Carrabba's Italian Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Durham.

1. Carrabba's Italian Grill

7.5
5312 New Hope Commons Drive, Durham, NC
Italian Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

Liz J.Liz Jackson: They have the best Calamari in the world! Ask for the Carrabba's sauce in addition to the marinara.

Psiyina D.Psiyina Davis: The food was so delicious!! The calamari and the sauce??!?!? Hmmmm mmmmm good! The salmon was cooked to perfection and the lump crab on top of it was a wonderful combo!! The bread was hot!!!

Michael S.Michael Snipes: Our waitress named Alex was incredible. We had a party of 7. Ask for her! She was great and knows how to handle a big group. The food was excellent! (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.

Pop's Backdoor South is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Durham.

2. Pop's Backdoor South

8.0
3710 Shannon Rd (at Old Chapel Hill Rd), Durham, NC
Pizzeria · 13 tips and reviews

Cheryl M.Cheryl Mitchell: The food was great. Try the calamari!

Kaitlyn M.Kaitlyn Moore: Calamari, salad, pizza, lunch special, daily special, good for a quick meal

Aye D.Aye Dee: Try the old bay wings, they are seasoned to perfection and crisp. Cucumber and basil gazpacho is creamy and refreshing. The granny Smith apples and brie pie is rich and luscious pie sure to please.

Bonefish Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Durham.

3. Bonefish Grill

8.3
7820 NC 751 Highway (at Renaissance Pkwy), Durham, NC
Seafood Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Emily C.Emily Cline: Sauce with calamari is to die for

John S.John Sakolosky: Ordered the kobe beef burger with avacado, and it was absolutely AMAZING! I HIGHLY recommend it. Best burger I've had in a while. Also try the Sweet Josie Brown on draft. Delicious!

Robert G.Robert Gilfillan: Bang Bang shrimp is the Bomb!!!

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Durham.

4. The Cheesecake Factory

8.4
8030 Renaissance Pkwy Ste 950 (at the Streets at Southpoint), Durham, NC
American Restaurant · 67 tips and reviews

Tyneshia P.Tyneshia P: Appetizer: calamari entree: barbecue salmon dessert: pineapple upside down cheesecake :) best drink is the ritz!!! U will have a wonderful meal!!!

Stephanie B.Stephanie Bowers: Tuxedo Cheesecake to die for. Will definitely be going back for that.

Amy D.Amy Dobrzynski: The red velvet cheesecake is my absolute favorite.

Maggiano's Little Italy is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Durham.

5. Maggiano's Little Italy

8.3
8030 Renaissance Pkwy (at Streets At Southpoint), Durham, NC
Italian Restaurant · 69 tips and reviews

JayJay: Maggiano's has the best calamari.

Jayadheer T.Jayadheer Taduvai: Try the mushroom stuffed ravioli!! It's heaven!! Ask for grilled shrimps along with this.. 😍😍. The best thing about this place is you can customize them any way you like!

Christanna H.Christanna Honer: Correct pronunciation: mah-ji-ah-nose. Not maglionis, magaronis, maggyonos, and definitely not magnolias.

Mateo is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Durham.

6. Mateo

9.0
107 W Chapel Hill St (at W Main St), Durham, NC
Tapas Restaurant · 60 tips and reviews

Ashley W.Ashley Washington: Calamari, fried rice, shrimp/crawldads

Nick P.Nick Powers: It's small so it gets loud and crowded easily. Otherwise, great service and amazing menu. The patatas bravas are my favorite, and theirs are the best I've had

Emma Z.Emma Zunker: Get a low-top table. The stools at the high-tops are brutally uncomfortable.

Bull Durham Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Durham.

7. Bull Durham Bar

9.2
3001 Cameron Blvd (in Washington Duke Inn), Durham, NC
Hotel Bar · 7 tips and reviews

Beth M.Beth Moore: Shrimp and Corn Chowder is the best I have ever had!!!

ConnorConnor: The lunch steak is delicious. Love the North Carolina beers on draught. You can dress casually as long as you're in Blue Devil clothes. Go Duke!

