Working lunches in Seattle for business groups

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1600 Post Alley, Pike Place Market · about 12 min walk from the convention centre

A calm French cafe in Post Alley that suits a lunch where you need to talk. Expect quiche, nicoise salad and steak frites.

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Fits: Tables for small groups online; parties of 5 or more book by phone (venue site); Salle du Marché private room up to 30 (venue site)
Cost: $120+ per person (est.)
Walk: About 12 min from the convention centre
Tip: Lunch runs 9 AM to 3 PM on weekdays. Book on OpenTable, or call 206-728-2233 for 5 or more.

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1919 Post Alley, Pike Place Market · about 13 min walk from the convention centre

A long-running Italian restaurant behind an unmarked door in Post Alley. Lunch is calmer than dinner, and the spinach lasagna is the dish to order.

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Fits: Capacities not published; bar seats and some tables are held for walk-ins (venue site)
Cost: $120+ per person (est.)
Walk: About 13 min from the convention centre
Tip: Open Tuesday to Saturday from 11:30 AM. Tables open 90 days ahead on OpenTable and go fast, so book early or check the link again on the day.

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94 Pike St, top floor, Pike Place Market · about 11 min walk from the convention centre

A small upstairs room in the market with big arched windows over the Public Market sign. The fried catfish sandwich is served at lunch only.

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Fits: Small room; capacities not published, private events by email (venue site)
Cost: $120+ per person (est.)
Walk: About 11 min from the convention centre
Tip: Lunch runs daily 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Take the elevator from the First Avenue or Pike Street entrance.

How far ahead to book

Our rule of thumb for groups. Individual venues vary, so confirm when you call.

Groups of 10 or more: book a private room 3 to 4 weeks ahead in a normal week.

Conference weeks: book as soon as your dates are set. Each conference guide shows our book-by date.

Game nights near the arena: book pregame dinners at least a week ahead.

Holidays: many restaurants close or switch to set menus, so confirm hours before you book.

Working lunches in Seattle.