Seven of the Best Restaurants for a Work Lunch in LA
19 September, 2019
Whether
“taking meetings” or just taking back your lunch hour,
these dining spots are great for power lunches, friendly pow-wows
and everything in between.
Impress clients and colleagues with LA’s best places to
eat…
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Chinois
Los Angeles, United States
Chinois has been knocking about since the 80s – and like most Santa Monica inhabitants it’s aged exceptionally well. It’s a pioneer in the Asian-fusion space, so book a table if you’re business-lunch beau is a nostalgic foodie (with a predilection for spicy miso black cod).
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SUGARFISH BY Sushi Nozawa
Los Angeles, United States
With 10 locations across the city, you’re never more than 20 minutes away from a Sugarfish (which is a very good thing). A go-to for quick bites with a lunch date you’d rather brush off, SUGARFISH serves a set omakase-style menu which is seriously yum and comes quick to the table.
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La Scala
Los Angeles, United States
This is the original Beverly Hills power lunch spot, and it would also be rude to order anything other than the chopped salad. Impress the person you’re meeting by adding an inspired combination of toppings to your otherwise ordinary lettuce lunch.
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Son of a Gun
Los Angeles, United States
A lunch order of grilled salmon just got interesting (humour us). This seafood-forward spot from the people behind Jon & Vinny’s is laid-back, while still being nice enough to feel like a work thing.
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Cecconi’s
Los Angeles, United States
So you’ve just moved to LA and you’ve spent your first couple of weeks “reaching out” to people you barely know via email. A couple of contacts have taken that bait and now you need somewhere low-key to meet. Cecconi’s is your guy; perfect for a quick, coffee-fuelled meeting.
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Forma
Los Angeles, United States
A crowd pleaser, Forma caters to all – shout out to its great gluten-free pasta menu. Big enough to accommodate last-minute bookings, Forma houses tables that are equally generous in size, meaning you can sprawl your papers about without getting evils from your seat neighbour.
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Gjelina
Los Angeles, United States
There is zero chance you’ll get a dinner reservation here, but lunch? Sure. The back patio is even better during the day and the menu is largely the same as dinner. Your could-be business partner will be impressed by your chutzpah lunch choice.
