Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Austin.

1. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

8.8
1400 S Congress Ave Ste B100, Austin, TX
Seafood Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 173 tips and reviews

Social N.Social News Network: Fact: best seafood in Austin! (until proven otherwise) It's pricy, but u can get a bunch of their appetizers and share w/your friends. Musts: oysters, oyster Shooters, calamari, ceviche, wedge salad.

Dennis K.Dennis Kelly: Afternoon snack menu is small, but delightful. Ceviche and calamari are fresh and delicious.

Caroline G.Caroline G: Get the octopus appetizer. It is simply the best grilled octopus dish I've had anywhere in the world. The fact that I had it in Texas makes it even more special.

North Italia is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Austin.

2. North Italia

8.9
11506 Century Oaks Ter Ste 124 (Agave Ln.), Austin, TX
Italian Restaurant · North Burnet · 134 tips and reviews

Sydney W.Sydney Williams: Calamari. Braised short rib. Tiramisu. You're welcome.

Stephanyy M.Stephanyy Mccabe: Calamari salad is amaZing lightly fried and Balanced with arugula. Peach passion drink also a great starter

🤦🏻‍♂️ .🤦🏻‍♂️ 🤘🏻: We got calamari, the prosciutto, fig and goat cheese pizza and nutella cake. It was all amazing! As a chef I was totally impressed!

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Austin.

3. Eddie V's Prime Seafood

9.0
301 E 5th St, Austin, TX
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 98 tips and reviews

Samantha N.Samantha Needham: the calamari is great!

Joe M.Joe McCann: All day happy hour on Sunday and Monday. Get the calamari and the lobster bisque.

Michael M.Michael Markovitz: Great food! Watch out for the calamari starter. It's huge

Launderette is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Austin.

4. Launderette

9.0
2115 Holly St, Austin, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · 83 tips and reviews

Ashley E.Ashley Einspahr: Just had dinner here, and literally everything is delicious. I especially recommend the Soft Egg Toast and the Burrata. Sooo tasty. The Octopus was crazy good too.

Kirsten P.Kirsten Peissel: Egg toast for the win at this ex laundry mat turned foodie heaven. The grilled octopus also did not disappoint.

Drew M.Drew Milam: Get away from the tourist traps and heavy BBQ, and enjoy some great food, awesome cocktails, and great service. If the octopus is on the menu, GET IT!

Red Ash is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Austin.

5. Red Ash

8.9
303 Colorado St, Austin, TX
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 19 tips and reviews

Dani V.Dani Vaughan: Osso Buco, red snapper crudo, grilled octopus and doughnuts with blackberry jam and dark chocolate - spectacular !!!

Tim C.Tim Cancila: The grilled octopus is outstanding

LinhLinh: Get the octopus

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Austin.

6. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

8.4
11600 Century Oaks Ter Ste 140 (The Domain), Austin, TX
Steakhouse · North Burnet · 36 tips and reviews

Josh S.Josh Shepherd: Calamari is awesome. Sweet, spicy and a little sour.

Ailie C.Ailie Chang: I'm not crazy about steak, but I hear it's great here. However, the calamari and wedge salad are amazing here!

Lance L.Lance Long: Brussel sprouts, calamari were fantastic, the 2 servers that took care of us were knowledgable about wine, menu, etc.....though 2 and half hours for dinner, I started to get a little stir crazy

Deckhand Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Austin.

7. Deckhand Oyster Bar

8.4
500 Parker Dr., Austin, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 66 tips and reviews

Nancy K.Nancy K: Calamari salad is spicy and delicious!

Heather B- D.Heather B- Dallas Social Experiment: Tom Yum soup and calamari is a must try. Deckhand oysters amazing and tilapia had an amazing sauce.

Rick R.Rick Roll: Best calamari ever

Parkside is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Austin.

