Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Memphis

14 restaurants available nearby

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1. Complicated Pilgrim

4.5

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown / Cooper

Booked 17 times today

Located at the cultural heart of Overton Square, Complicated Pilgrim is an ideal respite for the weary traveler or local city slicker. Here our eclectic menu is served with a side of world-class service and a “door is always open” vibe. Enjoy local and regional fare inspired by our own distinctly Memphian perspective, paying special mind to fresh ingredients and partners who share our values of community and quality. Stop by the coffee-to-cocktail bar to get your day started and to end your night on a high note. Now serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.Complicated Pilgrim parking is located at the Overton Square Garage. We look forward to your visit.

2. Tiger and Peacock

4.6

Exceptional(488)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Midtown / Cooper

Booked 30 times today

For parties of six or more please call 901-538-7313 to make your reservation.You won’t want to miss the commanding views at our rooftop bar, situated right in the midst of all of the action. Like Overton Square below, this is a destination dedicated to celebrating the best of the Memphis way of life – the art, music, culture and soul. Showcasing ingredient-forward cocktails and approachable bar fare ideal for sharing, this is the place to take in all that Midtown has to offer. Dress Code-Smart casual. Dress to impress. Baseball caps and beanies are not allowed and men must have on a collared shirt, sweater or blazer. All genders no athletic apparel (tank tops, spandex, or sweatpants). Undergarments should not be exposed. Our parking lot is for overnight hotel guests only. Parking is located at the Overton Square Garage. Please bring a valid ID. This is a smoke free and weapon free environment. We encourage synergy between all of our guests. We look forward to your visit.

3. The Beauty Shop

4.7

Exceptional(2799)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Memphis

Booked 36 times today

Due to Covid regulations and our assurance of social distancing, we have decided to incorporate, The Beauty Shop, our sister music club, Bar DKDC, our newest Back Dō Oasis Patio behind the Beauty Shop and our patio out front of the Beauty Shop. In addition to the two outdoor igloos, we also now have multiple greenhouses outside to assist in social distancing and outdoor eating even during cold or rainy weather. These can be reserved via outdoor table bookings.This is one way we can keep social distancing in place and still give all of you a great experience when you come back to see us.We are looking forward to seeing all of you! We are doing everything we can to make sure your dining experience is comfortable and safe.

4. Amelia Gene's

4.8

Exceptional(372)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 20 times today

Amelia Gene’s, Downtown’s finest dining experience, welcomes a contemporary, globally inspired palate artfully designed to impress. Fine wines, classic cocktails, proper bites, and a can’t-miss cheese cart transport diners through a culinary journey with distinct hospitality that can only be found in this state-of-the-art, reclaimed space in Downtown Memphis.Our menu emphasizes seasonality and a dedication to ingredient-driven preparations. Our Chef's culinary philosophy is characterized by restraint, allowing the innate qualities of the ingredients to eloquently express themselves. Our establishment is located adjacent to the Caption by Hyatt Hotel.

5. Itta Bena

4.8

Exceptional(4796)

Price: Expensive

• Regional American (Contemporary Southern) • Downtown

Booked 42 times today

Located on the third floor of B.B. King's Blues Club overlooking historic Beale Street you will find Itta Bena "A unique delta experience". Whether entering from our private Second Street entrance or walking through the secret hall from inside B.B. King's Blues Club, Itta Bena is sure to capture your senses. The experience is further heightened when you step inside and find yourself surrounded by rich wood floors, vaulted ceilings, deep golden hued chandeliers and the faint sound of the bustling street below. Touching all the senses, we enrich your evening by offering a delta inspired menu of robust flavors and clean presentation. Itta Bena is a complete overwhelming of the senses that you must experience for yourself.

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6. Capriccio Grill Peabody Hotel - Memphis

4.5

Awesome(1619)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 24 times today

No ordinary steakhouse restaurant, Capriccio Grill™ is known for having the best steaks in Memphis. Under the direction of Chef Andreas Kisler, steaks are flash-seared to seal in the juices and flavor producing the most succulent, flavorful steaks ever. Pasta dishes from "La Bella Italia" are cooked to al dente perfection and pizzas are wood-fired and served piping hot.Breakfast offers superb American and Southern specialties while the lunch menu features casual American fare like juicy burgers, hearty sandwiches, wood-fired pizzas and crisp salads.

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7. McEwen's on Monroe

4.9

Exceptional(2085)

Price: Moderate

• Regional American (Southern) • Downtown

Booked 17 times today

McEwen’s on Monroe is passionate. Passionate about food, passionate about wine, and passionate about creating a place you long to come back to again and again. An eclectic blend of styles with the largest emphasis on Southern food raised to new and unusual heights. Lunch offers a wide array of excellent sandwiches, salads and business entrees, while dinner leans toward the more elaborate and inventive. Our commitment to a relaxed atmosphere and charming personality has enabled McEwen’s on Monroe to become one of Downtown’s most comfortable restaurants. Employing a knowledgeable and attentive staff always at the ready. In addition to the bar and dining room, our wine cellar is available for parties up to 20 people.

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8. Texas de Brazil - Memphis

4.5

Awesome(5323)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Memphis

Booked 86 times today

Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.

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9. Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town

4.5

Awesome(2685)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Downtown

Booked 18 times today

Combine guests’ favorite recipes of 46 years as a revered Memphis dining establishment with extraordinary chef-created offerings, and you have the popular, award-winning Paulette’s Restaurant.Paulette's superb food, professional service, and warm atmosphere are consistent and unsurpassed. Tender steaks, fresh fish, Sunday Brunch, hot popovers with strawberry butter, and amazing desserts have afforded the restaurant national fame. As one food critic put it, “Paulette’s is a Memphis institution and for a very good reason.”Paulette’s is known as Memphis’ most charming and attractive restaurant with an unparalleled ambiance and the most appealing river setting. It blends beautifully into the scenic, much acclaimed, planned community of Harbor Town. It’s accessible by way of oak tree lined North Parkway, which continues past the Pyramid and over the Willis Bridge spanning the Wolf River Inlet.

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10. Mesquite Chop House Memphis

3.1

Good(267)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Memphis

Booked 4 times today

The Mesquite Chophouse downtown is a classic, elegant steakhouse in the heart of downtown Memphis. We use only the finest cuts of Certified Angus Beef® and pork, and all orders are grilled to perfection over smoldering Mesquite logs shipped directly from Texas. We also specialize in wonderful seafood and poultry, not to mention incredible sides like sautéed corn with peppers, succulent grilled asparagus, or our daily made potatoes au gratin.

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14 restaurants available nearby

1. Complicated Pilgrim

2. Tiger and Peacock

3. The Beauty Shop

4. Amelia Gene's

5. Itta Bena

6. Capriccio Grill Peabody Hotel - Memphis

7. McEwen's on Monroe

8. Texas de Brazil - Memphis

9. Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town

10. Mesquite Chop House Memphis

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