Nami Nori is one of The 15 Best Places for Crispy Calamari in New York City.

1. Nami Nori

9.0
33 Carmine St (btwn Bedford & Bleeker St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · West Village · 32 tips and reviews

Giulia M.Giulia M: Order: Appetizers - crispy calamari, wasabi cucumber tataki, spicy tuna crispy rice; Temaki - tuna poke, salmon tomato, spicy sea bass, xo scallop, toro scallion, lobster tempura, spicy crab dynamite

TinoTino: Such a gem! Starters were amazing (calamari one & tuna). The Signature set was a great choice too. With Macharita, of course.

Trevor M.Trevor Murphy: Sooooo good, like 10/10 good. Shishito peppers and crispy rice as appetizers and then the chefs set and add the dynamite piece.

Lure Fishbar is one of The 15 Best Places for Crispy Calamari in New York City.

2. Lure Fishbar

8.9
142 Mercer St (at Prince St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · SoHo · 402 tips and reviews

ECavaECava: The crispy calamari is ridiculous. Tastes like they grilled then flash fried. Addictive spicy sauce.

Bin Y.Bin Yang: Tempura Shrimp and crispy calamari are fantastic. Sushi is fresh and make sure you save some space for dessert!

AlanaAlana: Very cool decor, like the inside of a yacht. Good service, good restaurant week menu. Amazing desserts. Pricey. Interesting mix of cool crowd (obviously, Soho) and suits.

Land Thai Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Crispy Calamari in New York City.

3. Land Thai Kitchen

8.0
450 Amsterdam Ave (btw 81st & 82nd), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Upper West Side · 144 tips and reviews

K@rTh!kk R.K@rTh!kk ReDd!: Worth $$:Drinks(Lychee Margarita), Appetizers(Soft Shell Crab, Crispy Calamari, Shrimp Parcels, Vegetable Dumplings, Chicken Curry Puffs), Entrees(Wok Chilli Pepper w/ Chicken), Wheat Drunken Noodles.

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Good prices with unique and tasty options. Start with the vegetable dumplings and then move on to the drunken noodle. Get it extra spicy!

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Worth trying at this posh but low-key place: the two-course prix-fixe lunch ($8) with vegetable dumplings stuffed with shiitake mushroom, sweet corn and peanut, plus steaming pad see ew with beef. Read more.

Market Table is one of The 15 Best Places for Crispy Calamari in New York City.

4. Market Table

8.0
54 Carmine St (Bedforf), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 145 tips and reviews

Brandon G.Brandon Gerena: new fav place. Try the grilled pork porterhouse, roasted acorn squash, crispy calamari and especially pasta w/ braised short rib (when its a special of the day) Read more.

Scott H.Scott Hueston: grilled sea bream with kohirabi, fennel & red grapefruit is sensational. quinoa hushpuppies w/ capers & lemon: superb. for dessert, get the apple pie with SOUR CREAM gelato - instantly devoured

Tom B.Tom Barbaro: The roast chicken was fantastic - crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside...

Duane Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Crispy Calamari in New York City.

5. Duane Park

8.1
Duane St (at Hudson St), New York, NY
Park · Tribeca · 4 tips and reviews

liz s.liz s: 2nd oldest public park in the city

theluvelyraetheluvelyrae: Good Live Music and burlesque is hard to find. Brian Newman After Dark takes place on Fridays. Sip a cocktail at the bar and feel classy.

Kevin O.Kevin O'Neill: Keep an eye out for events happening here as they're often great. From small band performances to kids signing and dancing crews.

Miss Lily's & Melvin's Juice Box is one of The 15 Best Places for Crispy Calamari in New York City.

6. Miss Lily's & Melvin's Juice Box

8.6
132 W Houston St (btwn Sullivan & MacDougal St), New York, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 346 tips and reviews

Juan Manuel B.Juan Manuel Berros: Crispy calamari and jerk chicken were fantastic. Drinks weren't remarkable.Great experience overall, would come again.

Juan Manuel B.Juan Manuel Berros: Crispy calamari and jerk chicken were fantastic. Drinks weren't remarkable.Great experience overall, would come again.

MarthaMartha: excellent food, ambience and staff. a must visit place for everyone. get the corn, jerk wings, chicken, short ribs, oxtail. yummy!

Hello Saigon is one of The 15 Best Places for Crispy Calamari in New York City.

7. Hello Saigon

8.2
180 Bleecker St (btwn MacDougal & Sullivan St), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 14 tips and reviews

TNTN: The pho broth here is excellent. Looks oily but isn't actually heavy. The pork chop bun is also great. We enjoyed the crispy spring roll. Will definitely be back.

Mark M.Mark Moskovitz: Delicious Pho, great bubble tea.

Quinton M.Quinton Ma: Banh mi here is amazing! Some of the best in town! Favorite is the special ham, pate, pork roll.

STATE Grill and Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Crispy Calamari in New York City.

