Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Alameda

145 restaurants available nearby

1. The Star on Park

4.4

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Alameda

Booked 3 times today

The Star features the same delicious Chicago-style deep dish pizza that made Little Star Pizza famous, with their consistent Guardian's Best of the Bay Pizza. We have an extended menu including salads, appetizers, and sandwiches. We feature an artisan full bar as well as a diverse beer and wine menus. We are family friendly and accept reservations for large parties as well. We look forward to you joining us!

2. Spinning Bones

4.5

Awesome(297)

Price: Moderate

• American • Alameda

Booked 2 times today

Spinning Bones is a California rotisserie Michelin Bib Gourmand rated restaurant that specializes in roasted meats with bold flavors. The focus of the menu is slow roasted meats: poultry, pork and beef, rotating on spits over high heat, and basting in their own natural juices. The rest of the menu is comprised of shareable appetizers, vegetarian side dishes, and healthier salads with vegan dressings. The principle of the menu is straight-forward: quality products that are prepared minimally and cooked thoughtfully. Spinning Bones is a brunch and dinner spot for Alameda people by Alameda people. It is a casual neighborhood restaurant open 5 days-a-week for sit down dining, take-out, and large party catering. Spinning Bones strives to be a common area for the residents of the East Bay to come together and engage in conversation and camaraderie over great food and drink.

3. Yoshi's Oakland

4.8

Exceptional(8248)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Oakland

Booked 74 times today

Yoshi's has served Japan's best traditional dishes to Bay Area patrons since 1972. The menu highlights artfully arranged sushi, fresh grilled seafood, classic Japanese dishes, and vegetarian fare. Patrons can kick off their shoes in the traditional Japanese tatami seating or dine at tables. Expert sushi chefs create sushi and sashimi to order either in the restaurant or in the jazz house. Start the evening in the cocktail lounge before dinner or have a nightcap after taking in a show in the jazz house.

4. Jo's Modern Thai

4.6

Exceptional(23)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • Oakland

Booked 10 times today

Jo's Modern Thai is a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in Oakland's Laurel District.Born from the cultural exchange between Oakland native Kao Saelee and his wife Jo, Jo's Modern Thai embodies vibrant Thai flavors with a modern twist. The menu blends bold, balanced Thai dishes with creative, irreverent approaches. Highlights include smoky barbecue brisket drunken noodles and a laab-inspired pork burger, with customizable spice levels to suit all palates.Jo's celebrates the deep connections between food, culture, and community, reimagining traditional recipes with Thai and Californian flair. We prioritize thoughtful sourcing, partnering with local farmers and artisans to showcase the best seasonal ingredients. Our curated selection of wines and inventive craft cocktails further elevates the experience, inviting guests to savor the flavors of Thailand in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

5. Popoca

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4.7

Exceptional(12)

Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Oakland

Booked 13 times today

Chef Anthony Salguero’s wood-fired papusas are worth traipsing around Oakland for, but we, along with just about everyone, are happy to know they’re in one place now. After years of pop-ups, Popoca has its own digs in the Old Oakland neighborhood, where the papusas, chicken with fermented pineapple sauce, and other Cali-Salvadoran specialties are happily devoured.

6. MUA

4.4

Awesome(1367)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Oakland

Booked 7 times today

MUA is known for its open atmosphere, eclectic décor, art events and, of course, its delicious food. Ideal for large parties or intimate gatherings, the spacious dining room creates a relaxed, casual vibe for guests to enjoy their meals. A large selection of wines, cocktails and beers make MUA a great spot for an evening out with friends. Family owned and run Mua was one of the first restaurants to open in what was then Auto Row in Oakland, in 2008. After their first 2 restaurants, Pastoral in Berkeley (first opened in 1982 while still students, 37 in the architecture program at Cal and San-Ju painting at SFAI) then later Soizic (Jack London Square, 1996), they wanted to shift gears from heavily curated menus to more comfort-based fare catering more to the eclectic and artistic community in Oakland. Today you’ll find people of all ages and backgrounds, from Too Short to Jerry Brown.

