Suggestions for Squid near San Francisco

Blake S. • June 1, 2017We had the squid and tri tip skewers which were both amazing. So was the poke. Definitely a beautiful space and the food was totally worth it.

Tasting Table • June 22, 2012Nothing wrong with the tacos here, but don't miss the small plates, including shrimp a la diabla, Veracruz-style squid and fried empanadas filled with Swiss chard and Oaxacan cheese:

Peggy • November 13, 2017The charred broccolis with grilled squid is amazingly flavorful, and then brown rice helps balance the spiciness. Good portion size for lunch for one.

Brendan A. • March 16, 2018Everything was great but the squid wontons and wild mushroom Bao stood out. Also, their cocktails are good- lots of complexity and subtle flavors that popped out even more with the food.

The Feast • June 13, 2011The food here is better than mom used to make, and prettier at that. Don't miss the meatloaf, grilled local squid, and gnocchi with rabbit.

Stephanie G. • January 24, 2016One of my favorite places to eat in the city. Highly recommend their beef tongue bao, squid and tripe salad, HOMEMADE SPAM, and short rib/bone marrow. Expect to spend around $60/person.

Aaron D. • October 21, 2012Best place in town to buy giant squid repellent.

Claudine C. • February 28, 2020Omakase. Pristine, silky bits of fish; delicious, innovative takes on uni, firefly squid, and toro. oh: a dessert of mochi and ice cream stuffed w/ Beluga caviar and drizzled with “beef oil.”

Tom M. • April 8, 2013Check in BEFORE you get seated; they ask no electronics be used at the table. After that, order the squid, then the perfectly cooked & seasoned Spaghittusu Bottariga. It lives up to the hype.

Edmund B. • May 4, 2018I'm sure this place already has lots of great reviews, and I agree with them :) the food was great, service was great, seasonal dishes, loved the baby squid sushi :)

Pranay S. • November 26, 2015I thought the service was excellent! Get the Crispy Fried Squid and Spicy Edamame!

Eater • April 12, 2016The food is inspired by cuisines from all over, including dishes like a sunchoke roti with black truffle or lamb merguez with octopus and crispy squid.

H K. • March 5, 2018Everything was tasty. Pancakes, beef noodle soup, squid noodles, pork buns.

Natalie K. • December 11, 2015Amazing grilled squid. Guac is mediocre. Delicious mussels.

TripExpert • May 19, 2015"Chef Nancy Oakes has an easy touch with classics like simple juicy pork chops... and ends East–West coastal rivalries with Maine lobster stuffed inside California squid." -Lonely Planet on TripExpert

Travel + Leisure • September 27, 2013At the clean-lined Benu, in SoMa, every detail is carefully considered, from the porcelain tableware to the Eastern-inspired chef’s tasting menu (a 1,000-year-old quail egg; salt-and-pepper squid).

Maria K. • May 30, 2015Amazing chicken and spicy squid!

Andrew B. • November 25, 2013The fire squid is delicious and pretty spicy! The marinated beef is great and you can keep ordering more plates