Best Business Lunch Power Players Restaurants in Meatpacking District
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
The Dining Room at RH Guesthouse
A design-obsessed, live-fire dining room where high-touch service and showpiece proteins justify a serious spend.
Notable Picks
Hidden inside RH Guesthouse, this live-fire dining room leans into Wagyu, rotisserie meats, and meticulously plated salads in a hushed, design-forward space. It’s a true splurge setting for C-suite or milestone lunches where environment and service matter as much as the food.
Must-Try Dishes:
Wood-grilled Wagyu steak, Rotisserie chicken, Charcoal-grilled branzino
What Makes it Special: A design-obsessed, live-fire dining room where high-touch service and showpiece proteins justify a serious spend.
#2
Pastis
8.1
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Group Dining Gatherings
Trendy Table Hotspots
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Pastis is a revived Meatpacking French brasserie where steak frites, shellfish, and bistro classics play out in a lively, see-and-be-seen room. It’s better for relationship-nurturing lunches than tight agenda sessions, especially with clients who appreciate a little theater.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak frites, Moules frites, French onion soup
What Makes it Special: An iconic Paris-style brasserie where classic bistro dishes share the stage with a high-energy dining room.