Best Grilled octopus in Chicago

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The Dawson
The Dawson
92/100 (3444 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
American
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gastropub
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Elotes
Lamb Shank
Scallops
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Oysters
Mussels
Salmon
Buffalo Cauliflower
Mac & cheese
Huevo Ranchero
Ricotta Pancakes
Tapas
Super Green Salad
Tacos
Wisconsin Cheese Curds
Ceviche
The Old Fashioned
Cupcakes
Rabbit Pappardelle
Burger
Paella
Chicken Fried Lobster
Cakes
Bacon Flight
Lamb
The Dawson Burger
Fish
Sticky Duck Wings
Pork
Bar Harbor Mussels
Grilled octopus
Cosmopolitan Continental
Lobster
Empanadas
Salad
Sit down
Gastropub
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Television
Table Service
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Serves Alcohol
Street Parking
Accepts Discover
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"Dawson for Brunch blew us away! Every person who greets you is warm and welcoming and the service remains stellar throughout your dining experience!..."
Loren Mercola
"Our party of four came in for brunch on Sunday. We made a reservation for 10:30 (when they opened) and were seated immediately. The building and..."
Andrea Kuntz
"Great place. Good food and music on the patio. Really good..."
Penny Boswell
"Wonderful service, friendly staff, and food that left me speechless. The scallops were perfectly cooked, and I've never had acorn squash with such a..."
Miranda Mueller
"OMG. The lamb shank was simply superb. Loved it! The chicken fried lobster was outstanding. Even the beets and parsnip appetizer was quite tasty! And..."
Natalie Carpenter
"We received top service and the food is to die for so if you are ever in the area don't hesitate to stop by. You won't regret..."
Carmen Teresa Santos
"Had the octopus and hanger steak, completed with a great waiter's choice of chardonnay. I'll definitely be back. Staff was extraordinary friendly,..."
Danny Rahnefeld-Kratsch
"A fantastic drink menu was complemented by a menu that had some very interesting options. A friendly & knowledgeable waitstaff along with very..."
Victor Wheeler
"This place is THE BOMB! Luv the ambiance, it was full of pretty people (including me, of course) :-). Love the setup. My date had the port chop. I..."
Deborah Riddle
"This place was amazing. We were served at the chefs table which faces the kitchen and were able to see first hand the fabulous chefs at work. Each..."
John Bulgaris
"Well taken care of by friendly staff, delicious food, proper drinks, left stuffed and happy. Would go back for the chicken fried lobster alone, but..."
Craig Judkins
"I went here twice in the last week for dinner. Once with colleagues and once with my husband for their holiday burlesque experience. The food is..."
Danielle Fragen
"We got the birria grilled cheese, cheese curds, & ricotta pancakes 🥞 ! everything was really juicy and the flavors were delish 💅 def a great..."
Klaudia Bogacz
"A Brunch Adventure at The Dawson The Dawson's brunch menu is a symphony of creativity and flavors, offering a range of dishes that promise a..."
Gordon Cacioppo
"Stumbled on this wonderful restaurant while walking in the area, during our visit to Chicago. It’s now on our list to come to every time we’re in..."
Bruce Young
"Never fails to please. Bar dining is great and not too loud. Slide into a booth for a more intimate experience or enjoy their outdoor space (heated..."
S S
"1st day vacationing chicago and landed into this really nice bar! Nice vibe and cozy! Drinks are phenomenal. Definitely try the drink called GTO! The..."
Mika Adams
"Highly recommend this place. Great ambiance, excellent food and our server Daniel was awesome. Very knowledge and checked on us regularly. They also..."
Luke Foslien
"Definitely a fun hip restaurant in a cool neighborhood. This is a large venue with both indoor and outdoor seating, and the food is very flavorful..."
Alex Studd
"They are temporarily closed due to an unfortunate fire incident. Dawson is a great restaurant. Its pretty huge but almost full. We love that the chef..."
Valentine Correia
"Had a good time here. The restaurant is gorgeous and I’d love to come back in the summer. The cheese curds were REALLY good, absolutely would get..."
petersonA95
"We chose The Dawson as our wedding venue for our intimate, 70-person wedding where we wanted to display one of our favorite neighborhood spots, that..."
