Stella's is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Richmond.

1. Stella's

8.9
1012 Lafayette St, Richmond, VA
Greek Restaurant · Near West End · 55 tips and reviews

LeslieLeslie: Try the grilled octopus, dandelion greens (horta) & grilled goat cheese (haloumi) with whit grapes & pine nuts. Read more.

Virginia C.Virginia Chen: Their rice pudding is amazing. Try the grilled octopus, lamb frites, and shrimp in ouzo sauce!

Lauren M.Lauren McMullen: I tend to avoid newbies for a while but WHOA! Totally impressed 😊 Had the lamb frites (great flavor combo), shrimp ouzo (outstanding), grilled calamari w artichoke (win!) & tiramisu (super win).

East Coast Provisions is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Richmond.

2. East Coast Provisions

8.5
3411 W Cary St (Crenshaw), Richmond, VA
Seafood Restaurant · Carytown · 13 tips and reviews

Chad W.Chad Williams: Opening night was amazing. I highly recommend are the Octopus Carpaccio, Mussels, Tuna Tartare, Hearts of Palm, Scallops, Rockfish and for the love of your food coma get ALL the desserts.

Carey W.Carey Wodehouse: Super fresh sushi with legit ingredients + great cocktails. Love the octopus carpaccio and the tuna tacos. Had a little kick that was just right. Never pass up a chance to try the featured oysters!

Steven C.Steven C: The sliced octopus for dinner was GREAT. Rotating featured oysters provide a varied selection. Atmosphere and service is very good!

The Daily Kitchen & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Richmond.

3. The Daily Kitchen & Bar

8.5
2934 W Cary St (Sheppard St), Richmond, VA
American Restaurant · Carytown · 77 tips and reviews

Essa S.Essa Sharaf: Dinner is grt specially th atmosphere. I had fried calamari and humms trio for starter. The calamari was one if the best I have had in Richmond area. For entree I had th filet mignon. It was amazing

Ben T.Ben Thare: Gluten free calamari!

Rich L.Rich Layman: Martinis are great, calamari with heirloom red peppers very tasty!

Edo's Squid is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Richmond.

4. Edo's Squid

8.4
411 N Harrison St (btwn W. Franklin & Grace St.), Richmond, VA
Italian Restaurant · VCU · 48 tips and reviews

Jonah H.Jonah Holland: What's best? The squid of course! Calamari or white bean squid & arugugala!

Whitney W.Whitney Wimmer: Wine, fried squid, Gorgonzola, mixed seafood and tiramisu... plus a to-go box. You're welcome.

Erin P.Erin Paasch: Fantastic calamari!

Greek On Cary is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Richmond.

5. Greek On Cary

8.4
3107 W Cary St (S. Belmont), Richmond, VA
Greek Restaurant · Carytown · 6 tips and reviews

Liz K.Liz Kay: The Greek salad and Chicken Gyro I had were great. My friend had the calamari and was impressed with texture/taste. Service also very efficient and friendly.

Gokhan E.Gokhan E: Gyros, octopus, baklava, smiley faces...

Nicolas P.Nicolas Pratt: Great food, friendly service. The gyros and Greek salads are amazing.

The Savory Grain is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Richmond.

6. The Savory Grain

8.6
2043 W Broad St (at N Allison St), Richmond, VA
American Restaurant · The Fan · 32 tips and reviews

Jon E.Jon Eckert: Calamari. It's amazing! I wont eat calamari without egg ever again it was that good!

Karanja B.Karanja Burke: GET. THE. CALAMARI.

Virginia H.Virginia Hendricks: The wine was the best part of the meal. Don't get the calamari! Seems frozen.

3 Monkeys Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Richmond.

7. 3 Monkeys Bar & Grill

7.7
2525 W Main St (at Robinson St), Richmond, VA
Bar · The Fan · 54 tips and reviews

kristindowniekristindownie: split the calamari, it's huge and delicious.

Donna C.Donna C 🐒: Best calamari ever!

Jamie C.Jamie Carter: The calamari is delicious!

The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Richmond.

8. The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing

8.9
4708 Old Main St (at Orleans St), Richmond, VA
Seafood Restaurant · Shockoe Bottom · 65 tips and reviews

Alfred M.Alfred McQueen: Great oysters. Calamari was a bit overlooked

Briana B.Briana Bailey: Great service and tasty / fresh seafood. Hush puppies, calamari, scallops, surf n turf, etc all great. Sharif was an amazing waiter.

