71Above Restaurant and Skylounge

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256 reviews

#137 of 9,962 Restaurants in Los Angeles₹₹₹₹, American, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options

+1 213-712-2683+ Add website

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5:00 pm - 9:30 pm

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5:00 pm - 9:30 pm

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5:00 pm - 9:30 pm

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5:00 pm - 9:30 pm

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5:00 pm - 9:30 pm

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5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

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5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

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4.0

256 reviews

#137 of 9,962 Restaurants in Los Angeles

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American

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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

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633 W 5th St 71st Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071-2005

Downtown

+1 213-712-2683

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At 950 feet above ground level, 71Above is the highest restaurant west of the Mississippi. Offering elevated modern American cuisine by Chef Javier Lopez, 71Above boasts breathtaking ocean views from Malibu to Laguna Hills, along with spectacular views of the Los Angeles basin and the surrounding mountain ranges. In addition to the magnificent views, 71Above was designed to provide a number of varying dining experiences. Guests may choose to dine within the buzz of the bar or in our adjacent lively main dining room. The Chef’s tables offer views of the open kitchen and transition into a semi-private dining area, offering a quieter and more intimate dining environment. For diners seeking the ultimate in privacy, 71Above offers one large and two small private dining rooms overlooking Dodger Stadium.

CUISINES

American

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner, Drinks

FEATURES

Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service

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Lisa E

La Habra15 contributions

5 Star

Jan 2020 • family

The atmosphere of this restaurant was very elegant. The service we received was as if we were the only guest in the restaurant and the restaurant was full . The food was delicious not your average menu very upscale the stage if the meal was very nice each course was brought to the table one at a time and when you finished that course they would bring the need . Our waiter was very attentive checking on drinks and making sure we had everything we needed . This is an upscale restaurant so the price reflects it but for a special occasion I would definitely recommend it the view is amazing since it is on the 71st flood you can see Los Angeles lite up and it was beautiful.

Written 5 January 2020

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J C Lopez

Auckland60 contributions

High-end Restaurant & Sunset

Feb 2019 • none

In my personal experience, 71 above is well presented, the staff is so attentive and professional and I like when they introduce every dish to you to understand what we are eating. Therefore, every dollar spent is worthy. I have been here twice, having the 3-course dinner menu in two different seasons, the summer and the winter, both were really good but definitely my favourite was summer (Foie Gras, second course, I loved it). The dishes are well presented and packed full of flavours creating the magic for our palates. Definitely, this is the restaurant where you should be at if you want to enjoy a fine dinner while you admire the sunset from downtown LA

Written 11 January 2020

John T

Los Angeles283 contributions

Good Food, Great View, Nice Service

Feb 2020 • none

Enjoyed a business luncheon window-side on a clear day with a nice view. As the restaurant's name indicates it's located on the 71st floor. You access the restaurant by taking an elevator to the 54th floor then switch to another elevator up to 71. The restaurant is nicely decorated and very elegant. They do have a bar area which I've visited on a separate occasion. I'd suggest going to enjoy the sunset where you can actually see the coast from downtown. For lunch and dinner they only offer a fixed menu. Lunch was 2 courses but they offer 5 or 6 selections per course. I was very pleased with the variety. I had previously avoided coming here for dinner because I didn't like the idea of the fixed menu but I've since reconsidered. For lunch I ordered the burrata salad and the pork loin medallions. Both were very well prepared and I thoroughly enjoyed both. Several others ordered the flat iron steak and the temperature was inconsistent. We also indulged in a tasty dessert to top off the meal. Service was attentive and personable.

Written 14 February 2020

Cecy

Los Angeles3 contributions

Horrible experience

Feb 2020 • friends

Honestly it was the worst experience I’ve ever had at a restaurant. The view is the only great thing about this place. The waiter was rude and he didn’t even offered us bread. We ended up getting bread an hour later because some nice gentleman who was cleaning our table over heard us saying we were hungry. He said “you ladies didn’t want bread?” I said wow I didn’t even know you guys offered bread, so we said yes please. Our food took forever, so imagine sitting there for an hour with no bread or anything? we were very upset by that time we got our food. I spoke to the manager and told him how I felt about my experience there. We paid and then complained because I didn’t want them to say we were doing it on purpose not to pay. Like I told him money is not an issue but I expect to be treated better. I made the reservation at 0930 we left at 11 something. I was celebrating my bday and they knew it was for a birthday dinner. They didn’t bring anything to the table but they definitely did to other guests that were celebrating. I’ll definitely not be going back to that place. I rather go to Mastro’s or Geoffrey’s in Malibu. They have excellent service!

