71above

Why we recommend 71Above in Los Angeles

71Above is one of the Los Angeles restaurants we point guests toward when they ask what to eat the night before (or the night after) a reservation with us. Industry-regular, rooftop-view, or celebrity-chef Los Angeles dining — and the room is worth a dedicated evening, not a squeezed-in pre-club pit stop. This page is a city-guide write-up: what the restaurant is known for, what to order, when to go, what to expect in the room, and the direct route to book. MyRSVP’s concierge service in Los Angeles specializes in nightclub and pool-club bookings rather than restaurants, so dining reservations here run through the venue itself.

What to expect in the room and on the menu

Perched on the 71st floor of U.S. Bank Tower nearly 1,000 feet above street level, 71Above opened in 2016 as the highest restaurant west of the Mississippi. Restaurateur Emil Eyvazoff conceived the space; Executive Chef Javier Lopez now commands the kitchen with seasonal modern American plates emphasizing premium ingredients and precise technique. The circular dining room wraps you in 360-degree floor-to-ceiling windows—Pacific Ocean and Malibu stretch one direction, the San Gabriel Mountains and Dodger Stadium the other. Sunsets dominate early seatings, painting the horizon in shifting hues before nightfall transforms the city into a glittering grid. The interior balances refined and approachable: neutral tones, warm wood, contemporary fixtures, and intelligent lighting that shifts with daylight and dims to highlight the exterior glow. Three distinct zones—main dining room, central bar, and private rooms—allow flexibility for pairs and larger groups alike. Service unfolds at a measured pace over two to three hours, with staff describing seasonal rotations and accommodating preferences without hovering. Dinner centers on a three-course prix-fixe ($85–125 per person), rotating seasonally: starters like steak tartare or glazed root vegetables, mains featuring Wagyu, suckling pig, or coastal seafood, desserts offering balanced finishes. Cocktails draw from LA neighborhood inspirations; the wine list emphasizes pairing options. Smart casual dress code applies—no hats, athletic wear, or flip-flops. Prime sunset slots and window proximity fill fast; this is the kind of room you plan for, not drop in on.

Reservations — how to book 71Above

We keep 71Above on our curated Los Angeles dining list for guests asking what to do around a MyRSVP nightclub or pool-club booking. Restaurant reservations are direct with the venue; we don’t hold dining inventory here — that part of the concierge service is Las Vegas-only. Practical advice: book as early as you can, because flagship Los Angeles rooms routinely close a month or more out on peak weekends, and ask about chef’s counter, bar dining, or private-dining allocations if the main reservation book looks tight. Those formats often stay open days after the dining room has gone fully booked.

Hours, dress, and planning windows

Practical notes for 71Above in Los Angeles. Hours are in the venue info block on this page. Dress leans elevated casual — check the specific policy on the restaurant’s own site before you go. Reservations tighten around awards season (Golden Globes, SAG, Oscars), NBA All-Star weekend; on those weekends expect to book two-to-six weeks out, depending on seating type. Chef’s counter, bar dining, or a private-dining enquiry are often the easiest routes when the main dining room reads fully booked on your date.

How MyRSVP helps with the rest of your Los Angeles trip

How to reserve 71Above. Book the dinner reservation direct with the restaurant on their own channels — site, OpenTable, Resy, SevenRooms, or phone depending on how they run their book. Dinner reservations are direct with 71Above. For the nightclub, pool day or beach club you’re planning around the meal, submit the MyRSVP form on the relevant venue page and a concierge assigned to that venue will be in touch with pricing, placement and the best area for your group.