It's always dangerous to suggest any host, but...
After trying many hosts, I've settled down happily with
http://Servint.com Very reliable, and good solid support. One of the oldest hosts on the Net.
I have a virtual private server (VPS), which is a compromise between a full server and a regular hosting account. It's $50/mo, so not for everybody perhaps. I do lots of coding, and run lots and lots of my own scripts, no problems.