The Roost Carolina Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Lakeview, Chicago.

1. The Roost Carolina Kitchen

8.7
1467 W Irving Park Rd (at N Greenview Ave), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Lakeview · 42 tips and reviews

Emily E.Emily Erickson: The spicy chicken sandwich is the best.

Lauren M.Lauren Meade: Highly recommend the spicy chicken biscuit! Both the chicken & the biscuit are perfect. Sides are so-so. Slaw is ok; Mac n cheese disappointing. However, I didn't care b/c the sandwich was spectacular

Kenney M.Kenney Marlatt: My favorite order is the spicy chicken biscuit sandwich with just pickles. The Nashville Hot is also excellent if you want more heat.

Pho's Spicier Thai Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Lakeview, Chicago.

2. Pho's Spicier Thai Cuisine

7.4
4638 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · Lakeview · 43 tips and reviews

Deron P.Deron Powell: Everything is good here. Just remember that their Medium is actually Spicy.

Nuttapol S.Nuttapol Semsawat: WOW!! This is a new nice place for Thai food. The most spicy place. Like it so much.

tige t.tige tonyja: Food was delicious. It's not expensive. Awesome spicy place.!!

Cheesie's Pub and Grub is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Lakeview, Chicago.

3. Cheesie's Pub and Grub

8.8
958 W Belmont Ave (at Sheffield Ave), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Lakeview · 169 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: Try the Tradicion: Crumbled chorizo, chihuahua cheese & pickled jalapeno peppers ooze together btwn buttery Turano Texas toast. Accompanied by house-made mayo w/ crushed chipotle peppers & adobo sauce Read more.

Bob R.Bob Randklev: Tradicion was awesome, Jalapeno peppers, hot sauce and a lot of cheese! The Breckenridge Brewing Vanilla Stout was a perfect compliment!

Keith C.Keith Cavey: The Tradicion was on point. The chorizo and jalapenos were fresh, spicy, and oh so delicious. The fried pickles were also very good - crispy, but not too much batter.

Rollapalooza is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Lakeview, Chicago.

4. Rollapalooza

8.3
3344 N Halsted St (at W Buckingham Pl), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Lakeview · 34 tips and reviews

Alison W.Alison Wilson: Spicy tatacki is where it's at. It's on fire when it comes to your table!

Raul R.Raul Rodriguez: Spicy tataki roll is delicious/fun

Melissa E.Melissa E: The turtle was great and the spicy tataki was ever better (plus had cool flames). BYO too. I'll be back!

Chicago Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Lakeview, Chicago.

5. Chicago Diner

8.9
3411 N Halsted St (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Lake View East · 205 tips and reviews

LeleLele: A must stop for anyone who loves veg restaurants, has a fantastic atmosphere. Check out the buffalo wings - the best ever.

VegNews MagazineVegNews Magazine: The spicy Buffalo-style wings are to-die-for, and the creamy soy shakes are truly delightful. Also awesome: the biscuits ‘n' gravy, tempeh Reuben, chicken-fried steak, and cookies-and-cream cake.

Becky D.Becky DeFord: My boyfriend got the ruben sandwich & loved the sauerkraut. I got the spicy black bean w/ a side of kale &Ginger so good!! We topped off our lunch with splitting a peanut butter cookie dough shake!

Crisp is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Lakeview, Chicago.

6. Crisp

8.6
2940 N Broadway St (btwn W Oakdale Ave & W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Lake View East · 174 tips and reviews

Steve P.Steve Peternell: I've tried the Seoul Sassy and Spicy Wings and they've both been phenomenal - do yourself a favor and try one of, if not both, of these wing varieties

Sidney A.Sidney Avila: Try the BBQ Crisp.. Tangy and not too spicy!!

Keith C.Keith Chu: Fantastic chicken wings. Go with the suicide sauce - spicy's too mild :)

Fish Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Lakeview, Chicago.

7. Fish Bar

8.6
2956 N Sheffield Ave (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Lakeview · 103 tips and reviews

Courtney B.Courtney Bennett: The lobster, sweet corn bisque is awesome! Spicy sweet and perfect with their great cocktails or Belgian beers.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the fried onions with lemon and jalapeño from our 100 Best list: A medley that balances the sweetness of the onions with acidity (the lemon), heat (the jalapeño) and lots of flavor (both).

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The Calamari here are exemplary--breaded, deep fried, and tossed with picked banana pepper, jalapeño, and sliced garlic, a light grating of Parmesan cheese

Ukai Japanese Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Lakeview, Chicago.

