Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Salt Lake City

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Salt Lake City

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DowntownHolladay / Midvale / Sandy / UnionMurraySalt Lake City

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1. HandoSake Sushi

4.5

Awesome(57)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Downtown

Booked 15 times today

HandoSake is Downtown Salt Lake City’s original Japanese hand-roll bar, serving fresh, made-to-order hand rolls, premium nigiri, and authentic Japanese cuisine. Our menu features high-quality fish flown in weekly, crave-worthy appetizers like crispy rice and rock shrimp, and a full bar offering signature cocktails, premium sake, and Japanese whiskey. Enjoy a vibrant, modern atmosphere with occasional live music and DJs, creating the perfect setting for date nights, business dinners, or casual gatherings. Whether you’re dining in, taking out, or ordering delivery, HandoSake delivers the freshest sushi experience in downtown Salt Lake City. Discover why we’re the go-to destination for sushi lovers, hand-roll enthusiasts, and fans of true Japanese dining.

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2. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Salt Lake City

4.8

Exceptional(3536)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Salt Lake City

Booked 69 times today

Start your evening the Ruth’s Chris way – over a mouth-watering filet. Sit back and enjoy the most tender, extra-thick, hand-cut Steak you’ve ever tasted, served "sizzling" in butter on a 500 degree plate. Our extensive a la carte menu features fresh seafood, a variety of vegetable dishes, and eight potato selections. Enjoy our warm, elegant atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris genuine hospitality. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining in our state-of-the-art media equipped rooms is one call away. Ruth's Chris Steak House- Salt Lake is independently owned and locally operated. We look forward to serving you soon!

3. Caffe Molise

4.7

Exceptional(3556)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 47 times today

Occupying the historic Eagles Building on the corner of 400 South and West Temple street downtown, Caffe Molise opened in 1993 serving lunch and dinner daily. Featuring daily specials for lunch and dinner, with made-to-order appetizers, fresh and imported Italian pastas, main dishes and delectable desserts, we have been a fixture of Salt Lake City for 30 years. Staff favorites include our Ravioli con Zucca, the Arista, and Pappardelle al Sugo.Peruse our award-winning wine and drinks menus including our seasonal craft cocktails. When the weather is warm, enjoy our outdoor patio. Seating is limited; we request that guests keep dining to a 2 hour limit. Reservations are recommended; walk-ins are welcome. We are also available for curbside pick-up and gift card purchase. Cheers!

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4. P.F. Chang's - Salt Lake City

4.5

Awesome(114)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

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.

5. Eva

4.8

Exceptional(1042)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Salt Lake City

Booked 25 times today

Located in the heart of Salt Lake City’s downtown district, Eva is a beloved dining destination known for its bold Mediterranean-inspired small plates and warm, intimate atmosphere. Eva is dedicated to and named after chef Charlie Perry's great grandmother. Eva Coombs passed on her respect for quality ingredients, an emphasis on the nourishing benefits of food and most importantly, the shared pleasure of eating. At Eva, our shared plates promote a communal sense of enjoyment. We have an extensive and varied small plates menu, craft cocktails and hand picked wine list. In addition to being a popular "pre-show" dining venue, Eva provides a "from scratch" dining experience so please plan on approximately an hour and a half for us to execute the best possible experience. We are in the heart of downtown so we love walk-in traffic! We hope to see you soon!

6. The Rest

4.6

Exceptional(1044)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

Bodega is the street level Tavern, that offers no frills cocktails in addition to draft beer and shots. With a reservation, or if allowed admission from the Bartender upstairs, you can experience The Rest. It is a subterranean gem that looks like a bar that Hemingway would have built. Dark wood, taxidermy, old books and plenty of good whiskey. Perfect place for privacy and escaping the world for a minute... Or hours.

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7. Christopher's Prime and Sonoma Wine Bar

4.0

Excellent(1782)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 3 times today

Locally owned and operated, Christopher's is the Recipient of the prestigious “Best of State” award and the “People’s Choice” designation from opentable.com, with an “Excellent” rating from Zagat; Christopher’s Prime Tavern has been a fixture in the Salt Lake City dining scene since 1995. We’ve built our reputation on the belief that the finest ingredients yield the finest dishes; 21-day aged USDA Prime beef and the Freshest Seafood Flown in Daily from around the world and Organic Locally Sourced Produce, are the building blocks of our award winning menus. From our mouth watering hand-cut USDA Prime Filet Mignon to our Giant Steamed Alaskan King Crab Legs, Christopher’s is sure to please any palate. We offer an extensive Wine list and full Liquor bar.

8. BTG Wine Bar

4.6

Exceptional(803)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Downtown

Booked 10 times today

BTG Wine Bar is currently OPEN for in-house service every day from 5 P.M. Seating is limited, reservations are recommended. We are also available for curbside pick-up and gift card purchase from 5 P.M. daily. Patrons must be 21 and older with a valid I.D.

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9. Sol Agave - Salt Lake City

4.5

Awesome(171)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Salt Lake City

Booked 45 times today

Our dream began in late 2014, long before we became the "Best Mexican Restaurant in San Juan Capistrano". It began inside a 17- foot food truck with the burning desire to change the way guests perceived food truck cuisine to be we have always believed that Mexican food should be MORE! More complex, modern, enjoyable and healthier for our bodies.

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10. Stoneground Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(1316)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 18 times today

Our menu features Rustic Italian Recipes, Thin Crust Pizzas & Fresh Pastas. Stoneground Italian is located downtown in a second-story loft overlooking the architecturally acclaimed Salt Lake City Public Library. Since opening in 2000, owner Bob McCarthy has been cooking up a dining experience that’s warm, welcoming and firmly planted in his Irish-Italian roots. He takes a simple approach to serving delicious food: always fresh and house-made.The environment at Stoneground is cool and casual; some describe it as a rustic/urban vibe. You’ll feel comfortable dressed as you are. The window tables have mesmerizing views and are ideal for intimate dining occasions. The outdoor deck seats about 40-people and is the go-to spot for your fair weather celebrations. Park and enter from the rear of the building. Parking is Free. Hope to see you soon!

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