Almog Porat
"American food with a fancy twist on the aesthetic appearance of a restaurant. We got the Dawson burger, the Rigatoni, and the Wisconsin Cheese..."
Linda Kim
"I went to The Dawson with family and friends today for brunch and we sat on the beautiful Christmas side! It was such a vibe! The food was..."
Rudy Camacho
"A truly awesome dining experience!! The Dawson provides a fresh, modern atmosphere with the perfect-sized menu and very attentive staff! We tried the..."
Jocelynn Vas
"My friend made reservations for a party of 4 for restaurant week and I am glad because we got seated right away. Our server was very nice and..."
Karina Lam
"Took my parents here for dinner and we had an awesome time. The food was soooo freaking good and the drinks were refreshing and strong! We sat..."
Chelsea Lux
"The Rigatoni is amazing!!!! It gets 5 stars all by itself. Great outside seating and the service was great. There was not a long wait for food. ..."
Jennifer Nolen
"The halibut is excellent! Flaky, crispy outside and tender inside, it had the perfect use of salt and flavoring. Do not be afraid to ask them to..."
kironomist
Siena Tavern
Siena Tavern
87/100 (11644 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Italian
American
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts
Hot Pot
Wagyu Meatball
Toasts
Pasta
Lamb
Coccoli
Tiramisu
Salad
Bruschette
Truffle Gnocchi Pacetta
Meatballs
Crab
Pesto
Squid Ink Linguine and Lobster Tail
Octopus
Bloody Mary
Scallops
Fish
Chocolate Gelato Cake
Bolognese
Bomboloni
Risotto
Ossobuco
Lasagne
Carbonara
Breakfast Pizza
Tuna
Orecchiette
Osso Buco
Tiramisú
Salmon
Burger
Coccoli
Ice Cream
Margherita Pizza
Grilled octopus
Prosciutto
Orecchiette
Beer
Gelato
Lobster Roll
Lobster Roll
Avocado toast
Tagliatelle
Beef
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Halibut
Bucatini Cacio E Pepe
Squid Ink Pasta
Lobster
Sit down
Italian
Bar
Reservations
Private Dining
Valet Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Really nice bar restaurant. Excellent food. Typical downtown pricing, not too bad. I felt you could dress casual or dress up. The service was..."
George Krizanovic
"Bigger then expected. Big bar, nice vibe inside. Simple outdoor seating. More concentrated inside but either would work. First floor access. Food was..."
Dustin Jones
"Honest review, came with my family, table for 10 on Mother’s day. My family had a great time. The hospitality and experience was 10/10. I made a..."
Bianca Shaw
"This place is incredible! The atmosphere alone is enticing! The pasta is fresh bursting with flavors! The meatball is to die for! And do not skip out..."
Rachel Moody
"Had a really great lunch at Siena Tavern last week. Food was mostly winner after winner. I started with the Octopus which is maybe the best dish I..."
Andrew Thornton
"Best pasta I’ve ever had in a while. Everything was so fresh and clean. The environment it was spectacular, Service very friendly. The name if the..."
Junaydis Hernandez
"I definitely recommend their House-made pasta!! My husband and I loved our choices: both were very different (Spaghetti more citrus, remembers lemon..."
Patricia Schmidt
"Yummy squid ink linguine or other Italian pasta dishes can be found at Siena Tavern. The pastas are made daily from scratch and so the noodles are..."
David Lee
"Came here for a nice dinner with my coworker and she ordered the Burnt Pepperoni Pizza and I ordered the Rigatoni Alla Vodka and OMG! It was so..."
Melina Walker
"I was in town for a quick site visit and decided to stop in for lunch. The atmosphere and vibe this place offers is amazing. Just what I needed after..."
Kerri Drake
"Amazing, wondering, fantastic service. Our server was being trained in, and even then, it was great. The person who was training her even checked in..."
Naomi Jimenez
"We had pasta pizza and few drinks. This place has nice options for the vegetarians and vegan. I love the food and drinks options they have especially..."
Rushikesh
"Just had the most amazing experience. I am from Sacramento and would say if you are visiting Chicago, dont miss this restaurant. We got the gnocchi..."
Joshua Weerts
"The Google food images really sold me — full of color, nice plating, and mouthwatering options. Nice ambiance, and not too loud. I really enjoyed..."
