Banyan Bar & Refuge is one of The 13 Best Places for Octopus Salad in Boston.

1. Banyan Bar & Refuge

8.4
553 Tremont St (Clarendon), Boston, MA
Asian Restaurant · South End · 32 tips and reviews

Santi A.Santi Amaya: Incredible place to share lots of different plates. Loved the octopus salad, and the roasted cauliflower

Margot M.Margot Mazur: Amazing edamame salad. Each ingredient had its own distinct flavor. Try and sit outside and eat all of the salads—they're all made with great care!

Priyam S.Priyam Shah: Fluke Crudo is amazing! There is a cocktail with Thai chili liqueur which is also great!

The Daily Catch is one of The 13 Best Places for Octopus Salad in Boston.

2. The Daily Catch

8.3
323 Hanover St (btwn Prince St & Richmond St), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · North End · 93 tips and reviews

BU TodayBU Today: With seating for just 20 & a kitchen in the dining area, the restaurant guarantees patrons an intimate culinary experience. Try the shrimp and scallops, calamari salad, or homemade squid ink pasta. Read more.

Emilio C.Emilio C: This is my favorite restaurant in Boston. Get the black pasta aglio olio. Absolutely amazing and worth the wait.

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: This family-owned, no-thrills restaurant serves whatever came in fresh within the last 24 hours. Andrew ate skate, served with stone clams, on the half shell, and pasta made with flour and squid ink.

Coppa is one of The 13 Best Places for Octopus Salad in Boston.

3. Coppa

9.1
253 Shawmut Ave (at Milford St), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · South End · 169 tips and reviews

Erica C.Erica Caso: Trendy, nice outdoor seating, amazing server, octopus salad, meatballs, mushrooms and last but not least the lobster pasta is a must!

Ilse O.Ilse Ortega: Doughnut balls with nutella...OMG! Make sure you leave some space for dessert. Cozy and yummy place! Awesome service. Gals we came!

Boston.comBoston.com: Try the "Aperol Spritz" to pretend you’re people watching on the streets of Italy: grab a seat at one of the outdoor tables with this classic cocktail made of aperol, prosecco, and soda in hand. Read more.

Greek International Food Market is one of The 13 Best Places for Octopus Salad in Boston.

4. Greek International Food Market

8.1
5204 Washington St (Grove St), West Roxbury, MA
Grocery Store · 3 tips and reviews

TeriTeri: Great store! Much larger than any of the Belmont or Watertown Greek stores. The owner and employees are so nice! Try their yogurt. Delicious. Can't wait to go back!

Barbara A.Barbara Alevras: Absolutely awesome tzatziki!

Sabrina G.Sabrina Gafken: Amazing chicken lemon rice soup.

Lucky's Lounge is one of The 13 Best Places for Octopus Salad in Boston.

5. Lucky's Lounge

7.9
355 Congress St (at A St), Boston, MA
Bar · Seaport District · 94 tips and reviews

Christine P.Christine Perkett: Get the sliders or the calamari salad

Jake S.Jake Smith: Great atmosphere, cool decorations, and a live band almost every night of the week. Love this place.

Jason D.Jason Davis: The sliders are awesome, and the bartenders know how to pour drinks! Love this place!

Massimino's Cucina Italiana is one of The 13 Best Places for Octopus Salad in Boston.

6. Massimino's Cucina Italiana

8.3
207 Endicott St (Causeway & Thatcher), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · North End · 22 tips and reviews

Roger E.Roger Errabey: The 🍲 was amazing the customers service was awesome the service 💘 amazing is the place to take date to impress or 👪 family for amazing dinner

Sir S.Sir Speedy: Great italian food to make you feel at home!

KristinKristin: Portions are huge. Plenty to share or to take your leftovers home. Antipasto misto is awesome.

Mercato del Mare (North End Fish Market) is one of The 13 Best Places for Octopus Salad in Boston.

7. Mercato del Mare (North End Fish Market)

8.1
99 Salem St (btwn Cross & Parmenter), Boston, MA
Fish Market · North End · 20 tips and reviews

Shirley Y.Shirley Y: Learning how to shuck oysters on a Saturday afternoon. Great and free instruction, you only pay for the oysters eaten, + the staff is very friendly! You can also pick up beers from across the street.

