13 Best Restaurants Spicy Food in East Memphis

A photo of Swagath Indian Cusine and Bar restaurant

1. Swagath Indian Cusine and Bar

4.5

Awesome(12)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • East Memphis

Booked 2 times today

Swagath Indian Cuisine and Bar – An Exquisite Blend of Flavor and AmbianceStep into Swagath, where traditional Indian flavors meet a modern twist. Our menu features a rich selection of authentic Indian dishes, prepared with the finest ingredients and spices, ranging from bold curries to tandoori specialties, all crafted to delight your senses.But we’re not just about great food—we offer an elevated dining experience with a full-service bar. Whether you're in the mood for a classic cocktail, a refreshing craft beer, or a signature Indian-inspired drink, our bar menu has something to complement every dish. From spicy gin and tonics to rich, exotic cocktails, we’re here to enhance your meal with the perfect pairing.Join us for a relaxing dinner, a night out with friends, or a special celebration. Whether you're savoring our flavorful curries or unwinding with a drink, we promise an unforgettable experience of great food, fine drinks, and warm hospitality.

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2. Erling Jensen Small Bites / Topgolf Swing Suites

3.9

Excellent(154)

Price: Expensive

• American • Memphis

Erling Jensen is a founding father of the fine dining scene in Memphis. At Erling Jensen Small Bites, classic entrées meld with a new selection of unique shareables to create a menu that pairs perfectly with gathering friends, family or colleagues, Topgolf Swing Suite-style. Disclaimer: Our Bookings are only available for restaurants only, not the Top Golf services as well. For Top Golf bookings visit swingsuitesmemphis.comKenny TylerDirector Of Food and BeverageKtyler@cooperhotels.com901-969-6709

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3. P.F. Chang's - Memphis

4.0

Excellent(133)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Memphis

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

4. Amerigo - Memphis

4.7

Exceptional(1606)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • East Memphis

Booked 18 times today

Amerigo is a casual, energetic, affordable neighborhood Italian restaurant serving a blend of traditional and modern Italian cuisine. Authentic pastas, hand-made pizzas, fresh seafood and wood-fired steaks offer something for everyone at Amerigo. Our restaurant is warm and inviting, with friendly yet professional service. Amerigo offers several reservation options for date nights, lunch meetings, celebrations, and more. For parties of four or less, reservations are available via Open Table. For parties up to 14 guests in the main dining room, please call the restaurant directly for availability. We look forward to providing you with an unforgettable dining experience!

5. Brooklyn Bridge

new

4.2

Awesome(20)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Northeast Memphis

Booked 12 times today

Run and owned by the Correale family, Brooklyn Bridge is an Italian eatery, serving traditional cuisines. The restaurant has a romantic, old world Italian vibe. Brooklyn Bridge offers a welcoming ambience and is a great place for date night, or dinner with family and friends. The long time staff is friendly and efficient. Brooklyn Bridge has a wine list and full alcohol bar. Some of the popular cuisine options include Lasagna Amalfitano, Horseradish Crusted Salmon, Zuppa di Pesce, Veal Piccata, Filetto di Cugino, and much more! There are pasta, steak, chicken, fish, and pizza options. Don't miss the delectable desserts! The kitchen is run by Chef Barry Sidie and Chef Dax Biggs. Located on the border of East Memphis and Germantown, Brooklyn Bridge Italian Restaurant has been serving Memphis great Italian food for 40 years. The restaurant has been voted Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave for Best Italian 8 years running!

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6. Complicated Pilgrim

4.5

Awesome(303)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown / Cooper

Booked 11 times today

Located at the cultural heart of Overton Square, Complicated Pilgrim is an ideal respite for the weary traveler or local city slicker. Here our eclectic menu is served with a side of world-class service and a “door is always open” vibe. Enjoy local and regional fare inspired by our own distinctly Memphian perspective, paying special mind to fresh ingredients and partners who share our values of community and quality. Stop by the coffee-to-cocktail bar to get your day started and to end your night on a high note. Now serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.Complicated Pilgrim parking is located at the Overton Square Garage. We look forward to your visit.

7. The Beauty Shop

4.7

Exceptional(2904)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Memphis

Booked 38 times today

“Look Good. Eat Good.” are the words emblazoned on the front windows at the Beauty Shop. This hip and trendy restaurant in the Cooper-Young district of midtown Memphis does both, as it conjures up images of a ‘50s-style beauty shop, formerly Priscilla Presley’s curl-and-dye spot. It’s a camp wonderland where the façade is Jetsons-era Vitrolite, and choice seating is offered beneath hooded Belvedere hair dryers.Nostalgia is served with a sense of humor here. The beauty shop flashback comes complete with original mint green wash basins filling in as sinks behind the hand built bar, made of tiger maple wood. The terrazzo floor is original. Glass brick stalls serve as intimate booths. Mixed with the retro renderings are modern touches such as hand-blown art-glass lights, and glamorous copper and silver-leaf walls.

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8. Capriccio Grill Peabody Hotel - Memphis

4.1

Excellent(1708)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 11 times today

No ordinary steakhouse restaurant, Capriccio Grill™ is known for having the best steaks in Memphis. Under the direction of Chef Andreas Kisler, steaks are flash-seared to seal in the juices and flavor producing the most succulent, flavorful steaks ever. Pasta dishes from "La Bella Italia" are cooked to al dente perfection and pizzas are wood-fired and served piping hot.Breakfast offers superb American and Southern specialties while the lunch menu features casual American fare like juicy burgers, hearty sandwiches, wood-fired pizzas and crisp salads.Brunch, served on Saturdays and Sundays, includes biscuits and brunch beverages served tableside, choice of starter and entree, along with an assortment of bite-sized desserts from the Peabody Pastry Shop.

9. Fawn

new

4.9

Exceptional(25)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Memphis

Booked 34 times today

Welcome to Fawn. Rooted in seasonality and comfort, Fawn serves a thoughtful menu of tapas style dishes crafted with local ingredients, house infusions, and delicate details that invite pause. Our dining room evokes a quiet woodland elegance with earth tones and curated textures designed for meaningful connection. Whether you're joining us for an intimate dinner, a celebratory gathering, or simply a glass of wine at golden hour, we invite you to settle in and stay awhile.Reservations are encouraged. Walk-ins are always welcome when available.

10. Itta Bena

4.8

Exceptional(4957)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Southern • Downtown

Booked 48 times today

Located on the third floor of B.B. King's Blues Club overlooking historic Beale Street you will find Itta Bena "A unique delta experience". Whether entering from our private Second Street entrance or walking through the secret hall from inside B.B. King's Blues Club, Itta Bena is sure to capture your senses. The experience is further heightened when you step inside and find yourself surrounded by rich wood floors, vaulted ceilings, deep golden hued chandeliers and the faint sound of the bustling street below. Touching all the senses, we enrich your evening by offering a delta inspired menu of robust flavors and clean presentation. Itta Bena is a complete overwhelming of the senses that you must experience for yourself.

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1. Swagath Indian Cusine and Bar

2. Erling Jensen Small Bites / Topgolf Swing Suites

3. P.F. Chang's - Memphis

4. Amerigo - Memphis

5. Brooklyn Bridge

6. Complicated Pilgrim

7. The Beauty Shop

8. Capriccio Grill Peabody Hotel - Memphis

9. Fawn

10. Itta Bena

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