Spire 73

The actual restaurant had excellent service, great ambiance, and my party enjoyed all of the cocktails. Restaurant employees, and service were both aces!Only reason it's not 5 star is the process getting into the elevator to Spire! The security should be working for the Pentagon with how seriously he takes his job. He even asked me what was metal when the metal detector went off on my zipper on my jacket? What if it was a cock ring?

My bestie and I stayed at The Intercontinental for a brief staycation. We had to check out Spire 73, obviously! The food and drinks are not great, but the views are pretty stunning being that high up. It's crazy to see LA from this bar. We were very fortunate to have an excellent server. He was very attentive and quite lovely. We caught a gentleman proposing to his girl while we were there and many were excited for him. It was cute :)

We went to check out this place during DineLA 2025. The prefix menu was $55/per person, for a 3 course meal. This included, soup, Burger with fries, and dessert. The tables did not have cloth, or tableware setup. This seemed sloppy for a very fancy establishment. Additionally the outdoor heaters they had did not provide enough heat. Service was good. In short, expensive/overpriced for the experience. Not coming back. Save yourself the $120+ bill and go elsewhere.

The service was Stellar! Patrick was our server and was so attentive. This is a rooftop restaurant and being that it's December he offered us blankets to keep warm in addition to the heaters. Patrick was truly an AMAZING server.I had the mushroom vegetarian dish which was sooooo good. It came with rice and French fries all together making an excellent dish. My mother had the seared salmon- Moms said it was cooked to perfection! This place for date or hanging out with friends. The panoramic view of Los Angeles is absolutely breathtaking. Overall service, food and ambiance all stellar.

After a long afternoon at the LA Auto Show, we decided we needed a drink. On our way to Silverlake, we made a spur-of-the-moment decision to check out Spire 73--and wow, are we glad we did!A brisk elevator ride whisked us up to the 70th floor, where we were greeted by the hotel lobby. (Pro tip: Don't miss the stunning views--and gentlemen, the bathrooms are worth a visit!) From there, another quick elevator ride brought us to the entrance of Spire 73.Though we didn't have a reservation, we were able to grab seats at the bar just in time to witness an unforgettable sunset. With drinks and appetizers in hand, we settled in to watch Los Angeles transition from day to night, all from the comfort of our barstools. To say our time there was magical would be an understatement--it was perfectly timed, relaxed, and utterly memorable.A big shoutout to Coralynn and August, who made us feel like old friends and took exceptional care of us. We shared a burger and a plate of nachos, but I must single out the French fries. As a self-proclaimed fry connoisseur, I have to say they were perfection: crispy on the outside, creamy like mashed potatoes on the inside, and seasoned with what I suspect was a hint of vinegar. How do they do it?!Two hours flew by, the perfect amount of time to enjoy the experience without feeling rushed (plus, our parking meter was about to expire). Before leaving, we took one last lap around the 73rd floor, soaking in the twinkling city lights and iconic landmarks.Another quick elevator ride brought us back to street level, and just like that, we returned to mortal life from the heights of Olympus. Truly, it was a magical evening at Spire 73.One more tip: Bring a jacket--it gets chilly after sunset!

