Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Mercer Island

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1. Wild Ginger - Bellevue

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Bellevue

Booked 17 times today

** Wild Ginger Bellevue is currently open for dine in at 100% capacity. We also offer take out and delivery options through our to go partners Chow Now, Uber Eats and Door Dash. ** Wild Ginger has been a staple in the Seattle area since 1989. Our food originates in regions throughout Southeast Asia from China to Indonesia and beyond. We pride ourselves on offering traditional dishes from these distinctive regions and insist on house-made ingredients. Chefs make spicy chili sambals, fresh coconut milk, delicate egg noodles, our pungent oyster sauce, and more all from scratch. To achieve the sublime flavors of the East, there is no substitute for the time-honored customs of these rich and ancient cultures.

2. Itadaki Yakiniku

4.6

Exceptional(40)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese Speciality • Bellevue

Booked 6 times today

We are pleased to offer free 4-hour parking validation for guests parking in the lot within our building. If you choose to stay longer, please note that additional parking fees may apply for any time exceeding 4 hours.We look forward to welcoming you! Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or seeking an unforgettable meal, we promise to take you on a culinary adventure like no other at Itadaki Yakiniku. Experience the perfect blend of indulgence, harmony, and quality that defines our approach to fine dining.

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3. Earls Kitchen + Bar - Bellevue

4.4

Awesome(1213)

Price: Expensive

• American • Bellevue

Booked 19 times today

Welcome to Earls Bellevue, located in the heart of Lincoln Square. With our sun-drenched atmosphere, soaring 28-foot ceilings, stunning marble and onyx fireplaces, and a beautifully stocked glass wine room, our space creates the perfect setting for any occasion.We offer a private dining area available for bookings year-round. Join us and Indulge in our daily features, epic Happy Hours, and weekend brunch as you bask in the elegance and charm of our surroundings.Whether you’re enjoying after-work drinks with friends or heading out for a special date night, Earls Bellevue offers the ideal ambiance. Our diverse menu, thoughtfully curated for the Bellevue community, has something for everyone to enjoy.Your table is ready—we can’t wait to welcome you!

4. COMMUNION

4.7

Exceptional(53)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Southern • Downtown

Booked 11 times today

COMMUNION is a place where you feel seen. A place that feels like comfort, rest, relief, and peace. Our mission is to provide the food, the familiarity, and the intimacy that make you feel at home.Chef Kristi Brown has spooned her way through the culinary industry for the past 28 years. Starting at a small café in downtown Seattle, Kristi has done just about everything from dishwasher/prep cook to running her own catering business for nearly a decade. From the beginning, her vision was to focus on the art and experience of food through culinary activism. A purpose powered by her mantra, “Everybody’s Gotta Eat!” Chef Kristi desires to build community through the cultivation of fresh food and fine cooking.

5. The George

4.4

Awesome(1176)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 18 times today

Discover The George: A modern dining marvel led by Chef Guillermo Carreno. Indulge in a brasserie-inspired menu and lavish bar program within a high-design arena, ushering in a new era for the historic hotel's iconic dining room. Our evolving menu celebrates local seasonal ingredients through small plates, raw selections, vegetarian options, mains, and desserts.Embrace the Pacific Northwest at The George, savoring the freshest seafood from local waters and curated dry-aged meats. Artisan cheeses and vibrant fruits and vegetables are locally sourced. Signature dishes vary with seasons, from summer scallops to classic Steak & Frites.Honoring the hotel's architecture, The George nods to George B. Post. Renowned Spanish design studio Lázaro Rosa-Violán orchestrates a captivating interior, blending history with timeless aesthetics. Hand-painted tiles, pendant lamp chandeliers, and striking marble floors elevate the ambiance while floor-to-ceiling iron and glass doors complete the vision.

6. John Howie Steak

4.7

Exceptional(4136)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Bellevue

Booked 20 times today

"Recently voted Readers' Choice "Best Steak" in Seattle Magazine"Chef/restaurateur John Howie's definitive NW steak house, serving custom-aged USDA Prime steaks, American Wagyu Beef, Australian Waygu beef, Japanese "A5" 100% Wagyu beef, fresh seasonal Pacific fish and seafoods, wild foraged mushrooms, and locally sourced fruits and vegetables. John Howie Steak features two wood fired grills, mesquite charcoal and applewood that add subtle flavors to the foods. The wine list features a "Best of Award of Excellence" from Wine Spectator. Enjoy classic and seasonal specialty cocktails, or the world’s finest single-malt scotch, bourbons and fine cognacs in the lounge. Two beautifully appointed private dining rooms are available for meetings or special occasions. A 20% service charge is included on each check. John Howie Steak retains 100% of the service charge. Our professional service team receives industry leading compensation.

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7. Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.7

Exceptional(4803)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Bellevue

Booked 15 times today

Seastar Restaurant & Bar is Bellevue’s #1 seafood restaurant! Locally owned and operated for the past 21 years by celebrity chef and Northwest philanthropist John Howie, Seastar is known for its seasonally inspired menus, diverse selection of locally caught seafood and its award-winning wine program. Chef Howie and his team meticulously source the best seafood in the region and create culinary wonders that surprise and delight. Our raw bar features fresh oysters, poke, ceviche, and an array of fresh sushi, sashimi and unique preparations of rolls and nigiri. The dynamic cocktail and bar program features spirits from Chef Howie’s own Wildwood Spirits Co., and the wine program boasts over 750 wines, winning prestigious awards like Food & Wine’s “Best Wine List in America.” Our knowledgeable sommeliers will help find the perfect pairing for every seafood dish or from the land fare, creating a culinary experience unlike any other.

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8. Il Terrazzo Carmine

4.8

Exceptional(4076)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Pioneer Square

Booked 13 times today

Il Terrazzo Carmine, owned and operated by Carmine Smeraldo, is one of Seattle's true dining anomalies - a highly successful restaurant with unfailingly high standards and a loyal, sophisticated clientele. The cuisine has been acclaimed as Seattle's best by the media and more importantly, by local diners. Il Terrazzo Carmine is located in historic Pioneer Square - nestled in an urban-renewed alley with entrances through the vintage lobby on First Avenue or through the delightful courtyard in the back. Since 1984, Carmine Smeraldo's classic Italian restaurant has been where the locals have chosen to return over and over again. From the Carpaccio Di Bue and Spaghettini Dell 'Ortolano for lunch to the Suprema Di Pollo Farcita and Zuppa Di Pesce for dinner you will know you have gone to a place where excellence is a way of life. Arguably the best Italian restaurant in Seattle, Il Terrazzo serves classical Italian cuisine with an atmosphere you may want to call home and never leave

9. Bis on Main

4.6

Exceptional(1969)

Price: Expensive

• Northwest • Bellevue

Booked 9 times today

Bis on Main is Bellevue’s premier fine dining restaurant, famous for great seafood, big steaks and the signature Crispy Garlic Chicken. One of the best places in Bellevue for lunch & dinner. Bis also features an award winning and well-priced wine list with over 320 selections. We have an intimate bar, lounge and valet parking located directly behind the restaurant. Private dining & offsite catering available!

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10. Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi

4.5

Awesome(1435)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Bellevue

Booked 1 time today

Contemporary steak & sushi house with one-of-a-kind views in downtown Bellevue, open for weekend brunch, happy hour, & dinner.

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103 restaurants available nearby

1. Wild Ginger - Bellevue

2. Itadaki Yakiniku

3. Earls Kitchen + Bar - Bellevue

4. COMMUNION

5. The George

6. John Howie Steak

7. Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar

8. Il Terrazzo Carmine

9. Bis on Main

10. Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi

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