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Working lunches in Chicago.

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$$$

Woven & Bound

Marriott Marquis Chicago, 2121 S Prairie Ave · about 5 min walk from McCormick Place (estimate)

An American brasserie in the Marriott Marquis, linked to McCormick Place, with Midwest and South Side touches on the menu. Easy for a sit-down lunch without leaving the convention campus.

Working lunchEasy walkDaytimeRelaxed
Fits
Brasserie tables in the hotel's two-storey Great Room; no group capacity published
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 5 min from the convention centre
Tip
It opens at 6 AM daily, so it also works for an early breakfast; book on SevenRooms or call 312-824-0500.
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 24, 2026
Working lunch$$

Apolonia

2201 S Michigan Ave, Motor Row / South Loop · about 8 min walk from McCormick Place (estimate)

A Michelin Bib Gourmand pick with a bright, roomy dining room near the convention hotels. Wood-oven Mediterranean plates and pastas suit a relaxed client lunch.

Working lunchSharing platesEasy walkPrivate room
Fits
Main dining room; a private dining room and an event space for up to 100 seated
Cost
$40–70 per person (est.)
Walk
About 8 min from the convention centre
Tip
Weekday lunch runs 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM; book on OpenTable.
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 24, 2026
Working lunch$$

Il Culaccino

2134 S Indiana Ave, South Loop · about 5 min walk from McCormick Place (estimate)

A large Italian dining room across the street from McCormick Place, with generous pasta and a long wine list. Lunch is served every day, which makes it a dependable midday fallback.

Working lunchEasy walkBig groupsCasual
Fits
Takes private parties in the main room and enclosed sunroom; no capacity published
Cost
$40–70 per person (est.)
Walk
About 5 min from the convention centre
Tip
Lunch runs 11 AM to 3 PM daily; parties of 5 or more get a service charge added.
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 24, 2026

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