Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Manhattan Beach

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1. Esperanza

4.6

Exceptional(741)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Manhattan Beach / Hermosa Beach

Booked 18 times today

Inspired by both Cabo San Lucas’ beautiful coast and Mexico City’s vibrant cosmopolitan neighborhoods, Esperanza’s thoughtful design blurs the lines between art and function. Masterfully designed by internationally renowned Islandic architect Gulla Jónsdóttir, Esperanza’s interiors reflect an elevated coastal ambiance that exaggerates the grandeur of a beach town villa.Chef Ray Alvarez oversees a menu featuring fresh interpretations of Sonoran cuisine while Head Mixologists John Fox and Kevin Williams developed Esperanza’s bar program to not only include delicious and playful cocktails, but the two have also created the largest tequila list and mezcal collection in the South Bay.

2. The Strand House

4.6

Exceptional(3150)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Manhattan Beach / Hermosa Beach

Booked 56 times today

The Strand House is a sophisticated yet comfortable family-owned restaurant conceived by a small group of South Bay families out of their love for great food, wine and friends. With floor to ceiling glass windows and 180° sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, world travelers and locals alike may come for the view, but stay for Chef Chris Park’s Coastal California Cuisine.Our menu highlights the bounty of produce available year round in Southern California. Each week, our chefs roam the farmers market sourcing directly from the best farmers and purveyors around. The Strand House is also home to a thoughtful and carefully crafted cocktail and wine program that is sure to please each of our guests.We are located in beautiful downtown Manhattan Beach, just steps from the famous Manhattan Beach Pier. The Strand House offers a five-star experience with the warmth and hospitality you would expect from a beach town, where each guest is treated like family.

3. brewco social

4.5

Awesome(49)

Price: Moderate

• American • Manhattan Beach / Hermosa Beach

Booked 14 times today

brewco: Community forward. South Bay inspired. Located in beautiful downtown Manhattan Beach, steps from the ocean. Our food is true Californian, emphasizing dishes that are driven by local and sustainable ingredients with attention to seasonality and an emphasis on the bounty of the region. We showcase a variety of eclectic California cuisine from local farmer’s market salads, sushi, artisanal sandwiches, wood-grilled meats & handmade pastas. Each dish is crafted with care and creativity, leaving you feeling special and taken care of with every bite. We have curated an environment designed to embody the spirit of socializing and sophistication. From interior trees to natural stone, brass accents, and tiled touches, every corner of brewco exudes coastal charm and relaxed intimacy. We invite you to escape, connect, and share a meal with us.

4. The Arthur J

4.8

Exceptional(2901)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Manhattan Beach / Hermosa Beach

Booked 54 times today

At The Arthur J, beef is our passion. When you combine our ability to source the best beef in the world, cooking with an incredible natural wood fire grill, and friendly thoughtful service, an incredible quality steak is born. This is why we offer the best USDA Prime, True Japanese Wagyu, and Black Angus Beef. Unlike most pedestrian steak houses, Each one of our Steaks is cooked skillfully by our Grill Master over a stoked live fire with smoking white oak embers. Our steaks are available both wet-and dry-aged and well as Bone-in, grilled to perfection our magnificent J&R Woodfire Grill.

5. Love and Salt

4.7

Exceptional(1994)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Manhattan Beach / Hermosa Beach

Booked 18 times today

Love and Salt is a story that begins with Cafe Pierre, a restaurant birthed by Guy Gabriele in 1977 to bring a taste of France to Los Angeles’ South Bay. While Cafe Pierre was a beloved part of the community for nearly 37 years, in 2014, Guy and his daughter Sylvie Gabriele, now the owner of Love and Salt, closed the restaurant to bring new life to the iconic space.Love and Salt is a philosophy: that food needs only two ingredients to be great. It’s a sensibility that informs the feeling in the restaurant and the dishes on the menu — Italian-inspired with Southern California soul. An approachable wine list and classic cocktail program similarly reflect the vibrant SoCal setting of the restaurant, located just steps from the Manhattan Beach pier.

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6. Tacolicious - Manhattan Beach

4.1

Excellent(202)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Manhattan Beach / Hermosa Beach

Booked 5 times today

Tacolicious is a modern, casual Mexican restaurant. We source our ingredients responsibly, take our tacos as seriously as our cocktails, and offer a fun sit-down, full-service experience. We have outdoor dining and also do off-site catering (both full-service and drop-off delivery). Go to tacolicious.com for more information; catering requests can be sent to events@tacolicious.com.

