

3.51

Mediterranean · Cow Hollow · $$

Tender grilled squid showcasing fresh, seasonal preparation.

Caprizza Ristorante

3.67

Italian · Mission District · $$

Deep Fried Calamari, Prawns & Zucchini3.7· $19

Golden, crispy mixed fry with marinara and tartar sauce -- light batter that lets the seafood shine

Firenze By Night

3.65

Italian · North Beach · $$$

Calamari Giusti3.6· $18

Tender calamari prepared in the Giusti style — a lighter, more refined take on the classic Italian appetizer.

Beretta

3.181 rating

Italian · North of the Panhandle · $$

Calamari3.5· $16

Crispy fried calamari, a frequent shared-plate favorite.

bosque

3.44

Bar · Hayes Valley · $$$

Not Fried Calamari3.4

A lighter, unexpected take on calamari that skips the deep fryer without sacrificing flavor

Serafina

3.74

Pizza · Russian Hill · $$$

Grilled Calamari and Arugula Salad3.7

Delancey Street Restaurant

3.31

American · South Beach · $

Crispy Calamari Rings3.3

Lightly battered and fried to golden perfection — a reliable starter that pairs well with the waterfront view

TERUAKI

3.67

Sushi & Omakase · Outer Richmond · $$

Fried Calamari3.7

Hot Zushi

3.63

Sushi & Omakase · Lower Haight · $$

Fried Calamari3.6

Cha Cha Cha

3.26

Caribbean · Haight-Ashbury · $$

Crispy-tender rings served with a zesty lemon-garlic aioli for dipping

La Ciccia

3.61

Pasta · Fairmount · $$$

Calamari Salad3.6

Cafe Mystique

3.22

Mediterranean · The Castro · $$

Crispy Calamari3.2

Chili-crusted calamari rings garnished with fresh herbs and served with a tangy lemon wedge and creamy dip

Cioppino's

3.21

Oyster Bar · Fisherman's Wharf · $$$

Fried Calamari3.2· $17

Lightly battered and fried until golden with a crispy exterior and tender interior.

Thanh Long Restaurant

3.52

Vietnamese · Outer Sunset · $$$

Mister Jiu's

3.741 rating

Cantonese & Dim Sum · Chinatown · $$$$

Calamari Fried Rice3.5

Foreign Cinema

3.49

American · Mission District · $$$

Calamari with Chips3.5

The Gold Mirror | Italian Restaurant

3.48

Italian · Golden Gate Heights · $$$

Via Veneto

3.47

Pasta · Pacific Heights · $$$

Thai Cottage Restaurant

3.47

Thai · Outer Sunset · $$

Marufuku Ramen

3.45

Ramen · Japantown · $

Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya（Stonestown Galleria）

3.44

Ramen · Stonestown · $

Basa Seafood Express

3.44

Mission District · $

Tony's Pizza Napoletana

3.39

Pizza · North Beach · $$

Soma Restaurant & Bar

2.99

Italian · Yerba Buena · $$

Fried Calamari3.0· $13

Lightly battered and golden-fried squid rings — a reliable happy hour starter at $13

Sodini's Trattoria

3.36

Pasta · North Beach · $$

Crispy Calamari Noodle Salad3.4

The Spice Jar

3.35

Mission District · $$

The Fly Trap

3.35

American · Yerba Buena · $$$

Sake Bomb

3.35

Sushi & Omakase · Mission District · $$

Magic Flute Restaurant

3.34

Pasta · Presidio Heights · $$$