Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Niwot

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AmericanItalianSeafoodMexicanJapaneseSpanish

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Boulder Area

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BoulderLafayetteLongmont

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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17 restaurants available nearby

1. Gemini

4.6

Exceptional(169)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Boulder

Booked 29 times today

Located on the historic Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, CO, Gemini is a full service restaurant focused on contemporary Spanish food and wine and its international influences. The menu is guided by the seasons and highlights sustainably farmed meats and produce from Colorado purveyors. Taking cues from the cuisines of Barcelona and San Sebastian, we offer traditional tapas items, including Patatas Bravas, Pan con Tomate, meatballs, and Boquerones. Larger dishes from land and sea include Octopus, Cauliflower a la Plancha, and Basque Braised Lamb.Our beverage program features organic, low-intervention wines from Spain and the West Coast, classic cocktails, and selections from Colorado’s craft brewing community.

A photo of The Post Chicken & Beer - Longmont restaurant

2. The Post Chicken & Beer - Longmont

4.6

Exceptional(245)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Longmont

Booked 1 time today

At The Post, we brew delicious, award-winning beers and fry up the crispiest, juiciest hot chicken around. We serve it with our kitchen's take on vegetarian and seafood dishes, fresh salads, farm fresh and innovative sides - classics remade for modern times and tastes. We make the traditional, uncommonly memorable

3. Cozobi Fonda Fina

4.9

Exceptional(109)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Boulder

Booked 32 times today

On a mission to share the beauty of Mexican culture through food, Chef Johnny Curiel opens Cozobi Fonda Fina as an encore to his beloved LoHi restaurant, Alma Fonda Fina. Named after Cozobi, the Zapotec god of corn, Cozobi Fonda Fina is rooted in Mexico’s centuries-old corn nixtamalization traditions and wood-fire cooking techniques that define its rich food history.

A photo of Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - Boulder restaurant

4. Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - Boulder

4.7

Exceptional(2712)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Boulder

Booked 31 times today

We don't take ourselves too seriously at Jax Fish House. Two things we do take seriously? The freshness and sustainability of our seafood. You know fresh fish when you see, smell, and taste it-and thanks to modern delivery technology, we bring in that freshy-fresh seven days a week. Sustainability is a little more complicated. Not all commercial fisheries are created equal. That's why we work closely with our suppliers and science-based organizations to ensure that every single thing we serve is responsibly sourced. We consider the stocks of the species we source to prevent overfishing and we work with suppliers who harvest in ways that have minimal impacts on marine environments.

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5. River and Woods Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(906)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Boulder

Booked 35 times today

Located in an historic miner's cabin on Pearl Street, River and Woods serves Colorado Comfort Cuisine. The culinary team prepares whimsical interpretations of traditional comfort food and a carefully curated boutique bar program rounds out the River and Woods experience. With incredible weekend brunches, fun daily happy hour specials, live music, outdoor dining and an emphasis in local farm partners, and sustainable sourcing, River and Woods has been elevating comfort food since 2016! River and Woods also hosts private parties and special events.

A photo of Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Pearl St. Boulder restaurant

6. Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Pearl St. Boulder

4.7

Exceptional(1272)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Boulder

Booked 62 times today

The name Hapa is derived from the Hawaiian term that describes a harmonious blend of Asian and American cultures. Like our name, our food reflects this dynamic combination. The menu is based on traditional Japanese cooking fundamentals which are then amplified, muted, or mixed with influences from many different styles of cooking until they are something completely new: they're Hapa. We have stretched the boundaries of creativity to develop dishes that defy all the rules while holding true to our roots. We hope that you will find our menu innovative, uninhibited, and distinctly fun! Incomplete parties will not be sat until complete.