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7. Dash Dashi Sushi and Sake Bar

4.5

Awesome(96)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Manhattan Beach / Hermosa Beach

Booked 6 times today

We're an upscale casual sushi restaurant and pride ourselves to serve only premium fresh ingredients to customers. With a dedication to carefully hand-selected live and fresh fish as well as other seafood items every morning, you'll find the finest sushi with friendly vibe only one block from Manhattan Beach Pier. Other than our wide selection of regular menu, we also offer seasonal seafood dishes and Omakase sushi-sashimi course that are prepared by our highly skilled sushi chefs. We also offer BOGO 50% OFF Special Rolls, 15% Off Wine, Sake & Shochu, Up to $4 Off Beer. Dine in only. Exclude holidays. LUNCH: Mon - Fri 11.30am - 3pm and HAPPY HOUR: Mon - Fri 5pm - 6pm and Sat - Sun 3pm - 5pm. Cozy dining tables, sushi bar and wet bar are available to accommodate your parties. Book your table today.

8. Mangiamo

4.8

Exceptional(1643)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Manhattan Beach / Hermosa Beach

Booked 12 times today

Mangiamo Restaurant, serving traditional Italian cuisine through a California lens, is located in the heart of beautiful downtown Manhattan Beach, one block west of Manhattan Beach's historic pier. Mangiamo has been serving the South Bay since 1984. Mangiamo is currently serving indoors and outdoors on our heated decks with epic views of the Pacific Ocean.

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9. JOEY Manhattan Beach

4.5

Awesome(105)

Price: Expensive

• American • Manhattan Beach / Hermosa Beach

Booked 148 times today

JOEY Restaurants marries iconic hospitality with a handcrafted, locally and globally-inspired menu from award-winning chefs, to bring an unparalleled guest experience. Instead of just one chef, JOEY has a whole team of celebrated Executive Chefs bringing you an experience you can't get anywhere else. Nestled in the heart of Manhattan Village, our third Southern California location feels like a lush oasis. Extending over 9,400 square feet with an expansive 2,160 square foot patio, there’s plenty of room for all. Vibrant abstract artwork by local California artist Amber Goldhammer gives this space the positive vibes of an endless summer.

10. RYLA

4.8

Exceptional(930)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • Hermosa Beach

Booked 28 times today

RYLA's menu is inspired by Chef Ray's upbringing in Los Angeles combined with his Japanese technique.We are now booking reservations over the phone and online through OpenTable. Take Out is available through our website, www.eatRYLA.com We look forward to serving you!

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Arielvip
Los Angeles •59 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I love the food here! Service is always great and it’s a nice spot for casual dining or an upscale Thai experience
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La OngPrice: Moderate• Thai• Beverly Hills
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4.7
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Alison
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great Saturday night at Que Barbaro! Noe our server was great! Food was top notch! Experience was great from the moment we stepped off the elevator. Hostess was friendly, Olivia the manager stopped by our table and was friendly as well! Can’t wait to go back and see what they are doing in Golden hour for the holidays! The decorations already look great!
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Que Barbaro at Level 8Price: Expensive• South American• Downtown
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4.5
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Richardvip
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 Nov 2024
I always love it here! Been going for 30 years.. everything is great!!
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A Votre SantePrice: Moderate• Californian• Brentwood
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4.7
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Nick
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 Nov 2024
What a treat, pregaming before the Wiltern which is within walking distance. Our dining experience set the tone for the evening. Romantic. Comfortable. Memorable.
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Daedo SikdangPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Koreatown
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4.7
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Susannevip
San Francisco Bay Area •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 Nov 2024
We are at Emporium Thai on a Tuesday night and it was not busy at all. We were seated immediately even though we were late for our reservation. Our waitress was extremely helpful and answered all our questions. I had the pad thai which was delicious and my daughter had spicy eggplant. She said the spicy eggplant was tasty and they ask what level of spiciness you would like for your dish. I would recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a great thai food experience.
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Emporium ThaiPrice: Moderate• Thai• Westwood
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4.7

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104 restaurants available nearby

1. Esperanza

2. The Strand House

3. brewco social

4. The Arthur J

5. Love and Salt

6. Tacolicious - Manhattan Beach

7. Dash Dashi Sushi and Sake Bar

8. Mangiamo

9. JOEY Manhattan Beach

10. RYLA

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