Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Boulder

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1. Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - Boulder

4.8

Exceptional(2675)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Boulder

Booked 24 times today

We don't take ourselves too seriously at Jax Fish House. Two things we do take seriously? The freshness and sustainability of our seafood. You know fresh fish when you see, smell, and taste it-and thanks to modern delivery technology, we bring in that freshy-fresh seven days a week. Sustainability is a little more complicated. Not all commercial fisheries are created equal. That's why we work closely with our suppliers and science-based organizations to ensure that every single thing we serve is responsibly sourced. We consider the stocks of the species we source to prevent overfishing and we work with suppliers who harvest in ways that have minimal impacts on marine environments.

2. Cozobi Fonda Fina

4.9

Exceptional(47)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Boulder

Booked 30 times today

On a mission to share the beauty of Mexican culture through food, Chef Johnny Curiel opens Cozobi Fonda Fina as an encore to his beloved LoHi restaurant, Alma Fonda Fina. Named after Cozobi, the Zapotec god of corn, Cozobi Fonda Fina is rooted in Mexico’s centuries-old corn nixtamalization traditions and wood-fire cooking techniques that define its rich food history.

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3. Spruce Farm & Fish

4.3

Awesome(1992)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Boulder

Booked 36 times today

Spruce Farm & Fish serves creative and contemporary Brunch and Dinner menus utilizing the highest quality ingredients. Guests can indulge in Brunch any day of the week until 2pm. Partnering with sustainable oyster farms and fisheries, seafood at Spruce is flown in daily. Spruce offers rotating dinner specials, including certified Angus beef house-smoked prime rib. The bar offers espresso drinks, an extensive selection of wines, and locally sourced spirits and craft beers. Happy-hour specials are available daily and include seasonal small plates and fresh cocktails.Want to eat out without going out? Order your food to-go! Give us a call at 303-442-4880. Our top priority is the health and well-being of our staff, guests, Boulder community.

4. Japango Boulder

4.7

Exceptional(1502)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Boulder

Booked 31 times today

Japango, set in a historic building just west of Broadway on the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, CO, offers a dynamic combination of traditional and contemporary Japanese cuisine. Guests will enjoy a relaxed experience in an award winning space designed by nationally acclaimed architect, Scott Rodwin. In many ways this wildly popular restaurant feels like a direct extension of Boulder itself—sophisticated, casual and healthy. // It’s is the perfect place for a first date, a family gathering, or a night out with friends. In addition to an elegant—yet intimate and unpretentious—dining room, Japango features a large sushi bar, a Pearl Street patio, a back patio with fireplace, an enclosed patio that seats up to 10, and a lively bar and lounge area. // The full bar offers unique house cocktails, an extensive sake menu and the largest Japanese whisky selection in Colorado.

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5. Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Pearl St. Boulder

4.7

Exceptional(1250)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Boulder

Booked 56 times today

The name Hapa is derived from the Hawaiian term that describes a harmonious blend of Asian and American cultures. Like our name, our food reflects this dynamic combination. The menu is based on traditional Japanese cooking fundamentals which are then amplified, muted, or mixed with influences from many different styles of cooking until they are something completely new: they're Hapa. We have stretched the boundaries of creativity to develop dishes that defy all the rules while holding true to our roots. We hope that you will find our menu innovative, uninhibited, and distinctly fun! Incomplete parties will not be sat until complete.

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6. The Post Chicken & Beer - Boulder

4.5

Awesome(418)

Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Boulder

Booked 15 times today

At The Post Chicken & Beer, we brew delicious, award-winning beers and fry up the crispiest, juiciest hot chicken around. We serve it with our kitchen's take on vegetarian and seafood dishes, fresh salads, farm fresh and innovative sides - classics remade for modern times and tastes. We make the traditional, uncommonly memorable

7. Flagstaff House

4.8

Exceptional(5743)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Boulder

Booked 6 times today

Partners Executive Chef and Food Network Chopped Champion Chris Royster and General Manager Adam Monette welcome you to the Flagstaff House Restaurant for unparalleled Colorado dining experience. Located at an elevation of 6,000 feet, the Flagstaff House offers breathtaking views, new American cuisine, a world-renowned wine list and impeccable service. Local and seasonal cuisine take the spotlight in curating our menu. Offered are a four-course or Chef's multi-course tasting menu. The Monette family has owned the Flagstaff House since 1971 and holds many prestigious awards including Colorado's longest holding Wine Spectator Grand Award, Forbes Travel Guide Four Star rating and AAA Four Diamond status. Features include Men's Journal, Bon Appetite, Conde Nast Traveler, USA Today, 5280, Best of Boulder, Eater and many others. We look forward to welcoming you for a special dining experience.

