Bars with the best calamari in Bizkaia

Located in Plaza Nueva, Gure Toki is known for its squid rabas, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It offers a modern take on Basque cuisine, blending tradition and avant-garde.

Sorginzulo's squid rabas are their flagship dish, made with fresh baby squid and a carefully executed frying technique. They offer classic versions and more innovative ones with alioli or squid ink.

In this gastronomic spot in the Old Town, you can try their fried squid with green pepper or rabas. In addition to its offering of Basque and international dishes, it's a good place to enjoy this appetizer.

This legendary 'asador' in Indautxu daily serves its baby squid rabas with lemon and mayonnaise, being a popular and well-regarded dish. It's a go-to spot for 'poteo' (bar hopping for drinks and pintxos) in the area.

It stands out for its portions of rabas in a lively atmosphere with sea views in Getxo's Old Port. The combination of its rabas with the charm of the cobbled square makes it a great choice.

Café Lago's rabas are the house specialty and have been awarded first prize in the V Rabas Contest of Bilbao's Old Town. Their simple batter and the use of high-quality oil make them unique.

Txio is a beautiful and pleasant gastronomic space in Bilbao with an excellent bar for portions (raciones) and a restaurant, where you can enjoy excellent rabas. Its atmosphere and the quality of its portions make it recommendable.

This is one of Getxo's most historic restaurants and boasts some of the best rabas among its house specialties. It's a traditional spot in Algorta to enjoy a homemade appetizer.

Their rabas are squid rings with chickpea flour tempura, offering a unique and delicious version. It's ideal to pair with their house vermouth.

It offers portions of rabas which, although originating from Cantabria, are considered 'classic Bilbao'. They stand out for using fresh squid, carefully cut, floured, and fried.

Mendipeko's rabas are the most famous in Otxarkoaga, making it a point of interest for those seeking this dish in the area. Its local fame is a great endorsement.

This bar is specifically mentioned for its rabas in Andramari, Algorta, blending tradition and passion for gastronomy. Its focus on tradition and quality makes it a relevant spot.

This bar is a Bilbao classic with an enviable pintxo bar and is renowned for offering some of the best rabas in the city. Its authenticity and quality maintain its status as a standout option.

It's essential to try their rabas, and it also offers spectacular views of the Hanging Bridge and a terrace. Its reputation for rabas and its privileged location make it an attractive place.

This bar allows you to enjoy excellent rabas in an exceptional atmosphere, with traditional Basque cuisine notable for its extraordinary produce. It offers a quality gastronomic experience.

Known for the rabas they serve on Sundays and holidays, it's a go-to place in Leioa to enjoy this dish on festive days, with friendly and familiar service.

Many customers claim they serve the best rabas in Portugalete, prepared fresh and perfectly fried. They are their star dish to share.

Famous for its squid rabas, enjoyed on a unique terrace with views of the estuary and the bay. The combination of its rabas with the coastal setting makes for a very pleasant experience.