Fun place for friends 21st bday?

[steakrules85]

Hey all,

My friend put me up to the challenge of finding a great place for her 21st birthday at the end of the month knowing I am a big foodie and all. She wants a place that is lots of fun and has a bar for everyone to drink. Nothing that is too expensive since we are talking about a crowd of people in their 20's, however good food would DEFINITELY be appreciated. Would love a really fun atmosphere as well.

I know tons of great restaurants, but I am not too familiar with these kind of hybrid spots that have great food/atmosphere/entertainment at a somewhat reasonable price.

Help would be appreciated as my friend respects my opinion and I don't want to disappoint her.

[eameyer]

Tao, Highline, Rio Grande

[kobetobiko]

There are LOTS of places that have great food and reasonable price. Providing price range, number of people, and preference of cuisine will help us to make appropriate suggestions.

[steakrules85]

I'd say about 20 people- $30 pp max and cuisine we are pretty open. Just nothing too ethnic like Indian or Middle Eastern food.

[JungMann]

I often see birthday parties at Calle Ocho, primarily for the AYCD sangria brunch, though that special now extends to dinner service as well. You can follow-up with a bar crawl on Amsterdam.

[eameyer]

Calle Ocho has AYCD Sangria for dinner?

[JungMann]

I think only on Sundays they continue the AYCD sangria all day.

[LeahBaila]

What is considered a "reasonable price?" Also, please elaborate when you say "has a bar for everyone to drink." Are you looking for an all-in kind of place where you can stay post-dinner? Thanks.

www.thelunchbele.com

[steakrules85]

Either/ or.

[acpi]

I had a birthday party at Gyu-Kaku, which was able to accomodate a large group of about 20 people. It's grill-your-own bbq so it's definitely festive. I'd also recommend La Palapa on St Marks, which is good for groups, loud, young, and very yummy.