Laid back, festive birthday dinner with the girls

[DC_Dining]

Hi all,

I'm looking for a restaurant that's fun, but not too pricey. Also, somewhere that has an un-intimidating scene, but good drinks. There's four of us, including the birthday girl, who is chill, unpretentious, and prefers classic American fare (burgers and whatnot). She's not the WD-50 type. Any thoughts? We're going out Friday.

[LeahBaila]

Check out The Smith...great food, great atmosphere and I'm willing to bet that the drinks are good (they looked pretty damn tempting on the menu)

[picklesister]

Jane (West Houston between Thompson and Lafayette) is perfect. Lots of fun cocktails. Menu has everything- salads, flatbreads, fish, burgers- lots of choices for both the safe and the (slightly) more adventurous. Plus not too pricey.

[jhggeyser]

Corner Bistro. Or The Spotted Pig. Or 'inoteca.

[eeee]

I happen to like Little Giant - cute and comfortable and cozy, and yes, the drinks are good. Prune has fantastic drinks if you do not mind eating in a walk-in closet.

[roze]

Maybe Metrocafe & Wine Bar? Cool kind of vibe, flights of wine and great burgers with a bigger menu of dim sum and other fare like fish. Decently priced.

[Rodrigo]

Five Points has great drinks and a scrumptious burger. There's always a festive vibe. Reservations are a must.

[idia]

What about Blue Fin on Broadway?