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SeattleFlyerGuy

Nov 20, 11, 10:45 pm

Some of my favorite memories of different places I've been has been having a drink with a friend at the highest bar or restaurant in the city. In Shanghai, that was Cloud 9. In Dubai it was Neos at The Address. In Stockholm, Restaurang Himlen fits the bill. I only recently started doing this, so I wanted to ask the FT Dining Collective: What are the highest bars or restaurants that you know of in each city? I'm looking for places that are perched above a city with great views, preferably as high up as you can get.

Legend:
[T] Communication/Observation Tower, not a Skyscraper
[V] Because of special view (river front, perched on mountain/hill, etc)
[M] Membership required; Members only.
[R] Revolving Restaurant/Bar
[FT] Contributed by FT members
[FT*] Recommended by FT members
[FTX] NOT Recommended by FT members
From an Internet Source. Not mentioned by FT members. May not be vetted.
[I]Feet to floors is calculated at a generic 11 feet per floor.

Example:
[In, T, R, ~150m]: This entry came from an internet source and is a revolving restaurant/bar 150 meters up in a communication/observation tower.
[V, M, FT*]: This entry is recommended by a FT member, but is members only and may be in a low rise with a specific view, such as over a river or of a specific landmark.

DiningBuzz Hive Mind Restaurants:
United States and Canada
Seattle: Columbia Tower Club (http://www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/Columbia-Tower-Club): 76th Floor [FT, M]
Seattle: SkyCity Restaurant (http://spaceneedle.com/restaurant/): Space Needle, 55th floor (approx. equivalent) [T, R, FTX]
Seattle: Starbucks (http://www.starbucks.com/store/9950): Columbia Tower, 40th floor [FT* (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19153625-post104.html)]
Seattle: Top of The Hilton (http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/washington/hilton-seattle-SEASHHF/dining/index.html): Hilton Hotel, 29th floor [In, Only open until 2PM]
Seattle: R View (http://www.rviewseattle.com/p/menus.html): Renaissance Hotel, 28th floor [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18878703-post74.html)]
Seattle: Terrace Garden Restaurant and Lounge (http://www.seattleredlionfifthavenue.com/seattle-restaurants.html): Red Lion Seattle, 5th floor [FT]
Seattle: Hard Rock Cafe (http://www.hardrock.com/locations/cafes3/tour.aspx?LocationID=500&MIBenumID=3): 3rd Floor [FT, V]
Seattle: Canlis (http://www.canlis.com/): Canlis (Queen Anne): [FT, V]
Seattle: Athenian Inn (http://www.athenianinn.com/index.php): Pike Place Market: [FT, V]
Seattle: Cutters Crabhouse (http://www.cutterscrabhouse.com/): Pike Place Market: [FT, V]
Seattle: Lowell's Restaurant (http://www.eatatlowells.com/portfolio/?pcat=4): Pike Place Market: [FT, V]
Seattle: Maximilien Restaurant (http://www.maximilienrestaurant.com/): Pike Place Market: [FT, V]
Seattle: Place Pigalle (http://www.placepigalle-seattle.com/gallery.php): Pike Place Market: [FT, V]

Bellevue (near Seattle): Daniel's Broiler (http://www.schwartzbros.com/daniels.cfm): Bellevue Tower, 21st floor: [FT]

Wenatchee (WA): Rivertop Bar & Grill (http://www.coasthotels.com/hotels/usa/washington/wenatchee/coast_wenatchee/dining): Coast Wenatchee Center Hotel, 9th floor [FT]

Portland (PDX): Portland City Grill (http://portlandcitygrill.com/): US Bancorp Tower, 30th floor [FT* (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17489077-post2.html), [Pictures (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18056076-post60.html)]]
Portland (PDX): Departure (http://www.thenines.com/departure-restaurant): The Nines Hotel, 16th floor [In]

San Francisco: The View (http://www.sfviewlounge.com/restaurant/hotels/hotel-information/travel/sfodt-view-san-francisco-marriott-marquis/): Marriott Marquis, 39th floor [In]
San Francisco: Grandviews Restaurant (http://www.grandsanfrancisco.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/entertainment/restaurants/index.jsp#1967): Park Hyatt, 36th floor [In]
San Francisco: Top of the Mark (http://www.intercontinentalmarkhopkins.com/top_of_the_mark/about_us/): Intercontinental, 19th floor [FT, Note: Perched on Nob Hill giving it a higher effective altitude]

Big Sur: SIERRA MAR (http://www.postranchinn.com/dining/): Post Ranch Inn [In, V]

