Ritter's Steam Kettle Cooking is one of The 13 Best Places for Octopus in Santa Ana.

1. Ritter's Steam Kettle Cooking

8.0
1421 W MacArthur Blvd Ste G, Santa Ana, CA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · South Coast · 26 tips and reviews

Megan V.Megan Vu: This spot is fairly new, so the food still needs a bit of work. The House Pan Roast and Cajun calamari were decent, so I would recommend them. Skip the beignets - they were rough and too oily.

Chris S.Chris Shen: Good food. Order the pan roast. The fried calamari is great too. No alcoholic beverages though (yet).

Mimi N.Mimi Nguyen: Loved the house gumbo and new England clan chowder but the portions are huge!

Playground DTSA is one of The 13 Best Places for Octopus in Santa Ana.

2. Playground DTSA

220 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Ana · 66 tips and reviews

Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times: You will wonder how Lime Truck vet Jason Quinn managed to score A5 Miyazaki rib-eye cap to grill and you will wonder why he serves his grilled octopus with pickled pig's tongue. Read more.

sarah jane b.sarah jane barba: Try the Mazemen Ramen. Get it while you can! So good.

Jaymie D.Jaymie Davis: Order one of everything

Quattro Caffe is one of The 13 Best Places for Octopus in Santa Ana.

3. Quattro Caffe

7.7
3333 S Bristol St Ste 1205 (at Town Centre), Santa Ana, CA
Italian Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

Max D.Max Duron: The quattro pizza is the best, but order the calamari first.

SS: You can never go wrong with their sundered tomatoes and caramelized onion pizza 👌🏼

Eileen M.Eileen Marie: Try the Giardino Salad w lemon dressing, Lobster Bisque & Margherita Pizza . . . w a glass of wine

Antonello Ristorante is one of The 13 Best Places for Octopus in Santa Ana.

4. Antonello Ristorante

7.8
3800 S Plaza Dr, Santa Ana, CA
Italian Restaurant · South Coast · 17 tips and reviews

Mea E.Mea Elise: Thursday night wine tastings is a real treat, great wine, a little history and very reasonable price point. It's a must do!!

Hakolas Real Estate: Orange CountyHakolas Real Estate: Orange County: This place is run by real Italians, and they are very serious about their food. Everything is great, but the seafood is incredible!

Peter C.Peter Castillo: Perfectly fine Italian restaurant that you would expect to find in an Orange County mall.

Newport Seafood Restaurant is one of The 13 Best Places for Octopus in Santa Ana.

5. Newport Seafood Restaurant

7.4
4411 W. 1st Street, Santa Ana, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Christopher N.Christopher Nguyen: Lobster Noodle, Red Shrimp, Crabs, Fish

Thu N.Thu Ngo: The lobster never disappoints!

Gordon S.Gordon Sturm: Cheap eats, get there early for lunch as you cannot park in street on Fridays (street sweeping)

Murasaki Sushi is one of The 13 Best Places for Octopus in Santa Ana.

6. Murasaki Sushi

7.9
2901 W MacArthur Blvd (fairview St.), Santa Ana, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

JTJT: Some of the best sushi I've had - get the chefs menu and everything will come marinated for you! Their clam miso soup, duck, and soft shell crab are also reaaaaalllly delicious

Cece B.Cece Bear: The have real Kobe beef from Japan🇯🇵🍗🎣🍣

Akiko I.Akiko I: Very expensive so so sushi. Meh.

The Kickin' Crab is one of The 13 Best Places for Octopus in Santa Ana.

7. The Kickin' Crab

8.3
3611 S Bristol St #C (at MacArthur Blvd.), Santa Ana, CA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · South Coast · 31 tips and reviews

Noura A.Noura Alakel: Cajun fries 👍🏻 shrimps with kickin crab sauce

Oscar G.Oscar Gonzalez: Shrimp tortilla bites. Clever and really tasty.

Oscar G.Oscar Gonzalez: Cajun fries are a must

Bella Cuba is one of The 13 Best Places for Octopus in Santa Ana.

8. Bella Cuba

8.0
3930 S Bristol St (at Sunflower Ave), Santa Ana, CA
Cuban Restaurant · South Coast · 27 tips and reviews

Claudia B.Claudia B: Great, home style cooking. All the beef dishes are awesome, food might not be pretty, but its delicious! Get the sangria with your meal.

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Try the pork!

Carlo A.Carlo Arceo: Ropa Vieja is great! And make sure to get the Platanos Maduros (sweet plantain)

The Olde Ship is one of The 13 Best Places for Octopus in Santa Ana.

9. The Olde Ship

1120 W 17th St (at N Bristol St), Santa Ana, CA
Pub · 48 tips and reviews

Danielle B.Danielle Blades: get a snake bite and black ( cider lager and black currant ). so good!

U.S. SoccerU.S. Soccer: U.S. fans in Orange County would be wise to drop anchor at The Olde Ship which is distinguished by its personality and charm as well as its traditional British flare.

Chelsea L.Chelsea Langer: Blackthorn all the way!

Lola Gaspar is one of The 13 Best Places for Octopus in Santa Ana.

10. Lola Gaspar

8.2
211 W 2nd St (at Broadway), Santa Ana, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Ana · 46 tips and reviews

Victoria O.Victoria Osborne: Yummy Place to eat and drink! Try their street tacos! Yum!

Anne MarieAnne Marie: $5 sangria

Carmella B.Carmella Bansil: Brazil 66 is a must! It's a blast in a glass haha.

Two Fishermen Grill is one of The 13 Best Places for Octopus in Santa Ana.

11. Two Fishermen Grill

7.6
2321 E 4th St (Tustin Avenue), Santa Ana, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Tustin Avenue · 9 tips and reviews

Jackie S.Jackie Santibanez: Best food every! Try the crunch roll! Delish!

Jeff A.Jeff Adise: Salmon Bowl was great. Grilled perfectly over a bed of fresh salad and brown rice and spicy dressing. Huge portion in a really big bowl. Yum

Danielle W.Danielle Weber: Great lobster rolls! Yummo!

Olive Garden is one of The 13 Best Places for Octopus in Santa Ana.

12. Olive Garden

6.7
2791 N Main St (at Main Place Mall), Santa Ana, CA
Italian Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

Danika S.Danika Smith: I love the zuppa Toscano and the fettuccine alfredo. These are my crave foods, especially on cold, rainy days.

Kojak W.Kojak Wolf: Ruben is the best waiter ever!

GeorgeGeorge: Ask for the lunch menu!!! Food is still delicious & hearty portions!

Tacos Sinaloa is one of The 13 Best Places for Octopus in Santa Ana.

13. Tacos Sinaloa

7.6
1430 E 17th St, Santa Ana, CA
Taco Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Akiko I.Akiko I: They have very interesting n yummy coffee tho I'm not a fan of coffee in general!

LeoLeo: Carne Assada Wet Burrito. Just say yes.

Rzemog79Rzemog79: Cafe de olla, you must try.