Best Grilled Octopus in New York
3 restaurants compared
Price range: $19.95 – $75.00
Avg recommendation: 94%
Top 3 Grilled Octopus in New York (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 3 restaurants:
- Atoboy — score 98/100, $75.00 (NoMad)
- Taverna Kyclades — score 94/100, $19.95 (Astoria)
- Amylos Taverna — score 91/100, $24.00 (Astoria)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 3 Restaurants Compared
#1Score 98/100
Atoboy
NoMad·$$$
Octopus with Kimchi Chorizo
$75.00
Grilled octopus served with a savory kimchi-chorizo crumble and potato.
Tip: This is part of the four-course menu. The combination of the spicy kimchi and the fatty chorizo is addictive. Make sure to get a bit of the potato in every bite to balance the heat.
#2Score 94/100
Taverna Kyclades
Astoria·$$
$19.95
Whole octopus char-grilled with olive oil and fresh lemon juice.
Tip: Ask for it with extra lemon on the side—the acidity cuts through the richness perfectly.
#3Score 91/100
Amylos Taverna
Astoria·$$
$24.00
Fresh octopus grilled over charcoal with a perfect char and complex flavors.