Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Lake Forest

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1. Habana- Irvine Spectrum

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Cuban • Irvine

Booked 97 times today

Originally opened in 1995, Habana has become an Orange County staple, offering the coastal community a Cuban-Inspired experience through its authentic cuisine and cocktail program. Spanning 20 years as a favorite culinary destination, Habana lends itself perfectly for date night, celebrations and simple moments that have created memories for many.

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2. King's Fish House - Laguna Hills

4.6

Exceptional(4853)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch

Booked 80 times today

Established in 1997, King’s Fish House is Laguna Hills’ choice for seafood. Located near the Laguna Hills Mall, King’s Fish House features a large selection of fresh oysters, seasonal catches, sushi and live shellfish, including lobster and crab, on a menu that changes daily.We’ve been in restaurants a little while – three generations, to be precise. A long time ago, we embarked on a road trip in search of the ultimate seafood experience. We traveled down highways and byways, pulled up a seat, put on bibs and soaked up the seafood experience: the no-name dishes with unforgettable flavor, the fresh-caught oysters and clams piled high, the hand-lettered specials on ancient chalkboards and the savory simmer of every combination of spices imaginable.Welcome to the House that Seafood Built.Come gather with us, celebrate, relax and enjoy a seafood dining experience of high quality, comfort, service and value.

3. Puesto Los Olivos

4.6

Exceptional(1775)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Irvine

Booked 34 times today

Owned and operated by a Mexican American family whose best memories all include tacos, Puesto is an award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar providing an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors. Puesto has garnered national acclaim for its Mexico City-style crispy melted cheese tacos, served on handmade non-GMO, organic, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas. In addition to tacos, offerings include a selection of fresh catch ceviches, guacamoles, starters and ensaladas, courtesy of Chef/Partner Luisteen Gonzales. The bar program showcases the best of Mexico City through the use of fresh ingredients in our hand crafted cocktails and housemade Micheladas, tequilas, mezcals, Baja craft beers, and Valle de Guadalupe wines you can’t find elsewhere We’re honored to have been featured by media outlets nationally and internationally, some of which include National Geographic, Huffington Post, Refinery 29, MSN, Insider, Zagat, Eater, Food and Wine, and LA Times.

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4. CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

4.6

Exceptional(2722)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Irvine

Booked 64 times today

CUCINA enoteca is centrally located in the Irvine Spectrum! Owner Tracy Borkum's flair for combining great ambience, award-winning cuisine and unparalleled service are once again starring components in this latest Urban Kitchen Group creation. Executive Chef Tim Kolanko and Chef de Cuisine Cesar Sarmiento bring their artistry to the table as guests enjoy an open kitchen. The menu features Italian classics with a modern twist, made with the freshest local, organic and sustainable ingredients. Along with a diverse selection of wines by the glass, guests may visit the restaurant's retail area to select from over 200 bottles for dinner (corkage fee of $10 applies) or purchase wine to go. The energetic space features contemporary elements and vintage artifacts creating the feel of a modern Italian kitchen combined with the comfort of an old rustic farmhouse.

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5. P.F. Chang's - Irvine Spectrum

4.0

Excellent(236)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Irvine

Booked 3 times today

P.F. Chang's is a restaurant concept that honors the 2,000-year-old Asian tradition of wok cooking and believes in making food from scratch every day in every restaurant. With a Farm to Wok™ food philosophy at its core, P.F. Chang's chefs hand-roll dim sum, hand chop and slice all vegetables and meats, handcraft every sauce and wok-cook each recipe, every day in every restaurant using wholesome, fresh ingredients. With roots in Chinese cooking, the culinary landscape at P.F. Chang's now stretches across Asia with diverse, culturally inspired recipes including hand-rolled sushi, Vietnamese-style soups and bowls, traditional Chinese dim sum, wok-fired chicken and beef entrées, and family style noodles and rice. All made from scratch every day.

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6. Del Frisco's Grille - Irvine

4.4

Awesome(2273)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Irvine

Booked 48 times today

Del Frisco's Grille is a modern and stylish spin on the classic bar and grill, drawing inspiration from bold flavors and market-fresh ingredients. Our menu is a tempting mix of prime steaks, fresh seafood and twists on American comfort cuisine.

