Top Grilled Octopus dishes in Boston

Charred, tender, dressed with olive oil and lemon — standard Greek-seafood opener

Tender grilled octopus prepared with lemon, olive oil, crispy salt capers, and raw sweet Vidalias.

Charred edges, tender inside, dressed with olive oil and lemon — the bar-setter for Boston Greek octopus

Charred tender octopus over giant beans or lentils with lemon and oregano

Char-grilled tentacle with a smoky exterior and tender interior — a Greek-Med menu staple here.

Char-marked tentacle over white bean or potato — a recurring antipasto across regional Italian menus done well here

Standard Greek-restaurant centerpiece, charred and oil-dressed — Kaia's version gets consistent positive mentions

Tender octopus charred over the fire, dressed in olive oil and lemon