Best calamari in Tampa

48 places serve it. Ranked by dish ratings (verified diners count most), then by the place’s overall rating.

1. 1Bella BravaCalamari Fritti · Cherry peppers, shaved lemon, lemon caper aioli, pomodoro sauceDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$17.99
2. 2Dio Modern MediterraneanCrispy Calamari · marinara dipping sauce, lemonDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★
3. 3Sushi YamaFried CalamariDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$9.95
4. 4AcropolisCalamari · Hand breaded squid and tentacles, pepperoncini lightly fried and served with savory tomato sauce.Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$16.25
5. 5Carrabba's Italian GrillCalamari · Crispy calamari, served with marinara and Ricardo sauces |Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★
6. 6P.F. Chang'sJapanese Wok-Fired Calamari · Scallions, fresno peppers, wasabi aioliDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$12.00
7. 7Casa Santo StefanoCalamari Fritti · Semolina-dusted fried calamari and zucchini strings with spicy Calabrian pepper tomato sauceDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$18.00
8. 8AcropolisCalamari · Hand breaded squid and tentacles, pepperoncini lightly fried and served with savory tomato sauce.Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$16.25
9. 9Sushi AliveChili-Garlic Calamari · Tempura fried squid tossed in crispy garlic and jalapeño, sweet Thai-Chili sauceDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$13.50
10. 10Bella's Italian CafeFritti di Calamari · Rhode Island calamari dusted in seasoned flour and deep fried; served with reduced bruschetta sauce.Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★
11. 11Brick House Tavern + TapSpiked Calamari · Tossed with cherry peppers, marinaraDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$15.00
12. 12Cafe CiboCalamari Marinara · tender squid simmered in fresh marinara and served w/ linguineDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$21.00
13. 13Acropolis Greek TavernaCalamari · Hand breaded squid and tentacles, pepperoncini lightly fried and served with savory tomato sauce.Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$16.25
14. 14Nick's Gyros & SubsCalamari Rings PlatterDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$19.99
15. 15Watervue GrilleFlash Fried Calamari · Sweet chili aioli, cilantro, and lime.Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$17.00
16. 16El Puerto Argentinean GrillChicharron de Calamar / Fried Calamari · Fried calamari served with homemade tartar sauce.Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$20.00
17. 17Kiwami Ramen SushiCalamari Legs · Tempura calamari legs with a side of Thai chili sauce.Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$8.00
18. 18Garden GyrosCalamari RingsDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$7.99
19. 19El Puerto Argentinean GrillChicharron de Calamar / Fried Calamari · Fried calamari served with homemade tartar sauce.Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$20.00
20. 20BJ'sCrispy CalamariDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$17.49
21. 21Carrabba's Italian GrillCalamari · Crispy calamari, served with marinara and Ricardo sauces (650 calories)Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$9.00
22. 22Front Porch GrillPorch Calamari · Cut and breaded in house with sweet chili sauce and house made marinaraDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$13.00
23. 231UP Entertainment + SocialCalamari with Cherry Peppers · Hand-Breaded, Crispy Calamari Tossed with a Hint of Fiery and Sweet Cherry Peppers, Served with a Marinara SauceDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$15.00
24. 24Lemon Grass Thai KitchenCrispy Calamari · Lightly fried marinated calamari rings. Served with a sweet chili sauce.Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$11.95
25. 25Lobster HavenCalamari · We start with the whole squid, hand slice it then lightly and fry it. Served with onion straws and home made marinara.Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$12.59
26. 26SakanaCalamari Maki · Tempura, calamari, scallion, cucumber w. Seaweed & rice outside w. Masago & spicy sauceDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$7.99
27. 27Thai IslandThai Calamari · Batter fried squid served with home made plum sauce.Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$7.00
28. 28Islands Pizza TavernCrispy Calamari · Served with sweet Thai chili sauceDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$14.00
29. 29GaudinCrispy Calamari · Crispy Squid Batons, Cherry Peppers, and a Bright French RemouladeDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$18.00
30. 30Rusty's Cafe & LoungeCrispy Calamari · Citrus Buffalo Sauce, Sweet Peppers, OnionsDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$12.00
31. 31AcropolisCalamari · Hand breaded squid and tentacles with pepperoncini and red peppers, lightly fried. Served with tomato sauce.Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$16.25
32. 32Thai PrimeFried Calamari/Spicy CalamariDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★
33. 33Iavarone's Steak House & Italian GrillCalamari · Hand breaded, lightly fried and served with spicy marinaraDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$19.90
34. 34Macaroni GrillCalamari Fritti* · crispy calamari, calabrian pepper pesto, citrus black pepper aioliDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$9.00
35. 35Paisano's Pizza & PastaCalamari · Fried calamari rings lightly hand-breaded and seasoned to perfection. Served with our signature marinara sauce.Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$13.99
36. 36Charley's Steak HousePoint Judith Fried Calamari · Banana peppers, cherry peppers, bell peppers |Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$29.00
37. 37Sushi KampaiCalamari TempuraDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$7.95
38. 38Crabby Bills Beach ClubCrispy Calamari · tender calamari rings, served with spicy marinaraDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$16.00
39. 39Maggiano'sCalamari Fritté · MarinaraDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★
40. 40Juicy SeafoodCalamari · Priced per ½ lb (1 lb is $24.95). Each ½ lb comes with 1 potato; each 1 lb comes with 1 corn and 1 potato. Choice of seasoning and spice level.Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$12.95
41. 41Harpoon Harry's Crab HouseCrispy Calamari · served with housemade marinaraDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$16.00
42. 42Crab ShackFried Calamari · Deep friedDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$14.95
43. 43City Dog CantinaCalamari · Served with a spicy cilantro remoulade sauceDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$13.00
44. 44wagamamasalt + pepper calamari (for 2 people) · crispy rings + tentacles with red chili, green onions, crispy garlic, salt, szechuan pepper + ginger plum sauceDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★
45. 45ByblosFried Calamari · Lightly Breaded • Homemade MarinaraDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$14.00
46. 46Lemon GrassCrispy Calamari · Lightly fried marinated calamari rings. Served with a sweet chili sauce.Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$11.95
47. 47Timpano Hyde ParkSemolina-Dusted Calamari · cherry peppers, family red sauce, citrus aioliDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$22.09
48. 48J's Asian KitchenGolden Crispy CalamariDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$10.95