Los Angeles: City Club on Bunker Hill (http://www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/City-Club-on-Bunker-Hill/About-the-Club/General-Information): Wells Fargo Building, 54th floor [FT, M (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18436357-post72.html)]
Los Angeles: BonaVista (http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/dining/attraction_detail.html?propertyID=1004&attractionId=31656): Bonaventure, 34th floor [FT]
Los Angeles: WP24 (http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/restaurants/fine-dining/57129): The JW Marriot at LA Live, 24th floor [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18436357-post72.html)]
Los Angeles: Elevate Lounge/Takami (http://www.takamisushi.com/index.html): 21st floor [In]
Los Angeles: Perch (http://www.perchla.com/): Pershing Square Building, 16th floor [FT]
Los Angeles: Rooftop Bar at The Standard (http://www.standardhotels.com/los-angeles/restaurants-bars/rooftop-bar/): The Standard Hotel, 15th floor [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18436357-post72.html)]
Los Angeles: Yamashiro's (http://www.yamashirorestaurant.com/yamashiro-setting-photos/dining-and-lounge/) [FT, V]
Los Angeles: The Encounter (http://www.encounterlax.com/): LAX Theme Building [FT- (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19919683-post115.html), R]

Santa Monica: The Penthouse (http://www.thehuntleyhotel.com/penthouse-restaurant.php): Huntley Hotel, 17th floor [In]

San Diego: Bertrand at Mr. A's (http://bertrandatmisteras.com/about/restaurant.html): 12th floor [In, V]

Phoenix: Compass Arizona Grill (http://phoenix.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels-phoenix/entertainment/dining_detail.jsp?itemDesc=fboutlet&itemId=1003085): Hyatt Hotel, 24th floor [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/diningbuzz/116993 2-revolving-rooftop-restaurants.html), R]

Las Vegas: Lounge 107 (http://www.stratospherehotel.com/Hotel/Dining/Level-107-Lounge)/Top of the World (http://www.topoftheworldlv.com/): Stratosphere, 106th/107th Floor [FT* for Lounge 107 + Happy Hour (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17695519-post53.html), T, Note: North of Strip]
Las Vegas: Foundation Room (http://www.mandalaybay.com/dining/signature-restaurants/foundation-room.aspx)/Mix (http://www.mandalaybay.com/dining/signature-restaurants/mix.aspx): Mandalay Bay, 61st floor [FT* for Mix (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19664418-post110.html)]
Las Vegas: Ghostbar (http://www.palms.com/nightlife/las-vegas-ghostbar/): The Palms, 55th floor [FT]
Las Vegas: Playboy Club (http://www.palms.com/las-vegas-playboy-club/)/Moon (http://www.palms.com/nightlife/las-vegas-moon/): The Palms, 52nd floor [FT]
Las Vegas: Mix (http://www.mandalaybay.com/dining/mix/): THE Hotel, 42rd floor [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18897225-post79.html)]
Las Vegas: Binion's Steakhouse (http://www.binions.com/dining/steak_house.php): Binion's, 24th floor [FT, Note: Downtown]
Las Vegas:.Mandarin Bar (http://www.mandarinoriental.com/lasvegas/dining/mandarin_bar/)/Tea Lounge (http://www.mandarinoriental.com/lasvegas/dining/tea_lounge/): Mandarin Orient, 23rd Floor [FT* (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17695519-post53.html)]
Las Vegas: Effiel Tower Restaurant (http://www.eiffeltowerrestaurant.com/): Paris, 10th(?) Floor [FT, Note (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17695519-post53.html): Table 56 has the prime view of the Bellagio Fountain across the street. Walk-in only for table 56.]

Stateline [NV, South Lake Tahoe]: 19 Kitchen & Bar (http://www.harveystahoe.com/casinos/harveys-lake-tahoe/restaurants-dining/19-kitchen-bar-detail.html): Harvey's, 19th Floor [FT* (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18060046-post62.html), FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20191095-post120.html), Yelp (http://www.yelp.com/biz/19-kitchen-and-bar-stateline)]

Honolulu: Top of Waikiki (http://topofwaikiki.com/): Waikiki Business Plaza, 18th floor [FT, R]

Duluth: JJ Astor Restaurant and Lounge (http://www.radisson.com/duluth-hotel-mn-55802/duluth/dinings): Radisson Hotel, 16th floor [FT, R]

Minneapolis: Prohibition Bar (http://www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels/property/dining/attraction_detail.html?propertyID=3019&attractionId=1002094677): W Hotel (The Foshay), 27th floor [In]

St. Louis: Three Sixty Rooftop Bar (http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/STLBVHF-Hilton-St-Louis-at-the-Ballpark-Missouri/dining.do;jsessionid=B8CF20FD7C29C0DA3A39E4DBD7CAF 768.etc60#7): Hilton, 26th floor [In, View of Stadium]

Indianapolis: Eagle's Nest (http://indianapolis.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels-indianapolis/entertainment/index.jsp): Hyatt, 20th floor [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/omni/229018- revolving-restaurants-world-your-favorites.html), R]

