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Looking for the best place to buy fresh octopus online? Pure Food Fish Market, located in Seattle's iconic Pike Place Market is home to the World's Best Tasting Fresh Seafood.
Bring the flavors of Seattle’s Pike Place Market to your kitchen with octopus and squid from Pure Food Fish Market. From tender octopus to versatile squid, these seafood favorites can be grilled, seared, fried, braised, or incorporated into dishes inspired by cuisines from around the world.
Family-owned since 1911, Pure Food Fish Market is a fourth-generation fish market located in Seattle’s historic Pike Place Market. Our experienced fishmongers prepare seafood with care and ship to customers across the country.
Octopus and squid may look similar, but they have distinct textures and work especially well in different preparations.
Octopus Octopus has a firm, meaty texture that becomes tender when prepared properly. It’s especially popular grilled, braised, or served chilled in seafood salads and Mediterranean-inspired dishes.
Squid Squid has a mild flavor and tender texture when cooked correctly. It cooks quickly and is commonly grilled, sautéed, fried as calamari, or added to pasta, rice, and seafood dishes.
Our current selection may include octopus, squid tubes and tentacles, and other specialty products depending on availability.
Octopus can be surprisingly easy to prepare with the right technique. Depending on the product and recipe, it can be simmered or braised until tender and then finished on a hot grill or in a pan for additional flavor and texture.
Grilled octopus pairs beautifully with olive oil, lemon, garlic, fresh herbs, potatoes, vegetables, and Mediterranean-inspired sauces.
Check the individual product page for preparation details specific to the octopus you’re ordering.
Squid generally benefits from being cooked either very quickly or low and slow. Cooking it for too long in between can result in a tougher texture.
For a quick preparation, squid can be grilled, sautéed, or fried in just a few minutes. For slower dishes, it can be incorporated into sauces, stews, and braised seafood recipes.
Squid tubes can also be sliced into rings for homemade calamari, while tentacles can be fried, grilled, or sautéed.
When serving octopus or squid as a main course, approximately 6–8 ounces per person is a useful starting point.
If you’re serving it as an appetizer or as part of a larger seafood spread, approximately 2–4 ounces per person may be enough.
The amount you'll need can vary by recipe and preparation, so check individual product pages for current package sizes, minimum quantities, and preparation information.
You don’t have to visit Seattle to order seafood from Pure Food Fish Market. Our seafood is carefully prepared and packed for shipping from Pike Place Market so customers across the country can enjoy it at home.
For current delivery areas, shipping rates, order deadlines, packaging information, and other ordering questions, visit our Shipping & FAQ pages.
Octopus and squid are used in cuisines around the world and can be prepared in everything from simple grilled dishes to pasta, salads, appetizers, and seafood feasts.
Looking for inspiration? Visit our seafood recipe collection for cooking ideas and preparation tips.
Pure Food Fish Market has been serving customers at Seattle’s Pike Place Market since 1911. Four generations later, our family continues to prepare seafood with the experience and attention to quality that have defined our market for more than a century.
Whether you’re making homemade calamari, grilling octopus, or trying something new for dinner, our experienced fishmongers are here to help you bring great seafood to your table.
Shop our current octopus and squid selection above and bring a taste of Pure Food Fish home.
