Visiting and would like a recommendation

[sekaren]

Hi, I will be visiting Boston with 6 girlfriends and we are looking for a fun, lively restaurant for Sat night. Moderate prices, really good food but also someplace that has a great atmosphere. We are staying in Back Bay but anywhere downtown would be fine.

thanks

[stradacouple]

You might want to scout out 28 Degrees in the South End

[missfoodie]

The Beehive. Great bar scene without It being too loud and the food is really awesome.

[alwayscooking]

The Beehive - for food?!

[2cutepugs]

What about Stella? Good food, good scene. Does get crowded but I believe they take reservations. Sit in the front dining area.

[sekaren]

How about POPS? would that be a good choice?

[skylark938]

NO.

[alwayscooking]

It's a good neighborhood place but definitely not a destination restaurant given a single night. I'm not sure what to recommend to you since I'm unsure of your definition of fun - it has had a different for me over the years.

[Food4Thought]

Perhaps Persephone in the seaport district of South Boston.

[skylark938]

Mistral

[rlh]

Don't think of Mistral as moderately priced, but maybe so now with the reported new bar menu - but the wine and cocktails will come at a real premium and aren't really special in my experience.

[rlh]

Eastern Standard, Gaslight, Summer Shack/Kings, Via Matta

[Bob Dobalina]

Toro.

[Northender]

Another vote for Toro if you can get in.

[kate used to be 50]

Are you looking for dining or club experiences? Or both?

The House of Blues just opened on Lansdowne Street next to Fenway Park. I have no idea how the food is, but I bet it is fun.

[sekaren]

thanks, i was thinking restaurants and/or bars but not club experiences.