Louisville: Ruth Chris Steakhouse (http://www.ruthschris.com/Steak-House/3829/Louisville/): Kaden Tower, 16th floor [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19044134-post88.html)]

Houston: Spindeltop (http://www.hyatt.com/gallery/spindletop/): Hyatt, 30th floor [In]

Dallas: Reunion Tower by Wolfgang Puck (http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/catering-events/locations/dallas/reunion-tower)* (http://www.reuniontower.com/): Reunion Tower, ~52nd floor [FT, T]
Dallas: The Joule Poule (http://www.thejouledallas.com/the-joule-poule-poule.htm): The Joule Hotel, 10th Floor [In]

Chicago: Signature Room (http://www.signatureroom.com/Home/): John Hancock Building, 95th floor [FT*]
Chicago: Cite (http://www.citechicago.com/): Lake Point Tower, 70th floor [FT* (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19044134-post88.html)]
Chicago: Everest (http://www.everestrestaurant.com/): Chicago Stock Exchange, 40th floor [FT]
Chicago: ROOF on theWit (http://www.roofonthewit.com/the-space): theWit (DoubleTree), 27th floor [In]
Chicago: C-View (http://www.c-houserestaurant.com/): MileNorth, 19th Floor [In]
Chicago: The Terrace at Trump (http://www.trumphotelcollection.com/chicago/rooftop-restaurants-chicago.php): Trump Hotel Chicago, 17th floor [FT]

Milwaukee: Blu in the Pfister Hotel (http://www.blumilwaukee.com/index.asp#): Pfister Hotel, 23rd floor [In]

Detroit: Coach Insignia (http://mattprenticerg.com/coachinsignia.html): RenCen, 72nd floor [FT* (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17620888-post52.html)* (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19116879-post102.html)]

Niagara Falls: Skylon Tower Restaurant (http://www.skylon.com/revolvingdining.html): Skylon Tower, ~40th floor [FTX (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/diningbuzz/116993 2-revolving-rooftop-restaurants.html), T, R, ~150m?]

Boston: Top of the Hub (http://www.topofthehub.net/): Prudential Building, 52nd floor [FT* (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17528793-post32.html)* (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19061718-post90.html)]
Boston: Meritage - The Restaurant (http://www.meritagetherestaurant.com/) / Rowes Wharf Sea Grille (http://www.roweswharfseagrille.com/home.html): Boston Harbor Hotel [FT* (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18891021-post77.html), V]

Hartford: OnTwenty (http://www.ontwenty.com/): One State Street, 20th Floor [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20274443-post123.html)]

New York: The View (http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/nycmq-new-york-marriott-marquis/): Marriott Marquis Hotel, 43rd floor [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20288287-post125.html), R]
New York: Asiate (http://www.mandarinoriental.com/newyork/dining/asiate/): Mandarin Oriental, 35th floor [FT]
New York: Skyroom Times Square (http://skyroomnyc.com/index.php): Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Times Square, 34th floor [In]
New York: Salon de Ning (http://www.salondening.com/): The Penninsula Hotel, 23rd floor [In]
New York: Top of the Strand (http://www.topofthestrand.com/): The Strand, 21st floor [In]
New York: Top of the Standard (http://www.yelp.com/biz/top-of-the-standard-new-york): The Standard, 18th floor [FT* (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20288287-post125.html)]
New York: The Press Lounge (http://www.ink48.com/new-york-dining/index.html): Kimpton, 16th floor [In]
New York: Above 6 (http://www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/nyc/6-columbus/drink/above-6): Thompson Hotel (6 Columbus Circle), ~14th floor [In]
New York: Ava Lounge (http://www.avaloungenyc.com/gallery.html): Dream Hotel, 14th floor [In]
New York: A60 (http://www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/nyc/60-thompson/drink/thom-bar): Thompson Hotel (60 Thompson), 13th floor [In, M]
New York: River Cafe (http://www.rivercafe.com/) [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/new- york-city/911335-skyline-view-reataurant.html), V]

Pittsburgh: LeMont (http://www.lemontpittsburgh.com/LeMont/index.htm) [In (http://www.quora.com/What-restaurants-in-the-world-have-the-best-views), V]

Baltimore: 13th Floor: The Belvedere, 13th Floor [In]

Washington DC: Skydome Lounge/Windows over Washington (http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/virginia/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-washington-dc-crystal-city-DCAAEDT/dining/index.html): DoubleTree by Hilton, 14-16th floor [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/diningbuzz/116993 2-revolving-rooftop-restaurants.html), R (Skydome)]
Washington DC: Roof-top Bar at Affinia (http://www.affinia.com/liaison-pool.aspx): Affinia Hotel, 10th Floor [In, Seasonal]

