Best Restaurants for a Business Lunch in Buckhead
Last Updated March 31, 2026
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Buckhead is always buzzing with great shopping and dining, but it also is home to many high-rise office buildings where companies from around the world are based. When meetings need to happen, Buckhead offers exceptional options for a great meal and ambiance for a business lunch. Here are some of our favorites.
Alon’s Bakery & Market
Located at Phipps Plaza, the award-winning bakery and market is a staple in Atlanta, where locals go for business and pleasure. With a wide selection of baked breads, pastries, fresh salads and gourmet sandwiches, you will find the perfect bite and ambiance for your business lunch. Alon’s Bakery and Market also has a location on the Eastside.
Where: 3500 Peachtree Road and 1394 North Highland Ave. NE
Buckhead Village District
Buckhead Village District is the perfect stop for a business meeting. Discuss issues on a luxurious Parisian patio at Le Bilboquet, share Spanish tapas at Gypsy Kitchen, indulge in Italian deliciousness at Yeppa & Co. or get a coastal vibe at Carmel. Le Colonial’s Vietnamese fare is an option with an intimate setting, and Taverna’s Northern Italian food served in a spacious dining room is perfect for a conversation.
Where: 3035 Peachtree Road
Capital Grille
This favorite of Atlanta business types offers comfortable elegance and food that ranges from cheeseburgers to mini tenderloin sandwiches with truffle fries.
Where: 255 East Paces Ferry Road NE
THE CHASTAIN
Executive chef Christopher Grossman offers a seasonal New American lunch menu in a modern, elegant bistro on the edge of Chastain Park. For lunch, you have the option to grab something from the AM CAFÉ or make a reservation for one of the dining rooms. You may sit indoors or outdoors in a relaxing setting. It’s the perfect place for a lunch meeting in the middle of the forest.
Where: 4320 Powers Ferry Road
Chops Lobster Bar
Chops Lobster Bar is part of the city’s acclaimed Buckhead Life Restaurant Group. The food is exceptional, and the name of the game is business. Located at Buckhead Plaza, Chops Lobster Bar is just as popular at night and offers great seafood as well as USDA prime-aged beef.
Where: 70 West Paces Ferry Road NW
Delbar Middle Eastern Restaurant and Bar
The newest location of the two-times MICHELIN Guide recommended restaurant is serving lunch Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The lunch menu features limited favorites from the dinner menu along with four sandwiches made on homemade sourdough pita – crafted to bring bold flavors to guests’ midday break.
Where: 3060 Peachtree Road
F&B
This French bistro attracts the business crowd seeking exquisite European-style service and cuisine that blends modern French with regional fare. With its selection of snacks, appetizers, salads, savory sandwiches and main entrees, F&B provides the perfect atmosphere to start a discussion or close a deal. Our favorites are the white bean soup, the iceberg and spinach salad, and the seared trout.
Where: 3630 Peachtree Road NE
Mission + Market
Mission + Market offers inventive West Coast-inspired American fare. Right off Georgia 400 in Buckhead, it is chef Ian Winslade’s masterpiece. The menu includes items such as seared black sea bass, oven-roasted Loch Duart salmon and a braised brisket sandwich.
Where: 3550 Lenox Road NE
The Palm
Located in the lobby of The Westin Buckhead, The Palm is the perfect location for a formal and intimate business meeting in Buckhead. The menu offers high-end steaks and seafood and a long list of wines and fine cocktails.
Where: 3391 Peachtree Road NE
Corbu’s
The modern-rustic staple, tucked across the street from Lenox Square, offers artisan pizzas and veggie-forward appetizers.
Where: 3400 Around Lenox Road NE
South City Kitchen Buckhead
Meet and discuss business over Southern classics at South City Kitchen, a sophisticated and elegant restaurant. With various locations, including Buckhead and Midtown, the restaurant has become a staple for business meetings during the week and relaxing brunches on the weekend.
Where: 3350 Peachtree Road NE, Buckhead; 1144 Crescent Ave. NE, Midtown
Three Arches
Located in Hyatt Centric Buckhead Hotel, Three Arches offers a pan-Mediterranean menu with options for a hearty or light lunch in a stunning setting. Step into the Middle East and soak in all the natural light the restaurant has to offer. It is the perfect scenario for a productive business lunch in the heart of Buckhead. Just steps from Lenox Square, Three Arches offers valet parking, and self-parking is easily accessible just across the street.
Where: 3301 Lenox Parkway
Yebo Beach Haus
Let the flavors of South Africa make a memorable impression for your business meeting in Buckhead. The modern decor will transport you to an airy and sophisticated beach house. Sit at the patio surrounded by plants and sunlight or indoors, admiring the curated art that matches the flavors. Yebo is one of the very few places in Atlanta that offer a selection of South African wines. For a larger meeting, the private dining room is perfect.
Where: 56 East Andrews Drive NW
Yeppa & Co
Located in Buckhead Village, Yeppa is a great option for sitting back and relaxing while enjoying Italian fare. If the weather permits, don’t miss the opportunity to sit outside and grab some fresh air as you close your next business deal. The restaurant is vibrant and full of life throughout lunch and dinner. It’s a great place for a late lunch that could turn into Happy Hour.
Where: 306 Buckhead Ave. NE
The Alden
Located just outside Buckhead, a few miles north, The Alden is a fantastic option to escape the lunch rush hour for a business lunch. Located in a shopping center with great parking, the MICHELIN Guide Recommended restaurant by chef/owner Jared Hucks offers an array of soups, salads, sandwiches and entrees with a signature creative spin. Lunch is offered every Thursday and Friday.
Where: 5070 Peachtree Blvd.
If your business lunch meeting lands you in another part of town, check out our recommendations around the city.
Daniela Cintrón is an award-winning journalist, editor, and producer passionate about storytelling at the intersection of food, art, and culture. She is the content manager and bilingual editor for Discover Atlanta and contributes to publications like the Los Angeles Times, Atlanta Magazine and Eater.
Originally Published February 25, 2025
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