I lived less than a block away from the green st Maize when it first opened and I ate that every week. Some of the best Mexican food I have hadGuido's has great food for a sports bar, Maize is one of our favorite spots, and we try to stay at the Hyatt whenever we can because Punch! (their bar) has fantastic seasonal cocktails. Big Grove is a little fancier (more like what DESTIHL was) but also has solid food for a date night vibe.
To just hang out, I like Pour Brothers, too, but I also love a self-pour place where I can have as much or as little of a new beer as I want.