Hattie B's Hot Chicken is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Nashville.

1. Hattie B's Hot Chicken

9.0
112 19th Ave S (at Broadway), Nashville, TN
Fried Chicken Joint · 286 tips and reviews

Armon M.Armon Means: Great flavor to go with a mild heat. They're no where near the spiciest in town, but impressive taste nonetheless. If you like heat, go all the way, completely doable. The best new Hot Chicken place!

BiaBia: Hot chicken sandwich = amazing! French fries were perfectly seasoned. Didn't like mac n chz. Long line outside but worth the wait. They have beer too! Friendly staff as well.

cami j.cami j.: best hot chicken in nashville. fried perfectly with the perfect amount of spice! their sweet tea is excellent and i’m a fan of their greens!

Hattie B's Hot Chicken is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Nashville.

2. Hattie B's Hot Chicken

9.0
5209 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN
Fried Chicken Joint · Sylvan Park · 72 tips and reviews

Joe D. K.Joe D. Kay: Awesome hot chicken! Large servings!

Courtney J.Courtney Jill: Delicious hot chicken! Get the mac n cheese.

Jeromi C.Jeromi Critikos: I could eat here daily. I love hot chicken but we don't have anywhere in Tampa. Can't wait to come back.

The Stillery is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Nashville.

3. The Stillery

9.0
113 2nd Ave N, Nashville, TN
American Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews

ToshieToshie: You must have the hot chicken with mac and cheese! Can't wait to go back and have this again!!!

Eric R.Eric Rupert: Hot chicken and Mac was awesome. Cheese board was too.

Nick F.Nick Formoso: Go for the hot chicken sandwich with a side of mac and cheese

Chuy's Tex-Mex is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Nashville.

4. Chuy's Tex-Mex

8.5
163B Opry Mills Dr (at Opry Mills), Nashville, TN
Tex-Mex Restaurant · 84 tips and reviews

Chris A.Chris Asselin: Last time I had this place was years ago in Houston. Nice to see another one. The fresh salsa, cream jalapeno dip, and the deluxe tomatillo dip are all AWESOME.

stepherstepher: Creamy jalapeño dip is delish. Their watermelon margaritas are made w/ real watermelon and are a must for this margarita lover. Kitschy, stylish decor w/ a fabulous staff. Highly recommended.

Samantha H.Samantha Hurley: First time here the creamy jalapeño dip is AMAZING

Party Fowl is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Nashville.

5. Party Fowl

7.6
719 8th Ave S (Division St), Nashville, TN
Fried Chicken Joint · 41 tips and reviews

Erin M.Erin Mosow: The hot chicken poboy was great with the right amount of heat. You can get it mild if you ask.

TiffanyTiffany: Hot Chicken B&B and the blackberry cobbler is to die for!!!!

Tyler N.Tyler Neighbors: Great hot chicken, great environment, awesome staff, will be going back soon

Bolton's Spicy Chicken & Fish is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Nashville.

6. Bolton's Spicy Chicken & Fish

8.3
624 Main St (6th Ave N), Nashville, TN
Fried Chicken Joint · Historic Edgefield · 33 tips and reviews

Stefan H.Stefan Hagmann: The hot and spicy talipa sandwich was delicious

Bryona D.Bryona Davison: Good food spicy is spicy here. All sides are delicious.

Philip C.Philip Campbell: I love hot chicken, but consistency is not a thing here. I ordered extra hot, and they fucked me up with the spice. Beware.

Acme Feed & Seed is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Nashville.

7. Acme Feed & Seed

8.9
101 Broadway, Nashville, TN
Bar · 131 tips and reviews

Nick S.Nick Sawyer: Rule the Roost was great! Definitely recommend the wide array of hot sauces to try. Live music was awesome.

Allison K.Allison Kasic: Outstanding hot chicken sandwich. Even better live music.

Sheyla C.Sheyla Concepcion: Great place, location and amazing service. Start with a Mule Kicker and order the Rule the Roost (Spicy Chicken Sandwich). The peppercorn aioli is delish.

Chuy's Tex-Mex is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Nashville.

8. Chuy's Tex-Mex

8.2
1901 Broadway (at 19th Ave. S), Nashville, TN
Mexican Restaurant · 102 tips and reviews

Brandon P.Brandon Pollock: Baja Tacos (fish), nice and spicy!

Jess W.Jess Wilder: Jalapeño infused margaritas are amazing!!

