Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Downtown Louisville

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodMexicanJapanese

Regions

Louisville

Areas

ButchertownDowntown LouisvilleEast Market St - NuLuFrankfort Ave - Crescent HillGermantownHighlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for fine wines

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All dining options

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Accessibility

Gender-neutral toiletWheelchair access

38 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Porch Kitchen & Bar restaurant

1. Porch Kitchen & Bar

4.5

Awesome(866)

££££Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown Louisville

Booked 31 times today

Serving comfort food and a soulful experience, Porch Kitchen & Bar is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner & weekend brunch.

A photo of Sway - Hyatt Regency Louisville restaurant

2. Sway - Hyatt Regency Louisville

4.0

Excellent(409)

££££Price: Moderate

• Regional American (Southern) • Downtown Louisville

Booked 4 times today

Located on the lobby level of the Hyatt Regency Louisville in Downtown Louisville Kentucky, Sway opened on April 19th, 2012, featuring our unique farm to fork concept, as well as an open air restaurant, and an inviting patio putting you in the action on 4th Street. Located Across from the entertainment venue of 4th Street Live you can experience a great meal and some drinks before enjoying the nightlife offered at one of the many "hot spots" it has to offer. Please call us at 502-217-6028 for reservations for parties larger than 6.

3. Sports & Social Club Louisville

3.4

Very Good(45)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 2 times today

The Sports & Social Club is a relaxed sports bar offering classic pub food and tremendous sports viewing on over 35+ HDTVs in a comfortable tavern setting. We serve lunch and dinner, while still offering a dynamic nightlife. The Sports & Social Club also offers patio seating, bowling, live entertainment, and a fully-equipped private party space.

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4. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Louisville

4.8

Exceptional(7193)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Downtown Louisville

Booked 99 times today

The first & only steakhouse of its kind in the Louisville area, Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse serves only dry-aged USDA prime beef. While steak is the foundation of the menu, Jeff Ruby's promises to please seafood lovers as well with its raw/sushi bar & seafood entrees.Jeff Ruby regulars will be pleased to know that their favorite signature items from the Cincinnati restaurants will be well represented in Louisville. The bone-in filet, the 7 cheese baked macaroni, creamed spinach, truffle flake, & of course Jeff Ruby's secret recipe cheesecake are all staples of the Louisville menu.Styled after the great NY steakhouses of the 1930s & '40s, Jeff Ruby's promises to be as pleasing visually as it is to the palate. French art-deco design, plush mohair upholstery, hand-selected antique furniture, and cinematic crystal chandeliers anchored by a 1950s-era antique are featured in the Starz series Magic City and the 32-foot wall of wine.

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5. Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(2650)

££££Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Louisville

Booked 53 times today

Repeal is Whiskey Row’s only oak-fired steakhouse, located at the birthplace of J.T.S. Brown & Sons Bourbon Company in Louisville. A stylish departure from a traditional steakhouse, Repeal uses a wood-fired grill stoked daily with reclaimed American Oak bourbon barrels. Repeal is a tribute to the Repeal of Prohibition – a place to see, be seen and celebrate the rich tradition of the building in which it resides.Now serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

6. The Last Refuge

4.5

Awesome(109)

££££Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • West Louisville

Booked 25 times today

Join us at The Last Refuge for a first look into Kentucky's High Church of Bourbon. Enjoy a sneak peek of our beautiful craft cocktails, featuring Bob Dylan's Heaven's Door Bourbon, accompanied with small plates and shareable pizzas. View our one-of-a-kind event space, located in a historic church adorned with original stained-glass windows and ornate woodwork from 1880. Cool off on our shaded patio and sip on a cocktail while listening to live music. Don't forget to follow us on social media @lastrefugeky to get the latest updates on our Grand Opening and launch of our incredible bourbon bar, featuring an 800-bottle whiskey portfolio! The Last Refuge is a 21+ establishment, persons under the age of 21 will not be admitted.

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7. Guacamole Modern Mexican

4.7

Exceptional(1854)

££££Price: Moderate

• Mexican • East Market St - NuLu

Booked 57 times today

Guacamole Modern Mexican is Louisville’s destination for authentic Mexican cuisine with a modern twist. Our award-winning chefs have created a menu that typifies the best of Mexican food and cocktails while still bringing their own inimitable style and personality to the plate and glass. Immerse yourself in the ambiance of our one of a kind restaurant featuring handcrafted cocktails, fresh ingredients, and contemporary vibes.

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8. Monk's Road Boiler House

4.6

Exceptional(166)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Louisville

Booked 10 times today

At Monk's Road Boiler House, our mission is to provide an exceptional dining experience that seamlessly blends the rich heritage of bourbon with the finest culinary artistry. We are dedicated to offering exquisite prime steaks, fresh seafood, and homemade pastas, all crafted with the highest quality ingredients and innovative techniques. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence, authenticity, and hospitality, we aim to create memorable moments for our guests, celebrate the culture of bourbon, and positively impact our community.

A photo of Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar restaurant

9. Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar

4.5

Awesome(1554)

££££Price: Expensive

• Regional American (Southern) • Downtown Louisville

Booked 33 times today

Nestled in Louisville's historic Whiskey Row, Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar masterfully blends traditional Southern fare with fresh seafood in a restored 1870s building. Now serving breakfast daily, start your morning with locally roasted coffee and Southern classics like Kentucky Derby Hot Browns. Our scratch kitchen serves Memphis-style BBQ, house-smoked meats, and fresh oysters, alongside Kentucky's largest bourbon collection—over 2,500 bourbon, rye, and whiskey expressions, including exclusive barrel-aged selections from local distillers. From baby back ribs to daily-sourced seafood, we offer a distinctive fusion of land and sea. The warm, exposed-brick atmosphere, with bourbon barrel accents, pays homage to Louisville's whiskey heritage. Steps from the KFC Yum! Center, Doc Crow's provides authentic Southern hospitality in Bourbon Country. Whether you're an early bird, bourbon enthusiast, or visiting food lover, our award-winning menu makes every meal memorable.

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10. High Stakes Rooftop Grill

4.1

Excellent(126)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • West Louisville

Booked 7 times today

High Stakes is a modern take on the classic American grill showcasing culinary traditions and flavorsome grilling techniques with a dedication to high-quality ingredients. Paying homage to the come-from-behind winners in life, sports, history, and the arts – celebrating all the unimaginable photo finishes, strivers, and unlikely underdog winners that have made this great country what it is today. Here’s to the winners, the higher the stakes, the more you own that moment in time.

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