Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Buena Vista

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AllapattahAventuraBal HarbourBrickellBuena VistaCoconut Grove

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239 restaurants available nearby

1. El Turco - Miami

4.6

Exceptional(361)

££££Price: Expensive

• Turkish • Buena Vista

Booked 29 times today

Chosen as one of the best new restaurants 2021 by top Chefs (bloomberg.com) located in a beautiful retail sanctuary Upper Buena Vista in Design District. El Turco won the prestigious 'Michelin' Bib Gourmand award in 2022, 2023, and 2024 , three years in a row.In 2023 El Turco was chosen ' The best Mediterranean Restaurant' by Miami New Times and one of the best 7 restaurant by Bon Appetit magazine.We serve Family Style dishes such as hand made Manti, Izmir Kofte, Kavurma, Lamb Casserole, Hand made Boreks as well as Aegean, Mediterranean Mezes such as Babaganush, Hand rolled grape leaves with rice, and hummus.We are proud of serving legendary Turkish breakfast and Sucuk with eggs and Menemen.Under the shades of a 150 years old banyan tree with an incredible spiritual atmosphere we know you will enjoy this great dining experience.Our Tiki hut is heat and rain protected and perfect for small events.Simple but tasty food, casual and spiritual atmosphere and relaxing music.

2. Shokudo - Miami

4.8

Exceptional(356)

££££Price: Moderate

• Asian • Buena Vista

Booked 2 times today

Shokudo is an Asian Bistro restaurant celebrating our 11th year anniversary with a special discounted menu until August 31st, 2023, brought to you by the people behind South Beach’s long-standing favorite Toni's Sushi Bar of South Beach and the hit ramen restaurant, Shimuja, located in Davie. Translated from Japanese as "the path to good food," Shokudo specializes in providing a broad range of comfort food favorites from across Asia such as Sushi, Ramen, Kalbi, Pho, and an array of other cross-cultural dishes. With over 25 years of experience in Miami, Shokudo brings the best of Asian cuisine to the Buena Vista neighborhood, located just steps from Miami’s Design District. The restaurant boasts an open kitchen; a modern, bright interior design; a serene outdoor covered patio; and a full bar. We are currently open for indoor/outdoor dining, takeout and delivery seven days a week from 5 to 10:30p.m. Be sure to visit us during Happy Hour, offered daily from 5 to 7:00p.m

A photo of Nami Nori - Design District restaurant

3. Nami Nori - Design District

4.7

Exceptional(77)

££££Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Design District

Booked 64 times today

Nami Nori is a casual, award. winning, temaki bar specializing in open-style sushi hand rolls. Our menu features signature temaki, including crunchy varieties, as well as takes on the classics and a special vegan section. The open-style temaki allows guests to enjoy a wide variety of flavors, in each fun-to-eat, visually tempting bite.We also serve Japanese-inspired snacks and appetizers, along with a selection of beer, sake and wine, available on tap and by the bottle. Nami Nori is a casual yet elegant temaki bar offering guests a unique sushi dining experience in Williamsburg. Coming from the rarified Japanese restaurants in which they trained, partners Taka Sakaeda, Jihan Lee and Lisa Limb envisioned Nami Nori to be a more inclusive place that balances accessibility with a dedication to quality and creativity with a respect for traditional techniques.Nami Nori is a place to share with friends, old and new.

4. Contessa - Miami

4.6

Exceptional(391)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Design District

Booked 41 times today

Contessa, the glamorous, all-day venue in the Miami Design District, is designed to welcome guests to eat, drink, celebrate, see and be seen well into the night, in the most elegant yet energetic neighborhood in Miami. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious options, from feasts of antipasti, carpaccios and pizzas, to pastas and large steaks. A vast wine list, classic cocktails and a selection of dolci punctuate a beautiful meal.

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5. Le Jardinier - Miami

4.4

Awesome(533)

££££Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French / American • Design District

Booked 15 times today

Le Jardinier is a collaborative culinary experience crafted by Michelin-starred Chef Alain Verzeroli and global hospitality group The Bastion Collection. Rooted in the refined elegance of French culinary technique, one Michelin-starred Le Jardinier celebrates seasonality with dishes that encapsulate the land’s rich offerings on every plate, reflecting and paying tribute to the rhythm of nature. Le Jardinier's modern, light-filled space and lush outdoor dining area evoke a fun, tropical garden in the heart of the Miami Design District.