Atlanta: The Sun Dial Restaurant Bar & View (http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/dining/index.html?propertyID=1023) (Alternative Link (http://www.sundialrestaurant.com/)): Westin Hotel, 73rd floor [FT*]
Atlanta: Nikolais' Roof (http://nikolaisroof.com/NIKOLAIS/): Hilton Atlanta, 30th floor [In]

Vancouver, BC: Top of Vancouver (http://www.topofvancouver.com/index.html): Harbour Centre, 55th floor [In, ~167m]
Vancouver, BC: Grouse Mountain (http://www.grousemountain.com/altitudes-bistro): Grouse Mountain, 1125m [FT]
Vancouver, BC: Cloud 9 (http://www.cloud9restaurant.ca/gallery.html): Empire Landmark Hotel, 42nd floor [In]
Vancouver, BC: Cascades Lounge (http://www2.panpacific.com/en/Vancouver/Dining/CascadesLounge.html): Pan Pacific Hotel [FT* (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/canada/1174764-lounges-great-skyline-views-vancouver.html), V, Photo (http://m.travelpn.com/images/vancouv...Lounge_F_1.jpg)]
Vancouver, BC: Sandbar (http://www.vancouverdine.com/sandbar/whats-happening/events): Granville Island [FT* (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/canada/1174764-lounges-great-skyline-views-vancouver.html), V, Photo (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3055/...e6078becbe.jpg)]
Vancouver, BC: Cardero's (http://www.vancouverdine.com/carderos/whats-happening/events) [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/canada/1174764-lounges-great-skyline-views-vancouver.html), V]
Vancouver, BC: Seawall Bar & Grill (http://www.westinbayshore.com/gallery/seawall_bar_grill): Westin Bayshore [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/canada/1174764-lounges-great-skyline-views-vancouver.html), V]
Vancouver, BC: Lift (http://liftbarandgrill.com/) [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/canada/1174764-lounges-great-skyline-views-vancouver.html), V]

Calgary: Sky 360 (http://www.sky360.ca/): Calgary Tower, ~46th floor [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/diningbuzz/116993 2-revolving-rooftop-restaurants.html), R, T]

Toronto: Canoe (http://www.oliverbonacini.com/Canoe.aspx): TD Bank Tower, 54th floor [FT* (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17493164-post4.html)]
Toronto: Panorama Lounge (http://www.panoramalounge.com/): Manulife Centre, 51st floor [FT* (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18889729-post75.html)]
Toronto: Toula (http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/dining/attraction_detail.html?propertyID=1084&attractionId=26814): Westin Harbour Castle, 38th floor [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19044134-post88.html)]
Toronto: Stock Restaurant (http://www.stockrestaurant.com/): Trump International Hotel and Tower Toronto, 31st floor [FT]
Toronto: Sky Yard (http://www.thedrakehotel.ca/dining/venues/sky-yard/): Drake Hotel, 2nd floor [In]
Toronto: 360 (http://www.cntower.ca/en-CA/360-Restaurant/Overview.html): CN Tower, 100th floor [FT, T, ~1,151 ft]

Montreal: 737 (http://www.altitude737.com/): Royal Bank Tower, 47th floor [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19901841-post113.html)]

Asia
Singapore: New Asia (http://www.swissotel.com/NR/rdonlyres/E553AF12-CB8B-4C1D-B244-F513A08148DA/36176/STS_FACTSHEETPATH.pdf) (SwissHotel): The Stamford, 71st floor [In]
Singapore: Altitude Bar (http://www.1-altitude.com/#about): One Raffles Place building, 62nd floor [FT* (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17489077-post2.html)]
Singapore: Ku De Ta (http://www.kudeta.com.sg/): Sands, 57th floor [In]

Kuala Lumpur: Atmosphere 360: (http://www.kltower.com.my/index.cfm?sc=dining) Menara Kuala Lumpur, ~93rd floor (276 m)[FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17878447-post59.html), T, R]
Kuala Lumpur: SkyBar (http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/kualalumpur/traders/dining/restaurant/skybar): Traders Hotel, 33rd floor [FT* (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17489077-post2.html)]

Jakarta: SKYE Bar & Lounge (http://www.ismayagroup.com/): Menara BCA, 56th floor [FT, Picture! (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20182509-post118.html)]

Ho Chi Minh City: Chill Skybar [Official site (http://www.chillsaigon.com/) (down?), YouTube Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_myShRcZY8A)]: A&B Tower, 25th floor [FT]

Bangkok: Sirocco (http://www.lebua.com/en/the-dome-dining/sirocco-restaurant/): The Dome, 63rd floor [In]
Bangkok: Vertigo Bar (http://www.banyantree.com/en/bangkok/experience_the_resort/dining/vertigo_and_moon_bar): Banyan Tree, 61st floor [FT*]

