Your Ultimate Guide to Work Dinners, Drinks & More
From a quick team lunch to a client meeting
Scheduling meetings can be complicated enough, let us help you with your next power lunch or work dinner. From clients in town to team get togethers, and everything in between, read ahead to for our recommendations.
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Grab & Go/ Office Catering
Beatrix – Market
Pick-up breakfast pastries and coffee for your morning team meeting or squeeze in time to grab a quick lunch or snack in your busy calendar at Beatrix Market. You can also place an order online.
Order from the Beatrix Market location nearest you
Rotisserie Ema
Cater your upcoming office party, lunch meeting or business conference with a Mediterranean mezze feast from Rotisserie Ema! Choose from your favorite house-made hummus and spreads, chef-prepared salads, mains and much more.
Order catering from Rotisserie Ema
Tallboy Taco
Tacos also make for a quick and fun lunch whether at your desk or a conference room with your colleagues. Stop by Tallboy Taco or place an order online to make any day taco day.
Order Tallboy Taco online
Breakfast Meetings
Beatrix
Book your next breakfast meeting at Beatrix. Visit the coffee bar for hand-crafted drinks made with signature Beatrix Coffee Roasters blends and pick up a housemade pastry like the Honey-Butter Cinnamon Roll or Superfood Muffin. Favorite breakfast dishes include Light & Fluffy Lemon Pancakes, Avocado & Jalapeño Toast, Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich and more!
Make a reservation at the Beatrix location nearest you.
Quick Team Lunch
Sushi-san – Willis Tower
Treat the team to a delicious and quick lunch at Sushi-san at Catalog in Willis Tower. Smaller teams can sit at the hand roll bar for made to order hand rolls while larger groups can enjoy the Catalog’s sitting and pick from a signature assortment of maki and nigiri, build-your-own bento boxes and more. The menu is available for convenient order-ahead or grab-and-go service.
Sitting is first come, first served
Order Sushi-san Willis Tower online
Sushi-san
For a quick yet full service experience head to Sushi-san for their Express Lunch. The Express Lunch is served with Miso Soup, Salad-san, choice of San-specialty and Rice Bowl. The Express Lunch is $17, plus tax, and is available for dine-in only.
Make a reservation at Sushi-san
Ramen-san
Ramen-san locations in River North, Streeterville and Fulton Market offer an Express Lunch too. The Express Lunch is served with a choice of Ramen and Rice Bowl plus Salad-san and Marinated Cucumbers. The Express Lunch is $15.95, plus tax and is available for dine-in only.
Make a reservation at Ramen-san – River North
Make a reservation at Ramen-san Deluxe – Streeterville
Make a reservation at Ramen-san Whisky Bar – Fulton Market
Make a reservation at Ramen-san – Lincoln Park
Power Lunch
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
Book a table at any of the Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab locations and talk business over your choice of land or seafood options.
Make a reservation at the Joe’s Seafood – Chicago
Make a reservation at the Joe’s Seafood – Las Vegas
Make a reservation at the Joe’s Seafood – D.C.
RPM Italian – D.C.
RPM Italian in D.C. offers a quick sit down experience with its Lunch Express. This three-course meal includes items such as Apple & Radicchio Salad, Barolo-Braised Short Ribs, Rigatoni Alla Gricia plus dessert like Toasted Pistachio Gelato. The Express Lunch is $35 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included).
Make a reservation at RPM Italian – D.C.
RPM Italian – Las Vegas
Make a lunch reservation at RPM Italian in Las Vegas and talk business over fresh housemade pastas, Italian classics and other RPM Italian specialties.
Make a reservation at RPM Italian – Las Vegas
Shaw’s Crab House
Power lunch with a client? Shaw’s is ready to serve an experience your group will enjoy. Looking for a more casual vibe? Take a seat in the Oyster Bar.
Make a reservation at Shaw’s – Chicago
Make a reservation at Shaw’s – Schaumburg
For more lunch options, check out the complete Lettuce lunch guide.
After Work Drinks
Aba
Whether trying to impress your client with views of Chicago, or perhaps the patio and weather in Austin or Miami, cocktails at Aba make for an impactful backdrop to any conversation.
Make a reservation at Aba – Chicago
Make a reservation at Aba – Austin
Make a reservation at Aba – Miami
Bub City
Welcoming a client to Chicago and looking for a lowkey spot? Take them to Bub City for a Chicago Handshake among other fun drinks and BBQ bites.
Make a reservation at Bub City – Chicago
Make a reservation at Bub City – Rosemont
The Bamboo Room at Three Dots and a Dash
For a quieter setting where you can impress your client with your knowledge of Rum, head to the Bamboo Room for some of the tastiest cocktails in a cozy speakeasy environment.
Make a reservation at The Bamboo Room at Three Dots and a Dash
Three Dots and a Dash
Celebrate the new hire at Three Dots and a Dash. The fun atmosphere will make them feel extra welcomed to the team!
Make a reservation at Three Dots and a Dash.
il Porcellino
With $6 Aperol Spritzes, $4 Peroni and $6 select wines by the glass, il Porcellino is great for those team drinks!
Make a reservation at il Porcellino
For more after work drink ideas check out our Happy Hour guide.
Client Dinners
RPM Seafood
Impress your client with views of the Chicago River and a seafood tower. Plus, you can book one of their several private dining rooms for important meetings.
Make a reservation at RPM Seafood.
RPM Steak
Show visiting clients the great steaks Chicago has to offer and more at RPM Steak. You can also book a private dining room.
Make a reservation at RPM Steak.
The Omakase Room at Sushi-san
Celebrate your client’s milestone moment at The Omakase Room and enjoy an 18-course omakase in this intimate setting.
Make a reservation at The Omakase Room at Sushi-san.
Wildfire – Tysons
Wildfire in Tysons is not only conveniently located for your next client dinner in the DMV area but also offers a variety of dishes for all tastes.
Make a reservation at Wildfire – Tysons
Looking to book a private event or are in charge of booking the office holiday party? Check out these spaces:
Private Event Spaces – Chicagoland
Private Event Spaces – DC Metro
Private Event Spaces – Twin Cities
Private Event Spaces – Los Angeles
Private Event Spaces – Las Vegas
Private Event Spaces – Austin
Team Building Dinners
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! is the perfect place to bring your team for a lively night out. Everything on the menu is designed to share, including our signature paella and pitchers of sangria. Normal reservations accepted up to 20 guests at select times.
Make a reservation at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Osteria Via Stato
Nothing says team building dinner like the family-style menu at Osteria Via Stato featuring a bounty of chef-selected antipasti and seasonal pastas, followed by a choice of entrée, individually plated. Guests can choose from dishes like; Slow Braised Short Rib with whipped potatoes, Chicken Mario with broccolini or Seafood Stew with scallops, shrimp and market fish.
Make a reservation at Osteria Via Stato.
Osteria Via Stato’s Italian Dinner Party menu
Tokio Pub
From Pub Originals to ramen and sushi for the table, book you next team building dinner at Tokio Pub.
Make a reservation at Tokio Pub.
Saranello’s
Looking for a delicious option in the Northern Suburbs of Chicago? Check out Saranello’s! In addition to the a la carte menu of rustic Italian fare, the restaurant offers multiple private dining spaces perfect for hosting the whole team.
Make a reservation at Saranello’s.