8. Ukai Japanese Restaurant

8.4
1059 W Belmont Ave (btwn N Kenmore Ave & N Seminary Ave), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · Lakeview · 32 tips and reviews

Real Bobby CReal Bobby C: Try the sample menu while it last! You won't be disappointed. If not - get the Spicy Tuna roll.

Brittany A.Brittany Anderson: My favorite sushi spot in Lakeview. Highly recommend the Crunchy Spicy Tuna and Beauty & The Beast rolls. Staff is great. Also it's BYOB with no cork fee!

Jillian P.Jillian Pandav: Awesome sushi, especially the Godzilla, Beauty and the Beast and the Spicy Crunchy Tuna roll. Tuna Tataki as an app = yum.

Wakamono is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Lakeview, Chicago.

9. Wakamono

7.7
3317 N Broadway St (at W Aldine Ave), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Lake View East · 54 tips and reviews

Leigh J.Leigh J H: The jalapeno miso soup is perfect...spicy, salty, and delicious.

Chris F.Chris Fojtik: spicy tako roll

Shaun R.Shaun Rajah: Love the Wasabi Noodles !

Nando's is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Lakeview, Chicago.

10. Nando's

8.6
670 W Diversey Pkwy (Clark), Chicago, IL
Portuguese Restaurant · Lake View East · 19 tips and reviews

Jyostna T.Jyostna Talasila: Garlic bread is awesome and so is hot sauce do try them

Matthew G.Matthew Garchik: I personally don't like it because the wings are really small and burnt and the most spicy sauce isn't really so spicy

EricEric: Quick food made well, spicy. And spicy mayo? Yes please.

Salsita is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Lakeview, Chicago.

11. Salsita

7.8
3706 N Halsted St (Waveland), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Lakeview · 11 tips and reviews

Marquise N.Marquise Neal: You must get the little packet with the jalapeños, carrots, and jicama!

Alex N.Alex Nawar: Good tacos and spicy verde salsa

Ben T.Ben Terdich: You have no idea. Salsita is 95% of why I continue to live in my apartment (a block away). Pure gold. Pineapple habanero salsa is the best salsa of my life. Guac you’d take home to meet your mother.

Cozy Noodles & Rice is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Lakeview, Chicago.

12. Cozy Noodles & Rice

8.4
3456 N Sheffield Ave (at Cornelia Ave), Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · Wrigleyville · 71 tips and reviews

Eric S.Eric Slepak: Their Spicy Fried Rice is maybe the hottest thing I've ever eaten. Get it with bbq pork, and bring a good IPA.

Matthew I.Matthew Inawat: Cant say enough how wonderful and fresh and tasty the Pad Khee Mao dish was.. Spicy and yummy!

Sergio S.Sergio S.: Got some spicy wide noodles - absolutely delicious - super good about allergy recs too

El Nuevo Mexicano is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Lakeview, Chicago.

13. El Nuevo Mexicano

8.0
2914 N Clark St (at Oakdale St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Lake View East · 40 tips and reviews

Vithida S.Vithida Sueblinvong: Decent fish taco , come with delish spicy sauce. Ask for special drink of the day

Beth B.Beth Binkovitz: This is a great place for a date and the vegan offerings are awesome. There's a spicy vegan ice cream dessert, even.

Sarah P.Sarah Pasquesi: Salmon Rostizado en Salsa Chipotle Mango was amazing! Melt in your mouth salmon and deliciously sweet. Carnitas Chipotle con Mango y Platano was equally amazing and very spicy. yummy margaritas!

DMK Burger Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Lakeview, Chicago.

14. DMK Burger Bar

8.7
2954 N Sheffield Ave (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Lakeview · 257 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Get the Sweet Potato Fries. They have a thin crispy exterior and a sweet interior with a hint of caramel flavor. Served with a lemon-Tabasco aioli - a spicy kick to make things even more interesting Read more.

Chad P.Chad Purnell: Wasabi slaw is crisp and delicious. Best side on the menu.

Annie C.Annie Choo: Sweet potato fries with the lemon tabasco is off the chainnnnn. So good! You won't regret it!

The Roost Carolina Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Lakeview, Chicago.

15. The Roost Carolina Kitchen

7.8
3474 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Lakeview · 6 tips and reviews

VinnieVinnie: Highly recommend tenders with Nashville hot with habanero bbq sauce!

Corey M.Corey McGee: Best hot chicken in Chicago

Albert G.Albert Gonzalez: The food is absolutely amazing! Fantastic