Written 4 February 2020

belle1627

Ajax4 contributions

Do not waste your money on the chefs table

Mar 2020 • none

We waited far too long for someone to come to our chefs table. Food was at best, just okay. We paid alot of money for the 4 of us and 3 of the dishes were vegetables and the last was a piece of chicken that was beyond salty. The desserts were also less then impressive. The plating was boring and lacked imagination. We sent back all of our dishes barely eaten or half eaten. At the end, I feel the waitress sensed our dissatisfaction and asked if we were ok. We explained our issues. She left to get our bill. We waited so long we actually got up to find someone, also I should mention we were the 8:45 seating and the kitchen was been cleaned as we still were at our table including dimming the lights. We did not feel welcomed. She finally returned to say “we tried to figure out what to do to make this better but couldn’t come up with anything so we just hope you’ll come back”. Wow. That’s customer service? I will not return and I would not recommend.

Written 10 March 2020

Mary A

4 contributions

Mediocre At Best! Waste of Time!

Oct 2022 • couples

Don't waste your time or money here! I don't normally leave bad reviews but this one I had to because tonight was an absolute disappointment. Food is mediocre at best and management lacks customer service skills . The only thing this restaurant has going for itself is the view and I would say what a waste of a view when the rest of the experience is horrible! My husband made reservations weeks ago asking for a view , we get there and we are seated in front of the kitchen service door instead. When we asked to wait for another table with a view we were told it would take 2 hours by a snarky rude blond manager who came charging at us with an attitude that screamed how dare we question why we are being seated there. I asked for her manager, Nelson comes to save the day only to make matters worse because he lies and tells us the tables with a view are for larger parties for 4 or more. 15 minutes after we are seated the couple who checked in after us are seated at the table Nelson tells us we are too small of a party for. How backwards is this place! When we asked Nelson to explain he had nothing but excuses that made no sense. Long story short... view or no view this place is a waste of your time! We had the wagu and the ribeye both mediocre . The only thing that tastes good was the Cavier and that comes pre packaged, they can't mess it up. What a disappointment, I really wish we had spent our night somewhere else. Let's see if executive management actually reads this and cares enough to call me or respond.

Written 29 October 2022

ExperiencedTravelers

Los Angeles602 contributions

Good for a special occasion.

Jul 2023 • friends

The first thing you notice is that you must take two elevators to get to the restaurant. While the view may be nice, if it is even a bit misty you essentially see clouds. But, while they advertise the view, the food and ambiance are why you really are here. Service was perfect, very attentive, and they let us sit and talk after dinner without ever rushing us. We both enjoyed each of the courses a lot, surprisingly so. While the prices are not exactly cheap, some of the "extras" (like $7 for bread and $6 if you want a cheese platter) seemed silly. Come on, how much can bread cost? Our observation is that this is a place for a nice date and special occasions (there were at least two wedding proposals in the few hours we were there). The only downside, aside from $7 for bread, is that, as the night wore on, the music got louder, sometimes making talking a bit challenging. Otherwise, a great place.

Written 2 July 2023

stockdale83

London286 contributions

You definitely pay for the view

Sept 2022 • couples

Almost $300 total for two people, no alcohol and one mocktail each. This is without the $10 parking fee on top. So yes, the view is great, and the food is quite good. But taking into account the set menu price, added service charge and tip, this adds up to too much.

Written 7 September 2022

Someday361

3 contributions

Outstanding Experience

Jul 2021 • friends

Exceptional evening with fantastic food, views and service. So rarely does one find a restaurant that has it all, and 71 Above scores in all categories. The views are exceptional (especially at sunset) and the food and service were fabulous. The restaurant serves a pris fixe menu with the option to add an additional course if desired. To start we chose a variety of first courses and all were delicious, but the pasta with wild mushrooms was my favorite, closely followed by the octopus, which was tender and flavorful. For my main course I decided to upgrade to the waygu beef, which was truly the best I have ever tasted and has spoilt me forever. Other options were the pork that was cooked to perfection and the salmon that was also delicious. Desserts were all out of this world, as were the creative cocktails that we enjoyed prior to the meal. Footloose Cabernet was new to me and paired well with both the pasta and beef. Overall it was a fabulous experience and I can’t wait to try it again the next time we are in LA.

