Summer House Santa Monica is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Chicago.

1. Summer House Santa Monica

8.7
1954 N Halsted St (btwn Armitage Ave & Willow St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · North Side · 134 tips and reviews

Andre W.Andre Williams: Great ambience and great food...calamari and carmelized brussels sprouts are awesome

Troy S.Troy Stanichuk: Much better dinner then lunch. Calamari and warm biscuits are the best items.

David K.David K.: Great atmosphere, service and menu. Calamari was fantastic and so was the French dip (make sure to splurge and get it with bacon and cheddar).

Greek Islands is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Chicago.

2. Greek Islands

8.7
200 S Halsted St (at Adams St), Chicago, IL
Greek Restaurant · Greektown · 130 tips and reviews

James M.James M.: Try lots of unknown things if you're feeling adventurous - everything is good. Grilled octopus and any of their lamb sits at the top of my list.

Fernando C.Fernando Covas: One of the best for fresh, healthy, and simply prepared seafood. Whole grilled fish is the way to go, as is the octopus. Don't overlook their veggies: try the horta (braised greens), okra, and beets.

David C.David Curiel: Busy and family orientated, went here for my brothers last dinner in the states before he left to Mexico. Try the lamb,generally go for the octopus as well.

Quartino is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Chicago.

3. Quartino

8.8
626 N State St (at W Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 345 tips and reviews

Rosalina S.Rosalina So: The organization and execution of food service are top notch. The menu literally is awesome from the calamari to the pizza to the bordetto to the tiramisu are excellent... And the prices arent bad!

Sarah E.Sarah Endres: So many favorites: Lambrusco, pancetta wrapped dates, orecchiette, tortellini, braised pork shank, sea scallops, Tuscan sausage risotto, linguini with clams, roasted baby octopus

Katie B.Katie B.: Try the crispy calamari and the Quattro Formaggio pizza!

Ada Street is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Chicago.

4. Ada Street

9.2
1664 N Ada St (btwn Concord & Wabansia), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Bucktown · 67 tips and reviews

Santiago G.Santiago GM: The cocktails are terrific! Great service, amazing food - have to try the Octopus.

Tasting TableTasting Table: Try the grilled octopus, served with a brash Tabasco mash. Read more.

Renaissance HotelsRenaissance Hotels: There’s no going wrong here: snag a seat in the back and try the grilled octopus with spiced carmellini beans or the incredible polenta fries. For more, follow us on 4sq or at www.renhotels.com. Read more.

Fish Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Chicago.

5. Fish Bar

8.6
2956 N Sheffield Ave (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Lakeview · 103 tips and reviews

Josh G.Josh Gilbert: Calamari "Federal Hill" style is a must.

Danielle @.Danielle @DanielleDuncan: i love the fried calamari, garlic bread, shrimp po' boy, rock shrimp (wet), they had scallops as a special (AMAZING!)- ask for beer pairing too! My fav cocktail is #3!

Cheeky C.Cheeky Chicago: Servin' up lobster, oysters, clams, shrimp, gumbo and octopus in Lakeview, come get some delicious seafood! Whip out that Cheeky card for a complimentary sea sipper...AKA cocktail..with your po' boy! Read more.

Club Lucky is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Chicago.

6. Club Lucky

8.9
1824 W Wabansia Ave (at N Honore St), Bucktown/Wicker Park, IL
Italian Restaurant · Bucktown · 62 tips and reviews

Club LuckyClub Lucky: We are famous in Chicago for our fresh fried and grilled calamari! Just ask someone. Read more.

Tracy M.Tracy Martorello: Pretty sure you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Try the calamari calabrese grilled, mission fig salad, eggplant parm, and martini night on Tuesday.

Karen S.Karen Slack: Get the Calamari! The bacon wrapped figs and meatballs were filled with awesomeness.

Tanta Chicago is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Chicago.

7. Tanta Chicago

8.9
118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Peruvian Restaurant · River North · 112 tips and reviews

Len V.Len Vacha: The Adobo De Ternera (veal cheek) was definitely the highlight of our meal. The pulpo (octopus skewer) and criollo (ahi tuna and squid niguiri style) were also wonderful

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: I recommend the criollo, tuna topped with a circle of fried squid and a dab of aji amarillo sauce, and the pobre, richly flavored wagyu skirt steak with quail egg and ponzu sauce. Read more.

