Domenica is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in New Orleans.

1. Domenica

8.9
123 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LA
Italian Restaurant · Central Business District · 266 tips and reviews

Ange M.Ange M: Squid Ink Pasta, Octopus app, and Kale side - fantastic!!

Kate L.Kate Lee: Favorite pizzas: clam and the wild mushroom. Octopus carpaccio was probably the freshest appetizer I've ever eaten. Tartufo is the perfect chocolate dessert.

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Doris Metropolitan is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in New Orleans.

2. Doris Metropolitan

8.9
620 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA
Eastern European Restaurant · French Quarter · 42 tips and reviews

Anne R.Anne Robichaux: The short rib, tomato salad, calamari and chicken were divine!

Legsi W.Legsi Wasabi: Sweetbreads, Calamari Salad and the Butcher's Cut with truffle french fries...you won't regret it!

Karen C.Karen Cooper: Holy smokes every single thing about this dinner was incredible. Tomato salad + octopus for starters; the med-rare steak melted like butter in my mouth and the truffle polenta mmm. Best staff ever!

Santa Fe is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in New Orleans.

3. Santa Fe

8.1
3201 Esplanade Ave (Mystery Street), New Orleans, LA
Mexican Restaurant · Fairgrounds · 32 tips and reviews

Claire A.Claire Adams: Delicious liters of margaritas, wonderfully seasoned calamari, and a fabulous queso... the atmosphere is perfect for happy hour or girls night out

BECCA S.BECCA SF: Beet Salad and Calamari

Tracey S.Tracey Smith: The best seafood omelette in town. Great Sunday brunch!

La Petite Grocery is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in New Orleans.

4. La Petite Grocery

8.8
4238 Magazine St (General Pershing), New Orleans, LA
Bar · Central City - Garden · 80 tips and reviews

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Leo M.Leo Marrella: The octopus was amazing. The crab beignets as well.

ChristianChristian: Crab beignets are amazing. Best meal we had in Nola

Sake Cafe II is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in New Orleans.

5. Sake Cafe II

8.0
2830 Magazine St (at Washington), New Orleans, LA
Sushi Restaurant · Irish Channel · 59 tips and reviews

Gwendolyn M.Gwendolyn McIntosh: Fried snapper, duck, calamari and mango shrimp fried rice are delicious. I did not like their terriyaki dishes unseasoned. Happy hour is everyday. Some dishes and drinks are reduced in price.

Gabriel H.Gabriel Hayes: The fried calamari is tasty

Gabriel H.Gabriel Hayes: Has a good list of special sushi rolls. Really enjoyed the New Orleans roll. Made with Crawfish, avocado and crunchy inside, snow crab and spicy tuna on top with wasabi tobiko and eel sauce.

Emeril's is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in New Orleans.

6. Emeril's

8.5
800 Tchoupitoulas St (at Julia Street), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Lower Garden District · 114 tips and reviews

rhea s.rhea sunshine: Great service, good bread, mmm pepper jelly calamari, & tasty scallops and grits.

jenn v.jenn vo: I've never had banana cream pie, but it was amazing here. Pork chop, bbq shrimp, and calamari are must haves

Elia A.Elia Albarran: Everything is spot on. Try the daily soup, you won't be disappointed.

The Blue Crab is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in New Orleans.

7. The Blue Crab

8.9
7842 Lakeshore Dr, New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Lake Shore - Lake Vista · 25 tips and reviews

Melissa P.Melissa Poling: Chargrilled oysters were so good and the fried Calamari was delicious. Joshua took care of us with plenty of drink refills and great tips about places to visit during our NOLA trip.

GurulogyGurulogy: Chargrilled Oysters and Crab Claws were the best! Highly recommended

Katie P.Katie Pitre: Boiles seafood spice mix is on point! Corn & potatoes come with boiled order...not as an extra side. Lively view of harbor.

Vincent's Italian Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in New Orleans.

