Jackson Fillmore is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Calamari in San Francisco.

1. Jackson Fillmore

8.5
2506 Fillmore St (at Jackson St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Pacific Heights · 26 tips and reviews

Tami S.Tami Swits: The calamari is the best fried calamari I've ever had...very lightly breaded and amazing flavor. Zucchini appetizer is simple, fresh, healthy, yummy. Spaghetti alla carbonera is my go to pasta dish.

Ron H.Ron Hanhy: One of our favorite Italian restaurants in all of San Francisco. Foodies will enjoy it.

W Z.W Z: Affogato and tiramisu made me cry cause it was so good. The tortellini is AMAZING

Pier 23 Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Calamari in San Francisco.

2. Pier 23 Cafe

7.8
Pier 23 (btwn Battery St & Green St), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 147 tips and reviews

Ted C.Ted Conn: Food is just OK... fried calamari is way too greasy

RioRio: Try the fried calamari and the mac & cheese! Yummm

Fernanda H.Fernanda Hussein: The service at the bar is terrible. Don't know about tables, but bartenders couldn't care less about you. Fried calamari was tasty, but I have to agree with the review that said they are too greasy.

Empero Taste is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Calamari in San Francisco.

3. Empero Taste

7.6
4052 Balboa St (at 42nd Ave), San Francisco, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Outer Richmond · 11 tips and reviews

Lawrence L.Lawrence Liu: Fried calamari is the best! Also try the surf clams.

Sophia L.Sophia Lam: I love their mapo tofu with rice!!!!

Vic C.Vic Carter II: Black pepper chicken and the beef fried rice are delicious

Tadich Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Calamari in San Francisco.

4. Tadich Grill

8.6
240 California St (btwn Battery & Front St), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Financial District · 164 tips and reviews

Leslie M.Leslie Macchiarella: Best fried calamari

Nicholas B.Nicholas Boos: You'll never go wrong with cioppino and a rye manhattan. Sit at the bar for the true Tadich experience.

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: The Hangtown Fry, an olden-day dish – oysters and eggs and bacon, too. I think if God has taught us anything, it's that he wants us to eat oysters and bacon together. – Anthony Bourdain Read more.

Swiss Louis is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Calamari in San Francisco.

5. Swiss Louis

7.7
Pier 39, San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Fishermans Wharf · 181 tips and reviews

Caitlin D.Caitlin Davis: We came in for lunch and had a great view. We had the fried calamari and clam chowder, both were great!

H. H.H. Husock: From the time I walked in there until we closed the restaurant down, the service was amazing. The appetizers of fried calamari, and crab cakes were amazing.

PamilaPamila: Everything here was amazing the view (sunset, both the GG Bridge & Alcatraz), food, beer & wine, service - ask for Dion what a lovely, lovely man!! A real treat!!

Crustacean is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Calamari in San Francisco.

6. Crustacean

7.8
1475 Polk St (at California St.), San Francisco, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Polk Gulch · 50 tips and reviews

s c.s chung: great deep fried calamari and garlic noodles

Ronny B.Ronny Budiutama: The best garlic noodle ever. The crab and seabass are awesome.

Стас Г.Стас Гончаров: It's wonderful!!! Everything (incl crab and lobster)!!! Furthermore it's in Michelin guide 2010 and Tripadvisor 2011

Perry's is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Calamari in San Francisco.

7. Perry's

7.7
1944 Union St (at Laguna St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Union Street · 66 tips and reviews

Frederic M.Frederic Melul: by far the best dinner we had in San Francisco over the last 4 weeks : top quality reasonably priced and excellent service ( thanks Rodrigues!) great Hamburger, fried calamari .....

Sean S.Sean Safahi: Great service, comforting food.

Danielle R.Danielle Raybuck: Don't go here service is awful we walked out

The Ramp is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Calamari in San Francisco.

