What are the best octopus dishes in Miami?

Based on diner recommendations, the best octopus dish in Miami is at Swan. We compared 11 restaurants serving octopus dishes.

How much do octopus dishes cost in Miami?

Octopus dish prices in Miami range from $16.00 to $58.00 across 11 restaurants.

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Best Octopus Dishes in Miami

11 restaurants compared

Price range: $16.00 – $58.00

Avg recommendation: 84%

Top 5 Octopus Dishes in Miami (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 11 restaurants:

Charred Octopus at Swan, $16.00 (Design District)
Marinated Octopus Anticuchos at CVI.CHE 105, $22.00 (Downtown)
Grilled Octopus at Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann, $32.00 (Miami Beach)
Grilled Octopus at Mandolin Aegean Bistro — 92% recommended, $16.00 (Design District)
Octopus and Calamari Ceviche (Ganador) at CVI.CHE 105 — 88% recommended, $58.00 (Downtown)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 11 Octopus Dishes

Charred Octopus

Swan

Design District·$$$

$16.00

Grilled octopus with seasonal vegetables, olive oil, and citrus.

Tip: A highly shareable plate. Order this as part of a multi-course appetizer experience to sample Swan's range.

Marinated Octopus Anticuchos

CVI.CHE 105

Downtown·$$

$22.00

Grilled octopus skewers marinated in ají amarillo and lime, with a chicha morada dipping sauce.

Tip: Order this as a secondary starter after ceviche — it provides warm contrast.

Grilled Octopus

Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann

Miami Beach·$$$$

$32.00

Wood-fired octopus tentacle with chimichurri, charred lemon, and Spanish olive oil.

Tip: This octopus is cooked perfectly — tender without being mushy. Order it if you want something lighter before the main.

#492% recommend

Grilled Octopus

Mandolin Aegean Bistro

Design District·$$

$16.00

Wood-charred octopus with olive oil, lemon, and oregano.

Tip: Mandolin's octopus is often cited as one of the best in Miami. Octopus is on nearly every Greek menu, but this version stands out. Don't skip it.

#588% recommend

Octopus and Calamari Ceviche (Ganador)

CVI.CHE 105

Downtown·$$

$58.00

Tender octopus and calamari in ganador sauce, accompanied by lobster tiradito, oysters, and crispy tostones.

Tip: Order this as the showstopper dish — it's visually stunning and the flavor complexity impresses guests.

#685% recommend

Grilled Octopus

Estiatorio Milos

South Beach·$$$$

$24.00

Tender octopus grilled and finished with olive oil, lemon, and herbs.

Tip: If you've had rubbery octopus before, try it here. The texture difference is dramatic and shows what proper technique can achieve.

#785% recommend

Grilled Octopus

Old Lisbon

Coral Way·$$

$28.00

Whole baby octopus grilled until tender, finished with lemon and olive oil.

Tip: This is cooked perfectly — tender without being mushy, with a charred exterior. A classic Portuguese preparation done right.

#883% recommend

Pulpo a la Gallega (Galician Octopus)

Zeru Miami

Brickell·$$$

$24.00

Tender octopus tentacles with smoked paprika, potatoes and olive oil.

Tip: Order this as a starter to appreciate the balance of smoke and richness.

#982% recommend

Grilled Octopus

Novecento

Brickell·$$

$21.00

Tender octopus tentacles charred on the wood grill with garlic and citrus.

Tip: Order this as a starter before your steak main — it's lighter but satisfying.

#1082% recommend

Octopus Salad

Doya

Wynwood·$$$

$24.00

Tender octopus with sea beans, garlic yogurt, and fresh herbs.

Tip: Order cold meze like this as a first course in the warm Miami afternoons.

#1177% recommend

Grilled Octopus with Charred Lemon

Bar Bucce

Little River·$$

$22.00

Wood-fired octopus with olive oil, garlic and charred lemon.

Tip: This appears on the evening menu rather than lunch. The wood-fire kitchen pivots after 5pm, so plan accordingly.