71 Above

71 Above, aptly named for it's location on the 71st floor of downtown LA's U.S. Bank building, is the restaurant that this city has been lacking. With 360-degree views that stretch from the valley to the beach to east L.A. (on a clear day), the floor-to-ceiling windows give you a glimpse of the constant buzz of the city. The menu, which changes seasonally, is a prix fix three-course meal ($70 per person) with approximately five choices per course, not including dessert or beverages. Chef Vartan Abgaryan and his team in the kitchen are churning out well-balanced, creative dishes in portion sizes that don't overwhelm. There are also chef's tables facing the kitchen (but the window views!) if you'd rather see where the culinary magic happens.