The American-Italian eatery takes over from the Lower Deck as the best place for Haligonians to celebrate their special day. Is it the Bellinis? Or the singing waiters? East Side Mario’s has a lot of space for your friends, there’s a big bar so folks can buy you drinks all night and great appetizer specials during happy hour. Three locations, including 1650 Bedford Row, 422-7100
Runners-up: Casino Nova Scotia; Mexicali Rosa’s