Jen Sanchez
"Great atmosphere, friendly staff, good menu. The charcuterie appetizer is dynamite. Really enjoyed my pasta dish as..."
Brad Kosar
"Visited this place during brunch on a weekend. The interior is amazing. We requested for lunch menu and they were kind enough to accommodate that. We..."
Samruddhi Kapileshwar
The Gundis
The Gundis
87/100 (1812 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Middle Eastern
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Watermelon
Turkish Tea
Black Tea
Octopus
Kurdish Coffee
Kurdish Breakfast Soujouk
Baba Ghanoush
Yabo's Couscous
Halloumi
Pancakes
Sampler Ezme Hummus
Lamb
Eggplant
Sac Tawa Beef
Pesto
Baklava Crepes
Fish
Pasta
Cucumber Lemonade
Adana Kebab
Salad
ZaZa Pasta Tofu
Grilled octopus
Calamari
Gred Halloumi Cheese
Calamares
Middle Eastern
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"I loved the experience. Our server was authentic Kurdish and graciously tolerated us peppering him with our questions about the people and the land...."
Jack Dal Santo
"Loved the atmosphere. Our server was excellent. We will be back to try more items on the menu. Portions were very generous. We had the appetizer..."
Sandra Sorrentino Bookhout
"I loved this place, food was absolutely delicious and presentation was simply amazing, our server was very pleasant and had lots of knowledge about..."
Alexandra Alexandra
"What an amazing experience! The staff, ambiance and the food were on point! Our whole group was very excited with every dish, the flavors were..."
Honey Fulgencio
"I love love love this place and the amazing owners and staff. The food is absolutely amazing, including dinner as well as the Kurdish Breakfast. I am..."
Rozheen Shirnekhi
"Always a fantastic experience. Kind and generous servers, excellent food, great atmosphere. I wish they had a nicer outdoor patio for the summer but..."
Kirsten Fenton
"This little gem is truely serving up delicious food. There is nothing on the menu that is boring. The chicken is wonderful. The shrimp with lemon..."
David Thomas
"A great addition to the area. Have been in 3 or 4 times- food is very good, and the salads in particular are gorgeous and fresh. The space is..."
Rosie Healy
"Great lamb dishes appetizers wine and very attentive staff. The wine list was great and the Kurdish tea was delicious. All around pleasure and also..."
Francis Stanley Fons
"I love this restaurant!! The atmosphere is perfect, the food is fresh and delicious and the service was impeccable. I’ve found my new healthy..."
Katie Hanford Deeley
"Excellent service, good food, good price, would highly recommend for a date night. It is close to the Brown line in a trendy..."
Peter Karales
"Amazing from beginning to end! Highly recommend this..."
Katie Van Lue
"This place was amazing! Beautifully set up and the staff was very friendly and helpful! 5 stars isn’t..."
Kyle Richard Fairchild
"First time eating Kurdish food and it was amazing! Warm welcoming atmosphere and awesome wait staff. Our Hummus appetizer was fresh and so..."
Eda Medina Hernandez
"We loved our brunch. The food was delicious. The service was excellent. Eating Kurdish food was a wonderful new experience. Will return & try the..."
Anita Kirschner-Kobrin
"Great Kurdish Breakfast/Brunch! Friendly Staff! Great place for traditional tea, coffee! Highly..."
Ryan Matzi Nutsch
"Such an enjoyable brunch! Delicious food and fabulous wait staff! The restaurant is spacious and modern. Will definitely go..."
Julie DaValle Thilman
"A fantastic space with awesome 😎 staff thanks Fredy for being so nice. Food is delicious the breakfast for two is awesome. Eggs with Lamb! And the..."
John Otto K
"Delicious brunch option compared to the classic American version. Highly recommend getting the Kurdish Brunch and just sit back and enjoy the show...."
Andrew Kruley
"The dining experience at Gundis Kurdish was very enjoyable. We stopped by for Sunday brunch around noon, and even though the restaurant was bustling,..."
Bill Wang
"A great authentic restaurant with breakfast, brunch and dinner options. You can eat best samples of traditional Kurdish cuisine. Strongly recommend..."
