Best Lunch Spots in Whittier, CA

It’s high noon and your stomach is telling you that you’ve officially burned through the last of that banana nut muffin you had at breakfast. It’s time for lunch. Because you covet every minute of your lunch hour—and rightfully so—we’re here to help you sift through the myriad of options and head straight for the best lunch spots in Whittier, CA.

Set?: The Cozy Steakhouse

13033 Philadelphia Street

Set? is a family-owned steakhouse known for its lounge atmosphere and high-quality cuisine. Featuring a diverse and reasonably priced lunchtime menu, the restaurant has become a popular destination for workers in the nearby office building as well as a casual space for business meetings.

Recommendations: The Apple-Curry Salad ($12) features butter leaf lettuce, Granny Smith apples, grilled chicken, candied walnuts, golden raisins, and Pt. Reyes blue cheese with curry vinaigrette and buttermilk dressing. If you’re looking for something a little more filling, try the NY Steak Sandwich ($13), which comes complete with grilled onions, avocado, and chipotle mayonnaise on ciabatta bread.

The Bottle Room: Gastropub Greatness

6741 Greenleaf Avenue

The minimalist interior design of the Bottle Room seems to emphasize the bold and dynamic flavors of its classic gastropub menu items. Head chef Tony Alcazar takes his years of experience working in the fine-dining industry to enlighten the gastropub’s menu, bringing culinary discipline to a list of lunchtime favorites.

Recommendations: Any of the burgers are good choices. The patties are large (8 oz of certified Angus and dry-aged beef blend), and the toppings are wonderfully fresh. If you’re undecided, consider the Black & Blue Burger ($12), which boasts black fig jam, St. Agur blue cheese, and duck fat onions.

Señor Pepper’s: Fast and Delicious

15030 Whittier Boulevard

The staff at Señor Pepper’s has been happily serving the Whittier lunch crowd since 1994 with a large menu of authentic Mexican recipes. Featuring a variety of low-fat and vegetarian options, Señor Pepper’s is a popular lunch spot for diners looking for a quick meal at a great price.

Recommendations: The Carne Asada Burrito ($6.25) packs fresh beans, rice, onions, cilantro, beef, and a delicious sauce into one tightly rolled masterpiece. Also, the chips are made fresh in-house.

Bailey Street Kitchen: Good ol’ American Cuisine

13010 Bailey Street

If you’re looking for a new lunch spot that has your favorite American dishes with a blend of Italian and Argentinian influences mixed in, then look no further than Bailey Street Kitchen. Their diverse menu is sure to have something for everyone in your group, and the prices are relatively cheap. As a bonus, you can add avocado to virtually everything on the menu for $1.50.

Recommendations: The Salmon Salad ($15.95) is a filling meal with Asian slaw, blue cheese, grilled salmon, wontons, and a homemade balsamic dressing and balsamic reduction.

Gu Thai Uptown

7011 Greenleaf Avenue

Headed by the culinary stylings of executive chef Kitiphong Thondetsakul, Gu Thai Uptown offers traditional Thai and Asian Fusion cuisine in a stylish and comfortable atmosphere. The modern family restaurant also has a variety of lunch specials for dine-in customers that feature an entrée, salad, and cheese wonton for between $9.95 and $12.95.

Recommendations: Try the Panang filet mignon ($15.95) if you’re in the mood for an entrée or split an order of the naked shrimp ($10.95) and Gu Thai sliders ($10.95) with friends.

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