Stacey C.Stacey Campbell: The New Mexican margarita is AMAZING if u like a little spicy with your margarita ;)

The Southern Steak & Oyster is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Nashville.

9. The Southern Steak & Oyster

8.4
150 3rd Ave S (at Demonbreun), Nashville, TN
Steakhouse · 169 tips and reviews

Varun S.Varun Shetty: You can order most things a la carte. Get the jalapeño bacon (and dip it in honey).

Leah M.Leah Mackey Schultz: Saffire steak biscuits FOR THE WIN!!! Two blue cheese biscuits, grilled beef tenderloin and horseradish demi!

Ruth B.Ruth Bennett: Spicy Bloodys are top notch! The live music at brunch is lovely!

Whiskey Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Nashville.

10. Whiskey Kitchen

7.8
118 12th Ave S (McGavcock St), Nashville, TN
Whisky Bar · 159 tips and reviews

hana p.hana pestle: the WK Hot Chicken is SO GOOD and comes with some of the best green beans i've ever had. also comes with delicioso mac & cheese. YUM.

Kimberly D.Kimberly Doyle: Amazing fish tacos w/ tilapia-super freah jalapenos if you like spice!

Amanda L.Amanda Lee: Love the hot chicken!! Definitely start with the spinach and artichoke dip too! A cool atmosphere with friendly people!

Edley's Bar-B-Que is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Nashville.

11. Edley's Bar-B-Que

8.7
2706 12th Ave S (Halcyon), Nashville, TN
BBQ Joint · Sunnyside · 149 tips and reviews

Daniel B.Daniel Bumm: Not a bad thing on the menu. Spicy greens are a must if offered as. Good licking getting brisket.. Turkey is awesome

topher f.topher fleming: hot chicken on mondays ... id say its the best in nashville

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: The barbecue nachos are top notch (made on homemade potato chips!) and there’s a special hot chicken sandwich served only on Mondays that I urge you to try. Read more.

Virago is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Nashville.

12. Virago

8.1
1126 McGavock St. (at 12th Ave. S), Nashville, TN
Sushi Restaurant · 86 tips and reviews

Cyndie T.Cyndie Todd: Try the wasabi martini - deeply interesting!

SamaLamaSamaLama: I highly recommend the Wasabi Martini.The White Dragon Roll is amazing!And if you want a delicious roll that is also filling, get the Rainbow Box Roll.

Paolo B.Paolo Barone: Try the Tuna Sashimi With Fresh Jalapeño

Prince's Hot Chicken Shack South is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Nashville.

13. Prince's Hot Chicken Shack South

8.6
5814 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN
Fried Chicken Joint · 14 tips and reviews

David R.David Reynolds: This is the second location of Prince's — the folks that invented hot chicken. I find the food here as good as the orginal location. Beware if you have never had hot chicken.

Ellery D.Ellery Deprey: I’m from CT so I had to try some Tennessee hot chicken... I was blown away by the flavor and kind staff... I would highly recommend Princes hot chicken shack

Mimi N.Mimi Nguyen: Amazing hot chicken! Definitely caution to anyone wanting anything spicier than X-hot cuz that spice builds.

Biscuit Love is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Nashville.

14. Biscuit Love

8.4
316 11th Ave South (Pine Street), Nashville, TN
Breakfast Spot · 112 tips and reviews

Adrienne P.Adrienne Petrino: THE PRINCESS - biscuit, hot chicken, local honey, house made pickles and mustard! Get it!!! Your tastebuds will thank you!

J F.J Fox: An off menu combo called "The Nasty Princess" is a must. Biscuits, hot chicken and gravy.

jennifer s.jennifer sharp: I had the nasty princess which is delicious!! It's not on the menu but if you like hot chicken it's a must have. Easy parking with the garage across the street. We will definitely be visiting again!!!

Chauhan Ale and Masala House is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Nashville.

15. Chauhan Ale and Masala House

8.8
123 12th Ave N (Grundy), Nashville, TN
Indian Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

John N.John Northrup: The food and beers are delicious! If you crave spicy food and are adventurous try the Hot Chicken Pakoras. The Rose Cheesecake is heavenly!

MuskanMuskan: Some of the best fusion Indian food. Highlights were the calamari 65, hot chicken pakoras and maharashtran fish entree

Otis R.Otis Rickman: It’s all good. Love the Hot Chicken Pakoras!! So good.