8. STATE Grill and Bar

8.0
21 West 33rd Street, Ground Floor, New York, NY
Steakhouse · Koreatown · 7 tips and reviews

Grier P.Grier Potter: Mmmm tater tots! Also, good happy hour deals & snacks

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Order the happy hour snack of pimento cheese sandwiches topped with delicate fried yolks held tight by crispy whites. Read more.

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: Superb touristy part of town right beneath The Empire State Building yet this place is a touch of class.Excellent food, can vouch for crab cakes, octopus & crudo starters. Service is diligent&friendly

Thai Terminal is one of The 15 Best Places for Crispy Calamari in New York City.

9. Thai Terminal

7.2
349 E 12th St (btw 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · East Village · 62 tips and reviews

Alexandra T.Alexandra Tritz: Crispy calamari was really good ! Swap the chili sauce for peanut one and it's beyond delicious ! Crispy duck was really good also, really crispy !

Plwm B.Plwm Bwm: Crispy Basil Duck is the way to go.

HalleHalle: Chive cakes are the best!!

The Mark Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places for Crispy Calamari in New York City.

10. The Mark Hotel

8.6
25 E 77th St (and Madison Ave), New York, NY
Hotel · Upper East Side · 34 tips and reviews

Bloomberg TVBloomberg TV: No need to leave the pooch behind - At The Mark hotel they welcome your dog with a comfortable bed, bowls and organic treats.

ToryBurchToryBurch: This Jacques Grange-designed spot features bespoke art, furniture and objects, rounding out its feeling of Art Deco-meets-Parisian chic in NYC.

Glitz LatinoaméricaGlitz Latinoamérica: Gossip Girl, Season 4: Raina and Jack plot (Episode: 421)

The Ragtrader is one of The 15 Best Places for Crispy Calamari in New York City.

11. The Ragtrader

8.2
70 W 36th St. (Between 5th & 6th) (5th and 6th Avenues), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Koreatown · 24 tips and reviews

DarlineDarline: New! (Approximately 2months old) great ambience and even better cocktails. Also has a piano bar downstairs but make sure to have reservations for it.

Juan O.Juan Ortega: Everything is outstanding. Presentation, decor, lighting, cleanliness and the food makes you feel like a king, better than industry standard. The unique signature drinks are perfect to the palette.

Brian P.Brian Peterson: Great space. Cool vibe. Nick is awesome. Good is great!

Match 65 Brasserie is one of The 15 Best Places for Crispy Calamari in New York City.

12. Match 65 Brasserie

8.6
29 E 65th St (Madison & Park Avenue), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 41 tips and reviews

JeivarJeivar: The chicken paillard is outstanding, fig pizzetta is perfect when available. Don't miss the burger with Swiss cheese on top.

Susan J C.Susan J Campbell: Tuna Tartare and the beet salad were both delicious. Special rack of lamb was excellent, salmon was really good.

Trae F.Trae F: A fantastic place to spend the afternoon drinking rosé. The staff here are amazing, friendly, and fun! We had a blast. The menu is perfect and the food and cocktails are top notch.

Osteria Cotta is one of The 15 Best Places for Crispy Calamari in New York City.

13. Osteria Cotta

7.9
513 Columbus Ave (btwn W 84th & W 85th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 174 tips and reviews

Michelle C.Michelle Coudon: Try the crispy calamari & funghi misti pizza! Loved the rustic decor & casual upscale vibe :)

Michelle C.Michelle Coudon: Try the crispy fried calamari & funghi misti pizza! Loved the rustic decor & upscale casual vibe :)

Solly G.Solly Golbert: I like this place.... Great vibes, good pizza, outside searing, and nice wine selection. Dare I call it an upper west side gem?

Becco is one of The 15 Best Places for Crispy Calamari in New York City.

14. Becco

8.0
355 W 46th St (at 9th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 196 tips and reviews

Nappyblack S.Nappyblack Sass: If u love Italian cuisine this is the place to be ...try their crispy calamari salad for a starter...yummy!!!

Ray F.Ray F.: Sit at the bar and enjoy the three-pasta special. Have Geronimo satisfy you wine cravings. Becco is a great place to engage with others.

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: You’ll need to confess to the Pope himself after the sinful delights of this restaurant.

The Smith is one of The 15 Best Places for Crispy Calamari in New York City.

15. The Smith

8.4
1900 Broadway (at W 63rd St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 345 tips and reviews

GabriellaGabriella: I tried the Fried Oyster, the Crispy Calamari, the Mussels and believe me, everything was AWESOME! I am glad i came here! (The service by Andy was great too)

BuzzFeedBuzzFeed: The Smith is an NYC mini-chain, but this is its best location by far. It’s huge, with tons of outdoor seating and a great view of Lincoln Center. Read more.

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: The newest of the 3 Smith restaurants, this one is a welcome addition to the area. We love to start with the potato chips and blue cheese fondue, followed by the lobster roll or roasted chicken salad.