27 Best Restaurants Spicy Food in Carmel

27 restaurants available nearby

1. Pangaea Grill

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Carmel

Booked 29 times today

Welcome to Pangaea on Ocean Ave, where culinary excellence meets coastal charm! We take immense pride in announcing that we have been honored with the prestigious title of "Best Restaurant of 2022 and 2023 in Carmel-by-the-Sea."This remarkable achievement reflects our relentless commitment to providing an extraordinary dining experience that delights the senses and captures the essence of this beautiful coastal town. From our exquisite menu crafted with the finest local ingredients to our impeccable service, we strive to create memorable moments for every guest. Join us and indulge in an award-winning culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

2. Grasing's

4.6

Exceptional(3052)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Carmel

Booked 11 times today

DINING UPDATE: Please call restaurant if desired reservation is not available online.Grasing's is open for indoor dining and limited outdoor dining (weather permitting). Please note if stairs are an issue for any guest. Please continue to visit our website a https://grasings.com for menu updates, holiday offerings and special events. Grasing’s, located in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, lies along the Pacific Coast in Central California in Monterey County. Celebrity chef partners, Kurt Grasing and Narsai David, truly created a gem. From friendly and professional service, an award winning wine list and seasonally inspired cocktails to the fresh and sustainable local ingredients.Please contact the restaurant to request dog friendly patio seating.

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3. Nicolas Cocina de Herencia

4.7

Exceptional(266)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Carmel

Booked 16 times today

Reservations are not needed but are recommended, Walk ins are Welcome.The newest creation from the owners of the beloved Villa Azteca in Downtown Salinas (Salinas City Center), the eatery honoring the Alvarez family patriarch will open Summer 2023 in Carmel Plaza. The 5,000-square-foot restaurant will have indoor dining, bar seating and a small outdoor space, serving specialty Michoacán dishes as well as other Mexican favorites, incorporating three generations of family recipes.

4. Toro

4.5

Awesome(686)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Carmel

Booked 19 times today

Toro offers creative Japanese cuisine, and we believe in sourcing high quality ingredients. Our beverage program has a lovely sake and wine collection, as well as some creative sake cocktail creations. Join us soon!

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5. The Hog's Breath Inn - Carmel

4.4

Awesome(1027)

Price: Moderate

• American • Carmel

Booked 5 times today

Welcome to the famous Hog's Breath Inn, Carmel.Formerly owned by Clint Eastwood, and sold to a good family friend, Kaiser Morcus,a seasoned restaurateur, hotelier, grocer, butcher and entrepreneur.PATIO DINING, LUNCH & DINNER, OPEN 11 AMOur belief is that you are what you eat.

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6. Edwin's Kaona Carmel

4.4

Awesome(177)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Carmel

Booked 4 times today

Edwin's Carmel is a South East Asian Fusion Restaurant located in the heart of Carmel by the Sea, CA.

7. Treehouse Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(266)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Carmel

Booked 7 times today

Treehouse Cafe offers global fare in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

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8. Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(98)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Carmel

Booked 17 times today

Situated in the Carmel Plaza in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, our bistro offers beers from our R&D program crafted on a pilot five barrel brewhouse - the only of its kind in one of the most picturesque and famed coastal towns in the country. Featuring an expansive, 60+ seat outdoor patio and a full bar, along with an ample dining room that can be sectionalized for private events. And the food! The Bistro offers California coastal cuisine with a regional twist, utilizing locally sourced ingredients that vary with the season.

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9. Casanova Restaurant Carmel

4.6

Exceptional(2348)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Carmel

Booked 27 times today

Our current hours are as follows.Monday - Thursday, Dinner 4:30pm to 9:00pmFriday- Saturday, Dinner 4:30pm to 9:30pmPolicies: We do require a credit card for reservations. We reserve the right to charge guests who do not show up for their reservations or cancel within a 24 hour notice. The charge for NO SHOW is $25 per guest. We will hold your table for 15min max, and will automatically allot 2hrs for your dining pleasure.Parties of 5 or more will need to make special accommodations with the hostess.Thank you for your continuous support!

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10. Sur at The Barnyard

4.4

Awesome(497)

Price: Expensive

• American • Carmel Valley

Booked 23 times today

Voted "Best Restaurant in Carmel Valley 2023"!Located in the picturesque Barnyard Shopping Village just off of HWY 1 between Rio Rd and Carmel Valley Rd. Sur at the Barnyard is where foodies, beer lovers and families escape the stresses of their day-to-day lives to enjoy a great meal!If you don't see a reservation available give us a call anytime and we will be happy to assist!Need a reservation for 7 or more? Give us a call at 831-250-7188 or email us any requests at reservations@suratthebarnyard.com

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27 restaurants available nearby

1. Pangaea Grill

2. Grasing's

3. Nicolas Cocina de Herencia

4. Toro

5. The Hog's Breath Inn - Carmel

6. Edwin's Kaona Carmel

7. Treehouse Cafe

8. Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro

9. Casanova Restaurant Carmel

10. Sur at The Barnyard

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