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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 · $$
Golden, crispy mixed fry with marinara and tartar sauce -- light batter that lets the seafood shine
Bar · Hayes Valley · $$$
A lighter, unexpected take on calamari that skips the deep fryer without sacrificing flavor
Thai · Outer Sunset · $
Lightly battered and fried squid, served crispy and golden.
Vietnamese · Outer Sunset · $$
Lightly battered calamari seasoned with fresh scallions and red peppers.
Japanese · Outer Richmond · $$
Sushi & Omakase · Lower Haight · $$
Caribbean · Haight-Ashbury · $$
Crispy-tender rings served with a zesty lemon-garlic aioli for dipping
Italian · Fisherman's Wharf · $$$
Lightly battered and fried until golden with a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Italian · Golden Gate Heights · $$$
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Chinatown · $$$$
American · Northern Waterfront · $$
Fried calamari with creamy jalapeño dipping sauce
Italian · Hayes Valley · $$
Crisp calamari with lemon and marinara
Pasta · Pacific Heights · $$$
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 · $$
American · Yerba Buena · $$$
American · Fisherman's Wharf · $$
Produce Market · $$
New American · Mission Bay · $$
Greek · Noe Valley · $$
Italian · West of Twin Peaks · $$
Italian · Presidio Heights · $$
Japanese · Mission District · $$
Italian · Fisherman's Wharf · $$
Crispy fried squid served with lemon, garlic aioli, and cocktail sauce.
New American · Golden Gate Park · $$
Flaky buttermilk-battered calamari with Fresno peppers adding a subtle kick
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Chinatown · $$
Lightly battered, deep-fried squid, a frequently chef-recommended starter.
New American · Union Street · $$
Fisherman's Wharf · $$$
American · Union Street · $$
Italian · Union Square · $$
American · Golden Gate Park · $$
Oyster Bar · North Beach · $$
Crispy, golden-fried calamari with a house preparation — a satisfying start before the main seafood event.
American · Mission District · $$$
Tender calamari with roasted peppers, tomato vinaigrette, aioli and toasted almonds
Italian · Nob Hill · $$$
Tender fried calamari served with a zesty hot aioli and a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Italian · Mission Bay · $$
Lightly breaded and fried squid, though reviews on execution are inconsistent.