8. The Ramp

8.3
855 Terry a Francois Blvd (at Illinois St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · 111 tips and reviews

Pavan K.Pavan Kulkarni: Pretty chill low-key place . Nice view of the ship dockyards . Try the fried calamari, they have decent beer and wine list

Shagun A.Shagun Aulakh: Great weekend brunch, beautiful location. They also have great Brazilian dance events with live performances. Check their calendar for it

Felipe O.Felipe Oliveira: Key West in SF

Pier Market Seafood Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Calamari in San Francisco.

9. Pier Market Seafood Restaurant

8.5
Pier 39 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Russian Hill · 165 tips and reviews

Carlos J.Carlos Jaramillo: Try the fryed calamary!!! Awesome!

Val M.Val Michetti: Try the fish & chips! Wonderful; the fish is nice and thick, and the batter is just right. Sit outside under a heat lamp if you're having dinner.

Les B.Les Blatt: The chowdah is superb!

Picaro Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Calamari in San Francisco.

10. Picaro Cafe

7.9
3120 16th St (at Valencia St), San Francisco, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 94 tips and reviews

Carla P.Carla Perez-Vera: Come for lunch and enjoy the awesome "bocadillo de tortilla de patata" - fried calamari and manchego cheese are a must.

PoojaPooja: Sunday night of memorial day weekend - overcrowded. Busy staff. Poor tapas - don't bother with croquettes, chorizo mini sausages or fried calamari - all were below average.

Christine R.Christine Røde: Best tapas I've had on this side of the Atlantic. The patatas braves are to die for, the paellas huge and delicious. If it's nice out, ask to sit on the back patio — it's lovely and romantic.

Cha Cha Cha is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Calamari in San Francisco.

11. Cha Cha Cha

8.3
1801 Haight St (at Shrader St), San Francisco, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Haight Ashbury · 151 tips and reviews

Olya L.Olya Lapina: Best fried calamari

Mike O.Mike Ottavi-Brannon: Cajun shrimp is exceptional. Skip the chips and guac and save some room for the Ropa Vieja or the Vaca Frita

Omaid H.Omaid Homayun: Order the Sangria, enough said!

Swedish American Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Calamari in San Francisco.

12. Swedish American Hall

8.8
2174 Market St (btwn Sanchez St and Church St), San Francisco, CA
Concert Hall · Duboce Triangle · 16 tips and reviews

Christian B.Christian Baker: An intimate setting for concerts. Building interior has good character not seen in more modern venues.

Laura G.Laura G: COLD upstairs.

Daniel S.Daniel Salinas: The place to see acoustic music, it is an absolutely transcendent experience.

Fog Harbor Fish House is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Calamari in San Francisco.

13. Fog Harbor Fish House

8.3
Pier 39 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Fishermans Wharf · 239 tips and reviews

CarlosCarlos: La mejor crema de almeja que he probado aquí en Sn Fco. Los calamares fritos una delicia y no se diga el cangrejo al ajo¡

Tyler F.Tyler Fox: Soup & salad combo is the way to go. Excellent clam chowder served in a fresh hot Boudin sourdough bread bowl, with an authentic whole romaine Caesar. Some of the best in SF!

KarenKaren: Sit by the windows during the day and watch the sea lions sunning themselves on the docks below for added entertainment.

Rite Spot Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Calamari in San Francisco.

14. Rite Spot Cafe

8.2
2099 Folsom St (at 17th St), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Mission District · 15 tips and reviews

Margot S.Margot Seeto: Old SF gem just tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Mission Street. Full bar, full food menu, live music, rotating art. Takes credit cards.

Annie S.Annie Southworth: Happy hour M-F til 7. $3 drafts, $4 wells and $5 shots of Fernet, Jameson, Herradurra Silver!

David K.David Kelso: One of the few remaining mission bars with seating and table service on Friday & Saturday nights.

Waterfront Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Calamari in San Francisco.

15. Waterfront Restaurant

7.4
7 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 76 tips and reviews

Odile R.Odile Roujol: Scenic view. Great oysters and fried calamari

Carolyn R.Carolyn Reed: Fantastic staff, and great wine selection! Make sure to sit on the back patio, the view at sunset is stellar!

AdrianAdrian: Happy hour 99 cent oysters until 7pm