April G.April Guidry: This was the second time eating at the Boathouse and I absolutely loved the peach Bellini and fish tacos...yummy!!

Max's on Broad is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Richmond.

9. Max's on Broad

8.5
305 Brook Rd (btwn Broad & Adams), Richmond, VA
French Restaurant · Jackson Ward · 49 tips and reviews

Doga B.Doga Baysal: Grilled octopus is the bomb!

Varinia R.Varinia Ramirez: Salmon anything is amazing! Also, if your a big fan of calamari. Definitely try it there! Delish!

karenkaren: The spare rib raviolis were so good! Plus, with the sun setting upstairs while eating, such a great atmosphere.

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Richmond.

10. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

8.6
9200 Stony Point Pkwy Ste 131, Richmond, VA
Steakhouse · Stony Point · 12 tips and reviews

Kim K.Kim Keate: Come before 7 for their bar specials. Only $6 for delicious calamari, burgers, tuna and carpaccio!

April P.April Perry: The 5, 6, 7 Happy Hour is the best! Beer, wine, cocktails, apps, and a burger each for $6 until 7 o'clock. Sit at the bar and enjoy Mark's company.

Beverly B.Beverly B: Kay is great there! Wonderful spot

Wong Gonzalez is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Richmond.

11. Wong Gonzalez

7.7
412 E Grace St, Richmond, VA
Asian Restaurant · City Center · 17 tips and reviews

Clara W.Clara Whitney: The calamari is really good👏🏼👏🏼👌🏼👌🏼

Martu L.Martu Lonca: crab tacos were delicious. the burrito had too much rice and wasn’t as special as they said it was. LOVED the sauce that comes with the calamari

Derrick G.Derrick Green: Awesome service and late night vegan options!! The best value and enjoyable atmosphere. Knowledgeable bartender an added plus.

Fat Dragon Chinese Kitchen and Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Richmond.

12. Fat Dragon Chinese Kitchen and Bar

8.5
1200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA
Chinese Restaurant · Carytown - Museum District · 50 tips and reviews

Drew H.Drew H.: Excellent beers and specialty cocktails. Also calamari is awesome. Tell your friends.

abigail.abigail.: Any of the main dishes can be made vegetarian - we the num num beef dish with tofu instead. It was pretty good and fairly spicy. My favorite thing were the beer battered mushrooms - excellent!

Michele G.Michele Graziano: Get SEX sparkling wine by the glass!

P.F. Chang's is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Richmond.

13. P.F. Chang's

8.0
9212 Stony Point Pkwy (at Stony Point Fashion Park), Richmond, VA
Chinese Restaurant · Stony Point · 52 tips and reviews

Steve DickersonSteve Dickerson: Lettuce Wraps, Dakt & Pepper Calamari and Kung Pao Shrimp & Scallops!

Nagarjuna A.Nagarjuna Ambati: pepper steak and dynamite shrimp are worth trying....

Whitney N.Whitney Newman: Start with Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps - so delicious!

Enoteca Sogno is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Richmond.

14. Enoteca Sogno

8.0
1223 Bellevue Ave (Brook Rd), Richmond, VA
Italian Restaurant · Bellevue · 9 tips and reviews

Robyn O.Robyn O'Neill: Calamari - Yum!!!

Robyn O.Robyn O'Neill: Calamari - Yum!

RVANewsRVANews: Enoteca Sogno’s tender gnocchi covered in a traditional pesto alla Genovese are the perfect way to celebrate summer.

Millie's is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Richmond.

15. Millie's

8.5
2603 E Main St (at 26th St), Richmond, VA
Diner · Shockoe Bottom · 78 tips and reviews

LaurenLauren: Known for brunch, but dinner here is great, too. Enjoyed the tuna tartare, tomato/watermelon salad & the grilled octopus.

Randy M.Randy Morton: Awesome food and service! Try the huevos rancheros!

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: Ask a Richmonder where the best place to get brunch is and Millie's will come up 50% of the time. Prepare to wait, but they keep the Mimosas and Bloodies flowing. Best advice is to get there early.