Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Chelsea Heights

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Cuisine

ItalianFrenchJapaneseChinesePizzeriaBarbecue

Regions

BaysideMornington PeninsulaSouth Eastern Suburbs

Neighbourhoods

AspendaleBlack RockCarrum DownsClaytonDandenongEdithvale

Top Rated

Dog-friendlyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunchGreat for craft beer

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral washroomWheelchair access

15 restaurants available nearby

1. Mama Nuoi

4.8

Exceptional(199)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Aspendale

Booked 3 times today

A sophisticated interpretation of traditional Vietnamese cuisine, Mama Nuoi is the creation of chef Jessie Le. Bringing the enticing and distinct flavours of her native Vietnam to Melbourne, Jessie expertly presents an exciting fusion of modern dishes. Located close to Aspendale Beach in Melbourne’s beautiful bayside suburbs, Mama Nuoi serves food, harmony and laughter in our Cafe with a modern casual atmosphere. At Mama Nuoi, our passion is making delicious food and providing a wonderful eating experience.

2. Bo Gurks

4.8

Exceptional(342)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Edithvale

Booked 3 times today

Stocking over 500 Independent Craft Australian beers from around the country in our fridges and 8 different rotating beers on tap, with new beers arriving weekly, along side an extensive spirit, cocktail and wine offering. Our traditional Italian style pizza is a hybrid between the Naples and Rome style. We use only the best and freshest ingredients and our dough, made onsite, is something truly exceptional. We have weekly specials to go with our core range of pizzas, small plate offerings and sides.Please note venue hours and kitchen hours differ.Kitchen;Tuesday-Wednesday 5:00PM-8:00PMThursday 5:00PM-9:00PMFriday-Saturday 12:00PM-9:00PMSunday 12:00PM-8:00PMWe take every opportunity to seat guests as per their requests but please note this is not always possible. Booths are allocated to guests of four and above and outside tables are non reservable and are allocated to walk-ins. If it is a quieter night will do our best to seat smaller groups in booths.Team Bo Gurks

A photo of Shark Fin Inn Keysborough restaurant

3. Shark Fin Inn Keysborough

4.5

Awesome(61)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Keysborough

Booked 5 times today

After wheeling to success with Shark Fin Inn in 1980, Shark Fin Group established its first sub-urban restaurant – the Shark Fin Inn Keysborough. Opened since 1985 and located opposite to the Parkmore Shopping Center, Shark Fin Keysborough has a spacious dining area with seating capacities of 320, one of the largest in the area. Offering yum cha, lunch and dinner, the restaurant serves it’s customers with outstanding Chinese cuisine and best dim sum in town. It also becomes an instant hit for people looking for special function’s catering such as wedding receptions and parties. If you are looking for a nice meal around the south eastern suburbs, Shark Fin Keysborough will definitely be your choice.

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4. Waves on the Beach

4.6

Exceptional(1413)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Frankston

Booked 25 times today

Hidden away on the beach with stunning panoramic waterfront views, Waves Restaurant offers an amazingly picturesque dining experience. As a restaurant, it is just perfect for casual group meals, a romantic dinner for two or for a more elaborate wedding – for which they are very well known. Their interior has an easy, coastal feel with comfortable furniture, letting the ocean take centre stage. With glassed walls allowing the maximums views of the ocean in front of you, the feeling of dining by the sea is as real as it gets.Their team of chefs have created a seasonal and mouth-watering menu that complements the relaxed, seaside feel of the venue. There are also delicious vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options and a daily specials board. The wine list is also generous in its diversity with sulphate-free, organic wines available as well as delicious local and interstate wines. There is plenty of paid parking right outside their door and they are open 7 days for lunch &

5. Dainton Brewery

4.4

Awesome(625)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Carrum Downs

Booked 10 times today

Our Carrum Downs Taphouse is open to the public five days a week from Wednesday to Sunday. Enjoy a range of core and limited Dainton releases, as well as a local guest cider, all expertly poured from our 18 custom taps.Be wowed by our award-winning and unique beers and grab some food from Q-BBQ, serving up real 'low and slow' American wood smoke BBQWe’ve always got something happening, including Wednesday trivia in the main bar,, special live music & limited edition beer launches-The Main room is the heart beat of the venue and can get LOUD and rowdy, with Live music and Trivia - great for those looking for a party!-The Laneway is covered area just off the main room, a lot more chilled and great for those wanting a chat.-The Beer great for families with a little kids area, plenty of parasols and great for people with dogs.=Barcade on the mezzanine, want to watch footy or play some pool? head upstairs, great for casual groups.

A photo of Kicho Japanese Restaurant restaurant

6. Kicho Japanese Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(508)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Black Rock

Booked 13 times today

Located next to a beautiful beach, we are a vibrant and cozy place to enjoy modern Japanese cuisine from our enthusiastic and companionable team members.We accept reservations online for up to 6 guests, with a seating time of 2 hours. We encourage guests after a reservation for 1-6 diners to make their bookings online. 15 minutes grace time to all bookings. Please note that our online booking system reflects real time availability at the restaurant. For groups of 7 guests or more, please contact our reservations team on 0411 306 208 or info@kicho.com.au. Please note that groups of 7+ guests are required to dine on a set menu.We take enquires for large group booking or catering requirements.Dietary requirements are welcome and can be accommodated with advance notice. We recommend you let us know at the time of booking to ensure we can meet your needs.15% surcharge will be applied on Public Holiday

7. Le Feu Frankston

4.0

Excellent(57)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Frankston

Booked 2 times today

Welcome to Le Feu Signature Frankston, a part of the Le Feu Hospitality Group! 🍲 Enjoy Vietnamese and Pan-Asian cuisine with hotpot, seafood, rice, noodles, soups, yumcha, stir-fried dishes, BBQ, and salads. Influenced by Chinese, Thai, Indonesian, Malaysian, Japanese, and Singaporean flavours, we cater to gluten-free, vegetarian, and low FODMAP. Our restaurant is family-friendly, kid-friendly, and Muslim-friendly, offering healthy, delicious, and budget-friendly meals. Choose from dine-in, takeaway, delivery, party functions, large group bookings, catering, and wholesale services. Quick service and easy parking ensure a hassle-free visit. Join us in our spacious restaurant for a delightful dining experience!

A photo of Hotel Lona Frankston restaurant

8. Hotel Lona Frankston

4.3

Awesome(77)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Frankston

Booked 8 times today

Hotel Lona is a Bar located at 473 Nepean Highway, Frankston, Victoria 3199. Hotel Lona is a popular spot in the Frankston area. Whether you're looking for a light bite or the full foodie experience, explore the dishes at Hotel Lona and enjoy authentic Australian food in Melbourne.

9. Big Pig Canteen

4.4

Awesome(816)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Moorabbin

Booked 16 times today

Big Pig Canteen brings Authentic BBQ to the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Situated in a large warehouse in Moorabbin, with easy parking at night and a wide range of rotating craft beer and cocktails, Big Pig Canteen is perfect for large groups and families wanting to have a little room to enjoy the fantastic atmosphere.

A photo of Comma Food and Wine restaurant

10. Comma Food and Wine

4.7

Exceptional(86)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Moorabbin

Booked 5 times today

Awarded One Hat by The Age Good Food Guide 2022.We’re your local neighbourhood restaurant and wine bar offering good food and drinks without the pretence. A place to come together and connect with friends, old and new.Come as you are.

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