Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Ybor City

51 restaurants available nearby

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1. Barterhouse - Ybor

4.0

Excellent(659)

Price: Expensive

• American • Tampa

Booked 10 times today

Dubbed the Historic Districts "Show Stopper," Barterhouse Ybor, offers inventive American cuisine like a twist on Ybor's own Deviled Crab Chilua, house made pastas and prime beef & chops. The bar is equally dedicated to premium ingredients crafting cocktails in this elevated-yet-cozy environment. Highly acclaimed Executive Chef Estabon Chacon leads the experience from the stunning open chef’s kitchen.The Southeast farm community is the heart of Barterhouse, following our sister restaurant in Charleston SC. Our philosophy surrounds the idea that not all ingredients are created equal, and if we eat good, we’re doing good, too. Don't miss this "show stopper" in Tampa's most historic district. We encourage you to lounge at our speakeasy-inspired bar, stocked with local brews, fine wine by the glass and classic 1940’s libations with a modern twist. Walk ins welcome, and bar menus begin at 4:30 pm. Large Format Dining, Corporate Gatherings, and Event Space available

2. Ulele

4.8

Exceptional(14529)

Price: Expensive

• American • Tampa

Booked 270 times today

Ulele (pronounced you-lay-lee) celebrates the vibrant fusion of ingredients from Florida waters and land once home to many Native Americans, including the legendary young princess Ulele. Located on the Hillsborough River in Tampa Heights, 400 yards from the Straz Center for the Performing Arts. Indoor and outdoor waterfront dining. Lunch and dinner daily. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.Featuring intricately flavored, visually appealing dishes prepared on our 10' round barbacoa grill.Ulele operates in the lovingly re-imagined 1903 Tampa Heights Water Works building, which also includes its Ulele Spring Brewery to provide a number of craft beers on tap. Next door to Water Works Park. Casual attire is fine, but we don’t allow sleeveless shirts on men in the indoor dining rooms.

3. Ro

4.7

Exceptional(146)

Price: Very Expensive

• Asian • Tampa

Booked 76 times today

Through meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to sensory excellence, ro elevates the art of modern Asian cuisine. With each dish, guests are transported to a realm where taste, aroma, texture and presentation converge to create an unforgettable experience that transcends the ordinary.

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4. Casa Santo Stefano

4.8

Exceptional(3629)

Price: Moderate

• Sicilian • Ybor City

Booked 77 times today

Benvenuti! Casa Santo Stefano is a Sicilian restaurant from the Gonzmart family, owners of the 1905 Family Of Restaurants. The lunch and dinner menus feature maccheroni (pasta), steaks, seafood, scacciata, salads, soups, desserts and hundreds of Sicilian wines. Curbside takeout is available by calling the main phone number. The rooftop Santo's Drinkeria also is open. Housed in a beautifully re-imagined former 1925 Ybor City macaroni factory, the restaurant is a look back to Sunday suppers, simpler times and shared stories.Dress code: Casa Santo Stefano often is visited for celebrations and special occasion meals, so it is common for our guests to sport formal wear in the dining room. We welcome everyone, but politely ask that men wear sleeves at Casa Santo Stefano.

5. Haiku Tampa

4.4

Awesome(1107)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Tampa

Booked 23 times today

Located in the center of Downtown Tampa right underneath luxury apartment complex The Element , Haiku is an indoor/outdoor eatery and lounge that combines modern Izakaya cuisine with a contemporary Asian vibe to elevate the dining and nightlife experience. The menu features signature favorites including the A5 Wagyu Hot Stone and Crispy Rice Salmon and Tuna Duo. The 150-seat restaurant and lounge offers several unique dining options including two bars complete with a handcrafted cocktail menu including our house favorite Dragons Breath Martini. Haiku is open for dinner Wednesday-Sunday from 5:00 pm-11:00 pm

6. Azure at EDITION

4.4

Awesome(477)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Tampa

Booked 33 times today

Featuring elevated food and beverage from Michelin-starred chef, John Fraser, our rooftop dining experience showcases fresh Greek Cuisine. Azure at EDITION brings together seaside-inspired fare, expansive views, and a breezy ambiance.

7. American Social Tampa

4.5

Awesome(2024)

Price: Expensive

• American • Tampa

Booked 100 times today

Eat, Drink and Be Social.American Social is the place to eat, drink and be social. High-energy atmosphere. Award-winning menu. Live entertainment. Unique cocktails. Local beer and so much more. All in a space designed for electric, social experiences. Where conversations flow free and connections run deep. Where the stage is always set for having a good time. Located on Harbour Island, just across the Garrison Channel from downtown, AmSo Tampa is the perfect location to take in views of the Tampa skyline and enjoy the waterfront with good company and great food and drinks.

8. wagamama - Tampa

4.1

Excellent(322)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Tampa

Booked 26 times today

we’re honored to be an opentable diners' choice winner! discover the flavors + fresh dishes that made wagamama a guest favorite. thank you for dining with us!just a 5-minute walk from amelia arena, experience a modern twist on classic asian cuisine. dive into signature ramens, noodles, salads, craft cocktails, and fresh juices for lunch and dinner. enjoy our vibrant ambiance that embodies the equalitarian wagamama way, nourishing both body and soul

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9. Hales Blackbrick - Drew Park

4.8

Exceptional(479)

Price: Very Expensive

• Asian • Tampa

Booked 23 times today

WINNER 2024 Best New Restaurant & Best Chinese Restaurant by Tampa Magazine. Best New Restaurant by Bon Appetit Magazine. New ChineseCHEF HALES INNOVATIVE, INSPIRED & SEASONAL CHINESE RESTAURANTOur owner, Chef Richard Hales a four generation Tampa family since 1954, is back in his hometown of Tampa after 25 years away mastering Asian cuisine, opening award winning restaurants and appearing on the Food Network; beloved by the likes of Guy Fieri. Our seasonal menu features Asian techniques using the fi nest ingredients and availability of locally sourced produces. Chef Hales’ invites you to experience eclectic ambiance, elevated service and his version of Chinese cuisine. We are Grateful, Chef Richard Hales & Jenny Hales 不是那么中国

10. Battery

4.3

Awesome(607)

Price: Expensive

• American • Tampa

Booked 24 times today

Battery, located within vibrant Sparkman Wharf, is a bourbon-forward concept that features 110+ whisk(e)y pours alongside an artfully-curated menu that showcases Prime steaks (cut in-house daily and cooked in our 1600 degree broiler), house-made pasta, and drool-worthy shareables and side dishes. Our craft cocktail list is designed to induce smiles, and it delivers! House-made cheesecakes are the perfect end to a sweet dining experience. Indoor and Covered Patio seating is available. We also have a small private room (The Den) that features our stunning Whiskey Vault.We look forward to hosting you soon.

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51 restaurants available nearby

1. Barterhouse - Ybor

2. Ulele

3. Ro

4. Casa Santo Stefano

5. Haiku Tampa

6. Azure at EDITION

7. American Social Tampa

8. wagamama - Tampa

9. Hales Blackbrick - Drew Park

10. Battery

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