Written 25 July 2021

Shankar G

Nigel3 contributions

Nice place with view, poor management and treatment (biased/racial)

Dec 2023 • family

The restaurant has so much to offer being on the 71st floor but it is being mismanaged or not being used to its full potential. 1. Reservation must have a selection of seats so there is no guess that someone going there for a city view experience will be disappointed. 2. The restaurant can charge an additional surcharge for window seats and solve the issue but unfortunately, this is left to the managers' and ushers' mercy. 3. Food is okay/unique not value for money but it is for the view you go there not so much for the food experience. 4. Wait staff are good but not very courteous or have an interest in being extra elegant because the 18% gratuity is already billed and so get their tip anyway so they have that care not attitude. 5. While entering the building or restaurant good help or people are leading you up to the table, once you finish dinner they don't care and don't even show customers how to go down to the lobby (the elevator panel is weird). NOW MY EXPERIENCE: Reserved a table for 4 and when I got there they gave me middle-row seating, there was another family that was sitting at the window but left just after we sat down. I requested the waitress to shift me to the window table but she said sorry our manager is not allowing it. We continued our dinner and another family was given the table and the family next to us left before us then I noticed that there were two gentlemen already sitting at another table but were moved to that table which I asked for. This was very humiliating for me and went up to the manager and told him that this was unfair treatment he was adamant that it was based on a first come first serve basis but the guys already sat at another table like us but were moved to that table, the manager did not have a good reason and kept blabbering. I told him that it was still UNFAIR and left the place. My recommendation is there are other elegant places better service and experience.

Written 19 December 2023

michelle c

Los Angeles17 contributions

Amazing views

Dec 2019 • none

My family went there to celebrate my daughter graduation. It was perfect.The views are absolutely incredible, the atmosphere is very pleasant, the food was interesting and the staff is very courteous. I am not a food expert, I eat pretty simple and I was surprised by their menu. It is modern cuisine, interesting and tasty. The Steak Tartare was very well made. The chicken was kind of boring and dry and the Heritage Pork was cooked medium rare. We asked them to cook the dish more and they did. We had six more dishes and all very tasty. We will go back again. Reserve a table next to the window and get there on time.

Written 16 January 2020

jamesalanlong

Eastvale11 contributions

Money well spent

Mar 2022 • none

My wife and I came here on a date night and we were blown away. The view is amazing and it helps that the windows in the restaurant were clean so you could actually enjoy it. My wife and I had the 3 course tasting menu but we ordered an extra side so it was 3.5 courses each. The food was really good. My most memorable bite was the Octopus, which I highly recommend. I was also impressed with the wine list (not the most extensive I've ever seen, but I really like Riesling and they had a bottle I coveted). The service was absolutely on point. At every stage we were greeted and felt welcomed. I walked to the bathroom and passed it, and someone personally walked me to it to be sure I has located it (instead of just verbally telling me). They staff was attentive without being overbearing. Truly money well spent, and I can't wait to do it again.

Written 6 April 2022

Will K

Oslo1 contribution

Not worth it

Mar 2024 • family

The only redeeming attribute of this place is the view. The rest is a disaster. Superficial staff (Did not care about that I was not happy with my meal) and the food was simply so poor that a regular McDonalds burger would be much preferred. The price level is atrocious and they even automatically add a 28% "service charge" before tax to the bill and the payment system then asks for an additional tip. Very sad, as the location is great and they turned it into a tourist trap, probably with severely underpaid staff.

Written 24 March 2024

Stephanie

Osceola3 contributions

The View is the best part

Jul 2021 • family

The host was amazing when we entered and left but found she was the only friendly person. The food was okay but nothing better than a high end chain. The firework package for 125.00 each is not worth it. The waiter just went through the motions like a robot. We had to wait at the bar area for a while even though we had reservations. We through this place would really be all that but it was a let down.

Written 6 July 2021

CocoTTravels

Los Angeles24 contributions

Excellent view

Jan 2020 • friends

My friend made reservations months ahead of time, yet we still waited an hour for our table. She had requested for a table by the window but we never got that. I understand that there are no guarantees but it kinda lowers your expectations from a place you paid top dollar. So all I can say - excellent view, other than that - ehhhh...

Written 11 February 2020

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