Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

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1. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Louisville

4.9

Exceptional(6952)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Downtown Louisville

Booked 119 times today

The first & only steakhouse of its kind in the Louisville area, Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse serves only dry-aged USDA prime beef. While steak is the foundation of the menu, Jeff Ruby's promises to please seafood lovers as well with its raw/sushi bar & seafood entrees.Jeff Ruby regulars will be pleased to know that their favorite signature items from the Cincinnati restaurants will be well represented in Louisville. The bone-in filet, the 7 cheese baked macaroni, creamed spinach, truffle flake, & of course Jeff Ruby's secret recipe cheesecake are all staples of the Louisville menu.Styled after the great NY steakhouses of the 1930s & '40s, Jeff Ruby's promises to be as pleasing visually as it is to the palate. French art-deco design, plush mohair upholstery, hand-selected antique furniture, and cinematic crystal chandeliers anchored by a 1950s-era antique are featured in the Starz series Magic City and the 32-foot wall of wine.

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2. Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(2573)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Louisville

Booked 43 times today

Repeal is Whiskey Row’s only oak-fired steakhouse, located at the birthplace of J.T.S. Brown & Sons Bourbon Company in Louisville. A stylish departure from a traditional steakhouse, Repeal uses a wood-fired grill stoked daily with reclaimed American Oak bourbon barrels. Repeal is a tribute to the Repeal of Prohibition – a place to see, be seen and celebrate the rich tradition of the building in which it resides.Now serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

3. Noche Mexican BBQ

4.4

Awesome(30)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 21 times today

To bring the celebration together, Noche will offer Mexican inspired hand crafted cocktails. Every guest will experience a fiesta and be treated like familia by the gracious and friendly staff. The fun atmosphere will be elevated with music, great food, art and a remembrance of those who we love but have passed.Noche is an authentic tribute to Mexican BBQ featuring popular smoked meats and sides cooked for family and friends during celebration. Aaron Diaz, founder and operator is bringing the classic Mexican BBQ flair to Louisville KY keeping true to Mexico's classic tingas, antojitos and unique salsas. Aaron was born in Texas and grew up with a unique Mexican twist on the classic backyard BBQ, surrounded by familia, memories and flavorful food. In Mexico a BBQ is more than just a gathering, it is a gesture of love when one cooks for all, creating a moment in time when a memory is tangible for eternity. We have the Best Margaritas in Louiville and the Best Birra Tacos in Kentucky.

4. Porcini

4.8

Exceptional(2848)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 33 times today

Established in 1992, Porcini is an independent, award-winning restaurant located in the Historic Crescent Hill neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. We specialize in Northern Italian cuisine, excellent service, and offer an extensive selection of fine wines, bourbons, and signature cocktails. Over the last 30 years, we have been privileged to be a part of so many great memories here in our dining room, bar, private dining room, and patio. * For Parties of 6 or more, Please Contact the Restaurant to make a Reservation

5. Paseo

4.7

Exceptional(223)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 5 times today

Inspired by the opulent flavors of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine, our dishes are comprised of fresh ingredients sourced from over 25 different local purveyors including Field Day Farm, Freedom Run Farm, 3D Valley Farm, Frondosa Farms, and Barr Farms. The menu includes made in house pastas, breads paired alongside land and sea paella dishes, vegetarian and omnivore centric entrees, and sharable sides. Innovative yet simple signature dishes include:Spicy Greens & Charred Beans Salad with crispy caper and onion vinaigrette; Harissa Cauliflower Steak with smoked olive, toasted sunflower, coriander gremolata and torn herbs; Freedom Run Farm Lamb Burger & Potato Wedges with Mahón, Harissa onion jam and Berbère aioli; NY Strip Steak with patatas bravas, zhug oil and watercress. Chef Jeremy Frederiksen and his team use our wood fire cookery alongside our favorite spices to create a balanced and authentic culinary experience.

6. Bourbons Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(1668)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 4 times today

Located on Frankfort Avenue restaurant row in the historic Clifton neighborhood, we offer more than 130 bourbons, as well as a selection of antique expression whiskies that you won’t find anywhere else.Bourbons features upscale dining in an elegant but casual atmosphere and a bourbon-inspired seasonal menu graced by southern inspired cuisine.Chef - Jereme McFarlandSous Chef - Samuel VarjuSoul Chef Justin Shewell Event Coordinator- Margot’ McMillen

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7. Vincenzo's Italian Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(3721)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown Louisville

Booked 34 times today

Available for Carry-Out! Contact us at 502-580-1350 Established in 1986, by Vincenzo and Agostino Gabriele, Vincenzo's is an award-winning restaurant, located at 150 S. Fifth Street, in downtown Louisville, which specializes in Authentic Northern Italian Cuisine. Vincenzo's was rated the #22nd Best Restaurant in America by Yahoo Cuisine January 2020, and The Best Italian Restaurant in Kentucky by The Daily Meal in May 2020! Specializing in Table-Side food preparation and flaming specialty desserts and coffees!

8. Proof on Main

4.6

Exceptional(3759)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 34 times today

The ingredients in our menus reflect the region’s sustainable farmers and producers with a soulful and honest approach showcasing the bounty of the Ohio River Valley. Housed in five historic buildings in downtown Louisville, Proof on Main is part of 21c Museum Hotels, the award-winning boutique hotel and restaurant group. The dining room is one of the most striking public spaces in the city, with rotating, contemporary art exhibitions by local and internationally-acclaimed artists alike.

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9. Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar

4.4

Awesome(1521)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Downtown Louisville

Booked 23 times today

Doc Crow's showcases the culinary heritage of the South with a menu of traditional favorites and fresh seafood. The world-class beverage program focuses on America's native spirit, bourbon, and features excellent wines.

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10. Ramsi's Cafe on the World - Highlands

4.6

Exceptional(469)

Price: Moderate

• International • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 12 times today

Indulge your wanderlust! Our eclectic dining room is full of art and artifacts from our travels around the globe. It mirrors the diverse international flavors on the menu. Every detail was created to take you along on the journey. Casual by design, Ramsi’s Café on the World is an easy place to take an exotic trip. No passport required.Please give us a call for larger reservations or to check for additional availability.

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30 restaurants available nearby

1. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Louisville

2. Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse

3. Noche Mexican BBQ

4. Porcini

5. Paseo

6. Bourbons Bistro

7. Vincenzo's Italian Restaurant

8. Proof on Main

9. Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar

10. Ramsi's Cafe on the World - Highlands

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