Cleveland is a city full of flavor, but some stray away from all things mild. For some, food just can’t be hot enough! If it doesn’t make you break a sweat, it’s just not worth your time. There is nothing more frustrating than selecting the spicy option at a restaurant, only to realize it’s hardly got any burn at all. Fortunately for you, the following ten restaurants serve up some of the spiciest food in Cleveland… and it just might be hot enough to satiate your cravings. Prepare to dig in, because your taste buds will be begging for more of this delicious cuisine!
- India Garden
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Praneeth Behara/Google Images India Garden may be somewhat modest, but visitors rave about its spectacular menu as well as the vegan and vegetarian-friendly selections. However, lovers of spicy food nod to the menu as one of the yummiest in Greater Cleveland. It also has options for lovers of spicy food, including spicy daal soup and masala naan.
- Parkview Nite Club
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Dave S./Google Images Old fashioned and laid back, Parkview Nite Club is a great spot for some all-American chow. The menu consists of delicacies like deep-fried pierogies and smoky garlic toast, but spice lovers immediately gravitate toward the Nashville-style hot chicken. It’s a scorcher, so you’ll want to cool it down with some slaw.
- Pounders Bar & Grill
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Matt G./FourSquare This modest Parma Heights location is all sorts of fun if you like karaoke and darts, but it’s also a mecca of flavor when it comes to wings. The wings are famous local takeout, and they’re on special every Monday. Not sure which flavor to go with? Try the Frickin’ Sick Hot sauce!
- Dolce Wraps
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Matthew Giunta/Google Images Mediterranean eats are delicious at any time of year, but they’re particularly decadent in the winter months when paired with a bit of hot sauce. Dolce Wraps empowers diners to cater their favorite entrees to their preferences and health needs, offering gluten-free and vegan options that are downright delicious. However, if you’re a fan of spice, the homemade hot sauce is a must on any item. It’s free of charge!
- Phnom Penh Restaurant
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Jonathan Tan/Google Images With locations in both Cleveland and North Olmsted, Phnom Penh is easily accessible to Greater Clevelanders. The spicy Cambodian dishes are a delight to diners, and the selection of dishes is fairly varied. Most dishes can actually have the spice level upped, empowering fans of spice to cater to their taste. Don’t be afraid to ask for suggestions! The spicy pad thai is a hit with fans, and so, too, is the Hue Beef Soup.
- Barrio Tacos
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Barrio Tacos/Facebook Barrio is a real treat, and this up-and-coming Cleveland chain is a hit for good reason. Its selections are totally unique, and each new location (like the Willoughby location pictured above) has its own flair. Each has a selection of build-your-own and pre-created tacos, and no matter what you get, everything pairs deliciously with the restaurant’s Carolina Reaper ghost pepper sauce. Now that’s a must-try for spice lovers!
- Winking Lizard Tavern
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ymbl/TripAdvisor Sure, Winking Lizard is a local chain. But if you like spicy food, you haven’t lived until you’ve tried the Fire In The Hole sauce. It’s made with Trinidad scorpion peppers, which frequently rank among the spiciest peppers in the world.
- Grindstone Tap House
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Grindstone Tap House Online Grindstone Tap House is laid back and welcoming, often featuring trivia nights and other special events to provide diners a bit of additional entertainment. Visitors also love digging into the old fashioned burgers, including the Atomic Pepper. Topped with roasted jalapenos, ghost chili aioli, and spicy jack cheese, this delicacy is truly a treat for the taste buds.
- Ohio City Burrito
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Ohio City Burrito/Facebook With locations across Greater Cleveland, Ohio City Burrito is growing in popularity. You can enjoy a bit of bite with barbacoa, which is topped with chipotle-adobo sauce. However, the Fiery Hot Habanero Salsa is the star of the show for lovers of spicy cuisine.
- Banana Blossom
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Francis W/Google Images Banana Blossom features all sorts of spectacularly spicy Thai dishes, ranging from seafood-topped salads to spicy red curry sauce. Pictured here is the crispy hot duck dish, one of many dishes that empowers diners to control the heat level of their dish. Dishes range from mild to fire, so you know which option to sample if you like things on the hotter side.
