Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Downtown Louisville

36 restaurants available nearby

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1. Porch Kitchen & Bar

4.2

Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown Louisville

Booked 35 times today

Serving comfort food and a soulful experience, Porch Kitchen & Bar is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner & weekend brunch.

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2. Sway - Hyatt Regency Louisville

4.0

Excellent(405)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Downtown Louisville

Booked 1 time today

Located on the lobby level of the Hyatt Regency Louisville in Downtown Louisville Kentucky, Sway opened on April 19th, 2012, featuring our unique farm to fork concept, as well as an open air restaurant, and an inviting patio putting you in the action on 4th Street. Located Across from the entertainment venue of 4th Street Live you can experience a great meal and some drinks before enjoying the nightlife offered at one of the many "hot spots" it has to offer. Please call us at 502-217-6028 for reservations for parties larger than 6.

3. Sports & Social Club Louisville

3.4

Very Good(45)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 1 time today

The Sports & Social Club is a relaxed sports bar offering classic pub food and tremendous sports viewing on over 35+ HDTVs in a comfortable tavern setting. We serve lunch and dinner, while still offering a dynamic nightlife. The Sports & Social Club also offers patio seating, bowling, live entertainment, and a fully-equipped private party space.

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4. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Louisville

4.9

Exceptional(6850)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Downtown Louisville

Booked 94 times today

The first & only steakhouse of its kind in the Louisville area, Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse serves only dry-aged USDA prime beef. While steak is the foundation of the menu, Jeff Ruby's promises to please seafood lovers as well with its raw/sushi bar & seafood entrees.Jeff Ruby regulars will be pleased to know that their favorite signature items from the Cincinnati restaurants will be well represented in Louisville. The bone-in filet, the 7 cheese baked macaroni, creamed spinach, truffle flake, & of course Jeff Ruby's secret recipe cheesecake are all staples of the Louisville menu.Styled after the great NY steakhouses of the 1930s & '40s, Jeff Ruby's promises to be as pleasing visually as it is to the palate. French art-deco design, plush mohair upholstery, hand-selected antique furniture, and cinematic crystal chandeliers anchored by a 1950s-era antique are featured in the Starz series Magic City and the 32-foot wall of wine.

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5. Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(2542)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Louisville

Booked 49 times today

Repeal is Whiskey Row’s only oak-fired steakhouse, located at the birthplace of J.T.S. Brown & Sons Bourbon Company in Louisville. A stylish departure from a traditional steakhouse, Repeal uses a wood-fired grill stoked daily with reclaimed American Oak bourbon barrels. Repeal is a tribute to the Repeal of Prohibition – a place to see, be seen and celebrate the rich tradition of the building in which it resides.Now serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

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6. High Stakes Rooftop Grill

4.0

Excellent(81)

Price: Expensive

• American • West Louisville

Booked 15 times today

High Stakes is a modern take on the classic American grill showcasing culinary traditions and flavorsome grilling techniques with a dedication to high-quality ingredients. Paying homage to the come-from-behind winners in life, sports, history, and the arts – celebrating all the unimaginable photo finishes, strivers, and unlikely underdog winners that have made this great country what it is today. Here’s to the winners, the higher the stakes, the more you own that moment in time.

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7. Monk's Road Boiler House

4.6

Exceptional(93)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Louisville

Booked 22 times today

At Monk's Road Boiler House, our mission is to provide an exceptional dining experience that seamlessly blends the rich heritage of bourbon with the finest culinary artistry. We are dedicated to offering exquisite prime steaks, fresh seafood, and homemade pastas, all crafted with the highest quality ingredients and innovative techniques. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence, authenticity, and hospitality, we aim to create memorable moments for our guests, celebrate the culture of bourbon, and positively impact our community.

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8. Vincenzo's Italian Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(3681)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown Louisville

Booked 24 times today

Available for Carry-Out! Contact us at 502-580-1350 Established in 1986, by Vincenzo and Agostino Gabriele, Vincenzo's is an award-winning restaurant, located at 150 S. Fifth Street, in downtown Louisville, which specializes in Authentic Northern Italian Cuisine. Vincenzo's was rated the #22nd Best Restaurant in America by Yahoo Cuisine January 2020, and The Best Italian Restaurant in Kentucky by The Daily Meal in May 2020! Specializing in Table-Side food preparation and flaming specialty desserts and coffees!

9. Proof on Main

4.5

Awesome(3738)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 30 times today

The ingredients in our menus reflect the region’s sustainable farmers and producers with a soulful and honest approach showcasing the bounty of the Ohio River Valley. Housed in five historic buildings in downtown Louisville, Proof on Main is part of 21c Museum Hotels, the award-winning boutique hotel and restaurant group. The dining room is one of the most striking public spaces in the city, with rotating, contemporary art exhibitions by local and internationally-acclaimed artists alike.

10. Paseo

4.7

Exceptional(217)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Booked 9 times today

Inspired by the opulent flavors of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine, our dishes are comprised of fresh ingredients sourced from over 25 different local purveyors including Field Day Farm, Freedom Run Farm, 3D Valley Farm, Frondosa Farms, and Barr Farms. The menu includes made in house pastas, breads paired alongside land and sea paella dishes, vegetarian and omnivore centric entrees, and sharable sides. Innovative yet simple signature dishes include:Spicy Greens & Charred Beans Salad with crispy caper and onion vinaigrette; Harissa Cauliflower Steak with smoked olive, toasted sunflower, coriander gremolata and torn herbs; Freedom Run Farm Lamb Burger & Potato Wedges with Mahón, Harissa onion jam and Berbère aioli; NY Strip Steak with patatas bravas, zhug oil and watercress. Chef Jeremy Frederiksen and his team use our wood fire cookery alongside our favorite spices to create a balanced and authentic culinary experience.

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36 restaurants available nearby

1. Porch Kitchen & Bar

2. Sway - Hyatt Regency Louisville

3. Sports & Social Club Louisville

4. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Louisville

5. Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse

6. High Stakes Rooftop Grill

7. Monk's Road Boiler House

8. Vincenzo's Italian Restaurant

9. Proof on Main

10. Paseo

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