Tokyo: The Peak Bar/New York Grille (http://tokyo.park.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/entertainment/lounges/index.jsp#4032): Park Hyatt Tokyo, 52nd floor [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19153625-post104.html), "Lost in Translation" Bar]
Tokyo: Ma-Do (http://ma-do.jp/): Mori Tower, 52nd floor [FT* (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19063744-post91.html)]
Tokyo: Cafe and Bar (http://www.metro.tokyo.jp/ENGLISH/TMG/observat.htm): Tokyo Municipal Building, 45th floor [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19153625-post104.html), Cafe: South Observatory, Cafe and Bar: North Observatory]
Tokyo: Mixx bar (http://www.anaintercontinental-tokyo.jp/mixx/index_en.html): ANA Intercontinental Hotel, 36th floor [FT*, Ask for Jan (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17604132-post47.html)]
Tokyo: Nadaman (http://www.shangri-la.com/tokyo/shangrila/dining/restaurants/nadaman/): Shangri-La Hotel, 29th floor [In]
Tokyo: Twentyeight (http://conradhotels3.hilton.com/en/hotels/tokyo/conrad-tokyo-TYOCICI/index.html#/en/hotels/tokyo/conrad-tokyo-TYOCICI/amenities/restaurants-twenty-eight.html): Conrad Hotel, 28th floor [FT* (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18891000-post76.html)]
Tokyo: Kozue (http://tokyo.park.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/entertainment/restaurants/): Park Hyatt Tokyo, ?? floor [FT*]
Tokyo: The SKY (http://www.newotani.co.jp/en/tokyo/restaurant/sky/): New Otani Hotel, 17th floor [In, R]
Tokyo: BEIGE ALAIN DUCASSE (http://www.beige-tokyo.com/en/access/#access): Chanel Ginza Building, 10th floor [In]
Tokyo: Ekki Bar & Grill (http://www.fourseasons.com/marunouchi/dining/restaurants/ekki_bar_grill/): Four Seasons, 7th floor [In]

Osaka: Tavola36 (http://www.swissotel.com/hotels/nankai-osaka/dining/tavola36-italian-restaurant-sky-bar/): Swissotel Nankai, 36th floor [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19153625-post104.html)]
Osaka: Windows on the World (http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/dining_detail.jhtml?ctyhocn=OSAHITW&index=0): Hilton Osaka Hotel, 35th floor [Indirectly via FT]

Okinawa: The Beach Tower (http://www.hotespa.net/hotels/okinawa/dishes/): The Beach Tower, ?? floor [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18891360-post78.html)]

Beijing: Yin (http://www.theemperor.com.cn/en/dining): The Emperor Hotel, 5th floor [FT* (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18997741-post82.html), V]
Beijing: Atmosphere (http://www.shangri-la.com/beijing/chinaworldsummitwing/dining/bars-lounges/atmosphere/): China World Summit Wing, 80th floor [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18997741-post82.html)]
Beijing: The China Grille (http://beijing.park.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels-beijing-park/entertainment/dining_detail.jsp;jsessionid=1D5141A81793964816A2E 8C4817133BC.atg05-prd-atg3?itemDesc=fboutlet&itemId=1004175): Park Hyatt, 66th floor [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18997741-post82.html)]
Beijing: Capital M (http://www.m-restaurantgroup.com/capitalm/home.html?phpMyAdmin=6e9hbd981oSEg73chUpPPli7xZ4): ~5th Floor [In, V]

Shanghai: Shanghai Lounge (http://shanghai.park.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/entertainment/lounges/index.jsp#40505576): Shanghai World Financial Center, 92nd floor [FT]
Shanghai: Cloud 9 (http://shanghai.grand.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/entertainment/lounges/index.jsp): Jin Mao Tower, 85th floor [FT*]
Shanghai: Flair (www.ritzcarlton.com/shanghaipudong): One Lujiazui (Ritz Carlton), 58th floor [FT]
Shanghai: JW's Champagne Lounge (http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/shajw-jw-marriott-hotel-shanghai-at-tomorrow-square/): JW Marriot, 40th floor [In]
Shanghai: Vue Bar (http://www.shanghai.bund.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/entertainment/lounges/index.jsp;jsessionid=QXYX3A3L43NMUCTEAGDSFEYKMQAYI IV0): Hyatt on the Bund, 33nd floor [In]
Shanghai: CHAR (http://www.shanghai.hotelindigo.com/char.html): Indigo Hotel, 31st Floor [In]
Shanghai: Bar Rouge Shanghai (http://www.bar-rouge-shanghai.com/#/bar_rouge/): The Bund, 6th floor [FT, V]

Hauxi: Prince View (http://nickandbayley.wordpress.com/2012/05/06/sent-to-the-countryside-for-re-education-a-field-trip-to-huaxicun-chinas-wealthiest-village/): New Village in the Sky, 71st floor [In]

