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Working lunches in Atlanta.

Lunch close to the convention centre that's quick enough for a show day and quiet enough to talk business.

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Working lunch$$

Nest on Four

159 Northside Dr NW, in the Signia by Hilton, Downtown · about 6 min walk from the convention centre

An upscale sports bar on the Signia's fourth floor with stadium views and a terrace. Smashburgers, wings and bowls make it a quick lunch between show sessions.

Working lunchEasy walkSemi-privateBig groupsViewsSports fans
Fits
The Bays up to 60 (semi-private); patio up to 60; Under the Ring 120 standing; custom events up to 150 (OpenTable)
Cost
$40–70 per person (est.)
Walk
About 6 min from the convention centre
Tip
It gets loud on game days at the stadium or arena, so book a quieter corner or pick another day for a serious lunch.
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Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 28, 2026
Working lunch$$

Thrive

101 Marietta St NW, Downtown · about 12 min walk from the convention centre

A long-running downtown restaurant and lounge with salads, sandwiches, sushi and steak. Weekday lunch service and a large dining room suit a working lunch near Centennial Olympic Park.

Working lunchEasy walkPrivate roomBig groups
Fits
Bar up to 20; lounge up to 20; dining room up to 120; custom events up to 200 (OpenTable)
Cost
$40–70 per person (est.)
Walk
About 12 min from the convention centre
Tip
Lunch runs on weekdays only; on Saturdays it opens at 5 PM.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 28, 2026
Working lunch$$

Paschal's

180 Northside Dr SW, Castleberry Hill · about 15 min walk from the convention centre

A historic soul food restaurant, first opened in 1947, that was a meeting place for civil rights leaders. Fried chicken and peach cobbler make a lunch that visitors remember.

Working lunchPrivate roomBig groupsBucket list
Fits
Overlook room up to 26; custom events up to 100 (OpenTable)
Cost
$40–70 per person (est.)
Walk
About 15 min from the convention centre
Tip
Book the Overlook room for a group lunch, and check hours before you go, as listings differ.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 28, 2026

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