But, for seafood fans,fried calamariis usually the starter of choice.
Split them with the rest of the table, or keep them all to yourselfno judgment here.
But, you will also want to checkItalian chains, which often offer the appetizer, too.
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The chain’s hand-breaded calamari comes golden-fried with jalapeno ranch and marinara sauce for dipping.
These come served with both marinara sauce and a spicy ranch for dipping.
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The dish is served with a sweet and spicy glaze, Thai chilies, and green onions.
It’s a unique spin on a classic seafood dish and one that customers rave about.
AnotherTripadvisorreviewer kept things simple, noting that Eddie V’s has the “best calamari ever.”
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It’s so good that you might find yourself ordering more calamari as your main course.
A calamari connoisseur noted onTripadvisor, “We also tried the calamari this time, and it was fabulous.
We’ve had calamari all over the world, and this is in the top 5-10.”
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The sauces elevates the dish to a whole new level.
Carrabba’s version is hand-breaded to order, giving you that perfect chewy and crunchy balance in texture.
For dipping, you’ll also receive marinara sauce and Carrabba’s signature Ricardo sauce.
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Another praised how the calamari was prepared onTripadvisor, sharing, “The Calamari was cooked to perfection.”
All of your favorites are on themenu, including fried calamari as an appetizer.
“Started with some amazing soft calamari accompanied by a minced arrabbiata,” raved one satisfied customer onYelp.
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“If you haven’t tried, it’s a must.”
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