Stephanie B.Stephanie Bazell: Ask for extra crackers with the cheese plate

Fairview Dining Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Durham.

8. Fairview Dining Room

8.8
3001 Cameron Blvd (at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club), Durham, NC
Breakfast Spot · 4 tips and reviews

Neeta C.Neeta Chitre-King: Great place for Hi-Tea with friends. Good selection of savory & sweet options, vegan too. The property is beautiful with a golf course around it. Romantic getaway at the Inn

Liana L.Liana Lau: Everything is amazing - happy hour dinner ($25 prix fixe), afternoon tea, weekend brunch (dessert buffet) and regular (expensive, but so worth it) dinner. :D

Lesley L.Lesley Looper: Sunday brunch is yummy! Try the shrimp and grits.

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Durham, NC is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Durham.

9. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Durham, NC

8.4
7007 Fayetteville Road, Hilton Garden Inn (at Renaissance Pkey), Durham, NC
Steakhouse · 11 tips and reviews

Tamika F.Tamika Farmer: The Ruth's Classics including the Salmon, Ribeye, lobster tail. Delicious!

Tamika F.Tamika Farmer: There happy hour menu is awesome and cost less:)

Jeffrey M.Jeffrey Mcauley: Great food and even better service.

NuvoTaco is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Durham.

10. NuvoTaco

8.4
2512 University Dr (at Durham Chapel Hill Rd), Durham, NC
Taco Restaurant · 64 tips and reviews

Tish F.Tish Futrell: The calamari is exceptional. It comes with arugula and a smokey Chipotle sauce... one of our favs! My kiddos get the nachos.

Carrie N.Carrie Nyden: The Casesar salad + meat is amazing! Both the smoked duck & rotisserie chicken are delish. I love all the salsa options too! :)

Justin B.Justin Baker: That Big Daddy Burrito is succulent and delicious. I put it in my mouth and well, I will leave the rest up to your imagination.

Pulcinella's Italian Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Durham.

11. Pulcinella's Italian Restaurant

8.5
4711 Hope Valley Rd Ste 1E (at Woodcroft Pkwy), Durham, NC
Italian Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Amber P.Amber Parnell: Absolutely amazing food and service! The homemade bread is to die for!

GinaGina: Excellent homemade bread and house salad dressing.

Caroline D.Caroline Dickson: Best Italian food in Durham.

Taberna Tapas is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Durham.

12. Taberna Tapas

8.2
325 W Main St, Durham, NC
Tapas Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

emem: Best croquettes I've had in NC so far...

Christine C.Christine Cox: Great food and ambiance. Perfect place for a date.

Lewis B.Lewis Broadnax: Bacon wrapped dates are awesome

Mayflower XVI Seafood is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Durham.

13. Mayflower XVI Seafood

7.6
3742 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC
Seafood Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Nik J.Nik Jin: Wednesday special: broiled salmon with hush puppies and a side for $6.99

Mike W.Mike Wilkinson: Tuesdays Special: Baby Flounder or Baby Shrimp (Fried) with potatoes and slaw for $5.98!

H D.H Dancy: Their jumbo fried shrimp dish is my favorite.

Bocci Trattoria & Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Durham.

14. Bocci Trattoria & Pizzeria

8.1
5850 Fayetteville Rd Ste 106 (at Geneva Dr), Durham, NC
Italian Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

Salena R.Salena Rowlett: The NY style pizza is delicious. Yummy☺️

Mike G.Mike Guyer: Deep dish with meatballs is my favorite :-)

Elisha Gutloff, M.Elisha Gutloff, More Than Your Realtor: Best pizza in Durham hands down!

Melo Trattoria & Tapas is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Durham.

15. Melo Trattoria & Tapas

8.0
1821 Hillandale Rd (Front St), Durham, NC
Italian Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Donald S.Donald Smith: Great food! Been traveling in DC for five days and this is best food we have had! Very sensitive and responsive to a food allergy.

Jose Carlos D.Jose Carlos De Piérola: Delicious food, and André is amazing guy. Nice to come anytime ;)

Ariel P.Ariel Pia: I ordered takeout and while I was waiting, a waiter gave me a glass of lemonade without me asking. Great customer service!