Sandbar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Monterey.

1. Sandbar & Grill

7.9
Wharf #2, Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 62 tips and reviews

VyVy N.VyVy Nguyen: The calamari is perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of breading.

Jackie S.Jackie Standing-Chenier: Amazing calamari. Fabulous crab and great cocktails

Odile R.Odile Roujol: Nice view ! And try The jumbo crab club sandwich and monterey bay calamari

Monterey's Fish House is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Monterey.

2. Monterey's Fish House

7.9
2114 Del Monte Ave (at Dela Vina Ave), Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 80 tips and reviews

David L.David L: The wood grill is the key. Start with grilled oysters or baby octopus and head towards some fish and veggies. Tasty are the lamb chops which aren't on the menu. If zuppa then ciopino > boulliabase.

Wanda K.Wanda Knight: All was excellent -calamari, Grilled oysters, wine selection, service

Sarah F.Sarah Forster: Sit at the bar, great conversation and amazing food recommendations. We had the fried calamari and the special salmon pasta and seafood soup 👌🏼

Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Monterey.

3. Monterey Bay Aquarium

9.2
886 Cannery Row (at David Ave.), Monterey, CA
Aquarium · Cannery Row · 420 tips and reviews

Ozgur I.Ozgur Inam: Must see giant octopus

Adaire S.Adaire Salome-Keating: Reach out and get in touch with the "Tentacles" exhibit they have going on now! Cephalopods galore, from squid, octopus, cuttlefish (they are amazing!) and interactive activities for all.

Annie O.Annie Ochoa Benitez: Don't forget to check out the octopus & seahorses

Shake's Old Fisherman's Grotto is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Monterey.

4. Shake's Old Fisherman's Grotto

7.4
39 Fishermans Wharf (off Olivier St), Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 146 tips and reviews

SabrinaSabrina: If you come often sign up for a frequent diner card and you get a free ap w/ every meal. Best chowder and calamari in the world. And the grilled artichokes are amazing. Entire menu will not disappoint

MM: Grilled artichoke is to die! Calamari, totally delicious! Seafood is fresh and ahhmazing!

Miss Courtney G.Miss Courtney G: Get a card for a free calimari app at the store at the end of the wharf, left side (sometimes they give them out at the door). Massive calimari dish, and the coconut shrimp is amazing!

First Awakenings is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Monterey.

5. First Awakenings

8.7
125 Ocean View Blvd, Monterey, CA
Breakfast Spot · 131 tips and reviews

Mark T.Mark Tabry: Get a side of calamari steak with your breakfast. It's really good!

Michael D.Michael Duncan: Calamari steak and eggs is great also all that razz pancake

Danette R.Danette Roberts: Calamari and French Toast shared with Hubby.

Tarpy's Roadhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Monterey.

6. Tarpy's Roadhouse

8.4
2999 Monterey Salinas Hwy, Monterey, CA
American Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews

Rich B.Rich Brown: Steak, Alaskan halibut both excellent. The calamari with spicy lime sauce was monstrously great.

Tonia E.Tonia E: Happy hour 3-6 M-F includes apps at $4, $5 and $7 w/ calamari, taco, chokes, oysters, etc.

WineWalkabout with Kiwi and KoalaWineWalkabout with Kiwi and Koala: Calamari appetizer. Half price wine down Wednesday.

Montrio Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Monterey.

7. Montrio Bistro

8.6
414 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
American Restaurant · Old Monterey Business District · 61 tips and reviews

Sue H.Sue Higgins: Dinner here this week - outstanding as always. Artichoke & calamari appetizers - great local specialties. Read more.

MiniMEMiniME: Try the Crispy Calamari And Squash W/ Herb Aioli

Todd C.Todd Christ: try the calamari - amazing!

Hula's Island Grill & Tiki Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Monterey.

