Thanks for all the input-any thoughts on Lupa for a Sun nite-less crazy then usual?

Yes, Im back out there and I'm out of the loop. Looking for a great place in the West Village and I'm torn between doing something like Morimoto or Craftsteak, or a more intimate restaurant like August, Place, Cafe Cluny. Im not looking for something super romantic, just fun and no coming across like I am trying to hard. Also, dont want to come off too flashy. Maybe Blue Hill or is there some new and exciting jewel out there. Thinking of trying a wine bar like Alta for tapas as well then maybe Par Pitti. What do you think.