Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Candler-McAfee

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CabbagetownChambleeDecaturDowntownDruid HillsGrant Park

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1. Spice House - Lithonia

3.9

Excellent(237)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Caribbean • Stonecrest

Booked 8 times today

Spice House focuses on unparalleled service and giving guest a fine dining experience. The menu was developed from distinct and different dishes from some of the selected islands in the Caribbean including; Haiti, Jamaica, Trinidad, and the Bahamas. Spice House focuses on unparalleled service and giving guest a fine dining experience.We look forward to serving you at our Lithonia location.

2. no. 246

4.8

Exceptional(3785)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Decatur

Booked 90 times today

No. 246 offers “OG” red sauce, classic Italian – a reimagined direction that marks a new era for the Decatur gem, paying homage to the old-school, Italian dining scenes of yesteryear. From chefs Drew Belline and Ford Fry, the menu showcases the likes of spicy rigatoni vodka and a bowl of meatballs in gravy plus remixed, throwback to classics like calamari marinara, cheesy garlic bread, Nonna-approved pizzas and pastas and secondi crowd-pleasers like chicken al limone and shrimp scampi – plus classic cocktails and a carefully curated wine list of American and Italian standouts. For more information on our Chef's Counter, please visit our website.

3. TWO urban licks

4.6

Exceptional(12180)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Poncey-Highland

Booked 129 times today

TWO Urban Licks' incredible wood-fired cuisine, live rotating rotisseries, unique 26 foot wine on tap barrel wall (the first in the country!), funky live blues, Beltline views and the "wow" design centered around the floor to ceiling Todd Murphy painting lit by a gas lamp wall make TWO truly one of a kind.The innovative, domestic and international, wine program consists solely of stainless steel barrels of wine displayed in a 26 foot, glass and steel, temperature controlled tower situated prominently in the restaurant. The Bar also boasts 4 in house draft cocktails, infusions and a state of the art beer program. TWO has garnered an abundance accolades including Conde Nast Traveler's "Hot List", Bon Appetit's "Hot 50 Tables" and one of Rachael Ray's "favorite restaurants" in the country by Instyle Magazine. Nominated locally year after year as "Best Restaurant Scene" and "best place to take an out of towner", guests keep coming back for dinner and weekend brunch!

4. 9 Mile Station

4.6

Exceptional(771)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown

Booked 105 times today

9 Mile Station is located right off the Atlanta Beltline on the rooftop of Atlanta's historic Ponce City Market. Offering creative American grill cuisine with regional influences, our menus change regularly based on seasonality and product availability. The 9 Mile Station dining room incorporates an open-style kitchen where you can observe our chefs during your visit. Enjoy one of the best views of the Atlanta Skyline with our unrivaled cocktails here on The Roof at Ponce City Market!

5. MF Sushi- Atlanta

4.8

Exceptional(1107)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Inman Park

Booked 27 times today

We are now offering Omakase reservations at the sushi bar only. We can accommodate a maximum 6 guests per seating at the sushi bar.Friday-Saturday 6:00PM and 8:00PM. Sunday 6:00PMPlease contact us directly 678-575-7890 for Omakase reservations.

6. Ruby Chow's

4.8

Exceptional(1129)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Old Fourth Ward

Booked 38 times today

Welcome to Ruby Chow’s! We offer a variety of seating options from the main dining room, the bar, the outside heated patio, and mezzanine couches.Reservations are highly encouraged. We look forward to serving you!

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7. Marcus Bar & Grille

4.5

Awesome(1414)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Old Fourth Ward

Booked 33 times today

Marcus Bar & Grille is a vibrant, funky neighborhood restaurant dreamt up by Chef Marcus Samuelsson. Out of a gorgeous open kitchen featuring a wood-fired grill and oven, Marcus B&G serves elevated comfort classics and ambitious signature dishes. Taking cues from the history of Atlanta and the Old Fourth Ward, the space is built to celebrate community, music, and great food & drink.

8. Atrium

4.7

Exceptional(275)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Old Fourth Ward

Booked 24 times today

Atrium brings together our love of American cuisine and everything we’ve learned over the last few years. Oliva’s food sourcing philosophy and relationships with local purveyors and farmers are highlighted throughout the menu. Everything we consume, integrate, & create in our restaurants is to share flavorful moments that celebrate worldly cuisine, honor local ingredients, and deepen our connections through memorable experiences. The restaurant welcomes guests to escape to a different time and place when they enter the cozy lounge ensconced by colorful curtains with comfortable seating. To the left, a 1,200-square-foot parlor area complete with hand-painted tile by local artisan Charlotte Smith and a mural by Savannah-based artist Kipper Millsap. Inside the 4,000-square-foot bistro, diners are transported to an airy, serene wonderland with large factory windows, floral installations by Atlanta-based floral artist Pinker Times, and large pink banquettes.

9. Thrive

4.6

Exceptional(1684)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 11 times today

Thrive is an upscale casual restaurant where food, drink & lounge meet pleasing taste buds from around the world since 2007 with award winning dishes & specialty cocktails. Our salads, sandwiches, soups, sushi, steak, seafood & so much more are all prepared using the highest quality and freshest ingredients. Thrive is pleased to offer a stimulating wine list as well as a great selection of beer and sake. Join us for our After Work Mixer Monday – Friday from 4pm-7pm for $5 appetizers & specialty cocktails.Come see why Jezebel Magazine voted Thrive in their top 100 Atlanta Restaurants three consecutive years, and Restaurant and Bar Magazine voted Thrive in their top 100 venues.

10. Poor Calvin's

4.9

Exceptional(7902)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Downtown

Booked 52 times today

We know the word "fusion" has been wielded about to justify everything from Hula Burgers to Mexican lasagna. But the East-meets-South brand of fusion happening at Poor Calvin's? It's creative; it's innovative; and it's probably unlike anything you've tasted in the ATL. After working in kitchens around the world, Calvin Phan wanted to shake things up a little. And so, into the mac 'n cheese, the Thai spices went. Now, Calvin's giving Southern staples, like sea bass and fried chicken, a decidedly creative Asian-inspired twist (and a nip of spice, too). He has created innovative dishes, approached in much the same way, leave the hands of Calvin Phan day in and day out. His dedication and attention to detail are evident in each dish and dessert. You won't be disappointed.*Last seating 1 hour before close*

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Charles
Atlanta •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
It was great good food and people. Outstanding service
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4.8
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Kim
1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The incredible food and ambiance of the garden dining area makes this restaurant one of my favorites when visiting the Atlanta area!
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4.7
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Eileen
Atlanta •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Wonderful food (as usual), great service. Will visit again soon
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Henry's Louisiana GrillPrice: Moderate• Cajun• Acworth
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4.7
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MaryVIP
Atlanta •58 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 26, 2025
Always an outstanding experience. Great food, fantastic service, great value for money. Our favourite Indian in Atlanta, hands down!
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Viceroy Royal Indian DiningPrice: Moderate• Indian• Dunwoody
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4.5
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KyraVIP
Atlanta •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 16, 2025
Phenomenal experience with a large party of 16. The food came out quickly and our server was phenomenal! We were able to order off the menu without doing a preset menu which is unusual for a large group
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4.3

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