Trendy Business Lunch

[iluvcheese]

Any recommendations for a business lunch, price not a big deal, somewhat trendy, in the santa monica, century city area...

[Loradio]

the biggest scene at lunch still is Mr. Chows....wonder why look whose offices are across the street!!

[gaylenwaydelich]

The Penthouse at the Huntley
The Lobster
Drago
Ivy at the Shore - not a big fan by it is a "scene"
Does Buffalo Club still serve lunch? Been a few years since I last ate there. The few times I had lunch there it was DEAD. Dinner is always nice outside.

[Emme]

Abode
The Penthouse at the Huntley
The Ivy
Whist
Capo
Second Michael's
Newsroom Cafe (the one on Robertson)

[brandygirl]

Il Moro

[Densible]

I have been to many business lunches in the area:

LA Farm
Drago
Le Cachette (sp)
Ivy at The Shore
Buffalo Club
French 25
Gulf Stream
Houstons
Ocean Seafood

[New Trial]

In Santa Monica, I like the patio at Michael's for a business lunch.

[LisaStitch]

How soon will you be going? Craft at Century City opens later this week I believe, so it will be the newest place and most likely trendy and busy at lunch with all the agents around there. I hear the outposts of it in NY that are primarily steak-focused are fabulous.
http://www.craftrestaurant.com/craft_losangeles_style.html
http://www.opentable.com/rest_profile...

Spago is always a good somewhat trendy business lunch spot though it's in Beverly Hills, not sure if that's too far for you.

Rustic Canyon in Santa Monica is open for lunch these days, not sure how happening it is, but the burger I've had there is one of my favorites and they have a great wine list.