Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Seymour

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1. Chaplin

4.5

Awesome(265)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Shelton

Booked 6 times today

We wanted the best possible quality meat program, seafood towers overflowing with oysters, clams, shrimp, and mussels, and the kind of cocktails that are impossible to get sick of, all in a beautifully designed, unique space. And we wanted it not in New York – we want it right here in Shelton, CT. Enter Chaplin.

2. Uptown

4.6

Exceptional(54)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Ansonia

Booked 2 times today

Located in the oldest opera house in Connecticut, we at Uptown Bar & Eatery are proud of our in-house menu made with the freshest and highest quality ingredients. You'll want to try our build your own steak board at our wonderful restaurant!!

3. ZINC New Haven

4.8

Exceptional(2998)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • New Haven

Booked 12 times today

Across from the historic New Haven Green, ZINC offers an innovative seed-to-plate menu that celebrates the surrounding community. Sustainable food has been the focus of ZINC since opening its doors in 1999 and has helped earn our place as a fixture in the downtown landscape. Our modern interpretation of “American Food” is local market inspired and globally infused with a focus on sustainable food, offering a dining experience fit for the most enthusiastic of foodies. ZINC offers a Wine Spectator award-winning wine menu.

A photo of Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar - Shelton restaurant

4. Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar - Shelton

4.6

Exceptional(197)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Shelton

Booked 57 times today

At Mercato, a new-school Italian restaurant, we embrace our motto: Mangia, Bevi, Ridi—Eat, Drink, Laugh. Enjoy delicious pasta, pizzas, salads, and authentic Italian dishes crafted with high-quality, locally sourced ingredients.Join us in our warm, inviting atmosphere for a casual dinner or a special night out. At Mercato, eating, drinking, and laughing are at the heart of everything we do.

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5. Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1234)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • New Haven

Booked 39 times today

We are a New York steakhouse with a twist. Our Executive Chef is the only one in Southern Connecticut to use the old world technique of skillet cooking; producing the most perfectly cooked steak. Besides our steak entrees, we also offer the freshest seafood, lamb and duck entrees, as well as daily specials prepared to perfection by our master chefs. All of our beef is perfectly aged and hand cut on the premises. We use only the finest ingredients, the freshest seafood and Prime Angus beef; each presented with simple elegance. Enjoy our homemade specialty breads and desserts.

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6. Consiglio's - New Haven

4.9

Exceptional(602)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 9 times today

Consiglio's Restaurant: A True Taste of Italy in the Heart of New Haven's Little Italy District Consiglio's Restaurant has been a staple of the Little Italy district in New Haven for over 80 years. Founded in 1938, this third-generation, family-owned establishment offers a romantic and comfortable atmosphere and uses old-world, family-inspired recipes to create delicious dishes.Consiglio's menu is focused on delivering affordable, delectable food for guests to enjoy any day of the week. Start your meal with an appetizer like the cauliflower with truffle oil, eggplant rollatini, or the fried calamari. For the main course, indulge in popular dishes like the Lobster Ravioli, Homemade Cavatelli and Braciole, or their award-winning Lasagna, which recently took home the title of "Best Pasta in the State."

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7. Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos

4.6

Exceptional(367)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • New Haven

Booked 13 times today

Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos ( translation: I Love Tequila) is a modern Mexican restaurant and tequila bar featuring delicious tequila cocktails, and a completely unique taco experience. Whether you are going out for happy hour, date night or late night partying, the sophisticated atmosphere combined with two fully stocked bars & open kitchen will have you loving Te Amo. Located adjacent to the New Haven green, across from the Omni Hotel and through the plaza from the Shubert Theater.Noteworthy: Margaritas flights, flaming queso, one of a kind tacos, summer terrasse diningNot finding your available time? Check out our sister locations Barracuda Bistro & Bar & 80 PROOF American Kitchen & Bar (also on open table)

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8. Market Place Kitchen and Bar - Shelton

4.6

Exceptional(335)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Shelton

Booked 7 times today

Market Place, known for its American tavern style cuisine! We celebrate and encourage local, organic and sustainably harvested food and spirits. Open seven days a week, outdoor dining, and brunch Saturdays and Sundays. We look forward to you trying our inventive, seasonally inspired cuisine and cocktails. Eat sustainably, live well, and enjoy your experience at Market Place!

9. Villa Lulu

4.2

Awesome(561)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 13 times today

Located on “Restaurant Row” in historic downtown New Haven at The Shops at Yale, Villa Lulu’s bi-level space is a multi-sensory experience filled with eclectic artwork, vibrant textiles, an open kitchen, and lively bar scene. The menu is a bold and seasonal illustration of exceptional Italian cuisine, from market fresh and prime meat, to Neapolitan style pizza and al dente pasta dishes. Enjoy a beautiful selection of Italian wine varietals. Mixology comes in the form of creative interpretations of the classics and the use of premium spirits, house-made tinctures, syrups, purees, and infusions. Come check out why Villa Lulu was named in the New York Times 52 Best Places to Visit in 2023!

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10. Stonebridge Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1502)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Milford

Booked 19 times today

The Stonebridge, a classic New England setting located on the Wepawaug River, offers choices to suit most any desire. We specialize in casual American Fare, with dishes featuring Fresh Seafood, choice cuts of Beef, Poultry & incredible Homemade Pasta Dishes. Only steps from the harbor, customers flock to the "the Bridge" to enjoy fresh lobster, lobster rolls, crab cakes & brick oven pizza. Our Main Dining Room offers a more formal dining atmosphere and our classic inside bar and dining area surrounded by rich Mahogany. For a more relaxed atmosphere, our patio bar and dining area is opened up to the sky in the warmer months and is enclosed by glass in the colder months so you can experience the warmth of inside and the scenic waterfall views of outside. Multi tiered decks & patios over look the river provide customers full lunch & dinner menus, also offering lighter fare menus. After sunset, "The Bridge" is the acclaimed hotspot, featuring live bands every Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

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Scott
Greater Boston •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1st time and will be coming back regularly - all around a perfect dinner experience - PERFECT
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Union KitchenPrice: Expensive• American• Hartford
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4.6
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Philip
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
Great experience from being greeted to the waiter. Just exemplary food and service!
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Flinders Lane Kitchen and BarPrice: Expensive• Australian• Stamford
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4.8
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TERESA
New York City •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 7, 2025
Had a wonderful dinner for my husband's birthday last night. We loved everything and definitely come back . The food was incredible.The service with our waitress was excellent. She was absolutely fantastic. The chef Luis was as always very attentive and so friendly and made sure we got exactly what we want .Everything was amazing !
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La Buena VidaPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Center Moriches
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4.6

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