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Best Spots for Business Meetings
Brandy Library is one of Best Spots for Business Meetings.

1. Brandy Library

8.9
25 N Moore St (at Varick), New York, NY
Whisky Bar · Tribeca · 170 tips and reviews

Gilt CityGilt City: The Brandy Library boasts New York’s largest selection of “brown spirits,” including brandies and cognacs galore. Regulars are known to come in frequently for the weekly “Spirit School” tastings.

University Cafe is one of Best Spots for Business Meetings.

2. University Cafe

271 University Ave (at Bryant St), Palo Alto, CA
New American Restaurant · Downtown North · 101 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: Mac and cheese (with bacon!) is pretty amazing here. Try it

The Campbell is one of Best Spots for Business Meetings.

3. The Campbell

8.2
15 Vanderbilt Ave (Grand Central Terminal), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Midtown East · 269 tips and reviews

Tristan L.Tristan Louis: Find the hidden Campbell Apartment and have drinks by the fireplace.

Peels is one of Best Spots for Business Meetings.

4. Peels

325 Bowery (at E 2nd St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · East Village · 381 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: my favorite place in the city. Here's what you need to do. 1) order the shrimp + grits (wow!), 2) order the La Chouffe beer (seasonal and awesome), 3) build a biscuit (bacon + pepperjack). Game over!

The Smile is one of Best Spots for Business Meetings.

5. The Smile

26 Bond St (btwn Bowery & Lafayette St), New York, NY
Café · NoHo · 396 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: roast beef sandwiches. do it.

Three Seasons Restaurant is one of Best Spots for Business Meetings.

6. Three Seasons Restaurant

518 Bryant St (at University Ave.), Palo Alto, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · University South · 45 tips and reviews

Sandy S.Sandy Silver: new happy hour specials. food 5-7:00. drinks 5 til closing. Yummy bottomless bellini for $12.

Joya Restaurant & Lounge is one of Best Spots for Business Meetings.

7. Joya Restaurant & Lounge

7.7
339 University Ave (at Florence St), Palo Alto, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Downtown North · 119 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: if you're looking for a quick meetup with friends / colleagues, check out the happy hour and sit towards the back room on the left side. Good lounge area

Samovar Tea Lounge is one of Best Spots for Business Meetings.

8. Samovar Tea Lounge

730 Howard St (btwn 3rd & 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Tea Room · SoMa · 302 tips and reviews

Shadi M.Shadi Mehraein: Awesome place to sit outside and meet with people/work. Especially on a pretty day or if you've got a conference at Moscone. Huge tea selection and better than expected food too.

The Trilby is one of Best Spots for Business Meetings.

9. The Trilby

6.5
25 Cooper Sq (at Cooper Square Hotel), New York, NY
Lounge · East Village · 15 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: Great spot if you're just trying to find a place at night to shoot the shit with friends. Super low key after 9 or so.

Cooper Square Hotel is one of Best Spots for Business Meetings.

10. Cooper Square Hotel

25 Cooper Sq (at Bowery), New York, NY
Hotel · NoHo · 55 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: the upstairs bar (a psuedo-rooftop) is a great spot to have meetings (mid-day, after-work or otherwise). if you want to stay away from everyone else, grab that small alcove in the back

Madera is one of Best Spots for Business Meetings.

11. Madera

8.1
2825 Sand Hill Rd, Menlo Park, CA
New American Restaurant · 56 tips and reviews

Paul A.Paul Ark: Solid breakfast menu. The corned beef hash, eggs benedict, and belgian waffles are all delicious

Buck's of Woodside is one of Best Spots for Business Meetings.

12. Buck's of Woodside

8.2
3062 Woodside Rd, Woodside, CA
Breakfast Spot · 73 tips and reviews

rama a.rama aysola: great early morning bkfst place . see a lot of the tech liluminariea.

CUT by Wolfgang Puck is one of Best Spots for Business Meetings.

13. CUT by Wolfgang Puck

8.5
9500 Wilshire Blvd ((at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel)), Beverly Hills, CA
Steakhouse · 84 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: This place is so dope. Low key vibe...good music. Sexy as hell. Get your Ari Gold on up in here

Swift Hibernian Lounge is one of Best Spots for Business Meetings.

