Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Richmond District

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1. Lokma

4.9

Exceptional(804)

Price: Moderate

• Turkish • Richmond District

Booked 11 times today

Lokma, which means “a bite” in Turkish, opened in Feb 2018 and is located in the Outer Richmond. We serve a fresh Californian and Turkish fare while serving our guests with warm hospitality in our bright and open space. Please note that we allow 15 15-minute grace period for reservations, we ask that you please call if you are going to be late. Reservations will be marked as no-shows after 15 minutes. Due to the high number of no-shows and last-minute cancellations, we now have a 24-hour cancellation window for parties of 6 or more. We will require credit card information through OpenTable. There will be a $10 fee for no-shows or late cancellations per person for a party of 6 or more.Your table will be reserved for 1 hour 30 minutes.

2. Dalida

4.7

Exceptional(840)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Presidio

Booked 77 times today

Beautiful Modern Mediterranean restaurant by Chefs Laura and Sayat (Star Chefs and San Francisco Chronicle Rising Stars) at the Main Parade Lawn in the heart of the Presidio National Park. The restaurant's menus feature Presidio-inspired seasonal craft cocktails, a progressive wine menu, and a cuisine that balances the comfort of familiar Mediterranean flavors with California sensibilities. In cohesion with the Presidio National Park, the design features soft, natural colors; repurposed furniture items from the Presidio; and a mural and a hand-drawn wall paper by Bay Area artist Emily Parkinson. Diners can enjoy a patio with a view of Alcatraz; an intimate private dining room; a lofty main dining room surrounded by windows on two sides; a cozy bar that is a local favorite; and an open-concept kitchen counter with counter seats and high tables.

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3. Little Original Joe's -- Marina

4.8

Exceptional(51)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

Booked 45 times today

Welcome to Little Original Joe's -- an Italian-American neighborhood eatery featuring pizza, pasta, and parmigiana in San Francisco's Marina neighborhood! Limited reservations are available for up to 6 guests -- we look forward to seeing you soon!

4. Elena's

4.7

Exceptional(455)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Forest Hill / West Portal

Booked 117 times today

Welcome to Elena's -- a place where a family’s love for authentic Mexican food is celebrated and combined with California-inspired elements and signature Mexican-American dishes. We offer reservations for up to 8 guests via OpenTable. At the time of your reservation, we kindly request the entire party be present to be seated. Tables will be held for up to 10 minutes after the reservation time. For parties that arrive later, the table will be released but we will do our best to accommodate the reservation with the next available table. Reservation requests via phone or email are not available at this time. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to Elena’s!

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5. Che Fico San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(1868)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 72 times today

Che Fico, is a California Italian restaurant from Chefs David Nayfeld and Matt Brewer in San Francisco's NOPA neighborhood. The food focuses on Italian cuisine through the lens of California. It’s our vision of Northern California as if it is a region in Italy, our connection to the region, and our love for Italian culinary practices. The rustic, market-driven menu features handmade pasta, pizzas, antipasti, housemade salumi, meat, and fish plus dishes from the Jewish-Roman heritage known as “Cucina Ebraica.” The beverage program focuses heavily on both Italian and Californian wines with a cocktail program that utilizes a variety of spirits, amaros, and seasonal ingredients. Che Fico is a place to gather with friends and enjoy warm hospitality, food, and drink, through an approachable menu and convivial ambiance.

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6. Original Joe's - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(4184)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North Beach

Booked 82 times today

Original Joe’s is the quintessential, classic San Francisco dining experience. A fabric of the City for over 80 years, it is located in the heart of the historic and majestic North Beach, a mecca for natives, tourists, and culinary aficionados alike.Original Joe’s is the oldest of all existing Joe’s restaurants in the country and is the innovator of what is now nationally known as the “Joe’s Concept”. With its signature red leather booths, legendary smooth cocktails, and renowned Italian American menu, Joe’s has come to signify its own Northern Californian category of food and symbolizes classic Italian American comfort food at its finest.

