Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Manhattan Beach

103 restaurants available nearby

1. Esperanza

4.7

Exceptional(744)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Manhattan Beach

Booked 46 times today

Inspired by both Cabo San Lucas’ beautiful coast and Mexico City’s vibrant cosmopolitan neighborhoods, Esperanza’s thoughtful design blurs the lines between art and function. Masterfully designed by internationally renowned Islandic architect Gulla Jónsdóttir, Esperanza’s interiors reflect an elevated coastal ambiance that exaggerates the grandeur of a beach town villa.Chef Ray Alvarez oversees a menu featuring fresh interpretations of Sonoran cuisine while Head Mixologists John Fox and Kevin Williams developed Esperanza’s bar program to not only include delicious and playful cocktails, but the two have also created the largest tequila list and mezcal collection in the South Bay.

2. The Strand House

4.6

Exceptional(3164)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Manhattan Beach

Booked 46 times today

The Strand House is a sophisticated yet comfortable family-owned restaurant conceived by a small group of South Bay families out of their love for great food, wine and friends. With floor to ceiling glass windows and 180° sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, world travelers and locals alike may come for the view, but stay for Chef Chris Park’s Coastal California Cuisine.Our menu highlights the bounty of produce available year round in Southern California. Each week, our chefs roam the farmers market sourcing directly from the best farmers and purveyors around. The Strand House is also home to a thoughtful and carefully crafted cocktail and wine program that is sure to please each of our guests.We are located in beautiful downtown Manhattan Beach, just steps from the famous Manhattan Beach Pier. The Strand House offers a five-star experience with the warmth and hospitality you would expect from a beach town, where each guest is treated like family.

3. brewco social

4.6

Exceptional(57)

Price: Moderate

• American • Manhattan Beach

Booked 10 times today

brewco: Community forward. South Bay inspired. Located in beautiful downtown Manhattan Beach, steps from the ocean. Our food is true Californian, emphasizing dishes that are driven by local and sustainable ingredients with attention to seasonality and an emphasis on the bounty of the region. We showcase a variety of eclectic California cuisine from local farmer’s market salads, sushi, artisanal sandwiches, wood-grilled meats & handmade pastas. Each dish is crafted with care and creativity, leaving you feeling special and taken care of with every bite. We have curated an environment designed to embody the spirit of socializing and sophistication. From interior trees to natural stone, brass accents, and tiled touches, every corner of brewco exudes coastal charm and relaxed intimacy. We invite you to escape, connect, and share a meal with us.

4. The Arthur J

4.7

Exceptional(2920)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Manhattan Beach

Booked 29 times today

At The Arthur J, beef is our passion. When you combine our ability to source the best beef in the world, cooking with an incredible natural wood fire grill, and friendly thoughtful service, an incredible quality steak is born. This is why we offer the best USDA Prime, True Japanese Wagyu, and Black Angus Beef. Unlike most pedestrian steak houses, Each one of our Steaks is cooked skillfully by our Grill Master over a stoked live fire with smoking white oak embers. Our steaks are available both wet-and dry-aged and well as Bone-in, grilled to perfection our magnificent J&R Woodfire Grill.

5. Love and Salt

4.6

Exceptional(2004)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Manhattan Beach

Booked 20 times today

Love and Salt is a story that begins with Cafe Pierre, a restaurant birthed by Guy Gabriele in 1977 to bring a taste of France to Los Angeles’ South Bay. While Cafe Pierre was a beloved part of the community for nearly 37 years, in 2014, Guy and his daughter Sylvie Gabriele, now the owner of Love and Salt, closed the restaurant to bring new life to the iconic space.Love and Salt is a philosophy: that food needs only two ingredients to be great. It’s a sensibility that informs the feeling in the restaurant and the dishes on the menu — Italian-inspired with Southern California soul. An approachable wine list and classic cocktail program similarly reflect the vibrant SoCal setting of the restaurant, located just steps from the Manhattan Beach pier.

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6. Tacolicious - Manhattan Beach

4.5

Awesome(202)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Manhattan Beach

Booked 2 times today

Tacolicious is a modern, casual Mexican restaurant. We source our ingredients responsibly, take our tacos as seriously as our cocktails, and offer a fun sit-down, full-service experience. We have outdoor dining and also do off-site catering (both full-service and drop-off delivery). Go to tacolicious.com for more information; catering requests can be sent to events@tacolicious.com.

