Best Business Lunch Restaurants in Westwood (90024)
9 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Notable Picks
8.6
Violet Bistro is a Cali-French restaurant with a glowing courtyard patio and an upstairs cooking school, built for slow, celebratory meals. Classic dishes, a serious wine list, and intimate tables make it a go-to Westwood pick for anniversaries and pre-theater dates.
Must-Try Dishes:
French onion soup, Steak frites, Coq au vin or trout amandine
What makes it special: Romantic courtyard French bistro with refined cooking and strong cocktails.
#2
Wolfsglen
8.4
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Girls Night Out Approved
Trendy Table Hotspots
Group Dining Gatherings
Wolfsglen pairs a handsome, clubby dining room and bar with New American plates and serious cocktails, making it feel more like a downtown spot than a college neighborhood restaurant. It’s where locals book group birthdays, promotions, and high-energy date nights in Westwood Village.
Must-Try Dishes:
Wolfsglen burger with candied bacon, Dry-aged steak or chop, Beef tartare with house cocktails
What makes it special: Cocktail-driven New American spot with a downtown-feeling dining room.
8.3
Set inside the Hammer Museum, Lulu serves a daily-changing, produce-driven menu that leans into Alice Waters–style California cooking. A sun-soaked courtyard and multi-course prix fixe options make it a polished choice for birthdays, graduations, and dinners with visiting family.
Must-Try Dishes:
Three-course seasonal prix fixe, Focaccia with market vegetables, Roasted chicken or fish of the day
What makes it special: Museum-adjacent, seasonal California menus in a refined courtyard setting.
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Trendy Table Hotspots
Part of Vicente Del Rio’s Frida group, the Westwood outpost pairs polished regional Mexican cooking with a sidewalk patio overlooking Lindbrook. It’s where families, students, and office groups settle in outside for guacamole, mole, and mezcal margaritas before or after neighborhood events.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mole Poblano Enchiladas, Guacamole en Molcajete, Shrimp Tacos Gobernador
What makes it special: Lively regional Mexican cooking with a central patio for mezcal-fueled meals.
8.2
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Attari is a Persian sandwich counter tucked off Westwood Boulevard’s main drag, where lawyers, grad students, and office workers queue together for tongue sandwiches and Osh. It’s fast, affordable, and memorable—ideal when you want a working lunch that shows real neighborhood knowledge rather than another chain salad.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef tongue sandwich, Osh soup, Kabab koobideh sandwich
What makes it special: A long-running Persian sandwich counter that eats far above its price point.
#6
Mandi House
8.1
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Comfort Food Classics
Hidden Gems Heaven
Business Lunch Power Players
House of Mandi brings shareable Yemeni rice platters and long tables to Gayley, making it a standout for cross-cultural lunches with room to spread out. It works especially well for internal team meetups or student-plus-professor lunches where generous portions and communal platters help keep the conversation moving.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lamb mandi, Chicken mandi, Mixed grill platter
What makes it special: Big-format Yemeni rice and meat platters designed for sharing at long tables.
8.1
Mary and Robb's Westwood Cafe is a classic neighborhood diner known for all-day breakfast, stacked burgers, and a warm, white-tablecloth setting that feels more polished than its casual menu suggests. Regulars use the back and side areas for small private breakfasts, casual business meetups, and low-key celebrations that don’t need a sceney backdrop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Combo pancakes with bacon and eggs, Breakfast burrito, House burger with fries
What makes it special: A decades-loved Westwood diner where semi-private corners and back tables host everything from family breakfasts to attorney meetings.
Delphi Greek has anchored Westwood Boulevard for years with classic Hellenic cooking and a flexible space often booked for private parties, fundraisers, and community events. Platters of souvlaki, gyros, and meze translate naturally to family-style menus, while the bar and semi-private areas can be configured for anything from student banquets to milestone birthdays.
Must-Try Dishes:
Delphi Greek Salad, Gyro plate with tzatziki and pita, Lamb chops with roasted potatoes
What makes it special: A long-running Greek restaurant that leans into family-style platters and configurable private event menus.
Worthy Picks
7.7
The Westwood Tender Greens location stays busy with students and office workers cycling through salads, plates, and bowls built around Southern California produce. It’s a dependable option when you need a quicker, lighter business lunch that still allows for a focused conversation at a sidewalk or indoor table.
Must-Try Dishes:
Happier Vegan salad with falafel and farro, Backyard marinated steak plate with greens and potatoes, California bowl with chipotle BBQ chicken
What makes it special: Fast-casual salads and plates anchored by locally sourced farm produce.