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7. Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine- Jack London Square

4.6

Exceptional(195)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • Oakland

Booked 13 times today

Not your typical Thai! We are a Thai New Generation restaurant focusing on bringing you adventurous, bold flavors of traditional and non-traditional dishes using the freshest ingredients. Look out for our nightly specials from regional home cooked dishes to market fried grasshoppers. We are consistently voted the "Best Thai Restaurant" in San Francisco by Michelin Bib Gourmand 2016 - 2019. The Best Thai Restaurant. San Francisco, Oakland, Menlo Park, Berkeley and Portland.

8. Shirasoni

4.2

Awesome(558)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Alameda

Booked 6 times today

Shirasoni Japanese Restaurant invites you to visit us for “a Unique dining experience.”Here at Shirasoni Japanese Restaurant, we pride ourselves on providing excellent service, using the freshest of ingredients, and our delightfully entertaining authentic Japanese Teppanyaki and Sushi dinner shows while providing a fun, friendly, and family experience. Online reservations are for Teppanyaki dining only.

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9. Grand Lake Kitchen - Dimond

4.4

Awesome(256)

Price: Moderate

• American • Oakland

Booked 2 times today

May and David Wasem's second Grand Lake Kitchen location offers the same uplifted American classics and warm hospitality as you've come to expect from the original but in a larger, more accessible and central location of the Dimond District in Oakland. An all-day cafe specializing in brunch and dinner! Maximum party size for regular reservations is 16. GLK Dimond houses a spacious dining room, full bar, two outdoor patios (dog friendly), private dining room, take-out counter, and retail wine and gift store

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10. Daughter Thai Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(185)

Price: Moderate

• Thai • Oakland

Booked 10 times today

We are a Thai Food New Generation offering classic Thai Street dishes to regional comfort cooking from the Southern part of Thailand, our hometown. Our menu is cooked using fresh, organic ingredients; traditional and non-traditional dishes. Our beverage menu is carefully crafted to elevate your Thai experience. The menu was curated around our food menu and the ingredients. Let us transport you to Thailand!

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Adrienne
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We celebrated my daughter’s 21st birthday with a brunch. Twelve happy and well-fed people! We sat outside on the patio and enjoyed incredible food, a jazz ensemble, and a wonderful ambiance. We loved the ricotta pancakes, shrimp toast, and huevos rancheros. Everything was perfect!!
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BabettePrice: Expensive• Californian• Berkeley
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4.8
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Ryanvip
Chicago / Illinois •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I drive over from Tiburon just to visit Brandon, Steven, and the team here. The pizza is better than anything we have in Marin and it’s worth the trip, the hospitality makes it even better. The cozy corner booth with a view of the bar and fire and the kitchen? What more could you want? This place is perfect. We love it. There’s nowhere else we’d rather have a pizza party.
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three.one four pizzeriaPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Berkeley
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4.5
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Alson
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Upscale Mexican food in the sunset district. Authentic taste and flavors but spice level is scaled down for clientele. Nothing very spicy. Still, food was tasty! Good ambience, excellent service. Clean throughout. This is definitely not the mission district experience, if that’s what you’re looking for. But very good authentic food in a clean, upscale pleasant environment. Not a taqueria!
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Elena'sPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Forest Hill / West Portal
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4.7
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Stephanie
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 13, 2024
Great food and attentive service. Perfect spot before catching a at the Curran or other venues nearby.
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Matador - San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Downtown / Union Square
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4.4
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William
San Francisco Bay Area •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 27, 2024
Excellent food and a wonderful bar with superb cocktails; staff is very welcoming and nice
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The Saap AvenuePrice: Moderate• Laotian• Oakland
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4.6

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145 restaurants available nearby

1. The Star on Park

2. Spinning Bones

3. Yoshi's Oakland

4. Jo's Modern Thai

5. Popoca

6. MUA

7. Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine- Jack London Square

8. Shirasoni

9. Grand Lake Kitchen - Dimond

10. Daughter Thai Kitchen

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