This Restaurant Serves The Best Calamari In Michigan

By Logan DeLoye

January 20, 2023

A Delicious Plate Of Deep Fried Calamari, Squid Fried To Perfection Cajun Style, Served With A Side Of Freshly Made Garlic Aioli Sauce And Cocktail Sauce, Fresh Lemon Wedges On The Side
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Calamari is a popular menu item at many seafood restaurants across the entire state. This dish is often served fried and seasoned with marinara sauce and a lemon wedge the side. While many have perfected this meal, none do it quite like this Detroit staple.

According to a list compiled by Eat This Not That, the best fried calamari in Michigan can be found at Giovanni's Ristorante in Detroit.

Here is what Eat This Not That had to say about the best fried calamari in Michigan:

"One of their most talked about menu items is their Bistecca al Calamari Fritti, which is made with capers, tomatoes & red onions, and a beurre blanc sauce. "It's not the frozen rings like you get at most places, it's actual strips of fresh squid prepared every day and fried to perfection," one Yelp reviewer explained, "Wild that a place as far from the ocean as this one puts in the effort to make real, delicious calamari." Fun fact: Giovanni's is a favorite among many celebrities and has served countless Hollywood icons, such as Frank Sinatra and Celine Dion, throughout the years."

For more of the best fried calamari in each state visit eatthis.com.

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