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Working lunches in New York.

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

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4 picks

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Working lunch$$$

Papa San

501 W 34th St (The Spiral), Hudson Yards · about 5 min walk from Javits

Peruvian-Japanese small plates, ceviche and maki in a bright room with big windows and plants. The Infatuation rates it a strong pick for a work lunch.

DaytimeEasy walkSharing plates
Fits
Restaurant tables; capacity not published
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 5 min from the convention centre
Tip
Lunch runs Monday to Thursday only, from 11:30 AM. Friday to Sunday it opens at 5 PM, so plan Friday lunches elsewhere.
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Working lunch$$$$

Greywind

451 10th Ave, Hudson Yards · about 5 min walk from Javits

Chef Dan Kluger's seasonal, vegetable-led American cooking with rotisserie dishes. An understated room a few blocks from the show floor.

DaytimeEasy walkRelaxed
Fits
Restaurant tables; private spaces include The Study (18 seated), The Loft (40 seated, 60 standing), Chef's Table (18) and a full buyout (80 seated); Spygold bar downstairs takes 15 to 60
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Walk
About 5 min from the convention centre
Dietary
Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free
Tip
Lunch is weekdays only (11:30 AM to 2:30 PM). The Bakery at Greywind opens at 8 AM, Monday to Saturday, for coffee.
Reserve on Resy ↗
Working lunch$$$

Limusina

441 9th Ave at 34th St, Hudson Yards · about 10 min walk from Javits

A big, maximalist Mexican restaurant in a former limo garage, open for lunch every day. Small private rooms suit a working lunch with a few colleagues.

DaytimeEasy walkPrivate roomSharing plates
Fits
Mezcal Vault 10 seated, Laguna 16 seated, Polanco 35 seated (40 standing), Condesa 40 seated (50 standing)
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 10 min from the convention centre
Tip
Book the 10-seat Mezcal Vault or 16-seat Laguna room for a lunch where you need to talk.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Working lunch$$$$

P.J. Clarke's Oyster Bar & Grille

424 W 33rd St, Manhattan West · about 10 min walk from Javits

The old New York saloon's Manhattan West branch, with burgers, a raw bar and the chain's biggest bar. A private boardroom takes larger working lunches.

DaytimeEasy walkCasualPrivate room
Fits
Boardroom for 40; 50-seat bar
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Walk
About 10 min from the convention centre
Tip
For 10 or more, send a private party request through its Manhattan West events page rather than booking a table.
Reserve on Resy ↗

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