With a worldwide pandemic causing mandatory work from home guidelines, you likely don’t see your co-workers daily as you used to. Although conferencing through video is the only option to communicate, you may be itching to catch up with your colleagues in person. Once working at the office is restored, head to a restaurant to enjoy lunch together. The following list offers benefits of making restaurant outings a weekly or monthly habit.

3 Reasons to Eat at a Restaurant With Co-Workers

1. Team Building 

When you and your co-workers create social relationships, your work relationship improves significantly. Having a personal connection enhances cooperation when discussing projects. Communication will be more open and lead to increased productivity.

When you spend more time together, you work better together. A restaurant is a perfect environment for team building because it's a casual space that isn't connected to your place of employment.

2. Networking Opportunity

Going out as a group with other team members will allow you to see different perspectives and ideas, which can encourage cross-office unity and more social relationships. For example, if there is a new person starting in a different department from yours, ask them—and other colleagues from both departments—to head to lunch to get to know each other better.

3. Improves Mood

Bonding over food can bring you and your colleagues together in a relaxing, calming environment. Having lunch with your co-workers out of the office can brighten busy afternoons and make the workday seem shorter.

That much-needed break can also help you go back to work feeling fresh and full of energy. It's also an excellent opportunity to discuss topics that aren't related to work, such as your hobbies, interests, and family members. 

Are you looking for the perfect restaurant to mingle with your co-workers and discuss future projects? Visit Beffa's in St. Louis, MO, for a historical family restaurant experience. This St. Louis restaurant has been a staple in the community for 113 years. While it closed in 2011, it’s reopening in July 2020 in its original location and excited to build new memories and clientele. Visit their website or call (314) 698-7669 to learn more about their menu.