Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Cleveland Park

243 restaurants available nearby

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1. Dolan Uyghur - Washington DC

4.6

Exceptional(133)

Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Cleveland Park

Dolan Uyghur Restaurant offers authentic, healthy, and delicious dishes, committed to preserving the unique flavors and culture of the Uyghur people, prepared in distinctive Central Asian styles. Come and taste our food with your family and friends!

2. SHIA Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(47)

Price: Very Expensive

• Korean • Washington

Booked 21 times today

SHIA (shee-uh) is a modern Korean fine dining restaurant in Washington, D.C., dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and cultural storytelling. Our tasting menu-only experience spotlights the intersection of local agriculture and premium Hansik ingredients, using fresh, seasonal elements with minimal manipulation to honor the environment. As a non-profit restaurant, SHIA is more than just a dining destination; it’s a platform for tackling key challenges in the restaurant industry, from environmental responsibility to fair labor practices and culinary heritage preservation.**Please Note: Chef Lee's appearance is not guaranteed, and his availability is not given to the team or guests.**

3. Zaytinya - DC

4.7

Exceptional(19453)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 276 times today

Under the direction of celebrated chef José Andrés and concept chef Michael Costa, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on Jose’s deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines, making Zaytinya one of the most exciting restaurants in Washington, DC.

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4. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.5

Awesome(34479)

Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 244 times today

Our award-winning Founding Farmers DC flagship restaurant opened in 2008 just three blocks west of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes and drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch. Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday neighborhood restaurant.

5. dLeña

4.7

Exceptional(2043)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 111 times today

Welcome to dLeña, a Wood-Fire Mexican Cocina & Mezcaleria by Chef Richard Sandoval.dLeña is derived from the Spanish word “leña,” meaning firewood. The restaurant is centered around it’s wood-burning grill - a nod to the rustic open-fire cooking techniques of Mexico’s past. The menu transports diners to Mexico through a multi-sensory experience in every bite of the signature smoked entrées, fresh ceviches, and unique sharing plates. The expansive bar features hand-crafted margaritas, Latin cocktails, cervezas and vino. CHEF'S TABLE EXPERIENCE:Book an exclusive dining experience at our chef’s table tucked behind the main bar facing into the open kitchen. Chef will prepare eight courses for 160.00 per guest, with an optional beverage pairing for 75.00 per guest. Please visit our Chef's Table OpenTable page to book:https://www.opentable.com/r/dlena-chef-table-washington

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6. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown

4.4

Awesome(13865)

Price: Moderate

• American • Georgetown

Booked 74 times today

Located at Georgetown’s Washington Harbor on the Potomac River with a lively dining room, full-service bar, and a covered & heated patio, this farmer-owned restaurant is open 365 days a year serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch. Everything is made from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they know and trust. Expansive menus include an array of seafood dishes, sushi, pizzas, tacos, decadent desserts, Founding Farmers Chocolates, classic and tiki cocktails featuring spirits from their DC-based distillery, Founding Spirits. You can also swing by for a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat from their First Bake Cafe. Mission driven and operating Through The Eyes Of The Farmer,™ they actively care about their guests, communities, and the planet. This all comes together in their friendly neighborhood restaurant.

7. Succotash PRIME

4.6

Exceptional(3949)

Price: Moderate

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 84 times today

Succotash PRIME is a progressive perspective of classic Southern favorites. James Beard Award winner Edward Lee brings his Korean roots and Southern repertoire to a soulful Southern Steakhouse menu.SUCCOTASH is named after the classic dish that has been a longstanding staple of the Southern table. While many know “Succotash” when they see it, the dish has been interpreted, modified, and passed from generation to generation for centuries. Our “Succotash” is special to us and we invite you to experience the South from our point of view.

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8. Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien

4.8

Exceptional(465)

Price: Very Expensive

• Vietnamese • Washington

Booked 77 times today

Moon Rabbit is a highly-regarded Vietnamese restaurant situated in the heart of Washington D.C., drawing inspiration from the virtuous rabbit depicted in the Buddhist Jataka tale. Led by acclaimed Chef Kevin Tien, the restaurant embodies an innovative approach to Vietnamese cuisine, showcasing a menu that is both unique and complex. Chef Tien's main objective is to pay tribute to his heritage as a first-generation Asian American, using Moon Rabbit as a platform for expressing his love for Vietnamese culture and food.

9. Oyamel

4.7

Exceptional(9622)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Penn Quarter

Booked 128 times today

Oyamel Cocina Mexicana combines Mexico’s rich regional culinary traditions with modern urban fare. Guests experience an array of antijitos—traditional Mexican snack or small plates—along with authentic tacos, ceviches and an impressive selection of cocktails and tequilas. Under the direction of renowned chef José Andrés, Head Chef Omar Rodriguez takes traditional ingredients and techniques and elevates them to deliver dishes and drinks with exceptional creativity and refinement.

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10. The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C

4.5

Awesome(3824)

Price: Expensive

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 108 times today

The Smith is a casual American brasserie with a simple mission — make people happy! We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.

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Zoë
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing amazing food and experience. Staff was very patient with us considering we came close to closing time, and we really appreciated it because the food was life-changing!!
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EthiopicPrice: Moderate• Ethiopian• H Street Corridor
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4.7
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Lance
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The selection and flavor of the oysters was amazing as well as the attentive staff. The music here is appropriate for the crowd and not too loud. Great selection at the bar including a selection of Pappy to which we had the 15-year. As none of our oyster bars in DC have failed to impress, this will be the one that we make a second visit before we leave.
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The Salt Line - Navy YardPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Navy Yard
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4.4
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Bien
Washington, D.C. Area •56 reviews
4.0
Dined on 4 Jan 2025
Food was very good. Okra was outstanding. Excellent & attentive service. Will go again.
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Delhi SpicePrice: Moderate• Indian• Bethesda
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4.5
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Dara
Houston •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 Dec 2024
This is our favorite hot pot restaurant. Food is fresh and the sauce bar is great!
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Mala TangPrice: Expensive• Asian• Arlington
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4.6
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Holly
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
There is a lot of great choices on the menu. The atmosphere of the restaurant was quiet (mostly because we dined on a holiday, but I am certain if we dined on a normal day it would’ve been lively and energetic). Our server was wonderful, and the food was great. The pizzas are great to share among 2 people as they are individual pizzas with 6 sizeable slices. The pastas a generous portion and fit the price. They do add gratuity (tip) to the bill & leave you the option to add more. Overall the experience was wonderful and I would recommend and go again.
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Fiorella Italian KitchenPrice: Moderate• Italian• National Harbor
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4.3

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243 restaurants available nearby

1. Dolan Uyghur - Washington DC

2. SHIA Restaurant

3. Zaytinya - DC

4. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

5. dLeña

6. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown

7. Succotash PRIME

8. Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien

9. Oyamel

10. The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C

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