8. Vincent's Italian Cuisine

9.2
7839 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA
Italian Restaurant · Black Pearl · 26 tips and reviews

James B.James Ball: The calamari is easily the best in the state.

James B.James Ball: They server THE BEST calamari in the city. It's always perfect. Believe me, I tipped whoever fried it. It WS THAT GOOD.

Tawni B.Tawni Bell: Best Italian I've ever had! Ask for Dawg-o. Best waiter evah!! He's got the skinny on some strawberry secret shots. They're like horchata minus the cinnamon adding strawberry. Get it!

Josephine Estelle is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in New Orleans.

9. Josephine Estelle

8.6
600 Carondelet St (Lafayette Street), New Orleans, LA
Italian Restaurant · Central Business District · 24 tips and reviews

Connie C.Connie Chen: Perfect cocktails and fantastic octopus toast!

NeilNeil: Scallops are light and fresh. Tuna crudo has truly unique flavor. Arancini is best I've ever had. Overall really delicious food in a stunning environment.

Rajiv N.Rajiv Nath: Excellent cheese n meat board n pastas with a twist

Restaurant August is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in New Orleans.

10. Restaurant August

8.7
301 Tchoupitoulas St (Gravier St), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Central Business District · 107 tips and reviews

Amelia M.Amelia Morris: Appetizers: octopus,

Adrienne L.Adrienne L: You can order a la carte off the prix fixe dinner menu. The octopus dish is tender and excellent.

Fernanda D.Fernanda Duarte: Worth the trip! Finish with goat's milk cheesecake!

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in New Orleans.

11. Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

8.0
626 Frenchmen St (Royal St.), New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Marigny · 62 tips and reviews

Kevin M.Kevin McGlathery: The Calamari is great!

Roger D.Roger D'Aquin: Great Atmosphere and great food. Same burgers as Port of Call but a more complete menu. I usually get the fried calamari for an appetizer. Then chow down on the best burger, and a loaded potato.

Olmedo M.Olmedo Miranda: Good Gumbo and excellent fried chicken! (overall food 👍🏼). The Jazz music is off the charts!

GW Fins is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in New Orleans.

12. GW Fins

8.8
808 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · French Quarter · 111 tips and reviews

StephanieStephanie: If you're getting an app: octopus and tuna tartare are to die for! Can't go wrong with the red snapper! Great service, amazing food!

Mypat B.Mypat Bobo: Red snapper was very good, service was perfect. But the ravioli was the peak. You must try that ravioli, heavenly good...

Jessica T.Jessica Toliuszis: The warm biscuits & butter are incredible....unless you hate America and carbs.

Venezia Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in New Orleans.

13. Venezia Restaurant

9.0
134 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA
Italian Restaurant · Mid-City · 19 tips and reviews

Gerald W.Gerald Wilson: The Eggplant Vatican is unique and wonderful, highly recommended! The pizza is also very good

John T.John Tiblier: Tuscan Cheese Dip FTW!

OffBeat MagazineOffBeat Magazine: Old style y'atilian.. A new orleans classic!

Red Fish Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in New Orleans.

14. Red Fish Grill

8.1
115 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Central Business District · 163 tips and reviews

MarcidukesMarcidukes: Best calamari ever.

K D.K D: The calamari is great.

Lance C.Lance Cleveland: Great red snapper! Loved the mustard sauce.

Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar and Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in New Orleans.

15. Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar and Restaurant

7.8
701 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA
New American Restaurant · Central Business District · 16 tips and reviews

Boo B.Boo Bear: Food is good. Had steak tacos and calimari. Nothing special though. Maybe the drinks are better.

Michael U.Michael Upole: This is a cool bar. The servers are all pretty nice and attentive. The chips and salsa were good! I recommend the chicken sandwich... It was good!

Ryan E.Ryan Eugene: Fun bar/restaurant near end of the Mardi Gras parade route. Fun venue for people looking for a young professional crowd and need a later parade viewing time. Queso, margs, and shark attacks popular.