Boston's Best Lunch Meeting Spots

Lunch is the best. It's great for catching up with old friends or taking a quick break from the daily grind with a coworker. Whether business or pleasure, lunch is a great time to catch up with an old friend or discuss the day's happenings with a colleague. Here are five places in Boston where you can enjoy a meeting and your meal.

L'Espalier
774 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02199
(617) 262-3023
www.lespalier.com

L'Espalier earns the number one spot on the list for best lunch meeting spot in Boston. Open for lunch daily, this lovely eatery offers a delicious menu a la carte style. Self-explained as "sophisticated and modern New England-French cuisine, with an emphasis on artisanal and New England ingredients," L'Espalier is both lovely and tasty. It's a nice spot for a lunch meeting and a delicious meal that will leave you feeling satisfied.

Toro
1704 Washington St.
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 536-4300
www.toro-restaurant.com

Toro is a great spot for lunch. The eatery is known for their small plates which are meant to be shared. Although the eatery does not take dinner reservations, they do accept lunch reservations, which can ensure you a spot to sit. Whether you're meeting with friends or scheduling a business lunch, Toro will not disappoint. Their menu consists of Barcelona-style tapas ranging from Serrano ham to Spanish tuna belly.

Neptune Oyster
63 Salem St.
Boston, MA 02113
(617) 742-3474
www.neptuneoyster.com

Head over to Neptune Oyster if you and your party enjoy fresh seafood. The restaurant can get a bit noisy at times, but it's a great place for a bite. Keep in mind that this restaurant does not accept lunch reservations, and you may have to wait for a table. With only about 44 seats inside, the wait times can be quite lengthy, so get there as soon as they open (11:30 a.m.). Try the hot butter lobster roll.

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Atlantic Fish Company
761 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-4000
atlantifishco.com

Atlantic Fish Company is one of the favorite spots in the city of Boston. The seating areas (especially outside) are very reminiscent of New York City, but maintain the charm of Boston that most people love. The dining area inside is perfect for a business gathering and will afford you a more quiet space to chat during a lunch hour. If you're meeting with friends, enjoy your meal on the patio. Although the Atlantic Fish Company is known for its seafood, they also have steak and chicken options.

Scampo
215 Charles St.
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 536-2100
www.scampoboston.com

Head to Scampo for a power lunch. The food is excellent, and the dining room is the perfect spot for a meeting. The lunch menu at Scampo has plenty of options so that everyone in your party will be able to find something they will enjoy. The restaurant does take reservations for lunch through OpenTable, which is super helpful, especially if you're planning a business meeting.

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Boston-based writer Effie Orfanides keeps up with all of the latest happenings in her city. She loves eating at Boston's hotspots, having drinks at the trendiest bars, and enjoying all that Boston has to offer. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.