A Midday Institution
Where the Financial District Breaks for Lunch
The concept of the "power lunch" may be a modern invention, but the practice has existed at Delmonico's for nearly two centuries. Long before anyone coined the phrase, the bankers, lawyers, and dealmakers of Lower Manhattan were gathering in our dining room to conduct business over expertly prepared food and impeccable service.
Today, our weekday lunch service carries that tradition forward. The menu is refined but approachable — designed for the pace of the Financial District without sacrificing the quality that defines Delmonico's. Whether you have an hour or prefer to linger, lunch in the Financial District NYC doesn't get better than this. Among restaurants in the Financial District and restaurants near Wall Street, our midday service stands alone.
The Midday Standard
Business Lunch in the Financial District NYC
In a neighborhood where time is currency, a business lunch in the Financial District needs to accomplish more than a meal. It sets tone, builds trust, and signals intent. Delmonico's has understood this since 1837 — and our midday service is built around it. For professionals deciding where to eat lunch in the Financial District NYC — or searching for a restaurant near me for lunch — Delmonico's offers a polished alternative to hurried midday options.
Our lunch near Wall Street is served Sunday through Saturday, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, with a menu designed for both pace and polish. Seasonal salads, prime steaks, day-boat seafood, and our signature Caviar Lemon Pasta move swiftly from kitchen to table — without sacrificing the precision that has made us Lower Manhattan's defining steakhouse in the Financial District. For those seeking the best lunch in FiDi, this is where the standard was set.
Whether you're hosting a client, closing a deal, or gathering your team after a productive morning, our dining room at 56 Beaver Street — steps from the New York Stock Exchange — offers the setting your occasion demands. Private dining rooms in NYC are available for confidential conversations and groups of up to 120.
The Financial District has no shortage of places to eat at midday. But for a business lunch in Lower Manhattan that carries weight — where the room, the service, and the food all work together — Delmonico's remains the only serious choice.
The Midday Advantage
Why Lunch at Delmonico's
Paced for the Business Day
Our lunch service is calibrated for professionals. Expect attentive, efficient service that respects your schedule — without ever feeling rushed.
A Room That Commands Respect
There is a reason client lunches happen at Delmonico's. The dining room, the service, and the heritage signal something about the company you keep.
The Menu, Refined
Lighter preparations sit alongside signature dishes. Seasonal salads, pristine seafood, and prime steaks — all at a pace and price point suited to midday.
Two Minutes from Wall Street
At 56 Beaver Street, we're closer to the NYSE than any other fine dining restaurant. Step out of the office and into a different world — then be back before the next meeting.
Private Dining at Lunch
Need a confidential setting for a midday meeting? Our private rooms are available for lunch, with bespoke menus and dedicated service staff for groups of 10 or more.
A Legacy of Lunch
From J.P. Morgan to modern finance, the most consequential lunches in American business history have been held at Delmonico's. That tradition continues every weekday.
The Lunch Menu
Midday Highlights
Our lunch menu balances the efficiency the Financial District demands with the quality Delmonico's has delivered since 1837.
Featured
Signature Delmonico Ribeye
Available at lunch — our namesake 18oz ribeye from Brandt Family Farms, dry-aged and broiled. Because some midday meals deserve to be memorable.
$89
Eggs Benedict
The brunch classic born at Delmonico's — poached eggs, Canadian bacon, hollandaise.
$37
Oscar's Wedge Salad
Iceberg, marinated tomato, pickled red onion, Stilton, applewood smoked bacon, balsamic blue cheese dressing.
$28
Chicken à la Keene
A classic Delmonico's preparation — tender, refined, and timeless.
$48
Lobster Newberg
Parsnip mousseline, puff pastry, cognac lobster reduction.
MP
Delmonico's Original Baked Alaska
Banana gelato, walnut cake, apricot jam — invented here in 1867.
$25
The Setting
Lunch at Delmonico's
Midday Business
The Business Lunch
The Client Lunch
A lunch at Delmonico's communicates something before the first course arrives. The room, the service, and the history set a tone of seriousness and respect. For client meetings, prospect dinners, and partnership discussions, there is no stronger setting in the Financial District.
Team Lunches & Celebrations
Promotions, quarterly milestones, and team-building moments deserve more than a conference room and catering trays. Our main dining room and private spaces accommodate groups of every size — with service that makes everyone feel valued.
Private Lunch Meetings
For confidential discussions, board lunches, or presentations requiring discretion, our private dining rooms offer fully enclosed spaces with bespoke menus and dedicated service staff. Available for parties of 10 or more.
The Ladies' Luncheon
A Delmonico's tradition since the 19th century, our Ladies' Luncheon menu offers a curated selection of lighter fare — seasonal salads, delicate seafood, and house-made desserts — in one of New York's most beautiful dining rooms.
56 Beaver Street
A Two-Minute Walk from Wall Street
Delmonico's sits at the center of the Financial District's transit network. Whether you're walking from the NYSE, the Oculus, or any office in between, lunch near Wall Street is never more than a few minutes away. It's the most convenient lunch in the Financial District NYC for professionals across Lower Manhattan.
Lunch Service
Sunday – Saturday
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Plan Your Lunch
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about lunch at Delmonico's in the Financial District.
Sunday – Saturday · 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Finest Lunch in the Financial District
For nearly two centuries, the midday meal at Delmonico's has been a Financial District institution. Your table is waiting.