Hakan Turkkahraman
"Delicious food and awesome ambiance! The plates are definitely shareable! The staff were very hospitable and helpful in choosing some of their most..."
Michel Tawil
"Had breakfast here today for the first time and it was an excellent experience! We ordered the Kurdish Breakfast for Two, the Baklawa crepes, and the..."
Nani Yaj
"I've dined at The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen for brunch several times, and each visit has been consistently delightful. The attentive and helpful service..."
Eldarbek “Eldar” Kamchybekov
"Kurdish restaurant...similarities with Turkish and Greek style...food quality is amazing...very tasty...wine options available...local Kurdish drinks..."
Ulaş Bağcı
"The staff are very attentive, kind and hospitable. Second time coming here and the food is truly delicious. We had the hummus, lentil soup, lamb..."
K Lee
"Wow 👌 👏 😍 really good place trying for first time and everything was really good. Food , service, friendly people. We are planning to come..."
Angel Perez
"This is a real feast! Authentic Kurdish cuisine served in a touch of style. Everything is so delicious. We tried two different styles of lentil soups..."
Selçuk Aktürk
"The stuffed Chicken with rice was mouth watering, stuffed with spinach and cheese sounded by rice with a sauce added in was so craving. I think..."
Fahad Balagam
"we came in for dinner and had a LOVELY time. the servers are kind. salad was amazing — had a bright dressing that i couldn’t place but loved. the..."
Mimi
"Really delightful and unusual brunch option in Chicago. Such variety for the Kurdish breakfast! And everything delicious and fresh. The wait staff is..."
Isabel Liss
"Upon entering the restaurant, you’re immediately greeted with a gracious hostess. When we arrived, there was no wait which is great! Our waiter..."
Samir Atiya
"I’ve had Gundis on my list of places to try for a while now and I was so excited to finally be able to stop by. Right of the bat, the restaurant..."
Manar Daghash
"Everything was so flavorful and delicious! Loved the appetizer sampler. Veggie stew was good, but not amazing. Would probably order another main dish..."
Michelle
"Delicious baba gahnoush! So was the lamb shank, tender, juicy and easily off the bone. I also loved the roasted vegetables in each entree. Our waiter..."
Doraemon
"Came for dinner and the food was just delicious - generously portioned, perfectly seasoned and beautifully plated. Loved the space and the service..."
Jess Liu
Io Godfrey Rooftop Lounge
Io Godfrey Rooftop Lounge
82/100 (2440 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
American
Bar
Sushi
American
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Drinks
Wagyu Beef Sliders
Wagyu Sliders
Lollipop Lamb Chops
Blistered Shishito Peppers
Grilled octopus
Signature Black Truffle Fries with Garlic Aioli V GF
Mimosa
Bourbonberry Lemonade
prosecco
Prosciutto & Burrata Flatbread
Tequila
Coconut and Lemon Cake with Chocolate Ice Cream
Chicken satay
Classic Margarita and Hummus Plate
Cosmopolitan
Lamb Lollipops
California Roll
Beignets
Chocolate Flan
French Toast with Banana
Tuna
Sit down
Bar
American
Sushi
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Reservations
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Super cool vibes at this place! We got there early, about 5-ish, as we had reservations at 6pm but our plans got moved up, and the staff graciously..."
atom tarragon
"Good atmosphere, delicious food, love the ramen! Friendly server Stavros, he is really helpful and nice. Will definitely recommend! I got pork belly..."
Mariel Agustin-VanDommelen
"I admit I couldn't have found this place without my friends who have been there before lol But what a great surprise seeing the outdoors from inside..."
Brianna Blazek
"Being in Chicago, the rooftop has the ability to close. That was great as it kept us from being cold. Every server was attentive. The music was..."
Phyore Montgomery
"5 of us Went for a birthday dinner. Let me say it's absolutely beautiful there! Upscale, great vibes, excellent staff, great views of the city,..."
Takia Maxwell
"stunning view of the city skyline, cozy fire pits. The drinks were good and the service was friendly and fast. The music was upbeat and the vibe was..."
Mikael Hilger
"The overall experience was good but not great. The cocktails were delicious. The view was pretty. The only things I didn’t like was the bottle..."