7. Mangiamo

4.9

Exceptional(1647)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Manhattan Beach

Booked 12 times today

Mangiamo Restaurant, serving traditional Italian cuisine through a California lens, is located in the heart of beautiful downtown Manhattan Beach, one block west of Manhattan Beach's historic pier. Mangiamo has been serving the South Bay since 1984. Mangiamo is currently serving indoors and outdoors on our heated decks with epic views of the Pacific Ocean.

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8. Dash Dashi Sushi and Sake Bar

4.6

Exceptional(97)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Manhattan Beach

Booked 4 times today

We're an upscale casual sushi restaurant and pride ourselves to serve only premium fresh ingredients to customers. With a dedication to carefully hand-selected live and fresh fish as well as other seafood items every morning, you'll find the finest sushi with friendly vibe only one block from Manhattan Beach Pier. Other than our wide selection of regular menu, we also offer seasonal seafood dishes and Omakase sushi-sashimi course that are prepared by our highly skilled sushi chefs. We also offer BOGO 50% OFF Special Rolls, 15% Off Wine, Sake & Shochu, Up to $4 Off Beer. Dine in only. Exclude holidays. LUNCH: Mon - Fri 11.30am - 3pm and HAPPY HOUR: Mon - Fri 5pm - 6pm and Sat - Sun 3pm - 5pm. Cozy dining tables, sushi bar and wet bar are available to accommodate your parties. Book your table today.

9. RYLA

4.8

Exceptional(945)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • Hermosa Beach

Booked 52 times today

RYLA's menu is inspired by Chef Ray's upbringing in Los Angeles combined with his Japanese technique.We are now booking reservations over the phone and online through OpenTable. Take Out is available through our website, www.eatRYLA.com We look forward to serving you!

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10. JOEY Manhattan Beach

4.6

Exceptional(157)

Price: Expensive

• American • Manhattan Beach

Booked 133 times today

JOEY Restaurants marries iconic hospitality with a handcrafted, locally and globally-inspired menu from award-winning chefs, to bring an unparalleled guest experience. Instead of just one chef, JOEY has a whole team of celebrated Executive Chefs bringing you an experience you can't get anywhere else. Nestled in the heart of Manhattan Village, our third Southern California location feels like a lush oasis. Extending over 9,400 square feet with an expansive 2,160 square foot patio, there’s plenty of room for all. Vibrant abstract artwork by local California artist Amber Goldhammer gives this space the positive vibes of an endless summer.

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DebbieVIP
Los Angeles •71 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our party of 6 had a great patio table with heat lamp so felt we had the place to ourselves with a nice cozy ambiance. We shared a variety of dishes that were delish and memorable, as were the interesting cocktails. Though the duck dish is sooo good, the portions are small for the price. The service is always amazing!
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RYLAPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Asian• Hermosa Beach
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4.8
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Adrienne
San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
This was mine and my three friends first time dining at La Ong. We had a great experience! From the moment we walked in we were greeted with a warm smile and welcomed. Everything we ordered was excellent! The food, service and ambiance was all very well executed! I've recently returned from a trip to Bangkok and now I know where I can revisit a piece of it here in LA. We had the organic fresh green rolls (I need them to bottle the peanut sauce.lol), crab fried rice, sea bass southern thai curry, holy basil noodles and the dirty wagu beef! I would order everything again!
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La OngPrice: Moderate• Thai• Beverly Hills
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4.6
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Sandra
Los Angeles •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 7, 2024
The food was outstanding! We of course love the venue. The staff was superb except for our waiter :( this the main reason of the 4 stars.
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Que Barbaro at Level 8Price: Expensive• South American• Downtown
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4.6
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Brionna
Los Angeles •1 review
4.0
Dined on Dec 3, 2024
Went for a girls dinner. Good and healthy food for a great price.
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A Votre SantePrice: Moderate• Californian• Brentwood
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4.7
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Reynaldo
Los Angeles •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 2, 2024
Good service and good food. Worth trying! We celebrated my husband’s bday on a Sunday night. The host is very attentive. We enjoyed it!
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Daedo SikdangPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Koreatown
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4.7

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103 restaurants available nearby

1. Esperanza

2. The Strand House

3. brewco social

4. The Arthur J

5. Love and Salt

6. Tacolicious - Manhattan Beach

7. Mangiamo

8. Dash Dashi Sushi and Sake Bar

9. RYLA

10. JOEY Manhattan Beach

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