Rogue I.Rogue Integrity: Way overpriced.

Yi C.Yi Chen: Fresh made to order sushi/ lobster roll & lots of homemade stuff.

Vejigantes is one of The 13 Best Places for Octopus Salad in Boston.

8. Vejigantes

8.1
57 W Dedham St, Boston, MA
Latin American Restaurant · South End · 36 tips and reviews

M3t47 G.M3t47 G34r: This was the best of the restaurants that I visited while in town. My recommendation: open up the meal with either rellenos de papa or tostones. For your entrée go for the Trifongo. Then, tres leches.

Michele S.Michele Steinberg: First time there last night for an early pre-theater dinner. Relaxed service, great mojitos and the food was unusual (for me) and delicious. Very reasonable prices for the quality and portions.

Kara K.Kara Kelley: The seafood paella is awesome

Carmelina's is one of The 13 Best Places for Octopus Salad in Boston.

9. Carmelina's

8.5
307 Hanover St (btwn Prince & Richmond), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · North End · 64 tips and reviews

Richard D.Richard DeAgazio: A must restaurant in Boston. Try the Lamb Lollipops encrusted in pistachios and serviced with a mint pesto sauce. ORGASMIC !

Xavier S.Xavier Solé Acha: Amazing Fusilli with Ahi Tuna!!!!

Xavier S.Xavier Solé Acha: Amazing Italian food

Misono is one of The 13 Best Places for Octopus Salad in Boston.

10. Misono

7.5
669 Vfw Pkwy, Chestnut Hill, MA
Japanese Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Kristin B.Kristin Bedard: looking for a quick, healthy dinner? try the Misono Salmon - grilled salmon over brown rice with grilled asparagus. great for take out.

jill R.jill Rosenthal (Notkin): Some of the neighborhood's best sushi.

Katherine W.Katherine Wilson: Try throwing your pacifier in the koi pond.

Trattoria Il Panino is one of The 13 Best Places for Octopus Salad in Boston.

11. Trattoria Il Panino

8.6
11 Parmenter St (btwn Hanover & Salem), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · North End · 103 tips and reviews

Leah C.Leah C: Had the mushroom ravioli with black truffle cream. Really good but also very rich. Try to get a seat outside and watch the people walk by with a nice glass of Chardonnay.

Dana V.Dana Villmore: By far the best lobster ravioli I've ever had! Also, the meat sauce (paccheri al ragu) is phenomenal!!! If you want authentic outstanding Italian cuisine, I can't recommend this place enough.

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the Lobster Ravioli

Tamo Bistro & Bar is one of The 13 Best Places for Octopus Salad in Boston.

12. Tamo Bistro & Bar

7.5
1 Seaport Lane (Seaport Hotel), Boston, MA
Restaurant · Seaport District · 29 tips and reviews

The Next Great Generation (Boston)The Next Great Generation (Boston): Located right on the city’s waterfront, Tamo is adorned with gentle colors and prominent architectural details. Be sure to try one of the bar’s killer cocktails, like the Tamo Martini. Read more.

John F.John Faggiano: If you like shit service by disinterested bitches, this is the spot.

Gregg J.Gregg J: Chicken nachos. MORE than enough for two (or three!).

Moonshine 152 is one of The 13 Best Places for Octopus Salad in Boston.

13. Moonshine 152

7.1
152 Dorchester Ave (Dorchester AVE), Boston, MA
New American Restaurant · D Street - West Broadway · 16 tips and reviews

Rebecca B.Rebecca B.: Get the fried chicken! It is awesome. And if you have room for dessert you can’t go wrong with the butterscotch pudding.

Kevin W.Kevin Wang: Chill spot with good vibes for drinks and food; burger is bomb. Crowd is 30s plus.

Brooke W.Brooke Weimar: Hard to pick a favorite but I’ll go with the classic chicken and waffles. The cinnamon butter tops it off so well and the chicken is so crispy, yet falls right off the bone