Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Downtown Cleveland

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodMexicanJapanese

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Cleveland

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BeachwoodCleveland EastCleveland HeightsDowntown ClevelandDowntown Cleveland / E. 4th StreetIndependence

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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Accessibility

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41 restaurants available nearby

1. Fahrenheit

4.4

Awesome(3394)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 15 times today

Located in Downtown Cleveland, Chef Rocco Whalen's Fahrenheit is two spectacular stories of unforgettable flavors and gorgeous, sparkling interiors. This fresh new take on Cleveland’s beloved restaurant will blow you away. Fahrenheit is the perfect hotspot for the sharp dressed crowd and anyone looking for a culinary wonderland of mouthwatering mains, fresh shellfish towers, and innovative daily offerings. With unmatched views of downtown's action-filled city-center, the restaurant features luxurious furnishings and instagram-able scenes. Available for lunch and dinner, Rocco's cuisine will delight your senses with its Mediterranean and Asian accents and curated cocktails. Fahrenheit boasts a stunning bar, curved banquettes, scalloped ceiling, action-filled chef’s table, and a private dining room. Take the sweeping staircase and meet us on the second floor to elevate your night life with our exclusive rooftop menus and artistic energy. Become part of the buzzing new destination

2. Pickwick & Frolic

4.8

Exceptional(1810)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown Cleveland / E. 4th Street

Booked 7 times today

Pickwick & Frolic Restaurant and Club, “Home to Hilarities 4th Street Theatre”Pickwick & Frolic is a complete entertainment experience. Pickwick the Restaurant offers American rustic cuisine made from scratch! Dine outside on our patio if you wish or entertain your corporate or social guests anywhere in our 27,000 square foot facility, including Hilarities 4th Street Theatre. Hilarities, a 350 seat built-for-comedy venue complete with skybox loge seating, has been featuring the best in live national stand-up comedy for more than 35 years! Pickwick & Frolic is a unique experience that you will not find anywhere in Cleveland, and perhaps, in the country. All programming information is on our website www.pickwickandfrolic.com.

3. Goma

4.5

Awesome(600)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Downtown Cleveland / E. 4th Street

Booked 8 times today

GOMA is a new Japanese fusion located at the corner of E. 4th and Prospect in downtown Cleveland. As Dante Boccuzzi’s newest restaurant, the menu draws upon Chef Boccuzzi’s worldwide award-winning culinary career, which includes serving as the executive chef at Nobu in Milan, where he worked directly with Nobu Matsuhisa and Giorgio Armani at the flagship establishment. **Validation for parking through East 4th Street Valet is available upon request.

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4. House of Blues Restaurant & Bar - Cleveland

4.4

Awesome(1317)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Cleveland / E. 4th Street

Booked 4 times today

House of Blues Restaurant & Bar is now open! We look forward to welcoming you back to our made from scratch, southern inspired cuisine!

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5. House of Creole Cleveland

4.5

Awesome(564)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cajun • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 25 times today

New Creole Cuisine! We are a new restaurant in the heart of the city. We feature Cajun Creole Cuisine full of favor and love. Come welcome us to the city and try our fresh honey cornbread and etouffee. Finish with our own fresh beignets with fresh caramel ice!

6. Masa & Agave

4.2

Awesome(28)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 6 times today

Welcome to Masa & Agave Cleveland!Worshipped as the Aztec gods of fertility and long life, venerated for their powers of sustenance, corn masa and agave have been central to Mexican culture and cuisine since ancient times.Using authentic techniques, we prepare corn masa-based starters and Mexico City-style tacos that are bursting with regional flavors, along with dinner classics like Pork Carnitas and Negro Monelo-Braised Beef Short Ribs.Our collection of 100 agave spirits pays homage to the jimadores and mezcaleros who have labored over their craft for generations. Sip on a copita or two, or gather friends for one of our signature Margaritas - try the Tradicionale, Tamarindo or a Margarita al Gusto mixed with your choice of spirit. Salud!

A photo of Taza - A Lebanese Grill (Downtown Cleveland) restaurant

7. Taza - A Lebanese Grill (Downtown Cleveland)

4.6

Exceptional(821)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Lebanese • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 3 times today

Taza guarantees an exotic, unforgettable experience. Committed to the meaning of Taza - fresh - we promise the freshest ingredients. We offer a wide selection of vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, fish and meat lover appetizers and entrees inspired by traditional home cooked meals. By the same family who brought you Aladdin's Eatery!

8. Sora

4.7

Exceptional(551)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 21 times today

SUSHI AT SORA STOPS FROM 3-4pm THERE IS HAPPY HOUR ONLY AVAILABLE DURING THIS TIMESora is a deliberately thought out plan to bring an elevated sushi experience to the Midwest. Visit us on social @eatatsora for all updates to our menu and events!Sunday through Wednesday we offer a wide variety of sushi and hot-line items until 10pm but our bar will stay open later for guest to enjoy cocktails and the ambiance. Thursday, Friday and Saturday we offer our full menu from 4-11 and a limited "late-night" menu from 11-1 for anyone that is looking for a late bite. Our bar on the weekend is full service until 2am always offering great music, friendly staff and eclectic vibes. Annually a "Best Of" winner. Come and join us!

9. Casa la Luna

4.7

Exceptional(3722)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • The Flats

Booked 38 times today

Formerly Luca Italian Cuisine, Casa La Luna serves award-winning modern Italian food in a great city, with a great wine list and romantic European atmosphere. Located overlooking the Cuyahoga River, Casa La Luna has one of the most spectacular views of Cleveland.We are excited to announce some significant changes within our restaurant family.Luca Italian Cuisine at 2100 Superior Viaduct will transition to Casa La Luna.Those changes reflect our commitment to offering fresh and elevated dining. All three restaurants will continue operations and ownership by Lola Jacaj (Formerly Sema)For Special Events Contact: a.george@jolaeatglobal.com

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10. The Centro- Cleveland

4.3

Awesome(361)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• European • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 6 times today

The Centro, located inside the Metropolitan at the 9 Hotel, offers a delightful dining experience in the heart of Downtown Cleveland's Gateway District. Enjoy dinner before or drinks after a show at Playhouse Square or a ball game at the arena or stadium. As a stand-out destination, indulge in weekly brunch, daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Prepare for a culinary journey filled with tantalizing appetizers and mouthwatering main courses. From the rich flavors of Bone-In Filet Mignon, House-Made Lobster Raviolo, and delicate Chilean Sea Bass, these delicacies will ignite your taste buds. Pair your meal with a selection from Centro's extensive wine list, or sip on a handcrafted cocktail. Private space is available for an intimate dinner, meeting, or special event. Staying at the hotel is not necessary to indulge in this memorable dining experience. The Centro is a must-visit for food enthusiasts eager to experience the finest flavors Downtown Cleveland has to offer.

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