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Working lunches in Houston.

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$$$

Brasserie du Parc

1440 Lamar St, in One Park Place, Downtown · about 8 min walk from the convention center

A French brasserie on the ground floor of One Park Place, looking out over Discovery Green. Expect steak frites, mussels and crepes, and a patio with glass panels that open in good weather.

Working lunchSemi-privateRelaxedEasy walk
Fits
Wine Room up to 22, Lounge up to 24, main dining room up to 30, patio up to 100 (OpenTable)
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 8 min from the convention centre
Tip
Lunch runs 11 AM to 3 PM Monday to Friday. Ask for the Wine Room for up to 22 colleagues or clients.
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Working lunch

Grotto Downtown

1001 Avenida de las Americas, Avenida Houston · about 3 min walk from the convention center

A Landry's Italian restaurant on Avenida Houston, connected to the convention center. Small plates, Neapolitan pizza and pasta make it a quick sit-down lunch on a show day.

Working lunchEasy walkCasualEasy pick
Fits
Enoteca up to 24, Patio up to 40, The Vista up to 48; custom events up to 80 (OpenTable)
Walk
About 3 min from the convention centre
Tip
It opens at 11:30 AM on weekdays and can get lively, so book the Enoteca for a group that needs to talk.
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