Any advice on where to stay in BR

Coming in for a game. First time in BR. Planning on doing airbnb or VRBO Looks like there are places downtown, garden district, midtown, a few towards the river near campus and some a little south near highlands. Only there Friday and Saturday. Probably gong to go to a fancy dinner Friday. Looking more for nice places with chill bars and great food (any food recs much appreciated). Thanks!