8. Sushi Zanmai

4.6

Exceptional(21)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Boulder

Booked 35 times today

Sushi Zanmai is celebrating its 38th year as Boulder's favorite sushi spot! Zanmai provides family friendly dining. Our daily happy hour features popular rolls and appetizers and of course, Sake Bombs! Sushi Zanmai has intimate dining for dates, sushi bar seating for guests who want to watch the chefs make their food, large tables for parties, and private Japanese tatami rooms for business meetings or raucous gatherings. The menu boasts both traditional Japanese kitchen food, sushi, and sashimi, as well as creative rolls and appetizers. Zanmai has vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, and vegan offerings. Reservations are encouraged for parties of 6 or more. This restaurant also offers to-go services.

9. St Julien Hotel

4.2

Awesome(48)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Boulder

Join us for special events and holidays in the Xanadu Ballroom at the iconic St Julien Hotel & Spa located in the heart of Boulder, Colorado. St Julien is rich in tradition when it comes to special events and holiday celebrations and you won't want to miss what we have in store this year. Both our Thanksgiving and Christmas Brunch will be complemented with live jazz, bloody mary bars and bottomless mimosas. Be sure to stop on the Terrace before or after brunch to capture that perfect photo with Flatirons looming in the background. Valet parking available!

10. Gemini

4.5

Awesome(151)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Boulder

Booked 12 times today

Located on the historic Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, CO, Gemini is a full service restaurant focused on contemporary Spanish food and wine and its international influences. The menu is guided by the seasons and highlights sustainably farmed meats and produce from Colorado purveyors. Taking cues from the cuisines of Barcelona and San Sebastian, we offer traditional tapas items, including Patatas Bravas, Pan con Tomate, meatballs, and Boquerones. Larger dishes from land and sea include Octopus, Cauliflower a la Plancha, and Basque Braised Lamb.Our beverage program features organic, low-intervention wines from Spain and the West Coast, classic cocktails, and selections from Colorado’s craft brewing community.

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KrisVIP
Denver / Colorado •16 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Great food - loved all of the dip Choices and the breads were amazing! Very knowledgable staff and perfect service. Highly recommend.
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Ash'KaraPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Highlands
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4.7
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Ken
Denver / Colorado •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Authentic Mexican and Spanish cuisine with a fine dining quality to it was a unique and exceptional experience. This will be a must go to spot for years to come. The ceviche stole the show and the wait staff was attentive and super helpful offering suggestions and sharing knowledge of each dish.
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XiquitaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Denver
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4.7
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Deborah
Denver / Colorado •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent food, drinks, and service. Nicely decorated for the holidays. Felix is one of my go to places to meet up with friends.
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My Neighbor Felix - CentennialPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Centennial
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4.3
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Leigh AnnVIP
Denver / Colorado •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Everyone in our group enjoyed our experience at Bao Brewhouse. I was complimented several times later in the evening about the great choice of restaurant. The food was delicious; sauces are amazing! What a great place to go before the theater! Thank you!
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Bao BrewhousePrice: Moderate• Chinese• Downtown / LoDo
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4.5
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JoeyB
Denver / Colorado •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 15, 2024
Food is good, margs were great, hard to hear my table mate for the loud music… it’s like a loud bar….loved the Valentine’s Day special and appreciate everyone who was working that night
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Los Chingones DTCPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Tech Center / Greenwood Village
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4.5

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16 restaurants available nearby

1. Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - Boulder

2. Cozobi Fonda Fina

3. Spruce Farm & Fish

4. Japango Boulder

5. Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Pearl St. Boulder

6. The Post Chicken & Beer - Boulder

7. Flagstaff House

8. Sushi Zanmai

9. St Julien Hotel

10. Gemini

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