Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Five Corners

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PortlandVancouver, WA

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Hazel DellNortheast PortlandVancouver

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13 restaurants available nearby

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1. Nostra Tavola

4.7

Exceptional(258)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Vancouver

Booked 15 times today

🌺 Welcome to Nostra Tavola, where the essence of Italy makes you feel at home while you dine! 🇮🇹 Relish in authentic Italian cuisine, bursting with rich and vibrant flavors in every bite. 🍝 From luscious pasta to delectable seafood and gourmet pizza, our menu is a symphony of culinary masterpieces, ready to tantalize your taste buds. 🍷Whether it’s a casual dinner or a grand feast, every moment at Nostra Tavola is a delightful journey through Italy’s gastronomical wonders. Benvenuti! 🌟

A photo of Margarita Factory - Hazel Dell restaurant

2. Margarita Factory - Hazel Dell

4.2

Awesome(26)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Hazel Dell

Booked 7 times today

Margarita Factory Hazel Dell is locally owned and operated by dedicated restauranteurs who are equally passionate about the guest experience, and creating an enjoyable and rewarding environment for team members. We are especially proud to serve the Best Happy Hour in Town! You can savor festive and delicious margaritas while receiving friendly and genuine service in our large central bar, or in a comfy booth. Best of all, we offer a great dining experience for all ages in a celebratory atmosphere. Cheers and hope to see you soon!

3. Gado Gado

4.9

Exceptional(218)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Indonesian / Malaysian • Northeast Portland

Booked 33 times today

Nominated for Best New Restaurant and Best Chef in the James Beard Awards, Gado Gado is an Indonesian-focused restaurant in Portland’s Hollywood neighborhood serving an eclectic menu that derives flavors from owners Thomas and Mariah Pisha-Duffly’s cultural heritage, travels, and culinary backgrounds.In addition to an extensive à la carte food and drink menu, groups are invited to indulge in a bountiful family-style, chef’s choice Rice Table dinner — Gado Gado’s interpretation of the Dutch-Indonesian “Rijsttafel” feast.

A photo of Salty's on the Columbia restaurant

4. Salty's on the Columbia

4.7

Exceptional(8111)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Northeast Portland

Booked 110 times today

Salty’s on the Columbia River serves award-winning Pacific Northwest Coastal Cuisine with astonishing waterfront views and endearing hospitality. For nearly four decades, Salty’s has proudly welcomed generations of locals and travelers celebrating vacations, engagements, business, or simply a lovely day on the water. Beautifully decorated to lift your spirits, we welcome you to take in the amazing waterfront and mountain views and fresh air of the Columbia River. Salty’s on the Columbia River is ranked as one of Portland’s best restaurants winning honors as one of the Top 100 Most Scenic Restaurants and Top 100 Best Brunches in America by OpenTable, and Eater’s #1 of the 15 Essential Portland Seafood Restaurants. Our Northwest wine menu has won the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence since 2003. We are proudly independent, family owned and operated with woman ownership.

5. Ox Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(79)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Northeast Portland

Booked 46 times today

Ox is now open for both indoor and outdoor patio seating, seven days per week.Please note, the weather is out of our control, and therefore with any outdoor experience, there is always a risk of inclement weather and heat waves. As a small restaurant, we have limited ability to accommodate additional seating in the dining room. In the case of inclement weather, we will do our best to accommodate by moving your reservation inside, but we cannot guarantee seats will be available.OX Restaurant finds inspiration in the wood-fired grilling tradition of Argentina, and with it, the culinary heritage of Spain, France and Italy.Showcasing prime local meats and fish, OX also features seasonal produce in distinctive preparations.OX harnesses the culinary talent of Portland chefs Greg Denton and Gabrielle Quiñónez Denton in a friendly and comfortable neighborhood restaurant with an energetic vibe and creative menu designed to appeal to the palate of the Pacific Northwest.

A photo of Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar - Vancouver restaurant

6. Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar - Vancouver

4.5

Awesome(2194)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Vancouver

Booked 52 times today

Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar at The Waterfront in Vancouver, Wa opened September 26th 2018. This location is a fantastic addition to our expanding group of restaurants with a water theme focus. Located on the shores on the Columbia river in downtown Vancouver, we offer guests the ability to enjoy indoor and outdoor seating where they can view the beautiful sights and sounds of the bustling river park while sipping their favorite cocktail. Our new American menu offers something for everyone, along with an expansive list of Twigs Signature cocktails, local draft beer and wine, great gluten free, vegan, and kids menus, and Fresh Sheet selections featuring local seasonal products that support every region we serve.

7. Lucca

4.7

Exceptional(633)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Northeast Portland

Booked 29 times today

Lucca, a wood fired Italian-inspired restaurant is located in one of Portland's favorite historic neighborhoods. This vibrant eatery serves farm fresh ingredients in a bustling, stylish dining room reminiscent of the trattorias found within the walls of their Italian sister city Lucca, where families and tourists gather to celebrate and enjoy the seasonal bounty.

A photo of Ondus on the Waterfront restaurant

8. Ondus on the Waterfront

4.2

Awesome(167)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Vancouver

Booked 24 times today

Unwind in our AC Lounge, complete with outdoor waterfront seating, signature cocktails and a unique Mediterranean inspired menu. Parking validated in our garage when dining with us.

9. Alma

new

4.8

Exceptional(12)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Balkan style • Northeast Portland

Booked 17 times today

A veteran of the Portland food scene, Chef Vedran Jordan blends traditional Balkan recipes with contemporary flavors in his first restaurant.Alma is a celebration of contrasts: traditional Balkan dishes meet hyperlocal ingredients, reimagined through a contemporary lens. Guests will enjoy dishes like Tomato Čorba, a light, bright Turkish soup with vermicelli, thickened with ariz—dehydrated yogurt and wheat—topped with freshly grated garlic and a dollop of yogurt sauce. Offal kebabs of lamb heart, liver, and neck are cooked over Thaan Charcoal and glazed in sticky pomegranate sauce. Imam Bayıldı is an Ottoman classic of roasted eggplant stuffed with stewed tomato, chilis, and aromatics, garnished with fried oyster mushrooms, toum yogurt, and ezme, a spicy “Ottoman salsa.” For those who imbibe, Alma will serve a Rakia flight of three flavors served with pickles and ferments, as well as local and Balkan wines and a menu of fun cocktails and yogurt liqueur.

10. Shinsen Sushi

4.7

Exceptional(47)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Vancouver

Booked 9 times today

Located along the beautiful Vancouver Waterfront, Shinsen Sushi & Lounge is taking Japanese cuisine to new heights. Our Chef's curate seasonal signature rolls with emphasis on bringing together traditional Japanese cooking techniques, with a twist, to create a unique experience for every guest. Our bar features some of Japans finest Japanese Whiskey and Sake along highlighting signature cocktails like the Smoked Shinsen Old Fashion. Come relax and enjoy some fresh Japanese cuisine by making your reservation today!

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