Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in University of South Florida

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1. Quality Foods Market

5.0

Exceptional(227)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Tampa

Quality Foods Market offers a unique culinary experience, featuring authentic Italian cuisine, in a relaxed, elevated casual, and intimate atmosphere. Enjoy a seasonally changing, from scratch menu, featuring both classic and modern pastas; hand cut steaks from USDA Certified Premium Hereford Heritage 1881 Beef; New Zealand Lamb Chops; USDA Certified Prime Veal; and the freshest seafood available, flown in from around the world throughout the week. In addition, Quality Foods Market offers a curated wine list with selections from all over the world, and an unrivaled craft and imported beer selection. Executive Chef Christopher Houp takes the time to interact with each and every guest throughout the dining experience, taking the Chef's Table concept to a whole new level. Tables are limited, with just 16 seats inside, and an additional 16 seats for al fresco dining. Our guests are treated to a true Italian dining experience, as we allow a minimum of three hours between reservations.

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2. Stonewood Grill & Tavern - Tampa Palms

4.7

Exceptional(2292)

Price: Moderate

• American • New Tampa

Booked 21 times today

For all reservations of 5 or more, please call the restaurant directly at (813) 978-0388 so we can make sure we are able to accommodate as we have a limited amount of tables that fit more than 4 guests.Stonewood Grill & Tavern offers a complete dining experience for both your eyes and your palate. You don’t want to have just another ordinary night out — so tonight, make it extraordinary! We oak-grill each of our Wet-Aged Midwestern Corn-Fed steaks to lock in its juices and enhance its natural flavors. Plus, only the freshest seafood has the honor of being prepared by one of Stonewood’s gourmet chefs. Adding our innovative wine list featuring rare selections and exceptional pairings makes Stonewood a great place for couples, friends, and coworkers, for date night, happy hour, special occasions, and holiday parties. So the next time you’re looking for the perfect night out, come to Stonewood Grill & Tavern.

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3. Don Julio's Authentic Mexican Cuisine - Tampa Palms

4.3

Awesome(38)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • New Tampa

Booked 1 time today

Award winning authentic and family-owned Mexican restaurant. Winner of "Best Mexican Restaurant" and "Best Taco" in Tampa Bay for 4 years in a row. Tortillas are always hand made. Enjoy traditional Mexican cravings as well as more authentic and complex Mexican dishes from the central region of Mexico. Full-Bar with a large selection of Tequilas. Large space to accommodate parties of 20+ or more.

4. Ro

4.7

Exceptional(122)

Price: Very Expensive

• Asian • Tampa

Booked 33 times today

Through meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to sensory excellence, ro elevates the art of modern Asian cuisine. With each dish, guests are transported to a realm where taste, aroma, texture and presentation converge to create an unforgettable experience that transcends the ordinary.

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5. Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City

4.8

Exceptional(17039)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Tampa

Booked 187 times today

The Columbia is Florida’s Oldest RestaurantSM, founded in Tampa's historic Ybor City in 1905. Family-owned and operated for 119 years, the restaurant has earned acclaim for old-world charm as well as for its award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine and wine list.Open 365 days a year, including all holidays and serving lunch and dinner daily.Casual attire is fine, but we don’t allow sleeveless shirts on men in the dining room.Experience the Fire of Flamenco! Flamenco Dance Shows: There is an $10 cover charge per person for guests over the age of 12.Monday through Thursday dinner reservation times for the 7 p.m. show are 5:30, 6 or 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday dinner reservations for the 7 p.m. show are 5:30, 6 or 6:30 p.m. and for the 9:30 p.m. show, seatings are at 8:30 or 9 p.m. Reservations for dinner and the show are required. Please call the restaurant to check availability for reservations.Please call 813.248.4961 for flamenco show reservations.

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6. Hales Blackbrick - Tampa

4.8

Exceptional(454)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sichuan • Tampa

Booked 17 times today

WINNER 2024 Best New Restaurant & Best Chinese Restaurant by Tampa Magazine. Best New Restaurant by Bon Appetit Magazine. New ChineseCHEF HALES INNOVATIVE, INSPIRED & SEASONAL CHINESE RESTAURANTOur owner, Chef Richard Hales a four generation Tampa family since 1954, is back in his hometown of Tampa after 25 years away mastering Asian cuisine, opening award winning restaurants and appearing on the Food Network; beloved by the likes of Guy Fieri. Our seasonal menu features Asian techniques using the fi nest ingredients and availability of locally sourced produces. Chef Hales’ invites you to experience eclectic ambiance, elevated service and his version of Chinese cuisine. We are Grateful, Chef Richard Hales & Jenny Hales 不是那么中国

7. Sacred Pepper

4.8

Exceptional(6799)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Tampa

Booked 56 times today

Food. Flavors. People. Style. Inspired by her flavorful travels, Candy DeBartolo set out to bring something different to North Tampa’s food scene: a dining destination where everything that happens around the table is considered sacred—a place where every detail matters. Together with her team of passionate experts, she opened Sacred Pepper to provide the community with new twists on classic favorites in an inviting atmosphere. Locally sourced ingredients and made-from-scratch pastas and sauces highlight a Contemporary American menu with dashes of Mediterranean flair. Cocktails are inspired by cultures from around the world as well as modern, traditional, and pre-prohibition tastes.

8. Timpano Hyde Park

4.5

Awesome(3511)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Tampa

Booked 84 times today

Nestled in the heart of historic Hyde Park, Timpano embodies the warmth of an Italian kitchen during the day and the energy of a neighborhood cocktail bar at night. A rustic elegance surrounds you with the fresh decor and foliage, the lively music, and the menu featuring comfort classics with a modern twist. Like any neighborhood kitchen in the Italian countryside, Timpano Hyde Park offers a seat for everyone in a warm and comfortable setting.

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9. Rooster & The Till

4.9

Exceptional(35)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Tampa

Booked 18 times today

Rooster & the Till is an award-winning, modern American neighborhood restaurant in Seminole Heights. With an always-evolving menu & eclectic beverage program, it's perfect for adventurous diners looking to be challenged by new ingredients and who expect high attention to service.We offer 2 different reservation options each evening, seats at one of our tables or at our kitchen counter, barstools that overlook the kitchen. The full menu, including tasting, is available anywhere within the restaurant.

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10. Ocean Prime - Tampa

4.9

Exceptional(10928)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Tampa

Booked 116 times today

Located at International Plaza, Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended.Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant.THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING: Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor Excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments Clothing with offensive language or graphics Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed. *Gratuity is automatically added to parties of 6 or more*

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36 restaurants available nearby

1. Quality Foods Market

2. Stonewood Grill & Tavern - Tampa Palms

3. Don Julio's Authentic Mexican Cuisine - Tampa Palms

4. Ro

5. Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City

6. Hales Blackbrick - Tampa

7. Sacred Pepper

8. Timpano Hyde Park

9. Rooster & The Till

10. Ocean Prime - Tampa

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