14. Swift Hibernian Lounge

8.6
34 E 4th St (btwn Bowery & Lafayette St), New York, NY
Pub · NoHo · 164 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: take late afternoon meetings here. with tea and honey. no one's around and it's an unexpected spot for a rendezvous

15. Purple Cafe and Wine Bar

8.8
1225 4th Ave (at University St), Seattle, WA
Wine Bar · Seattle Central Business District · 185 tips and reviews

The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times: More than 80 wines are available by the glass many organized into four 2.5-ounce tastes. Has an eclectic menu that encourages sampling as well. Try something from the "Tasting Bar," available after 3. Read more.

AQUA by El Gaucho is one of Best Spots for Business Meetings.

16. AQUA by El Gaucho

8.6
2801 Alaskan Way (Pier 70), Seattle, WA
Seafood Restaurant · Belltown · 45 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: definitely try to sit outside on a nice day. gorgeous views. p.s. this place has THE best king salmon i have ever....EVER had

17. Living Room W Downtown

7.1
45 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA
Lounge · Downtown Atlanta · 5 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: great, low key spot in ATL. During the night, way quieter than the drinkshop upstairs. Try the local SweetWater Beer

DRINKSHOP is one of Best Spots for Business Meetings.

18. DRINKSHOP

6.0
45 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW (W Hotel), Atlanta, GA
Hotel Bar · Downtown Atlanta · 19 tips and reviews

Brian B.Brian Boykin: Try the Emerald Eyes. Recently created for the Spring Menu...not for the feint of heart, but seriously delectable!

19. La Bodeguita del Medio

8.4
463 S California Ave (btwn W El Camino Real & Ash), Palo Alto, CA
Cuban Restaurant · 104 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: Dope cigar room in the back!

20. Evvia Estiatorio

9.3
420 Emerson St (btwn Lytton & University Ave), Palo Alto, CA
Greek Restaurant · Downtown North · 124 tips and reviews

Andrew L.Andrew Lam: Consistently one of the best/busiest places in the Bay Area. Give these a go: octapodaki, arnisia paidakia, moussaka, souvlaki. Make a reservation well in advance. NB: sister of Kokkari in SF.

Montgomery Inn Boathouse is one of Best Spots for Business Meetings.

21. Montgomery Inn Boathouse

8.5
925 Riverside Dr, Cincinnati, OH
BBQ Joint · Central Business District · 56 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: besides having the best ribs you will ever have in your lifetime, this spot has awesome views of the water. Make sure to sit outside (upstairs). At night, its an amazing sight

Canoe is one of Best Spots for Business Meetings.

22. Canoe

8.8
66 Wellington St West (at Bay Street), Toronto, ON
Restaurant · Financial District · 77 tips and reviews

Aren D.Aren D.: Fantastic Food!! no doubt one of the best experiences, considering it's so high up in a tower! The view is amazing for an evening dinner on ANY occasion.

23. Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta

8.7
75 14th St. NW, Atlanta, GA
Hotel · Midtown · 54 tips and reviews

James A.James Andrews: Great place for good morning "power" breakfast. Centrally located, old school and tasty.

Shutters on the Beach is one of Best Spots for Business Meetings.

24. Shutters on the Beach

9.1
1 Pico Blvd (at Appian Way), Santa Monica, CA
Resort · Downtown Santa Monica · 115 tips and reviews

PurplelabnycPurplelabnyc: One of the best views of the beach in LA. Eat at One Pico and ask for a table by a window and listen to ocean as you dine. You may even rub shoulders with the stars!

25. Palihouse

8465 Holloway Dr (btwn La Cienega & Hacienda), West Hollywood, CA
Hotel · 36 tips and reviews

demi m.demi moore: Perfect low key spot in their lounge area for meetings and for lunch The Hall Courtyard Brasserie-try the Truffle Angelhair Pasta!

Sunset Tower Hotel is one of Best Spots for Business Meetings.

