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).

Address

2709 Main Street Santa Monica CA 90405

+1 310 392 9025 Go to website

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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.

Address

600 West 7th Street Suite 150, Los Angeles CA 90017

+1 213 627 3000 Go to website

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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.

Address

434 North Canon Drive Beverly Hills CA 90210

+1 310 275 0579 Go to website

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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.

Address

8370 West 3rd Street Los Angeles CA 90048

+1 323 782 9033 Go to website

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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.

Address

8764 Melrose Avenue West Hollywood CA 90069

+1 310 432 2000 Go to website

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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.

Address

1610 Montana Avenue Santa Monica CA 90403

+1 424 231 2868 Go to website

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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.

Address

1429 Abbot Kinney Boulevard Venice CA 90291

+1 310 450 1429 Go to website

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