Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Des Moines

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Des MoinesJohnstonWest Des Moines

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A photo of Tupelo Honey - Des Moines restaurant

1. Tupelo Honey - Des Moines

4.3

Awesome(686)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Southern • Des Moines

Booked 31 times today

Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains we call home. We craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual. Please arrive on time with all members in your party present. We will cancel reservations 15 minutes after the scheduled time. The combining of separate reservations will not be honored. We look forward to seeing you soon! We are currently closed on Monday's

2. Fresko

4.7

Exceptional(1230)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Farm-to-table • Des Moines

Booked 37 times today

“Fresko” meaning “fresh” inspires our creation of seasonal menus made from locally sourced ingredients. Fresko makes natural food from the bounty of Iowa farms whenever possible. The culinary team prepares product from start to finish applying natural time honored techniques with care at every step. This enriches the flavorful and nutritious product we serve and benefits our community. Fresko believes we are what we eat and eating well means living well.Fresko features a splendid assortment of original cocktails with a deep spirits menu and a beer program with sixteen beers on tap in addition to bottles and cans. Fresko's wine menu focuses on quality selections at a great value to our guests.

A photo of The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines restaurant

3. The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines

4.7

Exceptional(827)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Des Moines

Booked 26 times today

The Stuffed Olive is about the entire “Martini & Tapas Experience.” From your favorite classics to new and exciting blends you’ve never seen before, you’re sure to find a cocktail to love on our vast martini menu. Add a warm, comfortable atmosphere, great wines, beers and top-shelf spirits, and The Stuffed Olive will become your favorite place to start, end or spend your entire evening. Our tapas menu offers appetizer-sized portions of globally influenced entrees, for a sampling and sharing dining experience. Pair tasty tapas with your favorite martini for happy hour, dinner or a late-night snack. We welcome you to sit back, relax, enjoy great food, good conversation and your favorite martini. Welcome to the Stuffed Olive!

4. Bar Nico

4.8

Exceptional(95)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Des Moines

Booked 11 times today

Our restaurant's mantra is "Sin Maiz, No Hay Pais" meaning "without corn there is no country" as such, our tortillas are hand ground in house from heirloom organic Mexican corn varietals - made daily & cooked to order. As a result of our corn obsession, we have no flour in house & are a completely gluten-free kitchen.

5. Eatery A

4.8

Exceptional(556)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Des Moines

Booked 40 times today

Eatery A is Des Moines's destination for Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Perfecting simple dishes that focus on local, quality ingredients, we strive to offer our guests exotic flavor profiles that let the ingredients take center stage.

A photo of Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Des Moines restaurant

6. Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Des Moines

4.6

Exceptional(228)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Des Moines

Booked 9 times today

Blue Sushi Sake Grill unites creative ingredients with energetic vibes, premium cold sake with happy moments to give you a fresh and fun new way to experience sushi. Our sushi and grill menus allow you to explore your sushi favorites in new and unexpected ways. We like to say that sushi is for sharing, and our menu encourages it. Order a spread of all your maki, nigiri and sashimi favs from the sushi bar, and throw in a few orders of starters from the grill. We'll stagger your plates so you can savor it all bite-by-bite, and maximize the sushi experience you've been craving all week. If you're not sure where to start, tour the menu during Happy Hour, where all our guest favorites — from our sushi, grill and drink menus — are available at an amazing value. We offer Happy Hour every day of the week at Blue Sushi Sake Grill!

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7. Park Street Kitchen

3.7

Very Good(77)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Des Moines

Booked 1 time today

Park Street Kitchen & Bar, located in Hilton Des Moines Downtown is an all day dining concept featuring local ingredients and products, simply prepared and professionally served. The soul of this restaurant is anchored in the abundance of regional foods produced and raised locally. The menu features wholesome and hearty fare, using tried and true recipes and methods. Dine indoors or al fresco on our outdoor patio complete with string lights and a fireplace. Enjoy validated parking while you dine for up to two hours. See a restaurant team member for more details.

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8. Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines

4.6

Exceptional(861)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Des Moines

Booked 10 times today

Louie’s Wine Dive serves lunch, happy hour and dinner daily and brunch on weekends. Award-winning food is created from local ingredients under the eye of formally trained chefs. Louie’s wine list and featured wineboard offer hard to find, quality focused selections. Louie’s offers a craft cocktail and local beer menu. Louie’s Wine Dive features a warm, casually elegant atmosphere. It's the place for food and wine lovers to be social!

9. Baratta's

4.5

Awesome(132)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Des Moines

Booked 3 times today

Baratta’s has been a Des Moines staple for over 50 years and is always welcoming new guests to the table. With multiple locations now open, catering available, and take-out options, there are several ways to enjoy our menu. From celebrating anniversaries and birthdays to fueling kids up before football games and dances, Baratta’s is a tradition that keeps getting better.

A photo of Ruth's Chris Steak House - West Des Moines restaurant

10. Ruth's Chris Steak House - West Des Moines

4.7

Exceptional(946)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • West Des Moines

Booked 33 times today

Ruth's Chris Steak House is a premier dining establishment renowned for its specialty in serving USDA Prime steaks. Each steak is expertly prepared and served sizzling on a 500-degree plate, ensuring a delicious and unforgettable dining experience. Located in West Des Moines, Ruth's Chris Steak House has been recognized as the 2024 OpenTable Diner's Choice Winner and 2024 Wine Spectator's award recipient, a testament to its commitment to exceptional quality and service. Whether you're a steak aficionado or simply looking for a remarkable dining experience, we invite you to join us and indulge in our award-winning cuisine.

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