7. Japango Boulder

4.8

Exceptional(1517)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Boulder

Booked 49 times today

Japango, set in a historic building just west of Broadway on the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, CO, offers a dynamic combination of traditional and contemporary Japanese cuisine. Guests will enjoy a relaxed experience in an award winning space designed by nationally acclaimed architect, Scott Rodwin. In many ways this wildly popular restaurant feels like a direct extension of Boulder itself—sophisticated, casual and healthy. // It’s is the perfect place for a first date, a family gathering, or a night out with friends. In addition to an elegant—yet intimate and unpretentious—dining room, Japango features a large sushi bar, a Pearl Street patio, a back patio with fireplace, an enclosed patio that seats up to 10, and a lively bar and lounge area. // The full bar offers unique house cocktails, an extensive sake menu and the largest Japanese whisky selection in Colorado.

8. Sugarbeet

4.8

Exceptional(2397)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Longmont

Booked 12 times today

Our locally owned restaurant offers a refreshing collection of Seasonal American Cuisine in an intimate and contemporary setting. Our seasonally changing menu emphasizes our creativity and passion for using the freshest ingredients possible and supporting local growers and ranchers. Join us for a memorable evening of delicious food with friends. In addition to our warm and inviting dining rooms, we have outdoor seating on our patios when weather permits. We can accommodate your next group function and can help you with a personalized menu for your event. We look forward to seeing you soon!

9. Flagstaff House

4.8

Exceptional(5758)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Boulder

Booked 19 times today

Partners Executive Chef and Food Network Chopped Champion Chris Royster and General Manager Adam Monette welcome you to the Flagstaff House Restaurant for unparalleled Colorado dining experience. Located at an elevation of 6,000 feet, the Flagstaff House offers breathtaking views, new American cuisine, a world-renowned wine list and impeccable service. Local and seasonal cuisine take the spotlight in curating our menu. Offered are a four-course or Chef's multi-course tasting menu. The Monette family has owned the Flagstaff House since 1971 and holds many prestigious awards including Colorado's longest holding Wine Spectator Grand Award, Forbes Travel Guide Four Star rating and AAA Four Diamond status. Features include Men's Journal, Bon Appetite, Conde Nast Traveler, USA Today, 5280, Best of Boulder, Eater and many others. We look forward to welcoming you for a special dining experience.

10. Ghost Box Pizza

4.5

Awesome(176)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Lafayette

Booked 1 time today

Ghost Box Pizza by Stem Ciders is Colorado's newest pizza restaurant located in the heart of old town Lafayette, cooking up Detroit Style & wood fired pizzas, salads, and sandwiches paired with Colorado's best craft beverages. Enjoy lunch, dinner, drinks and good times daily out on the front patio by the fire pit, or Follow the Ghost... inside and downstairs to the lounge for games and more good times for the whole family. Trivia Tuesdays * Reservations encouraged. Happy Hours 4-6 M-Fri | Dine in and earn POINTS!

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Tiasha Barik
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing food and wonderful service, highly recommend making a reservation (we did based on a suggestion from a local friend) as it is on the smaller side. Drinks menu is also extensive and has a lot of creative options. Our family loved sharing appetizers (including a dip with pomegranate seeds!) and our teen loved her hibiscus & passion fruit mocktail as well. Reasonably priced for the quality and quantity of food, too.
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Ash'KaraPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Highlands
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4.6
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Ellys
Denver / Colorado •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
I love this place, especially for a Date!! Are super beautiful inside, it’s passionate, the waiters are super attentive. ❤️
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My Neighbor Felix - CentennialPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Centennial
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4.3
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Laurie
Denver / Colorado •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Excellent staff, Fun drinks, and Great food! Loved the whole night.
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Bao BrewhousePrice: Moderate• Chinese• Downtown / LoDo
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4.6
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Darrell
Denver / Colorado •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Excellent experience. The waiter was quite attentive and the food was prepared exactly to our liking. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone planning a date night or just a casual evening downtown.
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Carmine's McGregor SquarePrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown / LoDo
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4.4
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JoeyB
Denver / Colorado •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 15, 2024
Food is good, margs were great, hard to hear my table mate for the loud music… it’s like a loud bar….loved the Valentine’s Day special and appreciate everyone who was working that night
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Los Chingones DTCPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Tech Center / Greenwood Village
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4.5

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