Suzhou: Pinnacle Sky Lounge (http://suzhou.frasershospitality.com/location.php): Global 188, B Tower (Fraser Suites), 55th floor [FT]

Hong Kong: O-Zone (http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/HongKong/Dining/ozone/Default.htm): International Commerce Centre (Ritz Carlton), 118th floor [FT* (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19063744-post91.html)]
Hong Kong: View62 (http://www.view62.com/index_page.html): Hopewell Building, 62nd floor [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20278942-post124.html), R]
Hong Kong: Sugar (http://www.sugar-hongkong.com/en/Pages/index.aspx#/en/Contact/): 32nd Floor [In]
Hong Kong: Aqua (http://www.aqua.com.hk/#/eng/global/hongKong/aqua/location): One Peking Road, 30th floor [FT]
Hong Kong: Azure (http://www.azure.hk/): Lan Kwai Fong, 29th floor [FT* (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18997741-post82.html)]
Hong Kong: Felix (http://www.peninsula.com/Hong_Kong/en/Dining/Felix/default.aspx): The Peninsula, 28th floor [FT* (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18997741-post82.html)]
Hong Kong: Sky Lounge (http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/dining/index.html?propertyID=482): Sheraton Hotel, 18th floor [FT* (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18997741-post82.html)]

Seoul: Walking on the Cloud (http://www.63wotc.co.kr/): 63 Building, 59th floor [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18072342-post69.html)]

Pyongyang: Yanggakdo International Hotel, 47th floor [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19907143-post114.html)]

Ulaanbaatar: Blue Sky Lounge (http://www.blueskytower.mn/english/index.php/faq1/blue-sky-lounge): Blue Sky Tower, 25th floor [FT/In]

Tashkent: Space Restauran (http://tv-tower.uz/booking)t: TV Tower, ~35th floor [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18891360-post78.html), T, R, 357ft/120m]

Almaty: PRIMAVERA (http://www.primavera-almaty.kz/index.php): Business Center "Koktem", 13th floor [In]

Astana: Kazakhstan Revolving Restaurant (http://soluxe-astana.kz/en/restaurants/show/4): Beijing Palace Soluxe Hotel, 23rd floor [In]

Baku: SKY BAR (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.142399419128358.19343.123583164343317&type=3): Landmark III Hotel, 19th floor [In (https://www.hg2.com/cities/azerbaijan/baku/bars/hotel/---sky-bar---baku-azerbaijan)]
Baku: AZZA FYUJIN (http://www.radissonblu.com/hotel-baku/dining): Radisson Blu, 17th floor [In]

Middle East & India
Dubai: at.Mosphere (http://www.atmosphereburjkhalifa.com/): Burj Khalifa, 122nd floor [FT, Hive mind review: Tea Time (http://www.danderma.co/?p=8898)]
Dubai: Neo (http://www.theaddress.com/en/dining/neos-1): The Address Downtown, 63rd floor [FT*]
Dubai: The Observatory (http://www.observatory.dubaimarriottharbourhotel.com/restaurant/hotels/hotel-information/travel/dxbhr-the-observatory-dubai-marriott-harbour-hotel/): Dubai Marriott Harbour, 52nd floor [FT]
Dubai: Vu's (http://www.jumeirah.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/destinations/dubai/jumeirah-emirates-towers/Restaurants-and-Nightlife/Bars--Nightlife/VUs-Bar/): Hotel Tower of Jumeirah Emirates Towers, 51st floor [In]
Dubai: Embassy Dubai (http://www.grosvenorhouse-dubai.com/en/forms/embassy-dubai): Grosvenor House #2, 4Xth floor [FT]
Dubai: Bar 44 (http://www.grosvenorhouse-dubai.com/en/grosvenor-house-dubai-restaurants-bars): Grosvenor House #1, 44th floor [FT*]
Dubai: Skyview Bar (http://www.jumeirah.com/en/Hotels-and-Resorts/Destinations/Dubai/Burj-Al-Arab/Restaurants-And-Nightlife/Skyview-Bar/): Burj al Arab, 27th floor [FT* (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17496658-post7.html)]
Dubai: Al Dawaar (http://restaurants.dubai.hyatt.com/site/restaurants.php?restid=36&cat=RT&rest=Al%20Dawaar): Hyatt Regency, 25th floor [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/diningbuzz/116993 2-revolving-rooftop-restaurants.html), R]

Abu Dhabi: Ray's Bar (http://www.jumeirah.com/en/Hotels-and-Resorts/Destinations/Abu-Dhabi/Jumeirah-at-Etihad-Towers/Restaurants-Nightlife/Bars-Nightlife/Rays-Bar/): Jumeirah Etihad Towers, 62nd floor [FT]

Riyadh: The Globe (http://www.alfaisaliahhotel.com/dining/the_globe/): Al Faisaliah Center, 66th floor [In, ~200m]

