Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Washington Heights

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1. NYY Steak - Yankee Stadium

4.5

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Highbridge

NYY Steak brings world-class dining to the world-famous Yankee stadium. Out of our award winning open kitchen, the finest dry aged USDA Prime steaks, five-star seafood and sumptuous desserts are presented with perfection. We have a full bar, featuring an extensive wine list and seasonal cocktails. Around every upscale corner, you'll find signature Yankee touches like our autographed wall of past and present players, baseball diamond-shaped dishes marked with retired Yankee numbers. Our signature steak is a 27oz long bone-in rib-eye commemorating our 27 world championships.**Please note- NYY Steak is only open for Yankees Home Game Days, all guests must have tickets to the game to enter security for the restaurant. Any questions, please reach out to Jason.Parker@nyysteak.com . For Play Off Games- reservations will not be released until game times are determined.

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2. Carmine's - 91st Street - NYC

4.6

Exceptional(8425)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Upper West Side

Booked 126 times today

Carmine's is a family style restaurant offering exceptional value to its guests through the many dishes of Southern Italian cuisine. Restaurateur Artie Cutler crafted Carmine's with a singular vision; bringing his guests abundant portions and making any meal feel like an Italian American wedding feast.Platters of made to order pasta, decadent seafood or meat entrees, and of course homemade desserts are all staples at Carmine's, meant for sharing among friends and family. When great food and wine are supported by friendly and knowledgeable service, the results are magic - we want every day to feel like a Sunday afternoon at Grandma's!We are open for Indoor & Outdoor Dining, Pick-up, Delivery, Catering and Private Parties. Join us for Happy Hour at our Bar!Your safety is our priority. As of 3/7/22, NYC no longer requires proof of vaccination to dine indoors. Indoor & Outdoor dining are available.

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3. Sushi Kai - Fort Lee

4.9

Exceptional(144)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Fort Lee

Booked 2 times today

ATTENTION: We need 48 hours' notice of any allergies/dietary restrictions to ensure we can accommodate. We are unable to do so the day of. Thank you! Sushi Kai prides itself on offering a daily tasting menu, highlighting fresh and seasonal ingredients right in the heart of Fort Lee, NJ. Have a seat at our sushi counter and let our chef’s showcase their passion for a memorable omakase experience.Our Omakase experience is $155/person. This will include a multi course seasonal tasting menu, including appetizers, sashimi, nigiri and dessert. Seating's are strictly 2 hours with seating at the bar only. Please note we do have a 48-hour cancellation policy. Any cancellations made within that timeframe are subject to a $155.00 per person fee. This is non-refundable & non-negotiable. Please be aware we do allow BYOB of all types of alcohol with no corkage fee.

4. The Milling Room

4.4

Awesome(3022)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Upper West Side

Booked 14 times today

The Milling Room features seasonal New French-American cuisine, served in a sky-lit dining room and lively tavern-inspired bar in the heart of the Upper West Side.We are accepting reservations for the Main Dining Room. Our Tavern welcomes you for walk-ins.Our hours of operation for dinner are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm, and Friday and Saturday 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm. We serve Brunch Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am - 3:30 pmWe have a 15-minute grace period. Please call us if you are running later than 10 minutes after your reservation time otherwise, we will release your table. For larger parties, 6+ we require a credit card to hold the reservation due to limited availability. Any cancellations made within 24 hours of the reservation time or no-shows will be charged a $35 per person cancellation fee.

5. Nice Matin

4.6

Exceptional(4722)

Price: Moderate

• French • Upper West Side

Booked 38 times today

For nearly two decades, Nice Matin has been the Upper West Sides most elegant, beautifully designed and sophisticated dining destination. Featuring a Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning Wine List and an extraordinary, inventive, French Provençal-inspired menu created by Chef Andy D'Amico, who was named "Best Chef" by New York Magazine food editor Gillian Duffy, Nice Matin is the essential French Brasserie and Wine Destination of the Upper West Side.

6. Dagon

4.6

Exceptional(1819)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Upper West Side

Booked 19 times today

Hailed as "The Best New NYC Restaurant of the Pandemic" by the NYC Post, Dagon is an exciting restaurant on Manhattan's Upper West Side that features cuisine from "somewhere in the Mediterranean." Named for the Phoenician and Philistine god of agriculture and the earth, the menu showcases modern Israeli cuisine with Levantine influences.

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7. Hudson Garden Grill at the New York Botanical Garden

4.4

Awesome(3485)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Bronx Park

Booked 7 times today

Set among the towering pines of The New York Botanical Garden's Ross Conifer Arboretum, Hudson Garden Grill serves as a spectacular backdrop for modern farm-to-table cuisine. Featuring the bounty of New York's Hudson Valley and the surrounding hills and waters, the menu embodies the restaurants dedication to partnering with family farmers for ingredients grown, raised, and foraged locally-- with exquisite results!Any other inquiries, email us at: nybg.hgg@constellationculinary.com

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8. Lefkes Estiatorio - New Jersey

4.6

Exceptional(983)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Englewood Cliffs

Booked 18 times today

Lefkes emerges from Lefkes Santorini and Athens taking guests on a Mediterranean journey of flavors, offering a uniquely diverse cuisine. Inspired by traditional Greek classics combined with a modern twist, Lefkes offers the finest cuisine sourced from top purveyors and local farms. Lefkes transforms from a daily fine dining restaurant to an exclusive day and nightlife destination featuring top DJs and entertainment. Lefkes brings the energy of Santorini to any location.

9. Bustan

4.8

Exceptional(1542)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Upper West Side

Booked 10 times today

NEW: CALL US FOR PRIVATE DINING.Located in New York City's Upper West Side, Bustan serves Mediterranean cuisine in a modern, colorful atmosphere. The restaurant offers a wide range of cuisine from Southern Europe to North Africa. Bustan also caters offsite events and offers takeout for its customers' convenience.Start out your meal at Bustan with one of the restaurant's appetizers such as the hummus or the falafel with our homemade Taboon bread. Choose from dinner options like the Kebab Halabi or Chicken "Musakhan". Top off your experience with a dessert like the Nemesis: Baked chocolate mousse cake.

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10. Hard Rock Cafe - Yankee Stadium

4.8

Exceptional(279)

Price: Moderate

• American • Concourse

Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.

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473 restaurants available nearby

1. NYY Steak - Yankee Stadium

2. Carmine's - 91st Street - NYC

3. Sushi Kai - Fort Lee

4. The Milling Room

5. Nice Matin

6. Dagon

7. Hudson Garden Grill at the New York Botanical Garden

8. Lefkes Estiatorio - New Jersey

9. Bustan

10. Hard Rock Cafe - Yankee Stadium

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