35 Best Restaurants Spicy Food in Downtown

1. HandoSake Sushi

4.6

Exceptional(38)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Downtown

Booked 13 times today

HandoSake is Salt Lake City’s original Japanese hand-roll bar, offering fresh, made-to-order hand rolls, authentic Japanese cuisine, and a vibrant dining experience. Enjoy a menu featuring high-quality fish, unique appetizers like crispy rice, and signature cocktails or sake from our full bar. Our modern, stylish atmosphere includes occasional live music or DJs, creating the perfect vibe for any occasion. Whether dining in, taking out, or ordering delivery, HandoSake brings the freshest flavors to your table. Visit us in downtown Salt Lake City and discover why we’re the go-to spot for sushi lovers and hand-roll enthusiasts alike!

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2. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Salt Lake City

4.8

Exceptional(3488)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Salt Lake City

Booked 76 times today

Start your evening the Ruth’s Chris way – over a mouth-watering filet. Sit back and enjoy the most tender, extra-thick, hand-cut Steak you’ve ever tasted, served "sizzling" in butter on a 500 degree plate. Our extensive a la carte menu features fresh seafood, a variety of vegetable dishes, and eight potato selections. Enjoy our warm, elegant atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris genuine hospitality. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining in our state-of-the-art media equipped rooms is one call away. Ruth's Chris Steak House- Salt Lake is independently owned and locally operated. We look forward to serving you soon!

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3. P.F. Chang's - Salt Lake City

4.2

Awesome(111)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Downtown

Booked 1 time today

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

4. Caffe Molise

4.7

Exceptional(3527)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 59 times today

Occupying the historic Eagles Building on the corner of 400 South and West Temple street downtown, Caffe Molise opened in 1993 serving lunch and dinner daily. Featuring daily specials for lunch and dinner, with made-to-order appetizers, fresh and imported Italian pastas, main dishes and delectable desserts, we have been a fixture of Salt Lake City for 30 years. Staff favorites include our Ravioli con Zucca, the Arista, and Pappardelle al Sugo.Peruse our award-winning wine and drinks menus including our seasonal craft cocktails. When the weather is warm, enjoy our outdoor patio. Seating is limited; we request that guests keep dining to a 2 hour limit. Reservations are recommended; walk-ins are welcome. We are also available for curbside pick-up and gift card purchase. Cheers!

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5. The Capital Grille - Salt Lake City

4.9

Exceptional(637)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Salt Lake City

Booked 61 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

6. Eva

4.8

Exceptional(1018)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Salt Lake City

Booked 36 times today

Located in the heart of Salt Lake City’s downtown district, Eva is a beloved dining destination known for its bold Mediterranean-inspired small plates and warm, intimate atmosphere. Eva is dedicated to and named after chef Charlie Perry's great grandmother. Eva Coombs passed on her respect for quality ingredients, an emphasis on the nourishing benefits of food and most importantly, the shared pleasure of eating. At Eva, our shared plates promote a communal sense of enjoyment. We have an extensive and varied small plates menu, craft cocktails and hand picked wine list. In addition to being a popular "pre-show" dining venue, Eva provides a "from scratch" dining experience so please plan on approximately an hour and a half for us to execute the best possible experience. We are in the heart of downtown so we love walk-in traffic! We hope to see you soon!

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7. Blue Iguana - Salt Lake City

4.7

Exceptional(654)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 40 times today

Purchased from the Red Iguana family in 1998, the Blue Iguana Restaurant has provided patrons with delicious, authentic Mexican food for over two decades. From day one, the only goal for Blue Iguana was to create a menu rich with traditional, old-world recipes while pushing the culinary envelope and creating new, one-of-a-kind Mexican cuisine.Trained by the culinary artists of Chihuahua, our head chef, Chef Castillo, cooks up some of the most mouth-watering and unexpected Mexican cuisine outside of his homeland. After he learned closely guarded recipes created in the tradition of generations-old Aztec cuisine, Chef Castillo began applying these techniques to create everything from classic Mexican dishes to modern cuisine.Our restaurant is warm, inviting, family-friendly, and full of energy. Dining at the Blue Iguana is more than a meal—it’s a journey back in time to the tastes and sounds of old-world Mexico.

8. The Rest

4.4

Awesome(1034)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 16 times today

Bodega is the street level Tavern, that offers no frills cocktails in addition to draft beer and shots. With a reservation, or if allowed admission from the Bartender upstairs, you can experience The Rest. It is a subterranean gem that looks like a bar that Hemingway would have built. Dark wood, taxidermy, old books and plenty of good whiskey. Perfect place for privacy and escaping the world for a minute... Or hours.

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9. Christopher's Prime and Sonoma Wine Bar

3.9

Excellent(1786)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 3 times today

Locally owned and operated, Christopher's is the Recipient of the prestigious “Best of State” award and the “People’s Choice” designation from opentable.com, with an “Excellent” rating from Zagat; Christopher’s Prime Tavern has been a fixture in the Salt Lake City dining scene since 1995. We’ve built our reputation on the belief that the finest ingredients yield the finest dishes; 21-day aged USDA Prime beef and the Freshest Seafood Flown in Daily from around the world and Organic Locally Sourced Produce, are the building blocks of our award winning menus. From our mouth watering hand-cut USDA Prime Filet Mignon to our Giant Steamed Alaskan King Crab Legs, Christopher’s is sure to please any palate. We offer an extensive Wine list and full Liquor bar.

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10. Taqueria 27 - Downtown SLC

4.4

Awesome(10)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Salt Lake City

Booked 4 times today

Taqueria 27 is a locally and veteran-owned restaurant group in Utah, celebrated for its innovative approach to Mexican cuisine. Each location features a talented culinary team that crafts unique daily specials, including a taco of the day, guacamole of the day, cocktail of the day, fish of the day, and dessert of the day. The menu blends traditional Mexican flavors with global influences, offering dishes like pork belly and duck confit tacos. Committed to quality, Taqueria 27 prepares food from scratch using fresh, locally sourced, and sustainable ingredients whenever possible. TAQUERIA 27Beyond its culinary offerings, Taqueria 27 is known for its extensive selection of tequilas and mezcals, including exclusive imports hand-selected for their patrons. The restaurant group employs over 100 individuals across five locations along Utah's Wasatch Front, including Downtown Salt Lake City, Holladay, Fashion Place, Lehi, and Eagle Mountain.

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1. HandoSake Sushi

2. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Salt Lake City

3. P.F. Chang's - Salt Lake City

4. Caffe Molise

5. The Capital Grille - Salt Lake City

6. Eva

7. Blue Iguana - Salt Lake City

8. The Rest

9. Christopher's Prime and Sonoma Wine Bar

10. Taqueria 27 - Downtown SLC

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