Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in South Carolina

13 restaurants available nearby

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1. Celeste Coastal Cuisine

4.8

Exceptional(922)

Price: Expensive

• American • Hilton Head

Booked 16 times today

Experience Celeste Coastal Cuisine, a hidden gem on the north end of Hilton Head Island. Celeste offers a unique blend of Cajun-Creole influence, complemented by an excellent wine selection, a full bar, and outdoor seating. The menu features a variety of enticing options, including succulent scallops, blackened red fish, and expertly prepared steaks. Signature dishes like jambalaya and crawfish étouffée ensure there's something to satisfy every palate. The inviting decor, accented with New Orleans-inspired touches, creates a warm and welcoming environment for relaxing evenings, whether indoors or on the veranda. Guests can join nightly at 5 PM for dinner and enjoy live music every weekend in the spacious bar and lounge. Don’t miss the Sunday brunch from 11 AM to 2 PM, featuring favorites like Crab Cake Benedict. Escape the tourist rush and unwind for an enjoyable evening out. Reservations can be made by calling 843-802-4744 or visiting celestehhi.com.

2. Gusto Ristorante

4.6

Exceptional(1796)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hilton Head

Booked 9 times today

Gusto Ristorante is a Northern Italian restaurant with a touch of the South at the Sea Turtle Marketplace in Hilton Head Island.The executive chef and owner Giancarlo Balestra with his wife Nancy bring the vibrant flavors of his native hometown of Rome, Italy to Hilton Head. The couple who met in Rome 28 years ago discovered their shared passion for food and adventure and have since owned and operated restaurants in Aspen, Co, Winter Park, Fla and Saratoga Springs, NY. They fell in love with Hilton Head and decided to jump into this new exciting culinary adventure, hence the name Gusto, which means flavor and taste in Italian but also means a zest and enthusiasm for a delicious taste of life. The restaurant has a full bar, extensive wine list.

3. OKKO Hilton Head

4.6

Exceptional(1834)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Hilton Head

Booked 8 times today

⚠️❗️❗️PLEASE READ!! Please leave a note to tell us if you would like HIBACHI GRILL or REGULAR TABLE. If you did not make the reservation at least 14 DAYS PRIOR or did not specify what kind of table you want, we CANNOT guarantee a hibachi grill table for you. Default seating would be regular tables.We have a 15-minute cancellation policy with no exceptions.Hibachi tables are set at 30-minute time slots4:30pm, 5:00pm, 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm, 7:30pm, 8:00pm, 8:30pm, 9:00pm.If you reserve a time slot that is booked up, we will call you.All parties with 1-13 people (including infants and children) will have a 1.5hr turn overtime.OKKO Hilton Head specializes in contemporary Japanese and Thai cuisine. The atmosphere is sleek and upscale. We offer the best authentic Asian cuisine on Hilton Head. We offer a wide array of choices from sushi and sashimi to Thai curry. Or watch our hibachi chef prepare your meal to order from a selection of fresh meats, seafood, and vegetables.

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4. The Black Marlin Bayside Grill

4.4

Awesome(3645)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Hilton Head

Booked 10 times today

The Black Marlin Bayside Grill offers the island's best selection of fresh seafood and is home of the Hurricane Bar. Dine inside or out on the expansive covered patio just steps from the water. Start your dining experience with our Signature Food Network approved appetizer, Sushi Nachos. Then, prepare your taste buds for our fresh seafood entrees including Grouper Daufuskie, and Sweet Heat Mahi Mahi. Join us for lunch and enjoy our Shrimp Burger, as Chef Curtis Stone, Food Network Star, called "The Best Shrimp Burger Ever!" Don't miss our Weekend Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays offering all of your breakfast and lunch favorites including benedicts, omelets and our Create-Your-Own-Bloody-Mary bar with spicy asparagus, pickled okra, stuffed olives and a variety of hot sauces. The adjacent Hurricane Bar is a favorite "Dive bar" among locals and visitors. Locals and visitors enjoy the home of the island's most robust live music series, newly rebuilt marina and our signature drink "The Hurricane."

