Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in South Nashville

79 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Henry - Nashville

4.8

Exceptional(193)

Price: Moderate

• American • Belmont / Hillsboro

Booked 139 times today

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2. The Hampton Social - Nashville

4.7

Exceptional(5564)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 127 times today

The Hampton Social - Nashville is the perfect place to imbibe and enjoy the feeling of summer days. Located just minutes from the bustling Broadway street, The Hampton Social is ready to celebrate the every day in the Music City. Our 3-story restaurant features a first-floor "Rosé All Day" lounge, second-floor dining with a private dining space, and our brand new rooftop terrace with indoor and outdoor seating. Known for our lively dining experiences featuring exceptional coastal-inspired food, cocktails, and live music in a beautifully designed atmosphere. Open for Lunch, Dinner, and Weekend Brunch

3. Noko

4.9

Exceptional(1348)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • East Nashville

Booked 79 times today

Nestled in the heart of East Nashville, Noko is an Asian-inspired, wood-fired restaurant inspired by wanderlust and simplicity of the region. Here, Executive Chef Dung “Junior” Vo aims to perfect the balance of new and old techniques in wood fire cooking, putting his Asian-influenced spins on familiar proteins and indigenous vegetables through smoking, searing, and roasting.

4. Harper's

4.8

Exceptional(1222)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 82 times today

Globally-inspired steakhouse with stunning design, unparalleled service and international cocktails.

5. House of Cards

4.7

Exceptional(6096)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 82 times today

House of Cards is Nashville’s most unique dining and entertainment experience. Located underground in a 10,000 sq. ft space, the venue offers an evening for guests unlike any other in the history of the South. House of Cards celebrates the art of magic, classic American cuisine and fine hand-crafted cocktails. Guests are encouraged to explore the dining room to enjoy the rare collections and be entertained by some of America’s top magicians. Complimentary tickets to magic performances in the showroom are included with purchase of a dinner entrée. Please, no outside bottles.Reservations for parties of 6 or less can be made 14 days in advance through OpenTable. For parties of 7-12, please reserve 17 days in advance by emailing reservations@hocnashville.com. Dress code strictly enforced. For dress code details, visit HOCNashville.com/reservations. No photography inside the restaurant. Reservations encouraged. Walk-ins welcome subject to availability and dress code.

6. Maiz De La Vida

4.7

Exceptional(123)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • The Gulch & North Gulch

Booked 40 times today

Maiz de la Vida Restaurant brings a vibrant atmosphere and fresh Heirloom corn based Mexican cuisine to Nashville. Enjoy handcrafted dishes and agave-based cocktails. Chef Julio Hernandez a James beard nominated Emerging chef first full-service concept. Located inside the former Antique mall.

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7. Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Nashville

4.7

Exceptional(972)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 63 times today

For reservations of 8 or more please email blanconashville@foxrc.comBlanco is more than your typical Mexican restaurant, it‘s an escape from the ordinary, a happy hour hang out, a place to sit back, recharge and party. It’s a vacation in your neighborhood that helps you relax with your favorite people. For food, margaritas, and good times, Blanco is the perfect place to find your bliss.

8. Henrietta Red

4.8

Exceptional(160)

Price: Expensive

• American • Germantown

Booked 31 times today

Located in Nashville's Germantown neighborhood, Henrietta Red is an acclaimed oyster bar and restaurant. It boasts a welcoming barroom, spacious dining room, oyster bar, and a temperature-controlled, enclosed patio.Henrietta Red’s approach to dining centers on fresh, seasonal dishes intended for sharing, fostering an inviting atmosphere ideal for meals with familiar and new friends. Our menu highlights local TN produce and responsibly sourced seafood, offering an extensive variety of oysters from coast to coast. Henrietta Red was named one of America’s 50 Best New Restaurants by Bon Appétit, one of GQ’s Best New Restaurants in America, and a James Beard Foundation Awards Semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in 2018. Chef Julia has been recognized as one of the Best Young Chefs in America by Robb Report and as one of Food & Wine Magazine’s Best New Chefs in 2018. She was also a 2019 semifinalist and 2020 Nominee for Best Chef: Southeast by the James Beard Foundation Awards.

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9. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Nashville

4.9

Exceptional(8005)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 139 times today

The flagship brand of his growing, family of eponymous eateries, Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse tells the story of his life. From the opulent interiors to the artwork & antique furnishings, every facet has a special meaning to the man himself. Now open in Nashville, TN, each iteration of these critically-acclaimed restaurants is rooted in the heritage of the original, yet each also tells a tale of its own, inextricably woven into the unique fabric of the community in which it resides. The most noteworthy element of the brand – and undeniably the key to its success – is The Jeff Ruby Experience, an all-encompassing philosophy embodying the very best U.S.D.A. Steaks, Fresh Seafood, Impeccable Service, Live Entertainment and Passionate Attention To Detail. These qualities and more create a total dining experience unlike any other. An experience we’re proud to bring to the great city of Nashville.

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10. Mercado by Butchertown

4.4

Awesome(96)

Price: Expensive

• Regional Mexican (Baja Med) • South Nashville

Booked 23 times today

Welcome to Mercado by Butchertown, nestled in the heart of Nashville's Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood.We are a Raw Bar + Grill, serving the freshest oysters, seafoods, steaks, and Baja-influenced Mexican fare.Visit our rooftop bar, Ramone’s Oyster Bar and Citrus Club, with spectacular views and the coolest biodynamic wine list, amazing margaritas, and of course, the cutest little oyster bar in Nashville.

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KristinVIP
Nashville •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Everything about our visit was fabulous! Thankful we split some entrees so we could sample more.
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Blanco Cocina + Cantina - NashvillePrice: Moderate• Mexican• Downtown / Sobro
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4.7
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Rachel
Nashville •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Pizza was very good. Everyone else said their meals were good as well. Service was great. Only down side was it was little loud and difficult to have a conversation.
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City Tap House-NashvillePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / Sobro
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4.5
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BalkisVIP
Nashville •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 7, 2024
Great place! Very friendly staff and amazing food. I recommend going during brunch buffet.
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615ChutneyPrice: Moderate• Indian• Bellevue
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4.9

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79 restaurants available nearby

1. The Henry - Nashville

2. The Hampton Social - Nashville

3. Noko

4. Harper's

5. House of Cards

6. Maiz De La Vida

7. Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Nashville

8. Henrietta Red

9. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Nashville

10. Mercado by Butchertown

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