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7. Brio Italian Grille - Irvine - Spectrum Center

3.6

Very Good(1976)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Irvine

Booked 49 times today

Brio Spectrum is a premier Tuscan-inspired Italian restaurant in Irvine, CA serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine, luxury wines & cocktails-our specialties include premium quality steaks, chops, seafood, made-to-order pasta and flatbreads. If you're looking for the best holiday party venue or restaurant for Thanksgiving, Brio offers easy reservations and catering services to make your event special. Whether dining in or ordering online, Brio Spectrum is the place to eat in Irvine, CA for great Italian cuisine. Visit us today-reserve your table or order online!

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8. Dave & Buster's - Irvine

3.6

Very Good(133)

Price: Moderate

• American • Irvine

Booked 13 times today

Each Dave & Buster’s has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we’ve got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we’re stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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9. Capital Seafood - Irvine Spectrum

4.0

Excellent(646)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Irvine

PLEASE CALL IN FOR LUNCH RESERVATIONSWelcome to Capital's newest restaurant concept. Located in the heart of Orange County inside Irvine Spectrum. With much success in its other location in the Diamond Jamboree center, Capital decided to launch another location in the O.C. Capital is most known for its award winning dim sum and fresh seafood selections. With over 100 dim sum selections to choose from daily and great fresh seafood offerings. Dim Sum favorites such as Sui Mai, Shrimp Har Gow and Baked B.B.Q. Buns are customer favorites to name a few. Live Seafood offerings from our 300 gallon tanks consist of Alaskan King Crab, Maine Lobsters, Dungeness Crab and Catch of the Day. This new concept offers a full bar with an outdoor patio dining experience. Reservations are suggested and offsite catering and private dining are available.

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10. OPAH Restaurant & Bar @ Town Center Aliso Viejo

4.8

Exceptional(1592)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

Booked 17 times today

At Opah Restaurant & Bar, we serve the finest fresh fish in Orange County. Carefully hand selected each day to deliver the best quality available. Come in and enjoy the menu created by Marc A. Cohen, One of the Best Chef's in Orange County. The menu is exquisite, featuring edible works of art, that look so good the could be on a magazine cover. Dont forget to try one of our signature Award Winning Martinis. If you wondering how we came up with the name Opah. It comes from the Hawaiian word for Moonfish, which was once viewed as Good Luck by fisherman, & often given away as a gesture of Good Will.

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Darrell
California Central Coast •24 reviews
5.0
Dined today
We had a wonderful and tasty meal of seven fishes with wine pairings. Each fish item was the freshest and tastiest I have had and we buy our home fish from Santa Monica Seafood which is excellent but not as good as O Sea! My wife and I also did the wine pairings and enjoyed each wine and was relieved that none were too large. I apologized to Mike that we have not visited O Sea since last Christmas! Our New Years Resolution is to visit more often! Maybe O Sea could have more fish themed dinners like the opening day of trout season in CA…the first Saturday in April.
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O SEA | seafood for thoughtPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Orange
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4.8
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mike
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful staff, good food! Great ambience. Totally enjoyed the experience.
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Bosscat Kitchen & LibationsPrice: Expensive• American• Irvine
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4.6
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IanVIP
Los Angeles •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Benny and Mary's gave us an absolutely world class experience. From their thoughtful, hand-written "Happy Anniversary" note, to the exceptional food, to the premium care and service their staff provided, our night was so memorable. This will now be our go-to restaurant for special occasions. Our only regret is that we didn't discover it earlier. Thank you Benny and Mary's for making our anniversary night so special!
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Benny & Mary'sPrice: Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Irvine
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4.5
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Kate
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 13, 2024
Our server Jasmine was great! We had an amazing family dinner. The food was yummy and the staff was very attentive :)
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RA Sushi Bar Restaurant - Chino Hills, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Chino Hills
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Erika
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 7, 2024
Having my birthday brunch with bottomless mimosas services and atmosphere was great!!! All my girls and I really enjoyed ourselves.
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Santo Remedio Mexican Resto-BarPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Mexican• Orange
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4.6

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70 restaurants available nearby

1. Habana- Irvine Spectrum

2. King's Fish House - Laguna Hills

3. Puesto Los Olivos

4. CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

5. P.F. Chang's - Irvine Spectrum

6. Del Frisco's Grille - Irvine

7. Brio Italian Grille - Irvine - Spectrum Center

8. Dave & Buster's - Irvine

9. Capital Seafood - Irvine Spectrum

10. OPAH Restaurant & Bar @ Town Center Aliso Viejo

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