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

1. 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

Sam K.Sam Krasnik: The oysters, the octopus and the chicken fried chicken are amazing

Heather B.Heather Bailiff: Best place for a dinner date. Savories are best. Amazing sherry and Cava.

M Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Durham.

2. M Sushi

9.1
311 Holland St, Durham, NC
Sushi Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Harris W.Harris Wang: We got the grand omakase. Best meal I've had in Durham so far. Highly recommended. Somehow they got the grilled octopus so tender. Not chewy at all.

Abby W.Abby Wu: Grilled octopus was delicious. Make sure to get a reservation as it fills up quickly! You are paying for high quality sushi and food and it’s definitely worth it.

Rachel E.Rachel Easter: We got a vegetarian bento and it was probably some of the best good I've ever had in my life. Not kidding, it was so flavorful and inventive, like eating abstract art.

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

3. Carrabba's Italian Grill

7.8
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!!!

Antonia M.Antonia Matthews: Get the sangria. You won't find any better sangria in the area! Personal favorite: the red.

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

4. 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.

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

5. The Cheesecake Factory

8.5
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!!!

Ariel G.Ariel Germain: Apple Martinis and Dumplings!!! Must have.

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

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

6. Bonefish Grill

8.1
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

Heather B.Heather Bailiff: Off the radar place with great cocktails. Good for after work happy hour.

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

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

7. Maggiano's Little Italy

8.0
8030 Renaissance Pkwy (at Streets At Southpoint), Durham, NC
Italian Restaurant · 69 tips and reviews

JayJay: Maggiano's has the best calamari.

Zee U.Zee Uhh: Choose the Family Choice Classic Style for four. All you can eat choose appetizers, salads, entree, and desserts. Split check $30/pp. even have food to take home. Great way to sample different dishes!

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

Fairview Dining Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus 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

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.

Sarita M.Sarita Moreno: Start off the lovely afternoon tea service with Kir Royale!

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

9. Bull Durham Bar

9.1
3001 Cameron Blvd (in Washington Duke Inn), Durham, NC
Hotel Bar · 7 tips and reviews

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!

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

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

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

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

8.5
7007 Fayetteville Road, Hilton Garden Inn (at Renaissance Pkey), Durham, NC
Steakhouse · 11 tips and reviews

Jeff R.Jeff Roark: Excellent atmosphere, world-class food, and stunning service! Be sure to ask for Brian!

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 Octopus in Durham.

11. 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.

Kyle F.Kyle Fowler: Maybe the best queso dip in NC. The big Daddy burrito is a great burrito. Make sure you pick the right meat combos for it: Pork belly, duck, chicken.

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 Octopus in Durham.

12. 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 Octopus in Durham.

13. Taberna Tapas

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

Michael H.Michael Huber: Menu is clearly labeled to what is gluten free. I had the clams and chorizo, lamb, and the grilled squid squid ink rice. Really loved the sauce for the clams and chorizo.

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

Lewis B.Lewis Broadnax: Bacon wrapped dates are awesome

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

14. Melo Trattoria & Tapas

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

Katie H.Katie H.: Handmade and fresh pasta. I had the spinach ravioli and they were really tender.

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!

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

15. Bocci Trattoria & Pizzeria

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

Jeff P.Jeff Penn: Best Italian place in Durham! Sit outside on Saturday's in the spring/summer for live music!

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!