Best Business Lunch Restaurants in Long Island City (11101)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Casa Enrique
Michelin-recognized Mexican cooking anchored by mole, braises, and bigger plates.
Notable Picks
#1
Casa Enrique
8.8
A long-running LIC destination for regionally rooted Mexican cooking that leans into big, slow-cooked plates as much as tacos. The room stays energetic, and the kitchen’s best dishes reward ordering beyond the basics—think mole, braises, and seafood with deep chile-driven flavor.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mole de Piaxtla, Braised lamb shank, Branzino “al pastor”
What makes it special: Michelin-recognized Mexican cooking anchored by mole, braises, and bigger plates.
8.6
A classic, high-volume neighborhood diner that wins on round-the-clock reliability and a menu built for repeat visits. The best move is to order like a regular—one comfort staple, one breakfast favorite, and a side that travels well if you’re taking it to-go.
Must-Try Dishes:
Belgian waffle, French onion soup, Tuna melt
What makes it special: A true all-day diner with proven reliability at massive local volume.
#3
Tournesol
8.3
A classic French bistro where lunch feels quietly grown-up—perfect for conversations that need focus more than flash. Stick to one bistro staple and one lighter plate, and you get a balanced, un-rushed meal that still respects the clock.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak frites, Duck confit, French onion soup
What makes it special: Old-school French bistro cooking that rewards classic ordering.
#4
Café Henri
8.2
A small French cafe that works unusually well for daytime meetings: quick enough for a real lunch window, but comfortable enough to linger through coffee. Aim for a savory main plus one pastry or crepe to keep the meal complete without slowing service.
Must-Try Dishes:
Moules frites, Coq au vin, Crêpes (seasonal/sweet)
What makes it special: All-day French bistro classics with a real neighborhood-café rhythm.
#5
Hibino LIC
8.1
A neighborhood Japanese restaurant where sushi shares the spotlight with homemade tofu and Kyoto-style small plates, making it more versatile than a pure sushi bar. It’s strongest as an everyday quality option—sushi plates, donburi, and specials—when you want solid fish without an omakase commitment.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fresh homemade tofu, Kaisen don, Hibino sushi plate
What makes it special: Homemade tofu and obanzai depth alongside dependable sushi.
Worthy Picks
#6
Tuk Tuk
7.7
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
A long-running LIC Thai standby that works best for classic, no-drama comfort—curries, stir-fries, and noodles that show up fast and satisfy. Treat it as a dependable weeknight option where value and speed matter as much as nuance.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad kee mao, Massaman curry, Tom kha
What makes it special: A classic LIC Thai standby focused on fast, familiar comfort dishes.