8. Hula's Island Grill & Tiki Room

8.5
622 Lighthouse Ave (at Hoffman Ave), Monterey, CA
Restaurant · New Monterey · 119 tips and reviews

Greg L.Greg Lee: Calamari steak sandwich FTW!

Jessica L.Jessica LeAnne: try the calamari steak sandwich with sweet potato fries & their secret dipping sauce. it is immensely wonderful. if you don't want their fries, try the coleslaw. its surprisingly good, for coleslaw!

Carol F.Carol Feeley: Blackens ahi steak sandwich is great, as is the calamari starter

The Sardine Factory is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Monterey.

9. The Sardine Factory

7.5
701 Wave St, Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Cannery Row · 41 tips and reviews

Colin S.Colin Seiler: The abalone bisque, steamed clams, and calamari were standouts on an awesome menu. Props for serving a Moscow Mule in a proper copper mug.

Kevin C.Kevin Chen : Calamari is amazing here.

Kevin C.Kevin Chen : Calamari is so good!

Loulou's Griddle In The Middle is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Monterey.

10. Loulou's Griddle In The Middle

7.9
Municipal Wharf 2, Monterey, CA
Diner · 53 tips and reviews

KimberlynKimberlyn: great calamari steak

Dan N.Dan Navarra: Calamari breakfast ftw. That dude who said the service was bad was right. Misheard two orders: diet Pepsi and add spinach. :( otherwise great.

Erin S.Erin Silk: Friendly service, great location, and the biggest calamari you've ever eaten.

Fish Hopper Seafood & Steaks is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Monterey.

11. Fish Hopper Seafood & Steaks

7.7
700 Cannery Row Ste K, Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Cannery Row · 164 tips and reviews

James B.James Butler: The calamari is delicious!

KemoSabeKemoSabe: The best calamari I've ever had. You need to try the bacon wrapped scallops. Outstanding. The clam chowder is also exceptional.

Jinnie L.Jinnie L: We had a great time last night here! fried calamari, the ultimate seafood pasta, and surf&turf were delicious. really good clam chowder too ;)

Rosine's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Monterey.

12. Rosine's Restaurant

7.8
434 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA
American Restaurant · Old Monterey Business District · 69 tips and reviews

Katherine S.Katherine Stone: the calamari & chips are cooked perfectly, hard to find non-rubbery squid but it's great here!

Charles J.Charles Jones: Don't get the calimari.

John F.John Feniza: Calamaris was good

The Open Sea is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Monterey.

13. The Open Sea

9.1
Monterey Bay Aquarium (866 Cannery Row), Monterey, CA
Aquarium · Cannery Row · 12 tips and reviews

Ann S.Ann Smith: One of the best aquariums in the world the docents are so friendly and knowledgeable!

Jinnie L.Jinnie L: great view. there r seats to enjoy the view or just relax♡ kinda peaceful to sit here n just looking at the open ocean :)

Sarah R.Sarah R: One of my favorite exhibits

InterContinental The Clement Monterey Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Monterey.

14. InterContinental The Clement Monterey Hotel

8.8
750 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
Hotel · Cannery Row · 45 tips and reviews

Eric J.Eric Jacoby: Sit outside by the firepits. Happy Hour has half priced calamari.

vikas e.vikas erraballi: Calamari is absolute s***. Not the s***. Just s***. Everything completely overpriced for what it is. Don’t eat here. Nice enough view though.

Amélie B.Amélie Beerens: Beautiful hotel in front of the see. Nice view and super services with super staff. Try the spa & the Symphony massage.

Old Monterey Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Monterey.

15. Old Monterey Cafe

7.7
489 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA
Breakfast Spot · Old Monterey Business District · 20 tips and reviews

Kimberly A.Kimberly Allen: Calamari and Eggs... always a favorite... Great service and friendly environment..

Andréa L.Andréa Lust: Everything is awesome here. Leave your diet at home!

Ed A.Ed Anzore: Just eat here if you can get in.