The moment you've all been waiting for has finally arrived... my 1,000th review!! Spire 73 is the tallest open-air bar in the Western Hemisphere. Reservations are required, and there is a $10 entry fee per person daily (waived for hotel guests). On Fridays and Saturdays after 8 pm, the entry fee is $20 per person, which is waived for table reservations with bottle service. From the moment I stepped into the prestigious Intercontinental Hotel in DTLA, to the moment we left the building, there was nothing left to be desired. I had no idea we were coming here, because my friend set it up as a surprise. He strategically made reservations 3 weeks in advance for our party of 4, so we could catch the sunset at just the right time. The 5 pm reservation was absolutely perfect! We made our way to the 73rd floor, where we checked in with the hostess. We were seated immediately at a table with an amazing view of the City of Angels. This is most certainly a "you have to see it to believe it" kind of establishment. Fernando was our server who was not only super friendly, but very informative as well as entertaining. He also informed us that they have blankets for you if you get cold (and trust me, you'll feel it up there)! We started off with some cocktails, of course. We did not have complaints about any of them and ordered a second round to go with our food. There is a minimum spend per person, which was around $60 - $65. We shared the following:Bavarian Pretzel (during Oktoberfest) 5/5Bangkok Shrimp 5/5Mushroom Bisque 5/5Truffle Parmesan Fries 4/5Skin Seared Alaskan Salmon 5/5The fries were seasoned well,, but because of the open-air concept, I feel like they got cold super fast. However, they still had good flavor and were crisp. The pretzel was huge and between the 4 of us, we had a small piece of it left over. The honey mustard and beer cheese dips were delicious! Everyone devoured the shrimp, and they were a good size with lots of flavor. The soup was very mild in flavor, but I love mushroom anything, so I don't have anything bad to say about it. The salmon came last, but it sealed the deal for us. Presentation was on par with the ambiance of the restaurant, and the drinks were kickin'! I believe I ordered a City View followed by a Blackberry Side Car. They tasted just how I like my drinks: fruity, with the not-so-subtle flavor of the alcohol. One of my friends got the Espresso Martini and loved it. The blankets were a special touch, as it did start getting cold as the evening went on. There are many great photo opps here as well, and a lot of selfie-worthy spots, too. Personally, the only thing that could take this up a notch would be a hot date and a private cabana with a jacuzzi in the corner, no joke!! I'll be ready if and when they decide to make that happen! ;) Don't wait any longer, book that reservation TODAY and live large at least once in your life. Spire 73 is an opportunity not to be missed! enJOY!!

Came here to celebrate an anniversary. First I'd like to say the ambiance and the views are great especially if you want to impress. However trying to get to the top floor was a headache. So many different elevators to take (really only 3 but felt like 20! Especially for the girlies with heels lol) upon arriving we were greeted by the hostess as soon as walking out of the elevator, while waiting we spoke with the manager Eduardo and we got to sit in a lounge area opposite to the eating area and bar until we were seated at our table which was right in the corner with the most spectacular view of the sunset. Gaby was our waitress who was soft spoken and attentive. We would have preferred a heater area, fireplace, or we overheard the table next to us ask for a "blanket" but unfortunately they had none at the moment. So on to the food, my husband ordered the blackened NY steak and I had the seared salmon. I thought it was ok I felt like the salmon was overcooked a bit and I didn't really care for the pomegranates on the dish but overall the experience was still enjoyable. The restaurant itself along with the service was amazing but I did not care so much for the food.

First time at Spire73 and it was very disappointing. I thought it was going to be some fancy rooftop bar but it felt more like a sports bar. Only positive part of the visit were the gorgeous city lights. LA is beautiful from the 73rd floor.As for food and drinks, they were so mediocre. The Wilshire is a vodka-based cocktail with strawberries, lemon, and St. Germain that sounded so fruity and refreshing. It was neither. The chili lime fries were not good as they were overcooked and heavily seasoned. We didn't really eat much of the fries. The minimum to sit at a table was $60/person but there was no way I was gonna order more food or drinks. Luckily, we didn't have to. Our server, Eunice, was super sweet and friendly though!

Slow slow sloooooowww service and unprofessional staff... such a shame for trying to include 18% gratuity into the bill automatically when we waited over 30 minutes for the main course to come out and it was just burgers and fries!! lol Don't expect to be seated soon when you make a reservation. We had reservation set at 5:00pm, arrived and checked in with the host at 4:50pm, and got seated at 5:20pm!! Appetizers are mediocre...something you'd eat at Chili's and cocktail drinks are unreasonably expensive. I asked for Coke Zero mid meal and the waiter said they ran out!! What kind of prestigious hotel runs out of a beverage!! I don't care that I couldn't have a Coke Zero but I was disappointed about how this hotel can't even keep up with their inventory.

The view alone easily puts this restaurant at a 5, but it was the lack of service that caused me to give them a 4. This restaurant is located inside of the Intercontinental hotel making it very convenient if you're a hotel guest. My husband and I decided to try this place out on a whim one Sunday evening and had no issues reserving a table for two online. Upon arrival we were greeted by the hostess who informed us our table was being prepared. This took a little over 10 min but with impeccable views all around you, you can easily make use of your time taking pictures. Once sat our server went over the specials and took our drink orders. Everything came out fairly quickly, but once everything was delivered it's like we were forgotten about. Likely not a spot I would dine again, but it's definitely worth checking out for rooftop drinks and light bites - if not just for the view/ambiance.