26. Sunset Tower Hotel

8.0
8358 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
Hotel · 44 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: Get your martini on with Jennifer Aniston! This is the former Friend's go-to spot for dinner or a drink; just make a reservation online. For lunch or dinner, try the casual poolside Terrace Bar.

Salty's on Alki Beach is one of Best Spots for Business Meetings.

27. Salty's on Alki Beach

8.7
1936 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA
Seafood Restaurant · West Seattle · 124 tips and reviews

Rebecca P.Rebecca P: Ask for a window seat when you make a reservation (which is a must for brunch). It makes you feel like a king while you dine! :)

28. Soho House West Hollywood

9.2
9200 Sunset Boulevard (at Cory Ave), West Hollywood, CA
Lounge · 156 tips and reviews
ROOF on theWit is one of Best Spots for Business Meetings.

29. ROOF on theWit

7.7
201 N State St (at Lake St), Chicago, IL
Hotel Bar · The Loop · 131 tips and reviews

Juicy CoutureJuicy Couture: The best view of the city, and the ultimate way to experience it - a glass-enclosed table for eight, suspended from the ceiling. Get on the reservation list ASAP!

The Pink Door is one of Best Spots for Business Meetings.

30. The Pink Door

8.8
1919 Post Aly (btwn Stewart & Virginia), Seattle, WA
Italian Restaurant · Pike Place · 214 tips and reviews

Christa L.Christa Lindsey: go to The Pink Door and order the Lasagna. It's well worth the money. if the wearer permits sit outside on the deck and watch the ships in the harbor.

Library Bar is one of Best Spots for Business Meetings.

31. Library Bar

Paramount Hotel, New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Theater District · 3 tips and reviews

Gilt CityGilt City: The cocktail menu? In a word, decadent. Try the “Cupid’s Aphrodisiac,” a concoction of vodka, chocolate liqueur, crème de cacao and shaved chocolate.

32. Tamarine Restaurant

9.0
546 University Ave (at Tasso St), Palo Alto, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · University South · 97 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: Hot toddy! Do it

33. InterContinental Hong Kong

(香港洲際酒店)
No. 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Tsim Sha Tsui, 尖沙咀
Hotel · 92 tips and reviews

Ben T.Ben Talbot: Grab afternoon tea here if the hordes of tourists get too much at the Peninsula opposite & want a great view of the harbour. Suggest getting there later on in the afternoon to enjoy dusk and iconic HK

34. Luce

7.0
888 Howard St (at 5th St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · SoMa · 38 tips and reviews

Jenna O.Jenna Odett Laskin: The perfect business lunch if you're at Moscone for a convention. Love the iced tea.

Oren's Hummus is one of Best Spots for Business Meetings.

35. Oren's Hummus

8.9
261 University Ave (btwn Ramona & Bryant), Palo Alto, CA
Israeli Restaurant · Downtown North · 239 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: new obsession: chicken pita sandwich

Steelhead Diner is one of Best Spots for Business Meetings.

36. Steelhead Diner

7.4
95 Pine St (at Pike Place Market), Seattle, WA
Seafood Restaurant · Pike Place · 128 tips and reviews

EaterEater: When out-of-towners want a restaurant recommendation, most of them are envisioning the sort of seafood-based comfort food on Kevin Davis's menu. Steelhead is a safe bet for all. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

37. Coffee Shop

29 Union Sq W (at E 16th St), New York, NY
Diner · Union Square · 466 tips and reviews

Florent P.Florent Peyre: Get yourself a booth between 8:15 and 9:30 AM and try to gather pieces of discussions from Silicon Alley shrewdest investors and innovators...

38. Balthazar

9.0
80 Spring St (at Crosby St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · SoHo · 1059 tips and reviews

Mario B.Mario Batali: go early on weekdays breakfast. Perfect for a breakfast meeting. Killer weekend brunch Great wine list a traditional bloody marys

Mochica is one of Best Spots for Business Meetings.

39. Mochica

937 Harrison St (at 5th St.), San Francisco, CA
Tapas Restaurant · SoMa · 31 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: Try the paella! Almost perfect