"This Argentinian spot’s low, moody lighting, with its roaring fire and rustic tables topped with huge cuts of meat, will give absolutely anyone the urge to play footsie with the nearest (human) leg. Groups order an ungodly amount of steak, while shimmying along to the upbeat music and celebrating grown-up—but definitely still fun—birthdays. The menu is mostly grilled meats with the odd curveball, like a slow-cooked lamb ravioli that should be avoided to make space for more steak. Because that, and making you want to spend an entire evening next to the open fire, is where Casa Banana really shines." - barbara gutierrez, rianne shlebak