8. Parkside

8.3
301 E 6th St (at San Jacinto Blvd), Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 155 tips and reviews

Ben L.Ben Lewis: My god, the oysters. Only worth it during happy hour, but the selection is great. Calamari and chicken sliders were amazing too. Come between 5 and 7 for happy hour!

David S.David Self: The calamari is phenomenal.

Brett D.Brett Diamond: Great food. Amazing calamari and steak.

Eberly is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Austin.

9. Eberly

8.4
615 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · Zilker · 18 tips and reviews

Sam D.Sam D: Order family style and don’t forget the octopus and braised short rib!

Justin M.Justin Martin: Octopus is OUTSTANDING, poke was to die for, steamed mussels flavors married well together, crudo was delicate w/ attention to flavor profiles. I’ve been 3 times, 2nd fav restaurant in town!

Frankie M.Frankie M: book the speakeasy for a private party - cool ambience.

East Side King is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Austin.

10. East Side King

8.1
2310 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Asian Restaurant · Zilker · 47 tips and reviews

Priya B.Priya B.: Awesome Brussels sprouts and spicy chicken taco. Must come back tomorrow to try the octopus.

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: ESK's second brick-and-mortar offers beer and wine on tap and favorite dishes such as Thai Chicken Karaage, Poor Qui's Buns, and beet fries, as well as adventurous tacos, like moshi and octopus.

Richard H.Richard Hanson: The octopus taco is awesome.

Juliet Ristorante is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Austin.

11. Juliet Ristorante

8.5
1500 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX
Italian Restaurant · Zilker · 26 tips and reviews

Madi R.Madi Raurell: Best calamari I think Ive ever had

Andrea D.Andrea De Maria Y Campos: Happy hour $5 off salmon and calamari

Joe B.Joe Bennett: Their steak dinner was excellent and carrot risotto con pollo was delicious.....& don't pass up the deserts

Sunflower Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Austin.

12. Sunflower Restaurant

8.0
8557 Research Blvd, #146, Austin, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · North Austin · 26 tips and reviews

Holly M.Holly Monnich: The Vietnamese crepe, toasted calamari and the sizzling sea bass are all amazing.

Anthony D.Anthony Davis: Best calamari in town.

CarterCarter: TheSeafood crepe is fantabulous!!! The best Vietnamese Food in Austin

Elizabeth St. Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Austin.

13. Elizabeth St. Café

8.8
1501 S 1st St (at Elizabeth St.), Austin, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 173 tips and reviews

Michael W.Michael Witbrock: Octopus Bún is superb

JoVonna C.JoVonna Carter: Delicious! Grilled octopus b'un. Yum!!

Kristin W.Kristin W: The grilled octopus bún is seriously incredible! Super tender but crispy on the outside.

Cho Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Austin.

14. Cho Sushi

8.2
4300 N Quinlan Park Rd Ste 105 (btw RR 620 & Steiner Ranch Blvd), Austin, TX
Sushi Restaurant · Steiner Ranch · 20 tips and reviews

Darlene F.Darlene Fiske: Calamari is to die for and the Sake Sangria is a treat!

Scott A.Scott Austin: Ask for the edamame with garlic spicy! They put on Siracha and yummy peppers! Definitely kicks it up!

Cara Beth M.Cara Beth McLeod: Totally family friendly. Unique in a sushi place. The wait staff was wonderful to the whole family. If you order ice cream, it comes with 3 scoops. The salad is awesome too.

North Italia is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Austin.

15. North Italia

8.0
500 W 2nd St (San Antonio), Austin, TX
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 13 tips and reviews

Gabby T.Gabby Torres: The Chicken Parmesan is amazing as well as the Bolognese!! So yummy. The calamari is also very fresh and worth getting! Great wine selection :)

Andrea D.Andrea De Maria Y Campos: Burratta is amazing! Also the almond tart 😋😋

RaniaRania: Love the vibe and setting but food was hit and miss. Squid ink pasta was very good but gluten free pizza dough was tough and hard to eat.