5. Madre & Mercado

4.5

Awesome(170)

Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Hilton Head

Booked 8 times today

We are excited to be open and bring you a taste of our take on Latin American Food.Proudly brought to you by the owners of Jane Bistro and Bar

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6. Nectar Farm Kitchen- Bluffton

4.5

Awesome(315)

Price: Moderate

• South Carolina • Bluffton

Booked 14 times today

At Nectar Farm Kitchen we work with farmers who are as passionate about food as we are. Our group of distinguished chefs thoughtfully prepare every dish using ingredients made and grown throughout the Lowcountry and the South. Paired with a farmhouse atmosphere and local southern charm, Nectar Farm Kitchen is a pleasure one can only experience in our small corner of South Carolina.

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7. The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony's

4.9

Exceptional(1437)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Hilton Head

Booked 13 times today

Michael Anthony’s Market Cafe, the sister restaurant to Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana, features casual, trattoria-style dining for lunch and dinner plus an Italian specialty shop. Located just across the breezeway from Michael Anthony’s, we cater to almost all of your culinary desires. Here we showcase a menu of lighter fare including sandwiches, salads, pasta, pizza and smaller portions of our chefs’ acclaimed meat and seafood dishes. We also have Italian coffees and a full bar. "Hilton Head Monthly" readers have voted us their “Favorite New Restaurant” and “Favorite Lunch Place.”Join us for Happy Hour (4:30pm-5:30pm), when we offer specially-priced cocktails, wine and perfectly-sized snack plates.Or stop in and browse our carefully-curated specialty foods. They include cheeses, fresh meats, house-made pastas, olive oil, tomato products, heat-and-serve entrees and homemade desserts. Please visit our website or call for dining reservations.

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8. Bowdies Chophouse - Hilton Head

4.7

Exceptional(920)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Hilton Head

Booked 23 times today

Bowdie's Chophouse is a quaint and cozy chophouse featuring prime steaks, gourmet cocktails, and a delicious wine list! Situated in the heart of Hilton Head Island, Bowdie’s delivers exquisite steakhouse cuisine, exceptional drinks, and unparalleled service for a luxury experience you won't forget. Ideal for date nights, business dinners, late night cocktails, and a great meal after a round of golf, it’s the type of high-class steakhouse that will leave you wanting more. Our new steakhouse in Hilton Head, South Carolina has quickly become rated as one of the best steakhouses in the area, thanks to not only our high-quality, hand-cut prime steaks and seafood, but the high-class experience we strive to offer with every visit. Our Hilton Head steakhouse offers indoor seating only, private dining (up to 30), wine lockers, bar seating (full service), and booth and table seating.

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9. Tio's Latin America Kitchen

4.4

Awesome(203)

Price: Moderate

• Latin / Spanish • Hilton Head

Booked 3 times today

Chef Lynden Zuniga grew up in Honduras, CA and worked in kitchens through high school to pay rent. He quickly realized making people happy through his cooking would be his lifelong passion. Shortly after marrying his wife Sally, they dreamt of their concept of Tio's and in 2018 it became a reality!Quality matters. We're committed to serve the highest quality steak, pork, chicken, and seafood. Our proteins are always fresh- sourced locally and domestically across the United States.You'll hear the sizzle of the grill in our open kitchen as each meal is made to order. Pairing our high-quality proteins with our delicious salsas and vegetables, rice, beans, and tortillas is a winning combination. We pride ourselves on making great tasting food made with simple ingredients. You might be entering Tio's for the first time as a guest, but we hope you leave as a friend. We hope you enjoy your experience. Thank you for dining with us. Cheers,Lynden & Sally Zuniga

10. CRUDO Bluffton

4.6

Exceptional(52)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Bluffton

Booked 3 times today

We source the freshest possible seafood and produce available from dedicated farmers and fishermen. Our chefs take great care in using the finest ingredients available and looks forward to creating your new favorite dishes.Try one of our delicious craft cocktails or a time honored classic that is treated with respect to tradition. Highly allocated Bourbon and Tequila play a prominent role on our back bar.We are committed to finding great bottles from all over the world made by vignerons and farmers, not factories. Featuring the Verre de Vin tower, we can offer a greater variety of wines by the glass including Cru class Champagne! Come see what Certified Sommelier Brian Behnke has available.

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13 restaurants available nearby

1. Celeste Coastal Cuisine

2. Gusto Ristorante

3. OKKO Hilton Head

4. The Black Marlin Bayside Grill

5. Madre & Mercado

6. Nectar Farm Kitchen- Bluffton

7. The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony's

8. Bowdies Chophouse - Hilton Head

9. Tio's Latin America Kitchen

10. CRUDO Bluffton

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