Doha: Strata Restaurant and Lounge (http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/intercontinental/en/gb/locations/hotel-features/dining/restaurants/doha-westbay): Silhouette Tower, InterContinental Hotel The City, 56th floor [In]
Doha: SKY (http://thetorchdoha.com/the-hotel/dining/restaurants.aspx): Aspire Tower, 51th floor [In, "Opening Soon"]
Doha: Panorama Restaurant (http://thetorchdoha.com/the-hotel/dining/restaurants.aspx): Aspire Tower, 50th floor [In, "Opening Soon"]
Doha: Three Sixty (http://thetorchdoha.com/the-hotel/dining/restaurants.aspx): Aspire Tower, 47th floor [In, R]
Doha: Skybar (http://www.lacigalehotel.com/Dining-Entertainment/Nightlife/Sky-View): La Cigale Hotel, 15th floor [In]

Beirut: Sky Bar (http://www.sky-bar.com/): Palm Beach Hotel, 8th floor [In]

Mumbai: Aer (http://www.fourseasons.com/mumbai/dining/aer/): Four Seasons, 34th floor [In]

Europe
London: Rhodes 24 (http://www.rhodes24.com/) & Vertigo 42 (http://www.vertigo42.co.uk/index.php): Tower 42 (NatWest Tower), 24th and 42nd floor, respectively. [FT, Britain's highest bar]
London: Duck and Waffle (http://duckandwaffle.com/): Heron Tower, 40th floor [FT* (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19082395-post93.html)]
London: Sushi Samba (http://sushisamba.com/location/london): Heron Tower, 39th floor [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20221408-post121.html)]
London: 40|30 (http://www.searcys.co.uk/40-30-the-gherkin/home/): The Gherkin, 40th floor [FT, M]
London: Galvin at Windows (http://www.hilton.co.uk/HiWayWeb/appmanager/portals/hotel?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=hotel_usp_landing&cluster_id=50518&ctyhocn=LONHITW): Hilton Hotel, 28th floor [FT*]
London: Oxo Tower Restaurant (http://www.harveynichols.com/oxo-tower-london): Oxo Tower, 8th floor [FT, V]
London: Restaurant at Tate Modern (http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern/eat-drink-and-shop/level-6-restaurant): Tate Modern, 6th floor [FT* (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19044134-post88.html)]

Paris: Champagne Bar (http://www.restaurants-toureiffel.com/index.cfm/page/LID/1/RID/2671): Eiffel Tower, 80th floor [FT* (http://youtu.be/oJLqyuxm96k), T, ~320m]
Paris: Le Ciel de Paris (http://www.cieldeparis.com/): Tour Montparnasse, 56th floor [FT]

Madrid: THE ROOF (http://www.memadrid.com/the-roof): Me by Melia, 6th Floor [In]

Barcelona: Eclipse (http://www.w-barcelona.com/eclipse-bar): W Hotel, 26th floor [In]
Barcelona: Skybar (http://www.grandhotelcentral.com/#/en/barcelona-hotel/avalon-restaurant/skybar/): Grand Hotel Central, 8th floor: [In, V]

Marbella: Pangea (http://www.pangea-club.com/): [In, V]

Lisbon: Chapito (http://chapito.org/?s=page&p=38): [In, V]

Monaco: Le Grill (http://www.hoteldeparismontecarlo.com/restaurants-and-bars/le-grill/): Hotel de Paris, 8th Floor [In, V]

Stockholm: Restaurang Himlen (http://www.restauranghimlen.se/): "Skrapan", Södermalm, 26th floor [FT*]
Stockholm: Restaurant Kaknästornet (Kaknästornet): Kaknästornet, 30th floor [FT]
Stockholm: Gondolen (http://www.eriks.se/start.asp?h=87&m=132&lang=2): Katrinahissen, ~10th floor [FT]
Stockholm: Sky Bar (http://www.radissonblu.com/royalvikinghotel-stockholm/dining/skybar): Royal Viking Hotel Radisson Blu, 9th floor [FT, Extremely Central]
Stockholm: Spa Bar (http://www.clarionsign.com/spa_bar.aspx): Hotel Clarion Sign, 8th Floor [In]

Oslo: 34 SkyBar (http://www.radissonblu.com/plazahotel-oslo/dining/skybar-34): Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, 34th floor [In]

Reykjavik: Perlan (http://perlan.is/): "The Pearl" Water Tower, 8th floor [FT]

Vilnius: The Milky Way (http://www.lrtc.lt/en/About_the_Vilnius_TV_Tower/): TV Tower, 58th floor [FT, T]
Vilnius: Skybar (http://www.radissonblu.com/lietuvahotel-vilnius/dining/skybar): Radisson Blu, 22nd floor [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17500222-post9.html)]

