Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Temple Terrace

31 restaurants available nearby

1. Ro

4.7

Exceptional(141)

Price: Very Expensive

• Asian • Tampa

Booked 54 times today

Through meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to sensory excellence, ro elevates the art of modern Asian cuisine. With each dish, guests are transported to a realm where taste, aroma, texture and presentation converge to create an unforgettable experience that transcends the ordinary.

2. Ulele

4.8

Exceptional(14498)

Price: Expensive

• American • Tampa

Booked 184 times today

Ulele (pronounced you-lay-lee) celebrates the vibrant fusion of ingredients from Florida waters and land once home to many Native Americans, including the legendary young princess Ulele. Located on the Hillsborough River in Tampa Heights, 400 yards from the Straz Center for the Performing Arts. Indoor and outdoor waterfront dining. Lunch and dinner daily. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.Featuring intricately flavored, visually appealing dishes prepared on our 10' round barbacoa grill.Ulele operates in the lovingly re-imagined 1903 Tampa Heights Water Works building, which also includes its Ulele Spring Brewery to provide a number of craft beers on tap. Next door to Water Works Park. Casual attire is fine, but we don’t allow sleeveless shirts on men in the indoor dining rooms.

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3. Rooster & The Till

4.9

Exceptional(53)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Tampa

Booked 8 times today

Rooster & the Till is an award-winning, modern American neighborhood restaurant in Seminole Heights. With an always-evolving menu & eclectic beverage program, it's perfect for adventurous diners looking to be challenged by new ingredients and who expect high attention to service.We offer 2 different reservation options each evening, seats at one of our tables or at our kitchen counter, barstools that overlook the kitchen. The full menu, including tasting, is available anywhere within the restaurant.

4. Haiku Tampa

4.4

Awesome(1104)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Tampa

Booked 13 times today

Located in the center of Downtown Tampa right underneath luxury apartment complex The Element , Haiku is an indoor/outdoor eatery and lounge that combines modern Izakaya cuisine with a contemporary Asian vibe to elevate the dining and nightlife experience. The menu features signature favorites including the A5 Wagyu Hot Stone and Crispy Rice Salmon and Tuna Duo. The 150-seat restaurant and lounge offers several unique dining options including two bars complete with a handcrafted cocktail menu including our house favorite Dragons Breath Martini. Haiku is open for dinner Wednesday-Sunday from 5:00 pm-11:00 pm

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5. Hales Blackbrick - Drew Park

4.8

Exceptional(472)

Price: Very Expensive

• Asian • Tampa

Booked 7 times today

WINNER 2024 Best New Restaurant & Best Chinese Restaurant by Tampa Magazine. Best New Restaurant by Bon Appetit Magazine. New ChineseCHEF HALES INNOVATIVE, INSPIRED & SEASONAL CHINESE RESTAURANTOur owner, Chef Richard Hales a four generation Tampa family since 1954, is back in his hometown of Tampa after 25 years away mastering Asian cuisine, opening award winning restaurants and appearing on the Food Network; beloved by the likes of Guy Fieri. Our seasonal menu features Asian techniques using the fi nest ingredients and availability of locally sourced produces. Chef Hales’ invites you to experience eclectic ambiance, elevated service and his version of Chinese cuisine. We are Grateful, Chef Richard Hales & Jenny Hales 不是那么中国

6. American Social Tampa

4.5

Awesome(2012)

Price: Expensive

• American • Tampa

Booked 89 times today

Eat, Drink and Be Social.American Social is the place to eat, drink and be social. High-energy atmosphere. Award-winning menu. Live entertainment. Unique cocktails. Local beer and so much more. All in a space designed for electric, social experiences. Where conversations flow free and connections run deep. Where the stage is always set for having a good time. Located on Harbour Island, just across the Garrison Channel from downtown, AmSo Tampa is the perfect location to take in views of the Tampa skyline and enjoy the waterfront with good company and great food and drinks.

7. Azure at EDITION

4.4

Awesome(469)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Tampa

Booked 31 times today

Featuring elevated food and beverage from Michelin-starred chef, John Fraser, our rooftop dining experience showcases fresh Greek Cuisine. Azure at EDITION brings together seaside-inspired fare, expansive views, and a breezy ambiance.

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8. Casa Santo Stefano

4.8

Exceptional(3614)

Price: Moderate

• Sicilian • Ybor City

Booked 47 times today

Benvenuti! Casa Santo Stefano is a Sicilian restaurant from the Gonzmart family, owners of the 1905 Family Of Restaurants. The lunch and dinner menus feature maccheroni (pasta), steaks, seafood, scacciata, salads, soups, desserts and hundreds of Sicilian wines. Curbside takeout is available by calling the main phone number. The rooftop Santo's Drinkeria also is open. Housed in a beautifully re-imagined former 1925 Ybor City macaroni factory, the restaurant is a look back to Sunday suppers, simpler times and shared stories.Dress code: Casa Santo Stefano often is visited for celebrations and special occasion meals, so it is common for our guests to sport formal wear in the dining room. We welcome everyone, but politely ask that men wear sleeves at Casa Santo Stefano.

9. Sacred Pepper

4.8

Exceptional(6844)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Tampa

Booked 62 times today

Food. Flavors. People. Style. Inspired by her flavorful travels, Candy DeBartolo set out to bring something different to North Tampa’s food scene: a dining destination where everything that happens around the table is considered sacred—a place where every detail matters. Together with her team of passionate experts, she opened Sacred Pepper to provide the community with new twists on classic favorites in an inviting atmosphere. Locally sourced ingredients and made-from-scratch pastas and sauces highlight a Contemporary American menu with dashes of Mediterranean flair. Cocktails are inspired by cultures from around the world as well as modern, traditional, and pre-prohibition tastes.

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10. Sunda New Asian - Tampa

4.8

Exceptional(644)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Tampa

Booked 76 times today

Located in Midtown Tampa’s entertainment district, Sunda offers a vibrant Southeast Asian dining experience, blending the flavors of Japan, China, the Philippines, Thailand, and beyond. We elevate culturally significant dishes using high-quality ingredients and modern techniques. Our beverage program includes signature handcrafted cocktails, a robust sake and wine selection, and Asian whiskies and beers. Join us for weekend brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 2pm. Our venue hosts private events for occasions from corporate outings to rehearsal dinners, and we also offer catering services.

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31 restaurants available nearby

1. Ro

2. Ulele

3. Rooster & The Till

4. Haiku Tampa

5. Hales Blackbrick - Drew Park

6. American Social Tampa

7. Azure at EDITION

8. Casa Santo Stefano

9. Sacred Pepper

10. Sunda New Asian - Tampa

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