Best Calamari
Abalonetti Bar and Grill
57 Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey
(831) 373-1851, abalonetti.com
The Weekly’s Squid oozes to many different places across Monterey County. But Squid avoids Abalonetti Bar and Grill because Squid just might end up on the menu. Humans, though, certainly don’t avoid this Monterey institution – they flock to it for its famous calamari dishes. Picked by readers for the Best Calamari for too many years to count, Abalonetti showcases squid (with a lowercase “s”) in seemingly countless dishes. Try the Buffalo calamari for a kick to your palate or transport yourself to Sicily with calamari simmered in marinara over linguine.