Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park

137 restaurants available nearby

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1. Drake's Hollywood - Houston

4.6

Exceptional(130)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Montrose

Booked 68 times today

An Old Hollywood party - dry-aged steaks & cold martinis *Drake's Hollywood accepts reservations for parties of 7 or less. For parties of 8+ please contact houston@drakeshollywood.com. Happy Hour is available weekdays 4pm to 6pm and 9pm-C in the bar. Children under the age of 6 years of old are not permitted

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2. Hudson House - River Oaks

4.7

Exceptional(387)

Price: Moderate

• American • River Oaks

Booked 57 times today

With its East Coast-inspired “old-school casual” design and menu, Hudson House offers straightforward, timeless American dishes for lunch and dinner. Oysters are flown in daily and are best paired with their legendary “World’s Coldest Martinis."

3. Street To Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(826)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • East End

Booked 44 times today

Enjoy unapologetically authentic Thai food in the East End. All food is made from scratch by native Thai chef and James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: Texas Benchawan Jabthong Painter.Chef Benchawan and her husband—who also spend time in their Bangkok home each year—have painstakingly built out a restaurant that would fit into Bangkok’s hip Thong Lor neighborhood, but they have located it in Houston. Expect trendy Thai vibes, music, strong cocktails and an adventurous wine list to accompany Chef Benchawan’s acclaimed dishes.The largest party Street to Kitchen can accommodate is 6 people. If more than 6, you can arrange a private Thai tasting menu, including a minimum spend. please contact us via email at eatthai@streettokitchen.org Thai tasting menus can also be made available for smaller parties if confirmed at least one week before via the same email.

4. Aiko

4.9

Exceptional(288)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park

Booked 22 times today

Chefs Patrick Pham and Daniel Lee have over 25 years of combined experience in Japanese cuisine and sushi. They established their culinary careers in Houston where they worked together for years before creating their own restaurants.Pham and Lee teamed up to bring new curated dining concepts to Houston’s food scene and kicked off a series of omakase pop-up dinners called Secret Taste. Pham and Lee then opened Kokoro in the Bravery Chef Hall in Downtown Houston followed by Handies Douzo in the Houston Heights.Aiko is the newest concept from the team featuring a sushi bar and seated dining.

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5. MF Lobster & Ceviche

4.6

Exceptional(154)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Montrose

Booked 10 times today

In Autry Park, MF Lobster & Ceviche is Houston's only completely round restaurant. The menu features fresh lobster, delivered daily from Maine, and a variety of seasonal ceviches. Menu options include lobster ravioli with handmade pasta, lobster tacos with mango salsa and avocado aioli, and lobster bao with brown butter and chive, just to name a few. Ceviche dishes will vary from season to season and feature lobster, halibut, scallop, shrimp and swordfish.MF Lobster & Ceviche has 2 dog-friendly patios overlooking Autry Park green spaces. We welcome walk-ins and do accept reservations. We do have an online waitlist available.

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6. La Griglia - Houston

4.6

Exceptional(2757)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • River Oaks

Booked 38 times today

La Griglia continues its tradition of a true Houston staple at our new address, 2817 W Dallas Street. La Griglia’s menu is a blend of signature dishes with new creations featuring simple, uncomplicated ingredients elegantly presented. A significant portion of our exceptional ingredients are sourced from Italy and act as inspiration for the new offerings. With a striking, modern look and feel, La Griglia features sleek finishes such as marble and brass juxtaposed by the warmth of supple leathers and crisp white tablecloths. The restaurant includes an intimate main dining room, a wine room, and an expansive courtyard and bar for dining and cocktails, allowing for guests to experience a range of environments based on the occasion.As a courtesy to all our guests, we maintain a business casual dress code. No beachwear, gym attire, hats, baseball caps, shorts, flip flops, or athletic apparel is allowed. Admittance is at the discretion of management.

7. Prime 131

4.7

Exceptional(203)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Heights / Washington

Booked 21 times today

A Berg Hospitality Group original concept, Prime 131 is a live-fire steakhouse and sushi bar within a revamped industrial space at The Docks at Timbergrove. Evoking the electric ambiance of New York’s chic yet edgy Meatpacking District in the early 90s, Prime 131 ignites a fresh dining experience in Houston where the artistry of grilling takes center stage. A protein-forward concept with Korean and Japanese influence, Prime 131 creates a completely unique meat experience where diners watch their meal be prepared on four central wood fire grills and two Josper charcoal ovens. In addition, a full sushi bar and four Korean barbeque style tables offer curated experiences featuring some of the most exclusive cuts in the world.

