Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Mira Mesa

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Bay ParkCarmel ValleyChula Vista / BonitaDel MarGrantvilleKearny Mesa

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CharmingDog-friendlyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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A photo of Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Diego, CA | Scripps Ranch restaurant

1. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Diego, CA | Scripps Ranch

4.3

Awesome(986)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Scripps Ranch

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other! Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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2. Gravity Heights Sorrento Valley

4.7

Exceptional(1216)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Sorrento Mesa

Booked 30 times today

We’re not out to take the San Diego beer scene by storm or reinvent the wheel because the truth is, there’s no shortage of good breweries in San Diego. Instead, our aim is to pair that good beer with the same delicious food, exceptional service and genuine hospitality we’re known for so you never have to compromise one for the other again. Tucked away in Sorrento mesa, our 12,000 square foot brewpub includes a full service restaurant, an event space, an expansive and lush outdoor beer garden and a pretty stellar team to make sure you always have good food in your mouth and a solid beer in your hand.

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3. Vittorio's Italian Restaurant- San Diego

4.7

Exceptional(663)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Carmel Valley

Booked 6 times today

Italian trattoria and wine bar.Favorite neighborhood Italian restaurant

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4. Harney Sushi Poway

4.8

Exceptional(57)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Poway / Rancho Bernardo

Booked 9 times today

Experience the taste of high quality sushi with a trendy Neo-Asian inspired décor. Harney stands as the top sushi bar and dining destination in San Diego. It's as fresh and innovative as you desire. Here, the spirit of experimentation mingles with joyful revelry, where top-notch dining expertise meets vibrant charm and flair. Our establishment features a private VIP area and an array of over 30 specialty rolls crafted and named by devoted fans. It's a symphony for your taste buds, nourishment for your soul. Since 2001, we take pride in presenting our award-winning, sustainable sushi cuisine rooted in Southern California.

5. Public House 131

4.8

Exceptional(52)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Scripps Ranch

Booked 2 times today

Welcome to Public House 131 our Chef Shahob Pourteymoor has designed a menu full of your pub favorites all made from scratch in house and sourced locally whenever possible or when seasons allow. We are located in beautiful Scripps Ranch and offer a wonderful outdoor dining experience. Our Craft cocktails are our specialty and our tap list includes close to 20 local San Diego beers.

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6. The Clubhouse Grill at Fairmont Grand Del Mar

4.3

Awesome(150)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Carmel Valley

Come for classic grill fare and gorgeous fairway views. Golfer or no, The Clubhouse Grill is your place for a pre-round pick-me-up or laid-back lunch. Enjoy appetizers including chips & guacamole, salads, sandwiches and lunch favorites including shrimp tacos. Stay and visit a while enjoying wine, beer and craft cocktails.LIVE LIMITLESS - Join the rewards program designed with you in mind. As a member of ALL – Accor Live Limitless, you’ll earn points on dining, experiences and hotel reservations at more than 5,000 hotels worldwide. Enroll here: https://bit.ly/3gvDtJG

7. MexicanBar

4.8

Exceptional(3)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Poway / Rancho Bernardo

Booked 3 times today

Nestled in the heart of Poway, MexicanBar brings you a vibrant and modern take on authentic Mexican flavors. Reopened in May 2024 after an exciting remodel, our restaurant boasts a fresh new look, a lively ambiance, and an irresistible menu designed to satisfy every craving.From classic Mexican favorites to innovative fusion dishes, we take pride in using fresh, high-quality ingredients to craft bold, flavorful meals. Join us for brunch and indulge in mouthwatering specialties, sip on handcrafted cocktails, or enjoy our signature hand-shaken margaritas and local craft beers.Looking for the perfect spot for a casual lunch, weekend brunch, or a festive dinner? With a spacious sports bar, indoor and outdoor seating, and a lively atmosphere, MexicanBar is the ultimate destination for family gatherings, date nights, and celebrations with friends.📍 Make a reservation today and discover Poway’s go-to spot for amazing Mexican food, great drinks, and unforgettable vibes!

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8. Javier's - La Jolla

4.6

Exceptional(3687)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • La Jolla

Booked 173 times today

JAVIER'S presents a rich heritage of elevated Mexican cuisine in a friendly, captivating ambiance. Enjoy hand-shaken margaritas, rare tequilas, craft cocktails and a vast selection of beer and fine wines. Dine with us in the main dining room, al fresco patios, one of our semi private dining rooms, or at the exquisite bar surrounded by one of the West Coast's largest selection of the world's finest tequilas. We at JAVIER'S consider all our wonderful customers a part of our family and thank them for their support and sharing in the success and joy that is JAVIER'S. Come experience the freshness of our original Mexican cuisine in a warm, friendly environment at one of our five locations.Please be advised we don't allow strollers. If you bring your stroller we have a designated area to store your stroller while you dine.

9. Marisi

4.6

Exceptional(1164)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 77 times today

Discovering Italy by way of La Jolla, Marisi focuses on Italian hearth cooking with an emphasis on handmade pastas, fine wine and classic cocktails. The menu celebrates the rich diversity of cuisine from across Italy, fashioned in a time-honored tradition of handmade all day, every day. A dream that lives between the Italian and La Jolla coasts, suspended between tides instead of time — a mood more than a plot. A visit that feels a lot like coming home, if home was a warm, charming villa off the Amalfi coast. Marisi is a taste of something you want to remember. We hope you love it.

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10. The Amalfi Llama - San Diego

4.5

Awesome(456)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • University City/Golden Triangle

Booked 54 times today

The Amalfi Llama reimagines the culinary landscape by seamlessly merging the allure of a rustic live-fire steakhouse with the flavors of Italian cuisine, a culinary haven where genuine cooking, down-to-earth cuisine and stylish flair intertwine. Guests embark on a journey from Southern Patagonia to the Mediterranean coast of Italy as they indulge in a multisensory experience that transcends boundaries – from the soothing cream decor to the intimate ambiance of crackling embers accompanied by the melodies of vintage Italian vinyls. Embracing the essence of a modern farmhouse, The Amalfi Llama revolves around an open parrilla grill and wood-burning oven, harnessing fire, smoke, coals and embers to craft dishes. The restaurant’s ethos also meets design with Latin American and Mediterranean influences, resulting in an inviting environment adorned with light woods, natural light and subtly elegant finishes, defying traditional steakhouse and Italian restaurant conventions.

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