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7. Kokkari Estiatorio

4.9

Exceptional(9124)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 135 times today

Kokkari (pronounced “Ko-Kar-ee”) is a small fishing village located on the islands of Samos in the Aegean Sea, whose name is derived from the small onions that were once produced in the nearby fields. Its fertile soil and Mediterranean climate translated into an abundance of fresh produce as well as treasured seafood and game. Legend tells that Kokkari is the site where Orion, a mighty hunter and a young man of gigantic stature and great beauty, fell in love with the daughter of the king of Chios. For the love of her, Orion forged the island for wild game and seafood to prepare elaborate banquets in celebration of their love. Today, we hope you will enjoy your own celebration as you dine at Kokkari Estiatorio on food “fit for the Gods” prepared with an Aegean palate and the style of innovative California fare.

8. Z & Y Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(313)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Chinatown

Booked 12 times today

Chef Han has served two Chinese Presidents and was the previous Executive Chef in the office of the Consulate General of China in San Francisco.Z & Y Restaurant is an award winning and Michelin Guide recommended San Francisco Chinese restaurant which prepares all your favorite authentic Chinese cuisine, Szechuan regional specialties including spicy and non-spicy dishes, Mandarin style dim sum and family dishes.San Francisco residents, as well as tourist and dignitaries from all around the world come to Z & Y Restaurant for business lunch, dinners, special events and to order our fast and reliable Chinese take out.At Z & Y Restaurant, we prepare delicious Chinese cuisine that is full of flavor. We consider ourselves to be the best Chinese food restaurant around and with one bite from our amazing menu, we are confident you will feel the same. We invite you to come in and become a new loyal customer.

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9. Angler San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(242)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 37 times today

Angler is a seafood-focused Saison Hospitality Group restaurant with one Michelin star on the Embarcadero waterfront, featuring views of our expansive wood burning hearth and the San Francisco Bay, where each dish is touched by fire and intended to be shared.Our sourcing is deliberate and our menus closely follow the seasons of Northern California. Chef de Cuisine, Joe Hou

10. Violet’s

4.6

Exceptional(505)

Price: Expensive

• American • Richmond District

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to Violet's (under new ownership as of Sept 1, 2024), San Francisco's favorite Richmond neighborhood restaurant! We are a Craft Cocktail Bar and California-Latino restaurant with classic American and fun latino-inspired dishes. Our cozy confines serves up Classic Burgers, Fried Chicken, Chimichurri Fries and Salt & Spicy chicken wings to pair with our Crossover Old-Fashions (Bourbon, Rye, & Brandy) & Family Business (Hibiscus Infused Tequila) cocktails just to start. Or pair with one of our great global wines hand selected by our in-house Sommelier. The team at Violet's looks forward to providing a great dinner experience and look forward to hosting you soon.

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Hannah
Portland / Oregon •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food was incredible!!! Service was amazing. Definitely recommend
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Base CampPrice: Moderate• Asian• Mission District
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4.9
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San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
It’s so hard to find an exceptional dining establishment nowadays. Elena’s is my dining go to since February 2024. It was a fluke that I came upon this amazing place. The ambiance is so warm and inviting and classy. Everyone that interacted with us was friendly and professional and knowledgeable. We love the frozen margarita and the coconut margarita. The guacamole is fresh,chunky and delicious. The gobernado looked amazing and I will order that item in the future. Chicken quesadilla was perfect, loaded with chicken and perfectly crispy tortilla. Fish tacos looked great also and you know that we eat with our eyes first. The food presentations were all exceptional. Our server Kayla B. made us feel welcome and her timing for service was perfection. She made our entire meal from start to finish an amazing dining experience. My guests were very happy with Elena’s. Professionalism isn’t running rampant in our industry anymore and she is a breath of fresh air. The entire team, front and back of house(open kitchen) is awesome! Thank you once again for a phenomenal experience.
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Elena'sPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Forest Hill / West Portal
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4.7
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Tyler
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing, definitely coming again. So much to try, and what we had was amazing!
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Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine - San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Thai• Mission District
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4.5
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Jennifer
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Delicious food, great location and cool space. Close to the Curran theatre
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Matador - San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Downtown / Union Square
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4.3
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Amyvip
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 27, 2024
Great service, tasty food, fun ambiance- I would definitely come back!
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Basil Canteen @ 11th StreetPrice: Moderate• Thai• SOMA
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4.8

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161 restaurants available nearby

1. Lokma

2. Dalida

3. Little Original Joe's -- Marina

4. Elena's

5. Che Fico San Francisco

6. Original Joe's - San Francisco

7. Kokkari Estiatorio

8. Z & Y Restaurant

9. Angler San Francisco

10. Violet’s

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