Best Business Lunch Restaurants in Forest Hills
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Katsuno
A sashimi-first neighborhood destination with a more refined fish focus.
Notable Picks
#1
Katsuno
8.3
A more serious Japanese restaurant in the neighborhood, strongest when you order sashimi-forward and keep the meal paced. The room reads calm and grown-up, making it a reliable pick when you want higher-end fish without leaving Queens.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chef’s omakase (when offered), Sashimi assortment, Toro nigiri
What Makes it Special: A sashimi-first neighborhood destination with a more refined fish focus.
8.3
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Comfort Food Classics
Business Lunch Power Players
A Forest Hills Greek sit-down built around straightforward grilling and crowd-pleasing seafood, where the meal lands best when you keep it classic: one grilled protein, one bright salad, and one shareable starter. It’s the kind of neighborhood room people return to for dependable kebabs, octopus, and a calm, family-forward pace.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled octopus, Gyro platter, Stuffed grape leaves
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood Greek classics executed with steady grill-and-seafood reliability.
8.2
A seafood-forward dining room with a calmer daytime rhythm that works well for longer business lunches—especially when you want something a touch more polished than Austin Street’s casual lane. Anchor the table with one seafood starter and one clean entrée lane so the meal stays paced and professional.
Must-Try Dishes:
Oysters, Calamari, Salmon
What Makes it Special: Seafood-centric lunches that feel polished without being formal.
8.1
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Business Lunch Power Players
Counter-service NYC barbecue built around smoked meats that hit best when you keep the tray focused: one flagship meat, one rib, and two sides instead of mixing every category. It’s strongest for takeout and fast dinner runs when you want straightforward brisket-and-sauce satisfaction without a long sit-down.
Must-Try Dishes:
Brisket, Beef Rib ("Brontosaurus" rib), Mac & Cheese
What Makes it Special: A smokehouse-style tray line with brisket-and-sides reliability.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Hidden Gems Heaven
A cut-above neighborhood Chinese option with a comfortable dine-in setup and a menu that shines when you order the noodle-and-wonton staples. Best used as an easy lunch or low-key dinner: pick one soup noodle, one wonton/dumpling, and one classic stir-fry to cover all bases.
Must-Try Dishes:
Soup noodles, House wontons, Spicy shredded beef lunch special
What Makes it Special: Handmade-leaning noodles and wontons that outperform typical neighborhood takeout.
7.8
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Business Lunch Power Players
Comfort Food Classics
A bagel-first counter with a wide deli-style menu that plays best as a fast morning or working lunch stop—bagels, spreads, and a few bigger builds when you want a full meal. It’s strongest when you keep it bagel-forward: one signature bagel, one standout spread, and resist turning it into a sprawling deli order.
Must-Try Dishes:
Garlic Bagel, Blueberry Bagel with Scallion Cream Cheese, Bacon Egg & Cheese on a Bagel
What Makes it Special: A bagel bakery that locals treat like an everyday staple, not a trend stop.
7.7
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Business Lunch Power Players
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Comfort Food Classics
A straightforward bagel shop where the sandwich lane is dependable and no-drama—best when you order a familiar build and move. It’s a solid backup for a quick breakfast or light lunch when you want speed and predictability.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bacon egg & cheese on a roll, Everything bagel with scallion cream cheese, Turkey & cheese sandwich
What Makes it Special: Fast bagel-and-sandwich counter built for everyday orders.