Tatiana Avdjiev
"A very ambient experience. The low lighting and modern decor made this place the perfect date night out. Highly..."
Madame Nonsense
"This was a great restaurant I loved the service and everything that came out was amazing. Thank you for being a great place to eat and hang..."
Keyifa Talley
"First off this is my favorite go to place all year around especially the summer time! They advise you(I advise you) to make reservations. They..."
Deborah Turner
The Florentine
The Florentine
77/100 (2168 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Margherita Pizza
Grilled octopus
Salmon
Risotto
Linguine alle vongole
Cobb Salad
Juice
Lobster & Caviar
Bottomless Mimosas
Soft Shelled Crab Sandwich
Margarita Pizza with an Old Fashioned
Burger
Toasts
Fetucchini a Bolognesai
Omelette
Head-On Prawns
Meatballs
Lamb
Arugula
Pesto
Beef Carpaccio
Fish
Pasta
Four Cheese Pizza
Antipasti
Salad
Beet Salad
Cornbread
Duck
Tiramisú
Eggs Benedict
caesar salad
Risotto
Sit down
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Private Dining
Reservations
Validated Parking
Seating
Valet Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Really beautiful restaurant with great food and exceptional service. Our server was so friendly and professional. When she heard we had a long drive..."
Peter Maliha
"What a magical dining experience! Chef Jason Hedin has revamped the menu to exceed all expectations. His culinary talent shines bright at this..."
Chicago Local
"Excellent place to escape the heat and noise on the street. The service was fantastic, with an attentive staff. Our server even ensured I was happy..."
Dawn T
"This was our 2nd choice for breakfast, (our 1st was over an hour wait) and boy am I glad we went. It was like eating in an old library full of books...."
Sandra Feldstein
"We came here for team lunch. Lot of foods all looked very nice. I have ordered chicken sandwich and seasonal soap, both i liked it. Also got side as..."
Ashish Kumar
"Came here for brunch! The food was good, some of it seemed a bit saltier than it should have been. Otherwise great atmosphere and..."
Karis S.
"We dined there with a large group this past week, and the restaurant couldn't have been more accommodating, service was excellent, and food was..."
K. Elizabeth Leamy
"I ate here twice while staying at the hotel. Dinner and brunch were both very good with great presentation (wish I would have taken a photo) The..."
R S
"The food was excellent. We had a tomato soup with shrimps, an arugula salad with dates and goat cheese, a branzino, a tagliata, and dessert. The..."
Nikol Miskovic
"Personally not too familiar with fine dining but this place is nice. The food is not my favorite combination of flavors in general but the salmon was..."
M D
"Went here for the dine in while on our stay at JW and we had a great experience, food ambiance, service, presentation everything was excellent…. We..."
PS
"I p iked the desert and drink menu a ton!! Thanksgiving..."
Madeleine Malice
Porto
Porto
77/100 (377 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
European
Seafood
Portuguese
Seafood
Spanish
Wine Bar
Spanish
European
Portuguese
Dinner
Chipirones En Tinta
Foie Gras
Mussels
Steak Tartare
Scallops
Sal
Rice Pudding
Wines
Oyster
Jamon Dessert
Blood Sausage
Uni Toast
Beef Tartare
Fire-Roasted Oysters XO
Braised Pork Cheeks
Octopus
Praliné Nomad Whiskey Butterscotch Pudding
Iberico Ham
Cinco Jotas Jamón Iberico Ice Cream Maple Acorn
Fish
Queimada De Venaro
Jamón Ibérico
Grilled octopus
Seafood
Wine Bar
European
Spanish
Portuguese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Private Dining
Street Parking
Dinner
Fine Dining
Tessera Greek Kitchen
70/100 ( ratings)
Restaurants
Charcoal Grilled Lamb Chops
Deconstructed Pastitsio
Hummus & Charred Beets
Maine Lobster Linguini
Whole Mediterranean Branzino
Santorini Spritz
Grilled octopus
Bouzoukia Potatoes
Tuna Tartare
Crispy Zucchini & Eggplant
Porcini Mushroom Moussaka
Old Fashioned
Breads & Spreads
Espresso Martini
Horiatiki
Lobster Linguine
Spanakopitakia
Loukoumades
Oysters Two Ways
Slow Roasted Lamb Gyros