Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in East Market St - NuLu

40 restaurants available nearby

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1. High Stakes Rooftop Grill

3.9

Excellent(99)

Price: Expensive

• American • West Louisville

Booked 8 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.

2. The Last Refuge

4.5

Awesome(74)

Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • West Louisville

Booked 14 times today

Join us at The Last Refuge for a first look into Kentucky's High Church of Bourbon. Enjoy a sneak peek of our beautiful craft cocktails, featuring Bob Dylan's Heaven's Door Bourbon, accompanied with small plates and shareable pizzas. View our one-of-a-kind event space, located in a historic church adorned with original stained-glass windows and ornate woodwork from 1880. Cool off on our shaded patio and sip on a cocktail while listening to live music. Don't forget to follow us on social media @lastrefugeky to get the latest updates on our Grand Opening and launch of our incredible bourbon bar, featuring an 800-bottle whiskey portfolio! The Last Refuge is a 21+ establishment, persons under the age of 21 will not be admitted.

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3. Emmy Squared Pizza - Louisville

4.4

Awesome(303)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Downtown Louisville

Serving Detroit-style pizzas and an award-winning burger. Full service bar, local drafts & wine selection.**Join us for brunch Saturday and Sunday mornings!**

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4. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Louisville

4.8

Exceptional(7017)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Downtown Louisville

Booked 139 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(2590)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Louisville

Booked 48 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. Porch Kitchen & Bar

4.4

Awesome(850)

Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown Louisville

Booked 20 times today

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

7. Paseo

4.7

Exceptional(224)

Price: Expensive

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

Booked 10 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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8. Monk's Road Boiler House

4.5

Awesome(120)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Louisville

Booked 12 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.

9. Porcini

4.8

Exceptional(2855)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

Booked 32 times today

Established in 1992, Porcini is an independent, award-winning restaurant located in the Historic Crescent Hill neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. We specialize in Northern Italian cuisine, excellent service, and offer an extensive selection of fine wines, bourbons, and signature cocktails. Over the last 30 years, we have been privileged to be a part of so many great memories here in our dining room, bar, private dining room, and patio. * For Parties of 8 or more, please contact the restaurant at (502) 894-8686 to make a reservation.

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10. Vincenzo's Italian Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(3741)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown Louisville

Booked 26 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!

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40 restaurants available nearby

1. High Stakes Rooftop Grill

2. The Last Refuge

3. Emmy Squared Pizza - Louisville

4. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Louisville

5. Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse

6. Porch Kitchen & Bar

7. Paseo

8. Monk's Road Boiler House

9. Porcini

10. Vincenzo's Italian Restaurant

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