Best Business Lunch Restaurants in Brooklyn Heights
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Khaosan
Modern Thai with strong vegetarian options and more regionally expressive dishes.
Notable Picks
#1
Khaosan
8.7
Khaosan brings a slightly more polished, ingredient-focused approach to Thai on Montague, with an emphasis on vegetarian-friendly options and upgraded classics. Dishes like curry dumplings, khao soi, and garlic udon with hanger steak show more regional nuance than the average neighborhood spot.
Must-Try Dishes:
Curry Dumplings, Khao Soi Chicken, Garlic Udon Hanger Beef
What Makes it Special: Modern Thai with strong vegetarian options and more regionally expressive dishes.
#2
Mikado
8.6
Mikado is a polished Brooklyn Heights Japanese restaurant where sushi, sashimi, and cooked plates are treated with equal care in a relaxed but upgraded room. Locals lean on it for reliably fresh fish, generous lunch specials, and a menu that works for both casual meals and low-key celebrations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tuna tart with crispy rice, Spicy tuna crunch maki, Chef’s assorted sashimi plate
What Makes it Special: Upscale neighborhood sushi with consistently high-quality fish and polished execution.
8.3
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Trendy Table Hotspots
Business Lunch Power Players
Table 87 bills itself as the "Home of the Coal Oven Slice," pairing coal-fired pies and by-the-slice options with a full menu of Italian plates and cocktails. The Brooklyn Heights location doubles as a neighborhood hangout where you can grab a quick slice at the counter or settle into the back dining room for a longer meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita coal-oven slice, Prosciutto and arugula pizza, Square veggie pie
What Makes it Special: Coal-oven slices, a full Italian menu, and cocktails under one roof.
8.2
The Court Street outpost of Dos Toros brings Mission-style burritos to Brooklyn Heights with steamed tortillas, melted cheese, and tight, well-wrapped builds. Office workers and commuters rely on it for fast lines, consistent fillings, and predictable burrito bowls when they want something quick but satisfying.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Burrito, Steak Burrito, Veggie Burrito
What Makes it Special: Mission-style burritos with tight wraps and consistent fillings.
8.1
Sushi Lin brings a slightly more refined, omakase-leaning approach to the Clark Street strip, with a tight space centered around carefully plated nigiri and chef-driven specials. It’s a step up in polish from most neighborhood spots while still feeling intimate rather than formal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chef’s omakase nigiri flight, Fatty tuna nigiri, Seasonal maki roll special
What Makes it Special: Small, chef-focused sushi bar emphasizing nigiri quality and omakase-style experiences.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Lantern Thai Kitchen has been serving Brooklyn Heights for nearly two decades with a broad menu of curries, noodles, and a surprisingly strong bar program. The dim, brick-lined room leans a bit moodier, making it a neighborhood move for casual dates or cocktails plus pad thai.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pineapple Roasted Duck, Crispy Basil Duck, Pad Thai
What Makes it Special: Longstanding neighborhood Thai with a moody room and cocktail-friendly menu.