Top Squid dishes in San Francisco

Whole grilled squid, smoky and substantial—great for sharing or late‑night snacking

Lightly steamed king crab with citrusy mandarin, creamy avocado, squid‑ink bread and caviar—balanced, elegant seafood flavors

Deep-fried squid ink spring roll oozing pepper jack, a signature warm appetizer.

Squid ink-blackened pasta loaded with fresh Dungeness crab

House squid ink pasta

Lightly battered squid in a rich, spicy butter sauce with a refreshing zing from pickled chilies

A standout combination of charred, smoky broccoli and tender grilled squid brightened with a spicy chili-lime dressing.

Fresh mango salad tossed with crunchy, tender grilled squid and a bright, well‑balanced dressing

Properly cooked rice with fresh squid and shrimp, with a satisfying socarrat crust at the bottom

Jet-black noodles with a briny depth, a dramatic and flavorful course in the prix fixe progression

Dramatic black pasta tossed with fresh seafood, briny and visually stunning

House signature; regulars order it on repeat.

Squid‑ink pasta tossed with crab, smoked tomato sauce and tobiko—visually striking and flavorful.

House squid-ink pasta noted by reviewers among the standout dishes.

Grilled local squid as a starter.

Squid-ink wrapper with pork-and-truffle filling - the standout of the rainbow.

Dramatic black pasta with clams, scallops, cherry tomatoes in tomato sauce — visually striking and flavorful

Black squid-ink paella with seafood - flavorful, though some want more seafood ratio.

Dragon Beaux-specific dim sum item — black-wrapper dumplings.

Jet-black squid ink noodles with tender squid — visually striking and deeply oceanic

Black squid ink pasta with seafood

Wok-charred squid with spicy, tangy seafood sauce, peanuts, and cilantro — bold, smoky, and deeply savory

Squid‑ink pasta with Dungeness crab, white wine, garlic, Calabrian chili, parsley, breadcrumbs and lemon—briny, rich, and elegantly balanced

Calamari rings fried until crisp, a Big Lantern menu staple.

A visually striking charcoal-colored variation of their signature bread, filled with a sweet and creamy ube filling.

Grilled Monterey squid paired with succulent pork jowl in a chili-lime dressing, topped with peanuts.

Large, flavorful pans of paella—whether meat, seafood, vegetable, or squid‑ink—richly loaded and authentic in taste

House-made squid ink pasta with octopus cream and chili pequin

House-made squid-ink spaghetti with octopus, zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes

Crispy‑textured fried rice with squid, shrimp and tobiko

Tender squid rings lightly battered and tossed with aromatic salt, pepper, and fried garlic.