Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in W. University / Med Center

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1. Drake's Hollywood - Houston

4.6

Exceptional(135)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Montrose

Booked 66 times today

An Old Hollywood party - dry-aged steaks & cold martinis *Drake's Hollywood accepts reservations for parties of 7 or less. For parties of 8+ please contact houston@drakeshollywood.com. Happy Hour is available weekdays 4pm to 6pm and 9pm-C in the bar. Children under the age of 6 years of old are not permitted

2. Milton's

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4.7

Exceptional(54)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Rice Village

Booked 34 times today

Formerly known as Eau Tour, Milton's is an Italian-American trattoria from the same team that you already know and love! Milton's will feature homemade pastas and wood-fired meats, and an array of craft cocktails made to be enjoyed in our vibrant, revamped space. Opening soon!

3. Street To Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(827)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • East End

Booked 39 times today

Enjoy unapologetically authentic Thai food in the East End. All food is made from scratch by native Thai chef and James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: Texas Benchawan Jabthong Painter.Chef Benchawan and her husband—who also spend time in their Bangkok home each year—have painstakingly built out a restaurant that would fit into Bangkok’s hip Thong Lor neighborhood, but they have located it in Houston. Expect trendy Thai vibes, music, strong cocktails and an adventurous wine list to accompany Chef Benchawan’s acclaimed dishes.The largest party Street to Kitchen can accommodate is 6 people. If more than 6, you can arrange a private Thai tasting menu, including a minimum spend. please contact us via email at eatthai@streettokitchen.org Thai tasting menus can also be made available for smaller parties if confirmed at least one week before via the same email.

4. Hamsa

4.7

Exceptional(96)

Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • Rice Village

Booked 47 times today

Crafted by the visionary minds who brought you Doris Metropolitan and Badolina Bakery & Café, Hamsa emerges as a radiant gem in the culinary landscape, celebrating the vibrant flavors of Israel. Revel in the artistry of our hummus creations, succulent grilled skewers, and perfectly charred pitas. Indulge in the symphony of flavors with our salatim, a delightful array of vegetable-based delights that promise to tantalize your taste buds.

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5. Hudson House - River Oaks

4.7

Exceptional(388)

Price: Moderate

• American • River Oaks

Booked 74 times today

With its East Coast-inspired “old-school casual” design and menu, Hudson House offers straightforward, timeless American dishes for lunch and dinner. Oysters are flown in daily and are best paired with their legendary “World’s Coldest Martinis."

6. Lucille's

4.4

Awesome(2362)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Museum District

Booked 45 times today

Nestled in a 1920s mission-style home in the heart of Houston’s Museum District, Lucille's specializes in well-refined Southern cuisine with infusions of international techniques and flavors. The restaurant serves as a tribute to the culinary tradition began by Executive Chef & Owner Chris Williams’ great-grandmother, Lucille B. Smith, who was a culinary pioneer and successful entrepreneur who founded her own food corporation. Today, the Lucille’s team continues to pay homage to their namesake by replicating some of her most famous recipes while embellishing others to create innovative takes on Southern food classics.

7. MF Sushi

4.9

Exceptional(1662)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Museum District

Booked 33 times today

We are now offering Omakase reservations Tuesday-Wednesday at 7:00 pm, Friday at 7:30 pm. Please contact us directly at (713) 637-4587 for Omakase reservations and large party reservations.

8. Grace's

4.8

Exceptional(4283)

Price: Expensive

• American • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor

Booked 45 times today

Brunch on Saturday and Sunday is primarily first come, first served. If you do not see the time you want available online, please call us directly. When owner Johnny Carrabba set out on his next restaurant venture, he knew his vision would include the fond memories he had of his dear grandmother Grace Mandola. Grace, also known to the family as Mama, was a Sicilian woman born to immigrant parents in Louisiana. She had a flair for cooking, hospitality, and deep faith.She was known to make bread from scratch every Saturday for her legendary three-hour Sicilian Sunday lunches; and, her newly established family roots in Louisiana added interesting flavors to her home cooked meals. The entire Mandola family, including her five children and fourteen grandchildren, was regularly greeted in her home with smells of warm bread, well brewed sauces and homemade soups. It was around her table that her family learned the true meaning and value of relationships, friendships and good food.

9. Graffiti

4.7

Exceptional(301)

Price: Moderate

• American • Montrose

Booked 22 times today

An intimate all-day kitchen and bar inspired by the diverse Californian food scene and the “less is more” beachside lifestyle, Graffiti offers the rich coastal flavors of Mexico, the Big Sur region, the Mediterranean, and more. With only a handful of raw dishes, Graffiti's name comes from the creativity, originality, and inclusivity of street art – reflected in the approachability of its menu – presenting high quality ingredients in a relaxed package. Whether you stay for 30 minutes or for 3 hours, our selection of salads, pastas, proteins, crudos, caviar, frozen + craft cocktails, natural wines, sake, ice cold beer, and cold-pressed juices will transport you to a getaway state of mind – and keep you coming back for more. Join us for Happy Hour & Weekend Brunch, visit www.graffitiraw.com for details.Complimentary valet parking available, ask your server for validation when you dine. For parties of 8+ looking to dine with us, please email info@graffitiraw.com

10. Aiko

4.9

Exceptional(288)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park

Booked 29 times today

Chefs Patrick Pham and Daniel Lee have over 25 years of combined experience in Japanese cuisine and sushi. They established their culinary careers in Houston where they worked together for years before creating their own restaurants.Pham and Lee teamed up to bring new curated dining concepts to Houston’s food scene and kicked off a series of omakase pop-up dinners called Secret Taste. Pham and Lee then opened Kokoro in the Bravery Chef Hall in Downtown Houston followed by Handies Douzo in the Houston Heights.Aiko is the newest concept from the team featuring a sushi bar and seated dining.

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Verónica
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Awesome experience!!! I loved the smoke duo dip isn’t just for two…. 3 as well
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The Rustic Houston Uptown ParkPrice: Moderate• American• Westside
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4.4
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La Shaunvip
Chicago / Illinois •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This was our first time dining here at the food was great. We went there for our favorite bartenders Lynn and Ryan. They are the best
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MaKiinPrice: Very Expensive• Thai• Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
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4.5
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Penneyvip
Houston •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
This is our go to place when family comes in from out of town. In fact, I did not feel like cooking tonight, so we ate lunch here and ordered food to go for dinner!
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Street To KitchenPrice: Expensive• Thai• East End
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4.7
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Emily
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 22, 2024
This was our first time trying North Italia and we absolutely will be returning. The waiter did a great job with recommendations and was extremely kind. We had the calamari and shrimp scampi as appetizers and they were both amazing! Then of course we had to try the vodka pasta and squid ink SOOOO good! We will definitely be returned very soon!
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North Italia – BLVDPrice: Moderate• Italian• Galleria / Uptown
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4.7
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Keithvip
Houston •39 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 17, 2024
Great food, drinks and service. Always enjoy eating at Pico's.
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Arnaldo Richards' PicosPrice: Expensive• Regional Mexican• Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
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4.8

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130 restaurants available nearby

1. Drake's Hollywood - Houston

2. Milton's

3. Street To Kitchen

4. Hamsa

5. Hudson House - River Oaks

6. Lucille's

7. MF Sushi

8. Grace's

9. Graffiti

10. Aiko

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