Maciel's Tortas & Tacos is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Seafood in Memphis.

1. Maciel's Tortas & Tacos

9.4
45 S Main St, Memphis, TN
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Memphis · 20 tips and reviews

Jessica T.Jessica Toliuszis: Authentic! Awesome tortas sandwiches and the tacos are as authentic as they come. Spicy shrimp taco is the best

Jessica T.Jessica Toliuszis: Authentic and awesome tacos. The spicy shrimp taco is spicy and sweet- terrific. Authentic and awesome tortas / sandwiches

Leslie Z.Leslie Zamora: I loved the caldo tlapeño sopa and spicy shrimp taco with mango. Very authentic and delicious!!

O. E. C. Japanese Express is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Seafood in Memphis.

2. O. E. C. Japanese Express

7.8
5985 Stage Rd, Memphis, TN
Japanese Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

BrendaBrenda: A side of steak or chicken is almost a meal by itself. Comes with meat and vegetables. Love to have that and share a role, The Spicy Tuna roll, YuM!

Erin B.Erin Boland: I love the sushi. The Spicy Salmon Roll, the Rainbow Roll, and the Tuna Cucumber Roll are my favorite. My son loves the Clear Soup and Shrimp.

Melody K.Melody K.: My favorite sushi place! Great food, great prices, and a super friendly staff. Highly recommended!

Ryu Sushi Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Seafood in Memphis.

3. Ryu Sushi Bar

8.2
5137 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN
Japanese Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Kerry C.Kerry Crawford: The spicy crab soup is so good that I wanted to ask for seconds. And thirds. Read more.

The Commercial AppealThe Commercial Appeal: The Fire roll and The Crispy David are deep-fried goodness. Make sure to try them with ginger. Read more.

Thomas C.Thomas Clark: Get the Tootsie Roll!

Newk's Express Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Seafood in Memphis.

4. Newk's Express Café

7.9
5336 Poplar Ave (at Estate), Memphis, TN
Café · 22 tips and reviews

Nicholas W.Nicholas Williams: The spicy shrimp pizza is incredible!

Stephanie H.Stephanie Hartigan: Excellent soups and sandwiches. A bit pricey, but very nice atmosphere and staff.

Sarah T.Sarah Thrush-Jonkus: I love the five cheese pizza!

Osaka Japanese Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Seafood in Memphis.

5. Osaka Japanese Cuisine

8.1
2200 Germantown Pkwy Ste 101 (Varnavas Dr), Cordova, TN
Japanese Restaurant · 1 tip

Monique B.Monique Bailey: My favorite local sushi. Can’t go wrong with the Osaka roll!

Rock n Roll Sushi Wolfchase is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Seafood in Memphis.

6. Rock n Roll Sushi Wolfchase

8.0
2886 Wolfcreek Pkwy, Memphis, TN
Sushi Restaurant · 1 tip

Mark T.Mark Teleha: Sushi was excellent. Service was excellent as well.

Sakura Japanese Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Seafood in Memphis.

7. Sakura Japanese Restaurant

8.7
4840 Poplar Ave (St. Nick Dr.), Memphis, TN
Sushi Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

edisonv 😜edisonv 😜: One of the best sushi places, if not THE BEST in Memphis!

Katherine W.Katherine Wooten: The Mardi Gras roll is cracktastically good!

Ashley R.Ashley Rueff: I love DJ's Roll, it's the best!

Bangkok Alley is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Seafood in Memphis.

8. Bangkok Alley

8.0
715 W Brookhaven Cir, Memphis, TN
Thai Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Eryka S.Eryka Smith: You MUST have the mango pie! I find myself dreaming about it it's THAT good!!!

Naveen M.Naveen Manga: Drunken Noodle rocks!

SebastianSebastian: Service was good. Ordered a red curry with chicken. No real curry flavor. Kind of bland. Proportion between seasoning and coconut milk were off. Thai tea was good.

DWJ Eastern Grill & Sushi Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Seafood in Memphis.

9. DWJ Eastern Grill & Sushi Bar

7.9
3750 Hacks Cross Rd Ste 101, Memphis, TN
Sushi Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Duo M.Duo Maxwell: The dol sot bibimbop! Phenomenal!!

ClaireClaire: Ask for Mr. Nap Cha Ko. He's so sweet and will give you a great discount.

edisonv 😜edisonv 😜: Lunch menu is delicious and a good deal!

Ruth's Chris Steak House is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Seafood in Memphis.

10. Ruth's Chris Steak House

8.1
6120 Poplar Avenue, Regalia Shopping Center (Regalia Shopping Center), Memphis, TN
Steakhouse · 15 tips and reviews

Jeremy T.Jeremy Tolbert: You can never go wrong with the New York Strip (medium well) and your choice of wine. The mashed potatoes are excellent too.

Jeff O.Jeff Ostheimer: Oscar topping on filet! Love it!

Bill B.Bill Brents: Make reservations

Madison Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Seafood in Memphis.

11. Madison Hotel

8.2
79 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN
Hotel · Downtown Memphis · 21 tips and reviews

Sharon L.Sharon Lovoy: The rooftop is magnificent! Go up there, order a drink and soak in the sunset.

Kerry C.Kerry Crawford: The Madison's rooms are unique and very, very nice. Even if you're not staying, check out the rooftop deck.

Erin W.Erin Wiles: Be sure to visit the rooftop and ring the bell. Best view in the city!

Sekisui Pacific Rim is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Seafood in Memphis.

12. Sekisui Pacific Rim

8.4
4724 Poplar Ave (btwn S. Perkins and Colonial), Memphis, TN
Sushi Restaurant · 39 tips and reviews

Matt R.Matt Riddle: Always recommend the #fruitSorbet! And if they have it the #pineapple is beyond delish! Love the chicken yakitori <3 neon modern atmosphere nice sushi bar and extra parking in back! EastMemphis fav!

Lauren B.Lauren B.🐊🌻: Always: crab salad, edameme, cold sake, and a redbirds roll!

Tammy M.Tammy Morris: The house salad with crab is delicious

Tokyo Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Seafood in Memphis.

13. Tokyo Grill

7.9
2801 Kirby Rd #103 (Kirby Gate Blvd), Memphis, TN
Japanese Restaurant · Kirby Trace · 11 tips and reviews

Rachel N.Rachel N: You must try the Age Tofu! It's fantastic! Great options for vegans and vegetarians!

NaomiNaomi: Get the dynamite roll, amazing is all I can say!

Emma G.Emma Gant: Hibachi steak is awesome. Ask for the "yummy sauce."

Tsunami is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Seafood in Memphis.

14. Tsunami

7.6
928 S Cooper St (near Young Avenue), Memphis, TN
Seafood Restaurant · Cooper Young · 9 tips and reviews

Jeff "Happy" G.Jeff "Happy" Gilmour: Seared sea scallops: the smoked tomato beurre blanc and basil oil make this dish what it is .. delicious.

Leigh B.Leigh Blackburn: Have a mojito or two and flourless chocolate cake.

Syed A.Syed Ali: Good fish tacos

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Seafood in Memphis.

15. The Cheesecake Factory

7.8
2760 N Germantown Pkwy Ste 193, Memphis, TN
American Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Michelle B.Michelle Buice: I've eaten at The Cheesecake Factory for decades. This time I tried the Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake 💫

Fred N.Fred Norfleet: Try the White Russians they are great!

Erin C.Erin Cavanaugh: I love Cheesecake Factory, but this location can’t seem to get it together. Every time we go there, there is something wrong with the food. Usually they have left off ingredients in their recipes.