In between the emails, apps, and phone calls, take a break for some face time at one of these business lunch or happy hour destinations.
Business Lunch
Barbianca Local Kitchen
13480 Maxella Ave.
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
310/577.6039
barbianca.com
THE BITE Roasted Polenta Cake with house-made crisp polenta, foraged mushrooms, parmigiano-Reggiano truffle sauce
THE SIP Choose between a 4- or 8-oz. pour of all their wines by the glass.
THE SEAT Enjoy the alfresco fireplace complete with fireplace
The Roof Garden at The Peninsula
9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
310/551.2888
beverlyhills.peninsula.com
THE BITE Ahi tuna “Chop-Chop” with sliced avocado, crisp pineapple, coquitos, and roof-garden-picked herbs
THE SIP Blueberry Moscow Mule with Beluga Vodka, Orange Marmalade, Lemon Organic Ginger Beer
THE SEAT Fireside admiring the views spanning all the way to the ocean
Grill on the Alley
120 E. Promenade Way
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
805/418.1760
thegrill.com
THE BITE Ahi fish tacos with avocado and cole slaw
THE SIP Red velvet martini with ketel one citroen, pomegranate juice, Chambord
THE SEAT The bar boasts very comfortable high-back chairs in a lively atmosphere
Petrossian
321 N. Robertson Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90048
310/271.0576
petrossian.com
THE BITE It is hard to resist the soft scrambled egg, vodka whipped cream, caviar
THE SIP Choose between their extensive champagnes, that all go perfectly with their caviar
THE SEAT Sit outside and enjoy the California sunshine
Happy Hour
Fig & Olive
8490 Melrose Place
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310/360.9100
Happy Hours 5-7pm, M-F
figandolive.com
THE BITE The Spanish Tasting plate that includes beef tartare, tuna, and a fig jam and almond crostini
THE SIP A Piscine with sparkling white wine with fresh blueberries, strawberries and blackberries
THE SEAT The chic white couches or tall stools along the bar and watch all the action
Public School 805
120 Promenade Way
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
805/379.3909
Happy Hours 4-7pm, M-F; 10pm-12am, W-Sa
publicschool805.com
THE BITE Nosh on Mexican style grilled corn or mac and cheese with sea salt
THE SIP Victory prima pils
THE SEAT Cozy up at the bar during recess
The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310/656.9800
Happy Hours 12-4pm, M-F for food; 12-7pm, daily for drink
themisfitbar.com
THE BITE Shredded kale + quinoa salad, sunflower seeds, grapes, preserved lemon, manchego, parmesan
THE SIP Their signature white sangria with fresh cut fruit
THE SEAT For more privacy ask to be seated upstairs where they also have round tables for bigger groups.
Ocean Prime
9595 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
310/859.4818
Happy Hours 4-7pm, M-F
ocean-prime.com
THE BITE The chocolate peanut butter dessert is decadent, creamy and the perfect end to your meal
THE SIP Choose from their incredible wine list that is presented on an iPad. The Prisoner is a crowd pleaser.
THE SEAT A comfy booth on their gorgeous new patio
