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Best Business Lunch Restaurants in Brentwood

5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

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Our Top Pick
Coral Tree Café (Brentwood)
A true all-day cafe with big-tent American comfort.

Notable Picks

$$ Brentwood American, Breakfast
An all-day American cafe that anchors San Vicente with dependable breakfast, lunch, and comfort-leaning classics. The menu ranges from hearty brunch staples to sandwiches and pastas, making it a reliable neighborhood meet-up spot.
Must-Try Dishes: Stuffed French toast, Avocado & lox sandwich, Baked mac and cheese
What Makes it Special: A true all-day cafe with big-tent American comfort.
$$ Brentwood French, Brunch
A Japanese-French patisserie operating in Brentwood since 2002, built on scratch-made laminated doughs—the kouign-amann and almond croissant are the draws that keep regulars returning across two decades. Counter service moves quickly during the morning rush, though the pastry case thins out by late morning, so timing matters. The ivy-covered storefront and colorful display set a charming tone for a neighborhood bakery at moderate prices.
Must-Try Dishes: Almond croissant, Ham & cheese croissant, Croque monsieur
What Makes it Special: A rare Westside café where serious French viennoiserie meets reliable all-day dining.

Worthy Picks

$$$ Brentwood Italian
A 37-year Brentwood institution built on wood-fired Snake River Farms prime cuts and a Wine Spectator Award-winning Italian list—the kind of place where regulars have a steak named after a broadcast legend. The tight indoor dining room runs loud at peak hours, so request the patio for conversation-friendly date nights or opt for early weekday dinners when the room settles down.
Must-Try Dishes: The Al Michaels Prime New York Steak, Insalata Carciofi, Veal Chop with Butter and Sage
What Makes it Special: Brentwood's definitive Tuscan trattoria since 1989, pairing wood-fired prime cuts from Snake River Farms with a Wine Spectator Award-winning Italian wine list.
$$ Brentwood Japanese, Sushi
Nozawa's omakase format strips away decision fatigue—warm rice, pristine fish, set progressions that move at the kitchen's pace. The room runs loud and the seating is functional, but sushi purists show up for the sourcing and technique, not the ambiance. Works well for solo meals or business lunches where the food does the talking.
Must-Try Dishes: The Trust Me, Albacore Sashimi with Ponzu, Scallop Hand Roll
What Makes it Special: Nozawa's omakase format delivers pristine, warm-rice sushi through set progressions rather than à la carte ordering
7.5
$$ Brentwood Mediterranean
A California bistro operating on the patio of the Luxe Sunset Boulevard hotel, built for business lunches and weekend brunch in a lush Brentwood setting minutes from The Getty Center. The menu leans upscale-casual with hotel-caliber execution—lobster rolls, a truffle-topped burger, Scottish salmon—serviceable for the occasion rather than destination-worthy on its own. Best suited for guests who want a polished outdoor meal with valet convenience rather than a food-first outing.
Must-Try Dishes: Truffle Pomme Frites, Lobster Mini Rolls, The Luxe Burger
What Makes it Special: California Bistro dining on a lush hotel patio at Luxe Sunset Boulevard, minutes from The Getty Center