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Working lunch$$
Unconventional Diner
1207 9th St NW, Shaw, across 9th St from the convention centre · about 6 min walk from the convention centre
A Michelin Bib Gourmand diner that reworks American comfort food, from kale nachos to meatloaf with morel gravy. It is the closest sit-down lunch to the convention centre.
Working lunchDaytimeEasy walkBig groups
Fits
Large party tables for 9 to 40; private room for 41 or more (Destination DC)
Cost
$40–70 per person (est.)
Walk
About 6 min from the convention centre
Tip
Open daily from 7 AM. Michelin says to book ahead because it is often busy.
480 7th St NW, Penn Quarter · about 12 min walk from the convention centre
José Andrés's flagship Spanish tapas restaurant, open since 1993, with a big menu of small plates and three tasting menus. Alcoves and partial buyouts make a group lunch easy to arrange.
Working lunchDaytimeEasy walkSharing platesSemi-private
Fits
20s/40s Alcove 20; Foosball Alcove 45; bar reception 50 standing; E Street partial buyout 90; full buyout 145 (OpenTable)
Walk
About 12 min from the convention centre
Tip
Opens 11:30 AM daily and takes lunch reservations on OpenTable. For a group, ask for one of the alcoves through the events form.
401 7th St NW, Penn Quarter · about 13 min walk from the convention centre
José Andrés's Michelin Bib Gourmand Mexican restaurant, with a ceviche bar, small plates and regional dishes. A private room seats a group lunch away from the main floor.
Working lunchDaytimeEasy walkPrivate roomSharing plates
Fits
Butterfly Table 11 (semi-private); Escondido Room 35 (private); Butterfly Bar and Tables 50 (semi-private); Zocalo Tables 75; full buyout 160 (OpenTable)
Cost
$40–70 per person (est.)
Walk
About 13 min from the convention centre
Tip
Opens 11:30 AM on weekdays. Book the Escondido Room for a private lunch for up to 35.
418 7th St NW, Penn Quarter · about 13 min walk from the convention centre
A Michelin Bib Gourmand Peruvian restaurant from José Andrés, mixing Chinese, Japanese and Criollo flavours, with ceviche and lomo saltado. The high-ceilinged room is lively and handles groups well.
Working lunchDaytimeEasy walkSharing platesBig groups
Fits
Private dining up to 200 (OpenTable)
Cost
$40–70 per person (est.)
Walk
About 13 min from the convention centre
Tip
Opens 11:30 AM daily. It is lively, so ask for a quieter table if you need to talk business.