If you’re craving some of the spiciest food in Cleveland, you’ll find it at the above restaurants. Are there any local eateries or dishes you would add to this list? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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India Garden may be somewhat modest, but visitors rave about its spectacular menu as well as the vegan and vegetarian-friendly selections. However, lovers of spicy food nod to the menu as one of the yummiest in Greater Cleveland. It also has options for lovers of spicy food, including spicy daal soup and masala naan.
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Dave S./Google Images
Old fashioned and laid back, Parkview Nite Club is a great spot for some all-American chow. The menu consists of delicacies like deep-fried pierogies and smoky garlic toast, but spice lovers immediately gravitate toward the Nashville-style hot chicken. It’s a scorcher, so you’ll want to cool it down with some slaw.
Tuned GTI/Google Images
Matt G./FourSquare
This modest Parma Heights location is all sorts of fun if you like karaoke and darts, but it’s also a mecca of flavor when it comes to wings. The wings are famous local takeout, and they’re on special every Monday. Not sure which flavor to go with? Try the Frickin’ Sick Hot sauce!
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Matthew Giunta/Google Images
Mediterranean eats are delicious at any time of year, but they’re particularly decadent in the winter months when paired with a bit of hot sauce. Dolce Wraps empowers diners to cater their favorite entrees to their preferences and health needs, offering gluten-free and vegan options that are downright delicious. However, if you’re a fan of spice, the homemade hot sauce is a must on any item. It’s free of charge!
Phnom Penh Restaurant/Facebook
Jonathan Tan/Google Images
With locations in both Cleveland and North Olmsted, Phnom Penh is easily accessible to Greater Clevelanders. The spicy Cambodian dishes are a delight to diners, and the selection of dishes is fairly varied. Most dishes can actually have the spice level upped, empowering fans of spice to cater to their taste. Don’t be afraid to ask for suggestions! The spicy pad thai is a hit with fans, and so, too, is the Hue Beef Soup.
Barrio Tacos/Facebook
Barrio is a real treat, and this up-and-coming Cleveland chain is a hit for good reason. Its selections are totally unique, and each new location (like the Willoughby location pictured above) has its own flair. Each has a selection of build-your-own and pre-created tacos, and no matter what you get, everything pairs deliciously with the restaurant’s Carolina Reaper ghost pepper sauce. Now that’s a must-try for spice lovers!
Winking Lizard Tavern- Lakewood/Facebook
ymbl/TripAdvisor
Sure, Winking Lizard is a local chain. But if you like spicy food, you haven’t lived until you’ve tried the Fire In The Hole sauce. It’s made with Trinidad scorpion peppers, which frequently rank among the spiciest peppers in the world.
Grindstone Tap House/Facebook
Grindstone Tap House Online
Grindstone Tap House is laid back and welcoming, often featuring trivia nights and other special events to provide diners a bit of additional entertainment. Visitors also love digging into the old fashioned burgers, including the Atomic Pepper. Topped with roasted jalapenos, ghost chili aioli, and spicy jack cheese, this delicacy is truly a treat for the taste buds.
Ohio City Burrito/Facebook
With locations across Greater Cleveland, Ohio City Burrito is growing in popularity. You can enjoy a bit of bite with barbacoa, which is topped with chipotle-adobo sauce. However, the Fiery Hot Habanero Salsa is the star of the show for lovers of spicy cuisine.
Brooks/Google Images
Francis W/Google Images
Banana Blossom features all sorts of spectacularly spicy Thai dishes, ranging from seafood-topped salads to spicy red curry sauce. Pictured here is the crispy hot duck dish, one of many dishes that empowers diners to control the heat level of their dish. Dishes range from mild to fire, so you know which option to sample if you like things on the hotter side.
Craving something different? You’ll always enjoy your experience at the most unique and quirkiest restaurants in Cleveland.
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