Business Lunch at Barney's Beanery

If you think of as just a fun, laid-back place to socialize, you may want to look again.  

The Santa Monica Boulevard restaurant has also become a popular destination for a casual lunch, an outing with co-workers or an informal business meeting.

"The casual atmosphere and roadhouse comfort food is moderately priced, making it a big value for business luncheons," said Barney's Beanery co-owner David Houston. 

According to Houston, lunch at Barney's appeals to a variety of customers, including business executives, tourists, and Hollywood talents. Quentin Tarantino allegedly wrote much of Pulp Fiction at a Barney's Beanery location.

Every weekday, Barney’s offers a $6.95 lunch special that includes burgers, salads, soup and sandwich combo, and tacos. The full dining menu, which features a variety of cuisines including Mexican and Italian, is so extensive that it could take you all day to figure out what to order.

Comfort foods served include the Ultimate PB&J and Barney’s famous chili. To wash down your meal, the bar boasts a whopping 132 imported and domestic beers as well as wine, liquor and specialty drinks.

The interior—decked out in fun neon signs, colorful booths, and license plates on the ceiling— is very informal. For those craving a dose of fresh air and a break from the confines of an office, there's an outdoor patio. 

For the busy execs who need to keep tabs on emails and business demands while on their lunch breaks, Barney's offers free Wi-Fi. The restaurant has seating to accommodate big groups and every inch of the room provides a view of the many televisions playing popular sporting events.

, 8447 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069, 323-654-2287. Hours: Sunday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 2 a.m, Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 a.m.