Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Salt Lake City

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodMexicanJapanese

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Salt Lake City

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DowntownHolladay / Midvale / Sandy / UnionMurraySalt Lake CityTaylorsville

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral washroomWheelchair access

35 restaurants available nearby

1. Hide & Seek

4.6

Exceptional(21)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Speakeasy • Downtown

Booked 5 times today

Hide & Seek is a speakeasy restaurant located in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. We provide our guests with an elevated dining experience, marked by craft cocktails and culinary gastronomy. Our menu is seasonal and world inspired, with dishes designed for sharing.Our restaurant is hidden in plain sight. If you're looking for us, start by entering Bonnie & Clydes and you're doing just fine (entrance on 600 South directly across from the Grand America Hotel). We have dedicated parking located inside the 6th & Main apartment building, as well as street parking in front.Inside you'll finding our host for the evening who will get you checked in and seated for an unforgettable dining experience.

2. Eva

4.8

Exceptional(1019)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Salt Lake City

Booked 49 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!

3. The Rest

4.4

Awesome(1034)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 14 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.

4. Lupessa

4.4

Awesome(648)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 45 times today

Thank you for considering Lupessa for your dining experience! For seamless reservations, kindly visit our website at Lupessa.com. We look forward to hosting you and creating delightful memories together.We are now open for dinner seven nights a week, offering an elevated dining experience complemented by the enchanting sounds of our live pianist playing nightly. Plus, enjoy the convenience of complimentary valet during your visit. Valet is located in front of HallPass, our host team at Lupessa will validate in full.

A photo of Ruth's Chris Steak House - Salt Lake City restaurant

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

4.8

Exceptional(3488)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Salt Lake City

Booked 87 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!

6. HandoSake Sushi

4.6

Exceptional(38)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Downtown

Booked 11 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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7. Sol Agave - Salt Lake City

4.6

Exceptional(136)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Salt Lake City

Booked 55 times today

Our dream began in late 2014, long before we became the "Best Mexican Restaurant in San Juan Capistrano". It began inside a 17- foot food truck with the burning desire to change the way guests perceived food truck cuisine to be we have always believed that Mexican food should be MORE! More complex, modern, enjoyable and healthier for our bodies.

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8. Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club

3.8

Excellent(315)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Salt Lake City

Booked 31 times today

Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club is a 17,500-square-foot, multi-concept complex with a polished casual restaurant, three distinguished bars, 400 square feet of LED screens, private karaoke and sports simulator rooms, a central sporting club/nightclub, and a cocktail lounge. Recognized year after year as Salt Lake City’s Best Sports Bar, the expansive Salt Lake City restaurant & sporting club features elevated American fare prepared from scratch alongside a curated selection of spirits and local craft beers. On weekends, a lively brunch highlights indulgent breakfast favorites and delectable shared plates. Guests will also be treated to instagram-worthy drinks and desserts.PLEASE NOTE: All guests MUST BE 21+ to enter our venue. For reservations of parties 9+ please contact us at 801-683-7070 or via email at events@flankerslc.com.

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

4.2

Awesome(111)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Downtown

Booked 2 times 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.

10. Caffe Molise

4.7

Exceptional(3527)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 58 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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