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Working lunches in San Diego.

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

Lou & Mickey's

224 Fifth Ave, Gaslamp Quarter · about 3 min walk from the convention centre

A classic American steakhouse at the Gaslamp gateway, directly across from the convention centre. Lunch runs daily and private rooms suit a working table.

Working lunchEasy walkSteakhousePrivate roomDaytime
Fits
Red Room 36 seated, private with AV; Sketch Room 30 semi-private; Salon 85 semi-private; Red Patio 50 (San Diego Tourism Authority); Red Room up to 36, Salon up to 100 (OpenTable)
Walk
About 3 min from the convention centre
Tip
Book the private Red Room for a working lunch with a screen. Lunch starts at 11:30 AM every day.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Working lunch

Mezé Greek Fusion

345 Sixth Ave, Gaslamp Quarter · about 6 min walk from the convention centre

A family-owned Greek and Mediterranean restaurant spread over several levels in the Gaslamp. It has a small private meeting room with AV and a mezzanine for larger groups.

Working lunchEasy walkPrivate roomSharing plates
Fits
Private meeting room 10 with AV up to buyout 350 (OpenTable); third-floor private mezzanine and bar about 100 (San Diego Tourism Authority)
Walk
About 6 min from the convention centre
Tip
Ask for the 10-seat meeting room for a working lunch with a screen. It opens at 11:30 AM daily.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked November 6, 2026
Working lunch

Sally's Fish House & Bar

1 Market Pl, at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, Marina · about 8 min walk from the convention centre

A seafood restaurant on the bay at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, with waterfront patios and a wood-fire grill. Lunch is the more casual service.

Working lunchViewsOutdoorsDaytimeEasy walk
Fits
Patio by the marina 15 to 25 semi-private; Bar Area 25; Boardwalk Patio 45 private; Coronado Bridge View room 60; Private Upper Dining Room 65; Courtyard Patio 80 (OpenTable); groups of 20 or more (Manchester Grand Hyatt site)
Walk
About 8 min from the convention centre
Tip
Book a patio table for a quick lunch with a view; it opens at 11 AM daily. Hotel garage parking is free for three hours with validation.
Reserve a table ↗
Working lunch

Puesto at The Headquarters

789 W Harbor Dr, Seaport Village · about 15 min walk from the convention centre

A modern Mexican restaurant in the old police headquarters by Seaport Village, known for its tacos. The Loft and patios take groups.

Working lunchCasualBig groupsDaytime
Fits
The Loft 28 semi-private; Chor Boogie dining room 46; Courtyard Patio 60; La Terraza Patio 90; buyout 250 (OpenTable); receptions up to 350 to 450 (own site)
Walk
About 15 min from the convention centre
Tip
Book the Loft for a group lunch of up to 28. It opens at 11 AM every day and takes lunch reservations.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗

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