Situated high atop the US Bank Tower—71 floors, to be exact—71Above offers stunning panoramic views of Los Angeles and upscale New American fare from head chef Javier Lopez. At this altitude, you won’t find a better sky-high dining experience anywhere else in the city. During dinner, you can enjoy a prix-fixe menu ($103 per person, not counting bread service, steak supplements or additional courses) either in the dining room or at the bar, with your choice of straightforward dishes like grilled octopus and speck-wrapped pork loin. At lunch, 71Above serves a small à la carte menu that includes a tuna tostada, heirloom tomato salad and chicken schnitzel. The New American offerings skew conservative, but the fine-dining-level food never fails to please, and the service at 71Above is always impeccable. For a more private, culinary-focused experience, opt for one of the two chef’s table booths, which allows diners front row seats to the restaurant’s open kitchen.
Time Out tip: Note the smart casual dress code, which encourages “polished elegance” and prohibits shorts, sweatpants, flip-flops and beachwear, among other casual clothing items.