Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Old Hickory / Hermitage

45 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Aquarium Restaurant - Opry Mills restaurant

1. Aquarium Restaurant - Opry Mills

4.2

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Donelson

Booked 97 times today

Dive into food and fun at the Aquarium Restaurant, located in the Opry Mills Mall! Your underwater adventure begins as you are seated around a 200,000-gallon aquarium tank, home to a wide variety of fish, sharks, stingrays and more! Make a splash with deliciously fresh seafood, steak, chicken and decadent desserts all served in an unbelievable underwater setting. Make Aquarium part of your next field trip, birthday party or special event. Customized birthday parties, special events, educational programs and tours are available. Plan a visit to the Aquarium today!

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2. Rainforest Cafe - Opry Mills

4.3

Awesome(1003)

Price: Moderate

• American • Donelson

Booked 148 times today

You don’t have to travel far to dine in a tropical rainforest, It’s a safari for the senses. Our menu contains an array of delicious items and tropical treats you’re sure to go WILD for. End your journey with the out-of-this-world VOLCANO dessert. Discover the rainforest, complete with cascading waterfalls, tropical rainstorms, trumpeting elephants and entertaining gorillas. It’s not just another meal; it’s an adventure! Don’t forget to take a journey through our Retail Village (opens at 10 AM daily)CAUTION: Flashing lights and thunder sounds inside restaurant. May cause discomfort and/ or seizures for those with photosensitive epilepsy.

3. Noko

4.9

Exceptional(1338)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • East Nashville

Booked 56 times today

Nestled in the heart of East Nashville, Noko is an Asian-inspired, wood-fired restaurant inspired by wanderlust and simplicity of the region. Here, Executive Chef Dung “Junior” Vo aims to perfect the balance of new and old techniques in wood fire cooking, putting his Asian-influenced spins on familiar proteins and indigenous vegetables through smoking, searing, and roasting.

4. The Hampton Social - Nashville

4.7

Exceptional(5558)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 74 times today

The Hampton Social - Nashville is the perfect place to imbibe and enjoy the feeling of summer days. Located just minutes from the bustling Broadway street, The Hampton Social is ready to celebrate the every day in the Music City. Our 3-story restaurant features a first-floor "Rosé All Day" lounge, second-floor dining with a private dining space, and our brand new rooftop terrace with indoor and outdoor seating. Known for our lively dining experiences featuring exceptional coastal-inspired food, cocktails, and live music in a beautifully designed atmosphere. Open for Lunch, Dinner, and Weekend Brunch

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5. Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Nashville

4.6

Exceptional(971)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 32 times today

For reservations of 8 or more please email blanconashville@foxrc.comBlanco is more than your typical Mexican restaurant, it‘s an escape from the ordinary, a happy hour hang out, a place to sit back, recharge and party. It’s a vacation in your neighborhood that helps you relax with your favorite people. For food, margaritas, and good times, Blanco is the perfect place to find your bliss.

6. House of Cards

4.7

Exceptional(6088)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 45 times today

House of Cards is Nashville’s most unique dining and entertainment experience. Located underground in a 10,000 sq. ft space, the venue offers an evening for guests unlike any other in the history of the South. House of Cards celebrates the art of magic, classic American cuisine and fine hand-crafted cocktails. Guests are encouraged to explore the dining room to enjoy the rare collections and be entertained by some of America’s top magicians. Complimentary tickets to magic performances in the showroom are included with purchase of a dinner entrée. Please, no outside bottles.Reservations for parties of 6 or less can be made 14 days in advance through OpenTable. For parties of 7-12, please reserve 17 days in advance by emailing reservations@hocnashville.com. Dress code strictly enforced. For dress code details, visit HOCNashville.com/reservations. No photography inside the restaurant. Reservations encouraged. Walk-ins welcome subject to availability and dress code.

7. Harper's

4.7

Exceptional(1206)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 61 times today

Globally-inspired steakhouse with stunning design, unparalleled service and international cocktails.

8. Henrietta Red

4.8

Exceptional(155)

Price: Expensive

• American • Germantown

Booked 23 times today

Located in Nashville's Germantown neighborhood, Henrietta Red is an acclaimed oyster bar and restaurant. It boasts a welcoming barroom, spacious dining room, oyster bar, and a temperature-controlled, enclosed patio.Henrietta Red’s approach to dining centers on fresh, seasonal dishes intended for sharing, fostering an inviting atmosphere ideal for meals with familiar and new friends. Our menu highlights local TN produce and responsibly sourced seafood, offering an extensive variety of oysters from coast to coast. Henrietta Red was named one of America’s 50 Best New Restaurants by Bon Appétit, one of GQ’s Best New Restaurants in America, and a James Beard Foundation Awards Semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in 2018. Chef Julia has been recognized as one of the Best Young Chefs in America by Robb Report and as one of Food & Wine Magazine’s Best New Chefs in 2018. She was also a 2019 semifinalist and 2020 Nominee for Best Chef: Southeast by the James Beard Foundation Awards.

9. Maiz De La Vida

4.7

Exceptional(116)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • The Gulch

Booked 35 times today

Maiz de la Vida Restaurant brings a vibrant atmosphere and fresh Heirloom corn based Mexican cuisine to Nashville. Enjoy handcrafted dishes and agave-based cocktails. Chef Julio Hernandez a James beard nominated Emerging chef first full-service concept. Located inside the former Antique mall.

10. Koré

4.9

Exceptional(66)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • East Nashville

Booked 18 times today

A new international tapas restaurant called ᴋᴏʀé has opened in 97 Chapel Ave., East Nashville. Don't walk, run!

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Nashville •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Pizza was very good. Everyone else said their meals were good as well. Service was great. Only down side was it was little loud and difficult to have a conversation.
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City Tap House-NashvillePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The best restaurant in Nashville, it’s a must go when in town
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Blanco Cocina + Cantina - NashvillePrice: Moderate• Mexican• Downtown
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4.6
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Nashville •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 7, 2024
Great place! Very friendly staff and amazing food. I recommend going during brunch buffet.
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45 restaurants available nearby

1. Aquarium Restaurant - Opry Mills

2. Rainforest Cafe - Opry Mills

3. Noko

4. The Hampton Social - Nashville

5. Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Nashville

6. House of Cards

7. Harper's

8. Henrietta Red

9. Maiz De La Vida

10. Koré

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