22nd birthday - Need a FUN, LIVELY, place for dinner!

[leeanne618]

I am trying to find a place to celebrate a 22nd birthday. I was looking to go to Johnny Utah's because it looked fun, but I have read some pretty bad reviews about the food. I would like a place that has a great vibe and atmosphere. I have had dinners at Tao and Japonais in the past but am trying to venture out of the Asian themed dinner. I was thinking Stanton Social but I am not sure if I want that scene. Any suggestions??

Please let me know. Thanks so much.

[chaz]

Sojourn-E. 79th St.

[LeahBaila]

HI Leeanne, here's some of my picks (check them out via menupages.com):

Tortilla Flats
Stanton Social
Freeman's
Aspen Social Club (heard good things, though haven't been)
Schiller's
La Palapa (on St. Mark's)
Barrio Chino
Bar Pitti/Da Silvano/Scuderia

www.thelunchbelle.com

[eameyer]

I would skip Tortilla Flats (did my bday there this past year and the food was not good). Aspen is a really pretty restaurant, but AWFUL food. Maybe save that for a time you just want to have drinks?

[malibu]

Mason Dixon in the LES. Two words... mechanical bull. Pretty good fish tacos and other southern style snacks.

http://www.masondixonnyc.com/index.php

[wcgirl]

my picks.....all are very different from one another, but cool and fun

Pastis
Stanton Social
Negril Village

[fein]

i would check out xunta. i hear they have flamenco dancers.

[RGR]

How about Hill Country? Tasty Texas-style bbq. Boisterious vibe, including live music.

http://www.hillcountryny.com

[ukitali]

How much are you willing to spend per person? Also if you a do a search for birthday I'm sure you'll find a ton of posts.