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Working lunches in New Orleans.

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$$$$

Desi Vega's Steakhouse

628 St. Charles Ave, CBD · about 13 min walk from the convention centre

A bright prime steakhouse on Lafayette Square with Creole starters like barbecued shrimp and shrimp remoulade. Weekday lunch makes it a safe choice for a client meal that needs to impress.

Working lunchDaytimePrivate roomBig groups
Fits
Lafayette Room 10 to 30; Prime Dining Room up to 60; main dining room up to 106 (OpenTable)
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Walk
About 13 min from the convention centre
Tip
Lunch runs weekdays only and closes at 2 PM, so book an 11:30 table on show days. Big windows face the square, so ask for one if you want light rather than privacy.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked November 3, 2026
Working lunch$$

Copper Vine

1001 Poydras St, CBD · about 16 min walk from the convention centre

A wine pub with wine on tap and a menu that mixes New Orleans dishes with salads, sandwiches and flatbreads. Several private rooms make it easy to split off a lunch meeting from the main room.

Working lunchDaytimePrivate roomRelaxedSharing plates
Fits
Jasmine room 10 to 20 at lunch; Palmetto semi-private up to 40; Wisteria private up to 40; custom events up to 100 (OpenTable)
Cost
$40–70 per person (est.)
Walk
About 16 min from the convention centre
Tip
Opens at 11 AM on weekdays, so an early table gets you back to the hall quickly. Book a private room through the restaurant for groups over a handful.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked November 3, 2026

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