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8. Lombardi Cucina Italiana - Houston

4.6

Exceptional(709)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Westside

Booked 63 times today

*Please note- reservations are only accepted via OpenTable or by calling the restaurant directly*Lombardi Cucina Italiana is a celebration of authentic Italian cuisine with a modern touch. The menu features a large selection "fatto a Mano" pastas as well as an extensive array of fresh fish, meats and produce. The curated beverage program has a vast selection of worldly wines and handcrafted signature cocktails. Our forward thinking cocktail menu uses innovative ingredients from the kitchen, such as prosciutto, rosemary and amarene. The wine list will represent all main wine regions of the world, with a primary focus on the Italian Peninsula, Lombardi Cucina Italiana's atmosphere will remind you of an open air villa in Italy, surrounded by olive trees, Italian marble and Venetian Chandeliers. Their luxurious bar and cocktail lounge is the perfect setting for an evening of relaxation, while listening to live entertainment.

9. Graffiti

4.7

Exceptional(300)

Price: Moderate

• American • Montrose

Booked 13 times today

An intimate all-day kitchen and bar inspired by the diverse Californian food scene and the “less is more” beachside lifestyle, Graffiti offers the rich coastal flavors of Mexico, the Big Sur region, the Mediterranean, and more. With only a handful of raw dishes, Graffiti's name comes from the creativity, originality, and inclusivity of street art – reflected in the approachability of its menu – presenting high quality ingredients in a relaxed package. Whether you stay for 30 minutes or for 3 hours, our selection of salads, pastas, proteins, crudos, caviar, frozen + craft cocktails, natural wines, sake, ice cold beer, and cold-pressed juices will transport you to a getaway state of mind – and keep you coming back for more. Join us for Happy Hour & Weekend Brunch, visit www.graffitiraw.com for details.Complimentary valet parking available, ask your server for validation when you dine. For parties of 8+ looking to dine with us, please email info@graffitiraw.com

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10. Handies Douzo - Heights

4.9

Exceptional(59)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Heights / Washington

Booked 41 times today

Handies Douzo is Houston's first hand roll focused sushi bar in the trendy Houston Heights neighborhood opened in 2019. With over 25 years of combined experience in award winning Japanese cuisine and sushi, rising star chefs Patrick Pham and Daniel Lee present their first brick and mortar restaurant.

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Marian
Houston •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had an early Thanksgiving celebration with my brother-in-law at Musaafer's. We had eaten there before but everything seemed even better this time than before. For appetizers, we had Mithu's Coriander Shrimp, Seekh Kebab (beef), and Shammi Kebab. For the main dish, we had Butter Chicken Experience and Rizala Lamb Chops (my favorite). We also had basmati rice, garlic naan, and tandoori roti. And if that wasn't enough, we had 2 wonderful desserts that were beautifully presented. Everything was tasty, the ambiance was stunning yet quiet, and we will be back again, for sure. The waitstaff was great!
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MusaaferPrice: Very Expensive• Indian• Galleria / Uptown
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4.8
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Samanthavip
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing Staff.... Delicious Food.... Over the Top Exceptional Service
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MaKiinPrice: Very Expensive• Thai• Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
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4.5
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Penneyvip
Houston •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This is our go to place when family comes in from out of town. In fact, I did not feel like cooking tonight, so we ate lunch here and ordered food to go for dinner!
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Street To KitchenPrice: Expensive• Thai• East End
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4.7
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Emily
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
This was our first time trying North Italia and we absolutely will be returning. The waiter did a great job with recommendations and was extremely kind. We had the calamari and shrimp scampi as appetizers and they were both amazing! Then of course we had to try the vodka pasta and squid ink SOOOO good! We will definitely be returned very soon!
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North Italia – BLVDPrice: Moderate• Italian• Galleria / Uptown
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4.7
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Joseph
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 Nov 2024
First time trying this place and I loved it, very good food.
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The Rustic Houston Uptown ParkPrice: Moderate• American• Westside
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4.5

Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park

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137 restaurants available nearby

1. Drake's Hollywood - Houston

2. Hudson House - River Oaks

3. Street To Kitchen

4. Aiko

5. MF Lobster & Ceviche

6. La Griglia - Houston

7. Prime 131

8. Lombardi Cucina Italiana - Houston

9. Graffiti

10. Handies Douzo - Heights

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