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6. Sofia - Design District

4.7

Exceptional(426)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Design District

Booked 20 times today

Sofia proffers classic Italian fine dining in a modern, glammed out space.

7. Phuc Yea

4.6

Exceptional(1314)

££££Price: Expensive

• Asian • MiMo / Upper East Side

Booked 13 times today

Phuc Yea offers a selection of shareable plates that capture the soulfulness and passion behind family-rooted recipes, the restaurant is inspired by Aniece Meinhold's Vietnamese heritage and Cesar Zapata's Third Coast culinary roots. Under one roof, guests are invited to marvel at Biscayne's blossoming Mimo District; embrace 90's hip-hop, street-cool music; and enjoy Cesar's version of Viet- Cajun cuisine - a lively mash up of fresh and colorful Vietnamese ingredients pumped up with spicy, bold Cajun flavors. This grown up version of Phuc Yea is largely seafood driven.Brunch features a dim sum style menu that highlights classic American brunch preparations. It is at brunch, Chef Zapata will feature his Gulf and Southern influences more prominently while still integrating Vietnamese breakfast tradition.

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8. Sparrow Italia Miami

4.7

Exceptional(54)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Wynwood

Booked 14 times today

Sparrow Italia is a modern Italian restaurant that features an expansive menu of fresh pastas, home made pizzas, and Italian favorites.

9. Mayami Wynwood

4.3

Awesome(1076)

££££Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Wynwood

Booked 23 times today

Located in the heart of Miami’s artistic Wynwood neighborhood, Mayami is a Tulum-inspired restaurant and bar brought to life by hospitality and nightlife guru Philippe Kalifa. Since opening in November 2020, this top Wynwood restaurant has made a name for itself with its ultimate Wynwood dinner parties and Mediterranean influenced cuisine. As one of the best restaurants in Miami, our 10,000-square-foot dining destination has attracted some of the biggest names in Latin entertainment and has unveiled a variety of new Wynwood dining options.Featuring performances from aerialists and fire dancers to top DJs and live music, Mayami transforms into a celebration destination seven days a week. Please see our website for dress code policy.

10. Sexy Fish - Miami

4.6

Exceptional(2127)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Asian • Brickell

Booked 165 times today

Sexy Fish Miami is a restaurant and bar located in the heart of Brickell. With interiors that will transport guests to a surreal underwater world, Chef Director Bjoern Weissgerber serves a menu inspired by the seas of Asia, which is accompanied by select wines, Champagne, and cocktails. Sexy Fish offers exclusive late night entertainment with thematic performances, and international headline DJs and more, running on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

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New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Everytime we come here it’s a wonderful experience. The service is next level and the food is always delicious. We love it here!!!
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Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina - MiamiPrice: Very Expensive• American• Aventura
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4.5
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nabilVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 Mar 2025
Just needs a bit better music fun vibe. Bartenders excellent
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Phuc YeaPrice: Expensive• Asian• MiMo / Upper East Side
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4.6
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Miami - Dade •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 Feb 2025
This was a late Valentine’s Day date with my wife and 2 year old son. We had an amazing meal and the service was superb. We highly recommend this restaurant!
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Rishtedar - MiamiPrice: Expensive• Indian• Wynwood
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4.5
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Toby
New York City •81 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 Feb 2025
Excellent, innovative food beautifully served in a lovely dining environment. The fresh guacamole, seafood ceviche,Mexican Caesar salad, tomahawk steak, and cheesecake were all outstanding. Also, the server Alyssa, was really excellent. It was a great experience and we will be returning soon.
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Chateau ZZ'sPrice: Very Expensive• Mexican• Brickell
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4.7
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Carlos
Miami - Dade •1 review
4.0
Dined on 16 Feb 2025
The food was great. The service was great our waitress the prep food guy was great and it was affordable the mixed drinks my penny you were a little too high, but I’ll overall in general everything was very good.
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ALMA ROSAPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Brickell
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4.4

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