GuilloGuillo: You cant go wrong with anything in this menu, but if you think you had good octopus...well, you haven't tried this anticucho!

Girl & The Goat is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Chicago.

8. Girl & The Goat

9.0
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 552 tips and reviews

Lisa W.Lisa Wang: Roasted cauliflower is PHENOMENAL and everything else I tried (octopus, beet salad, bread, pig face, scallops)

melissa r.melissa r: Get as much as you can! Goat empanadas, scallops, shrimp, octopus and pig face. All are a must!

Algonquin Square A.Algonquin Square Apartment Homes: If you are going to The Girl and the Goat don't leave without the grilled baby octopus, it will change your life!

Ema is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Chicago.

9. Ema

9.0
74 W Illinois St (Clark), Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Near North Side · 40 tips and reviews

J Y.J Yoo: Octopus, romenesco, and honey pie...all musts. Friendly staff and comfortable vibe.

Pausi G.Pausi Gonzalez: Grilled octopus, crispy potatoes and honey pie!

Alison K.Alison K.: The octopus is a fabulous take on classic Eastern Mediterranean grilled octopus. Lemon, char + deliciousness. Wine menu is global without being classic/tired, and fascinating!

Calo Ristorante is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Chicago.

10. Calo Ristorante

8.9
5343 N Clark St (at Summerdale Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Andersonville · 72 tips and reviews

Lori B.Lori B: Great Penne Vodka!!! So tasty and large portion, enough to share! Calamari is tender and lightly fried! Service was phenomenal!

Joey D.Joey D: Got to have the grilled calamari!! It's a fav alright!!

Christopher S.Christopher Sterling: Get calamari fritti Davola if you like it spicy!!

Boka is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Chicago.

11. Boka

8.9
1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 104 tips and reviews

Chicago magazineChicago magazine: Expect the whimsical (an eel terrine and grilled baby octopus with Korean short ribs), the decadent (foie gras with grilled bananas in a baking-spice gastrique), and everything in between. Read more.

Jake S.Jake Sung: Everything on menu is delicious. Try GRILLED BABY OCTOPUS and BEEF TENDERLOIN. You won't regret.

Erick N.Erick Neu: The octopus appetizer is consistently amazing

RPM Italian is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Chicago.

12. RPM Italian

8.9
52 W Illinois St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 238 tips and reviews

Sumita B.Sumita Banerjee: Get the octopus, it TASTES LIKE BACON! Don't miss the Squash Blossoms!

Nancy L.Nancy Lane: My faves: roasted octopus, Italian salad & whole grilled branzino for two.

Leslie T.Leslie Turley: Get the Octopus to start, pasta and the bombolini dessert if they have it!!

Taxim is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Chicago.

13. Taxim

8.5
1558 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Damen Ave & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Greek Restaurant · Wicker Park · 51 tips and reviews

Dory O.Dory O'Brien: Get the octopus appetizer. Fantastic!

Angie K.Angie K: Chicagopita, grilled octopus and Greek yogurt dessert are a must!

Kelly K.Kelly Kaye: Get the octopus and hummus. And basically anything on the tapas menu. So good.

Siena Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Chicago.

14. Siena Tavern

8.8
51 West Kinzie Street (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 191 tips and reviews

Anuta S.Anuta S: Food is simply mind blowing! Squid ink linguini is a must try. Octopus is fresh and tasty. Truffle mushroom pizza is insanely good. Waiters are friendly and professional.

GnrGnr: i didnt like truffles pizza,heavy for me,but very good pasta!!very very delicious grilled octopus!nice environment and decoration..you should go there ..

RossRoss: Octopus, waygu meatball, gnocchi...done.

Fulton Market Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Chicago.

15. Fulton Market Kitchen

8.7
311 N Sangamon St (Fulton Market Street), Chicago, IL
Restaurant · Fulton Market · 22 tips and reviews

Alan x.Alan x el mundo: Todo está delicioso especialmente el pulpo y el Salmón

Miguel O.Miguel Oro: Ravioli and foie, Grilled octopus, Chocolate mousse with hazelnuts & salt

Julian H.Julian Hein: Great restaurant. The crunchy octopus was amazing.