Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Allapattah

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Downtown AreasKey BiscayneMiamiMiami BeachNorth DadeNorthwest Dade

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AllapattahBal HarbourBrickellBuena VistaCoconut GroveCoral Gables

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

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1. Sparrow Italia Miami

4.7

Exceptional(54)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Wynwood

Booked 14 times today

Sparrow Italia is a modern Italian restaurant that features an expansive menu of fresh pastas, home made pizzas, and Italian favorites.

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2. Nami Nori - Design District

4.7

Exceptional(77)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Design District

Booked 55 times today

Nami Nori is a casual, award. winning, temaki bar specializing in open-style sushi hand rolls. Our menu features signature temaki, including crunchy varieties, as well as takes on the classics and a special vegan section. The open-style temaki allows guests to enjoy a wide variety of flavors, in each fun-to-eat, visually tempting bite.We also serve Japanese-inspired snacks and appetizers, along with a selection of beer, sake and wine, available on tap and by the bottle. Nami Nori is a casual yet elegant temaki bar offering guests a unique sushi dining experience in Williamsburg. Coming from the rarified Japanese restaurants in which they trained, partners Taka Sakaeda, Jihan Lee and Lisa Limb envisioned Nami Nori to be a more inclusive place that balances accessibility with a dedication to quality and creativity with a respect for traditional techniques.Nami Nori is a place to share with friends, old and new.

3. Mayami Wynwood

4.3

Awesome(1076)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Wynwood

Booked 20 times today

Located in the heart of Miami’s artistic Wynwood neighborhood, Mayami is a Tulum-inspired restaurant and bar brought to life by hospitality and nightlife guru Philippe Kalifa. Since opening in November 2020, this top Wynwood restaurant has made a name for itself with its ultimate Wynwood dinner parties and Mediterranean influenced cuisine. As one of the best restaurants in Miami, our 10,000-square-foot dining destination has attracted some of the biggest names in Latin entertainment and has unveiled a variety of new Wynwood dining options.Featuring performances from aerialists and fire dancers to top DJs and live music, Mayami transforms into a celebration destination seven days a week. Please see our website for dress code policy.

4. DOYA

4.7

Exceptional(2639)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Wynwood

Booked 132 times today

Welcome to DOYA! We are a modern Aegean Meze + Bar restaurant in Wynwood. Chef Erhan Kostepen (formerly of Mandolin) offers plates to share, prepared over wood and coal fire. Besides a beautifully decorated dining room, we offer a theater kitchen with counter seats where guests can interact with the chefs directly. Our outdoor seating is a garden oasis unlike any other in Wynwood/ Miami.

5. Elia

4.5

Awesome(370)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Allapattah

Booked 24 times today

Elia offers an unparalleled dining experience on the river, combining stunning views with a carefully curated menu showcasing a harmonious blend of Mediterranean flavors and locally sourced ingredients. Guests can look forward to enjoying their meals surrounded by luxurious imported marbles and a stunning hand-painted mural masterpiece, all while taking in panoramic views of passing yachts and breathtaking sunsets.

6. Sexy Fish - Miami

4.6

Exceptional(2128)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Asian • Brickell

Booked 149 times today

Chef Director Björn Weissgerber serves a diverse menu inspired by the Oceans of Asia, with a particular focus on Japan – sushi, sashimi, tiradito, tempura and robata. Sexy Fish has dishes to please all palates, from traditional tastes to plant-based plates. Among the signature dishes, you’ll be able to dive into are the Bloody Mary Ceviche; our Yellow Tartare, Smoked Tofu and Caviar; plus, the wonderful Enrygii Mushroom Tempura, with Summer Truffle and Aka Miso, as well as its King Crab and Bone Marrow counterpart. Sexy Fish’s interior is designed by the award-winning Martin Brudnizki Studio and includes a show-stopping fish tank. The luxurious dining room also houses amazing original artworks by legendary British artist Damien Hirst, as well as an installation from celebrated architect and designer Frank Gehry, whose 26 beautiful fish lamps play – and sway – beautifully to theme.

7. Contessa - Miami

4.6

Exceptional(391)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Design District

Booked 34 times today

Contessa, the glamorous, all-day venue in the Miami Design District, is designed to welcome guests to eat, drink, celebrate, see and be seen well into the night, in the most elegant yet energetic neighborhood in Miami. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious options, from feasts of antipasti, carpaccios and pizzas, to pastas and large steaks. A vast wine list, classic cocktails and a selection of dolci punctuate a beautiful meal.

8. Phuc Yea

4.6

Exceptional(1314)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • MiMo / Upper East Side

Booked 18 times today

Phuc Yea offers a selection of shareable plates that capture the soulfulness and passion behind family-rooted recipes, the restaurant is inspired by Aniece Meinhold's Vietnamese heritage and Cesar Zapata's Third Coast culinary roots. Under one roof, guests are invited to marvel at Biscayne's blossoming Mimo District; embrace 90's hip-hop, street-cool music; and enjoy Cesar's version of Viet- Cajun cuisine - a lively mash up of fresh and colorful Vietnamese ingredients pumped up with spicy, bold Cajun flavors. This grown up version of Phuc Yea is largely seafood driven.Brunch features a dim sum style menu that highlights classic American brunch preparations. It is at brunch, Chef Zapata will feature his Gulf and Southern influences more prominently while still integrating Vietnamese breakfast tradition.

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9. Sofia - Design District

4.7

Exceptional(426)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Design District

Booked 22 times today

Sofia proffers classic Italian fine dining in a modern, glammed out space.

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10. Tanuki River Landing

4.6

Exceptional(520)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Allapattah

Booked 19 times today

Tanuki Miami is a gateway to a unique Asian culinary experience in the heart of South Beach, serving dishes and drinks inspired by the Japanese, Chinese, and cuisines from all over Asia. Located on the ever-bustling Alton Road at the corner of 11th Street, our South Beach restaurant is hailed by both critics and customers alike as one of the best places to enjoy Asian fusion dishes and high-quality ingredients in Miami Beach.

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New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Everytime we come here it’s a wonderful experience. The service is next level and the food is always delicious. We love it here!!!
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Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina - MiamiPrice: Very Expensive• American• Aventura
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4.5
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nabilVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 2, 2025
Just needs a bit better music fun vibe. Bartenders excellent
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Phuc YeaPrice: Expensive• Asian• MiMo / Upper East Side
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4.6
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Miami - Dade •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 28, 2025
This was a late Valentine’s Day date with my wife and 2 year old son. We had an amazing meal and the service was superb. We highly recommend this restaurant!
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Rishtedar - MiamiPrice: Expensive• Indian• Wynwood
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4.5
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Toby
New York City •81 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 17, 2025
Excellent, innovative food beautifully served in a lovely dining environment. The fresh guacamole, seafood ceviche,Mexican Caesar salad, tomahawk steak, and cheesecake were all outstanding. Also, the server Alyssa, was really excellent. It was a great experience and we will be returning soon.
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Chateau ZZ'sPrice: Very Expensive• Mexican• Brickell
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4.7
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Carlos
Miami - Dade •1 review
4.0
Dined on Feb 16, 2025
The food was great. The service was great our waitress the prep food guy was great and it was affordable the mixed drinks my penny you were a little too high, but I’ll overall in general everything was very good.
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ALMA ROSAPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Brickell
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4.4

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