Best Business Lunch Power Players Restaurants in Uptown
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Hopleaf Bar
A top-tier beer bar where the burger-and-frites combo is a legit destination order.
Notable Picks
#1
Hopleaf Bar
8.6
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Group Dining Gatherings
Happy Hour Hotspots
Comfort Food Classics
A beer-first Andersonville institution that quietly overdelivers on the burger lane—think a properly charred patty, gooey cheese, and frites that people treat as mandatory. Come hungry and order like a regular: burger + frites, then let the beer list do the rest.
Must-Try Dishes:
Slagel burger, Frites, Mussels
What makes it special: A top-tier beer bar where the burger-and-frites combo is a legit destination order.
#2
Sun Wah BBQ
8.6
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Comfort Food Classics
Business Lunch Power Players
Trendy Table Hotspots
A longtime Uptown destination for Hong Kong–style BBQ where the duck program is the main event and the rest of the menu rewards group ordering. Go with a plan—lock in the duck dinner, add one noodle or rice dish, and let the roast meats do the heavy lifting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beijing duck dinner, Roast duck, BBQ pork buns
What makes it special: Hong Kong–style barbecue with a signature Beijing duck dinner.