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Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch

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1. Mint
4.6
Exceptional(84)
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• Indian • Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch
Booked 13 times today
Mint Desi Craft Kitchen has become a local destination for Indian and Pakistani cuisine in south Orange County since opening in 2016. The restaurant, which is a sister concept to Michelin-recognized Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen in Fullerton and SHOR Bazaar in Hawaiian Gardens, offers a sophisticated menu that boasts a robust selection of classic, halal dishes alongside a 100% alcohol-free bar program featuring carefully crafted mocktails. Curated to redefine the perceptions of the region’s cuisine in an innovative and elevated way, Mint promises guests the opportunity to experience the truest extent of Indian and Pakistani culture. We are proud to debut our reimagined vision of Mint to both newcomers and our loyal guests. This redesign, from the space to the new elevated menu – offering a refined selection of our Indian & Pakistani favorites – was both a labor of love and a dream we’ve had for years.
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2. Truly Pizza - Laguna Beach
4.8
Exceptional(216)
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• Pizzeria • Laguna Beach
Booked 149 times today
Truly Pizza is a loving testament to collaboration, friendship, and respect for the world’s greatest communal food. Founded by Las Vegas hospitality veteran Donna Baldwin and renowned pizza maker and educator John Arena, Truly Pizza is the culmination of their lifetime of shared friendship and love of healthy artisanal handcrafted food. Together with World Pizza Champion teammates Chris Decker and Michael Vakneen, Truly Pizza has set a new standard for culinary excellence and hospitality in the world of pizza.
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3. Ironwood, Cellar.Craft.Cook
4.7
Exceptional(3145)
€€€€
• American • Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch
Booked 32 times today
Welcome to Ironwood, Cellar. Craft. Cook. located in Laguna Hills. Our menu features seasonal ingredients of the highest quality and are prepared daily from scratch. Menu selections include exceptional meats, flavorful seafood, handpicked produce from our garden, and diverse beverage selections. We have over 25 wines by the glass, 10 craft beers, and a full bar featuring a wide variety of craft cocktails.
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4. Javier's Irvine Spectrum
4.6
Exceptional(717)
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• Mexican • Irvine
Booked 172 times today
Javier's Irvine Spectrum serves original Mexican cuisine. Opened in 2004 and located close to the 405 and 5 freeways, the restaurant offers numerous entrees and combo meals. Javier's Irvine Spectrum selects and serves only the freshest ingredients, including sustainable and in-season seafood, natural chicken and center-cut #1 prime Angus beef. Every dish is prepared fresh to order, and guests may sit in the spacious main dining room, on the intimate patio, at the bar or in a private dining area.The dining room is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday until 11:00 p.m. Javier's Irvine Spectrum's full bar is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Reservations are accepted.
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5. SET Steak & Sushi
4.6
Exceptional(251)
€€€€
• Steakhouse • Newport Beach
Booked 48 times today
SET Steak & Sushi features modern American classics and a collection of prime cuts prepared over flame-broiled grills. The prime selection of meats at SET are matched by fresh, sustainably caught seafood, expertly hand-crafted sushi, savory sashimi, an impeccably curated wine list, and more.
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6. Truly Pizza - Dana Point
4.8
Exceptional(1264)
€€€€
• Pizzeria • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 82 times today
Located in the heart of the Lantern District in Dana Point, Truly Pizza is an artisanal neighborhood pizzeria where friends and family can relax and enjoy the fellowship of sharing pizza - the world's greatest communal food. Our outdoor garden design, rooftop wine experience and nurturing service style promote a welcoming sense of community by offering friends and neighbors a casual dining environment filled with personal touch points every step of the way. *We are an outdoor restaurant with patio & rooftop dining only. We provide blankets and heaters for guests*Please note 20% gratuity is added for parties of 8 or larger.
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7. OPAH Restaurant & Bar
4.8
Exceptional(1843)
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• Seafood • Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel
Booked 43 times today
OPAH Seafood + Grill is an upscale seafood restaurant in Aliso Viejo, celebrated throughout Orange County for market-fresh fish and refined coastal cuisine. Our chef-driven menu highlights premium seafood, elegant composed plates, and expertly crafted cocktails, delivering a polished dining experience ideal for date nights, celebrations, and sophisticated evenings out. Guests return for our popular martinis, curated wine selection, and attention to detail in every course.The name OPAH comes from the Hawaiian Moonfish, once regarded as a symbol of good luck and generosity among fishermen, a tradition that inspires our service with heart and gracious hospitality. Conveniently located near Laguna Niguel and Mission Viejo, OPAH is a destination for elevated seafood dining in South Orange County. Reservations recommended.
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8. Nick's Laguna Beach
4.9
Exceptional(3785)
€€€€
• American • Laguna Beach
Booked 120 times today
Classic American comfort food, crave-able bar snacks, plus unique cocktails & an extensive wine list in an upscale yet casual environment. Our exhibition kitchen highlights the talents of our passionate culinary team.Nick’s is dedicated to perfecting the dining experience through continuous innovation, offering the highest quality food and beverage, and executing impeccable standards of hospitality. The deeply instilled Nick’s culture is personified by its Ladies and Gentlemen – professionals who share a single focus and are inspired and committed to offering great service and creating positive memorable experiences.
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9. Fennel Kitchen & Bar
4.6
Exceptional(327)
€€€€
• Mediterranean • Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel
Booked 20 times today
Fennel Kitchen and Bar is a contemporary Mediterranean restaurant that offers an authentic, healthy, and vibrant dining experience by seamlessly blending the flavors of the sun-kissed Mediterranean shores with exotic Middle Eastern cuisine. Our thoughtfully crafted menu meets diverse dietary preferences, including traditional kabobs bursting with flavor, to simple, authentic vegetarian dishes. We believe beauty lies in the details and we strive to ensure that every aspect of your dining experience is memorable.
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10. South of Nick's - Laguna Beach
4.8
Exceptional(2397)
€€€€
• Mexican • Laguna Beach
Booked 119 times today
An essential stop in Orange County for Southern California Mexican Cuisine.South of Nick's Mexican Kitchen Bar features Classic Mexican favorites, prime steaks and seafood with a So Cal twist. Fine Tequilas & Margaritas Our food and drink meets the highest standards of quality, freshness and seasonality and combines both modern-creative and traditional styles of cooking.

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