Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Hayward

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodMexicanChinese

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East Bay

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FremontHaywardPleasantonSan LeandroSan LorenzoSan Ramon

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CharmingGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunchGreat for fine wines

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All dining options

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

12 restaurants available nearby

1. Neumanali

4.8

Exceptional(621)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Hayward

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to our beautifully restored Victorian with a contemporary twist. Neumanali opened fifteen years ago and quickly became a neighborhood favorite. We are open for indoor dining. Patio seating is available. We are not requiring masks for those who have been vaccinated, however, we appreciate your adherence to the state masking requirements for those not vaccinated.The menu features both fresh and seasonal entrees in addition to a selection of fun and unusual small plates. Perennial favorites are the pan-seared day boat scallops, grilled ribeye and pan seared pork chop. The wine list is a bit eclectic and features smaller, more difficult to find winery selections. Lush garden dining is available now.

A photo of Black Angus Steakhouse - San Lorenzo restaurant

2. Black Angus Steakhouse - San Lorenzo

4.3

Awesome(2363)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • San Lorenzo

Booked 21 times today

WE’VE BEEN MASTERING OUR CRAFT SINCE 1964, so you could say we know a thing or two. Our cuts are aged at least 21 days, seasoned to excellence, expertly flame-grilled and served up just the way you like it. You’ve earned it. Whether you’re here to throw back a couple with old friends or trying to finish off the High Noon Feast on your own, there’s always a seat for you. So here’s to the nights you can’t remember and the steaks you won’t forget. To learn more visit www.blackangus.com

A photo of Paradiso - San Leandro restaurant

3. Paradiso - San Leandro

4.7

Exceptional(1986)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • San Leandro

Booked 55 times today

Welcome to Paradiso! We are open daily from 11:30am to 9:00 pm (closing at 9:30pm on Friday & Saturday). Whether you are looking for a birthday, anniversary, romantic dinner for two, corporate event in our private dining room, or anything in between, your great experience is waiting for you. With our award winning Level 2 Wine Spectator list, craft cocktail program, and "everything made from scratch" menu, Paradiso's California inspired Italian seafood and steakhouse has been a crowd favorite for nearly three decades. By booking your anniversary with us on open table, you get a anniversary Gift Card, so come celebrate with us! We also have takeout and delivery available, please check our website for hours and details.

A photo of P.F. Chang's - Pleasanton restaurant

4. P.F. Chang's - Pleasanton

4.1

Excellent(159)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Pleasanton

Booked 2 times today

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

A photo of Top Hatters Kitchen & Bar restaurant

5. Top Hatters Kitchen & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(631)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Global, International • San Leandro

Booked 22 times today

Top Hatters Kitchen and Bar is a modern neighborhood restaurant, that has secured a place on the SF Chronicle's top 100 list and has been honored with a Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition. We serve an eclectic mix of rustic made-from-scratch dishes, celebrating the wonderful textures that make up our neighborhoods. We offer a mingling of small and large plates, meant to be shared, always nuanced and inspired by what we harvest from our neighboring small farms. Our food is approachable, eschewing complicated names, and bohemian in spirit as we are nonconforming and unconventional—sophisticated only in the way we can weave different ethnic influences and ingredients together.

6. Horatio's

4.5

Awesome(4046)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • San Leandro

Booked 28 times today

Come experience the romance and brilliance of a 200-year-old Royal Navy at this one-of-a-kind restaurant. You will be surrounded by handcrafted beams, authentic nautical artifacts, and amazed with a spectacular view over the bay. Docked at the San Leandro Marina, Horatio's has been serving classic and artfully prepared seafood, quality steaks, fresh salads and other delicious offerings since 1979.

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7. Delarosa Bishop Ranch

4.5

Awesome(49)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • San Ramon

Booked 22 times today

All-day pizzeria, perfect for every occasion! Delarosa features Roman-style pizza, small plates, unique cocktails, Italian and Californian wines and craft beer. Join us for brunch, lunch, happy hour or dinner in our ambient dining room or expansive patio. Reservations are not available for Happy Hour; walk-ins are warmly welcomed.Founded in 2009, Delarosa’s European approach to sharing a meal with friends or strangers is something that remains at the forefront of our hospitality and the Delarosa experience.

A photo of De La Torre's Trattoria restaurant

8. De La Torre's Trattoria

4.8

Exceptional(1435)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pleasanton

Booked 1 time today

De La Torre's is a quintessential Italian trattoria. Our recipe is not a secret- we prepare and serve delicious food using quality ingredients. The menu is distinctly Italian offering trattoria classics and our hallmark special menu which changes daily to accentuate the freshness of locally grown produce, naturally raised meats and freshly caught fish presented in numerous creative dishes. The wine list showcases exceptional and unusual varietals from small producers and family wineries in Italy and in California. The service is friendly, efficient and professional. Simply put, we feature delectable food at a fair price, food people want to eat everyday.

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9. ZENTRL Kitchen + Bar - City Center

4.0

Excellent(354)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • San Ramon

Booked 1 time today

Discover ZENTRL Kitchen + Bar at THE LOT City Center, where California-Asian fusion meets Mexican flair. Indulge in dishes like Grilled Miso Salmon, Adobada Pork Belly Bao Bun, and Ahi Poke Tacos in a stylish, inviting setting. Enjoy Signature Margaritas, Asian-inspired cocktails, and a selection of fine wines and craft beers. Join us for brunch, a game, or a night out with friends—right in San Ramon.

10. Social Affair

4.2

Awesome(15)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • San Ramon

Booked 1 time today

Passions collide at Social-Affair, where guests are invited to indulge in high-quality liquors, cocktails and artisanal foods, and first-rate teas while relaxing in an atmosphere free of pretentiousness and snobbery. Welcoming you with a smile that ensures good vibes and great times, our guest care experts are committed to ensuring friendly, expert-level service that invites our guests back, again and again.Featured on CBS - "This is SF" & The BachelorHead Chef - Rossana Valenzano from Italy

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Naomi
San Francisco Bay Area •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I wonder why we don’t eat here more often. The menu is inventive and hard to choose from, the cocktails delicious and generous, the service was perfect. We had a great time and will be back soon.
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three.one four pizzeriaPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Berkeley
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4.6
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Meredith
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I went here for an intimate birthday dinner and was blown away. It was the perfect environment for the occasion, and I would definitely go back. We ditched our dinner plans the next night to eat leftovers!
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BabettePrice: Expensive• Californian• Berkeley
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4.6
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Liz
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent service and great tasting curry dishes. Definitely would go back in a heart beat. Big shareable dishes.
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Base CampPrice: Moderate• Asian• Mission District
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4.9
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 19, 2025
Amazing food and great hospitality! Carnitas tacos🔥
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Flores EmeryvillePrice: Moderate• Mexican• Emeryville
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4.4
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AlisaS
Las Vegas •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on Sep 11, 2023
As always, the location had plenty of parking and wasn't too crowded. We made Priority reservations, in advance, through OpenTable. We were seated within 2-3 minutes upon arrival for dinner. Our meal consisted of the stuffed mushrooms appetizer, 1lb snow crab, salmon dinner, and I had the Lobster Punch for my cocktail. Everything came out hot and appealing to eat. Our server was a little more attentive with others than to my Mother and I, but other staff stepped in when necessary.
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Red Lobster - San BrunoPrice: Moderate• Seafood• San Bruno
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