Calamari: Where to find it at WDW??

[sweet7696]

Hello everyone!
Okay, so calamari is my favorite food. I especially love to have it when I'm in Florida. Only problem?? I can't seem to find but a few restaurants at WDW that serve it! The ones that do serve it are mostly Italian places that I'm not sure will go over well with my fiance (he can be a picky eater).. Anyways, can anyone list some restaurants that serve calamari?? I will be forever greatful!! Thanks!
Jess

 

[Mich Mouse]

Though I am not a fan of Fultons Crab House, they do have awesome fried calamari! We usually sit on the outside back deck, have a drink and enjoy the calamari appetizer before dining elsewhere. Very romantic location, too!!

 

[becka]

We had the calamari at Spoodles and it was pretty good. The food is Mediterranean but it is not all pasta or necessarily Italian.

 

[Laurajean1014]

How about Portabello's or Wolfgang Pucks? Check them out, they may have it. Also, Aerials (Beach Club) and Narcoose's (Grand Floridian) may have it as well.

 

[ehagerty]

They have it and it is good!

 

[Trish5768]

The Rainforest Cafe has it, and it was delicious!

 

[lovespugs]

Last trip we had calamari twice - once at Fulton's (probably the best fried calamari I've ever had), and once at Teppanyaki (cooked on the teppan grill)

 

[BCV23]

Mama Melrose has great calamari. We were there two weeks ago and I wish we could go back tomorrow!

 

[sweet7696]

Wow! Thanks everyone!! I've got lots of restaurants to look for now!
Jess

 

[Taryn]

You have lots of great advice so far...

I just happen to have this list available that I made for another post that you might find helpful... my favorite was Mama Melrose...

Rainforest Cafe - AK and DD - Lunch and Dinner
Coastal Calamari - Tender calamari deep-fried and served with chunky marinara sauce $8.25

Mama Melrose - MGM - Lunch and Dinner
Crispy Calamari - with a spicy tomato sauce $5.99

Tony's - MK - Lunch and Dinner
Calamari Fritti - crispy calamari with olive relish and drizzled with caper aioli $6.49

Spoodles - Boardwalk - Dinner
Crispy Fried Calamari - with pepperoncini relish $7.29

Coral Cafe - Dolphin and Garden Grove - Swan - Lunch
Fritto Misto - crisp fried calamari, rock shrimp and artichoke hearts, spicy Cajun remoulade dipping sauce $7.25

Portobello Yacht Club - Downtown Disney - Dinner
Calamari Fritti - Fried calamari with tomato and roasted garlic sauces $9.95

Wolfgang Puck Cafe - Downtown Disney
Crispy Calamari - served with a tangy-curry ginger and spicy tomato-basil-garlic dipping sauces $9.95

And Alfredo's... but the link won't come up so I can't post it...!

 

[sweet7696]

Wow!! Thanks for the list!!! I wonder if my fiance will get tired of watching me drool over the calamari at all these restaurants??? LOL!
Jess

 

[sweet7696]

How much calamari do you get with the appetizer size??? I usually just get a salad and the full order of calamari when eating at Red Lobster.. Is the portion size big enough at Disney to make into a meal??? Thanks!
Jess

 

[BCV23]

The calamari appetizer at Mama Melrose's is certainly enough for a meal. It's great and a bargain to boot.

 

[karenrc]

Last month, we had calamari at Wolfgang Puck's Cafe and Portabello Yacht Company and both were quite large plates full, probably enough for dinner with a salad (and of course dessert! )

I wasn't crazy about those at PYC but I really liked the ones at WPC. WPC also has a great, varied menu that should please just about anyone. We enjoyed our meal there quite a bit - I wish I could have some of their yummy chocolate creme brulee right now!

 

[webray]

The calamari at Alfredo's (Italy in world showcase/epcot) is wonderful, as well as the calamari at House of Blues.

Both completely different atmosphere/taste and experiences...so whichever suits you best.

 

[sweet7696]

Thanks everyone! I cannot wait to try the calamari at all these restaurants!!!
Jess