Riga: Skyline Bar (http://www.skylinebar.lv/): Radisson Blu Hotel, 26th floor [FT]
Riga: Veja Roze (http://www.tvtornis.lv/tvtornis/index.php?l=en): TV Tower [In, T, CLOSED (http://www.virtualriga.com/observation-platform/riga-tv-tower/)]

Tallinn: Cafe Restaurant (http://www.teletorn.ee/en): TV Tower, ~22nd floor [In]

Bratislava: Altitude (http://altitude.sk/?blogs=najvyssi_zazitok): Kamzik TV Tower, ~20th floor (but perched on hill above city) [FT, 68m (http://www.radia.sk/vysielace/4_bratislava-kamzik.html), V]
Bratislava: Taste.Restaurant: The New Bridge, ~25th floor [FT, 85m]

Vienna: Donauturm Restaurant (http://www.donauturm.at/en/restaurant/): Donauturm, ~44th floor [FT, T]

Salzburg: Restaurant at Hotel Europa (http://www.austria-trend.at/hotel-europa-salzburg/en/food.asp): Hotel Europa, 15th floor [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19044134-post88.html)]

Kiev: Bar on 8 (http://kiev.regency.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels-kiev-regency/entertainment/dining_detail.jsp?itemDesc=fboutlet&itemId=1003617): Hyatt Regency Kiev, 8th floor [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19901841-post113.html)]
Kiev: Belvedere Restaurant (http://www.360cities.net/image/restonran-belveder-crystal-hall-kiev): Crystall Hall building, 1st Floor [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19901841-post113.html), V]

Moscow: Seventh Heaven (http://www.tvtower.ru/51_Restoran/eng/): Ostankino Tower, ~107th floor [FT, T, R, ~1180ft/360m, Currently Closed?]
Moscow: City Space Bar & Lounge (http://www.swissotel.com/hotels/moscow/): Swissotel Krasnye Holmy, 34th floor [In (http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g298484-s506/Moscow:Russia:Dining.With.A.View.html)]
Moscow: Sky Lounge (http://www.skylounge.ru/): Academy of Sciences building, 22nd floor [FT* (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19901841-post113.html)]
Moscow: Kalina Bar (http://www.kalinabar.ru/): Lotte Plaza, 21st floor [In (http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g298484-s506/Moscow:Russia:Dining.With.A.View.html)]
Moscow: Conservatory Lounge & Bar (http://moscow.park.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels-moscow-park/entertainment/dining_detail.jsp?itemDesc=fboutlet&itemId=1003401): Park Hyatt, 10th floor [In (http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g298484-s506/Moscow:Russia:Dining.With.A.View.html)]

Germany: Berlin: Telecafé & Bar (http://tv-turm.de/en/bar.php): TV Tower, 70th floor [FT, T, 207m)
Germany: Berlin: Puro Sky Lounge (http://www.puroberlin.de/): Europa Center, 20th floor [FT, Club]
Germany: Berlin: Rooftop Restaurant at Bundestag (http://www.bundestag.de/htdocs_e/visits/kupp.html): Reichstag [FT, You can skip the line if you have a reservation, V]

Germany: Munich: Restaurant 181 (http://www.restaurant181.com/181/en/): Olympic Tower, 61st floor [In, ~182m]

Germany: Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Forsthaus Graseck (http://www.forsthaus-graseck.de/page/en/startseite/) [FT* (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19044134-post88.html), V, ~855m]

Germany: Travemünde: Über den Wolken: Maritim Strandhotel Travemünde, ~33rd floor [FT* (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19044134-post88.html)]

Saas-Fee: Drehrestaurant Allalin (http://www.drehrestaurant-allalin.ch/drehrestaurant/): Allalinhorn, 3,500m [In, V, On mountain peak, "World's Highest Restaurant"]

Shilthorn: Piz Gloria (http://www.schilthorn.ch/?uid=11) [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/omni/229018-revolving-restaurants-world-your-favorites.html), V, R, 2970m]

Zurich: Clouds (http://clouds.ch/#Bistro-Bar.aspx): Prime Tower, 35th Floor [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18066964-post67.html)]

Prague: DUPLEX (http://www.duplex.cz/): Off Wenceslas Square, 7th floor [In]

Athens: Galaxy Bar (http://www.hiltonathens.gr/en/dining_and_bars.html): Hilton Hotel, ~12th Floor [In]

Istanbul: Panorama Restaurant (http://www.themarmarahotels.com/The-Marmara-Taksim/eatdrink-panorama-restaurant.asp#): The Marmara Hotel (Taksim), ~25th floor [In]
Istanbul: Mikla (http://www.themarmarahotels.com/The-Marmara-Pera/eatdrink.asp): The Marmara Pera Hotel, 20th floor? [In]
Istanbul: Gaja (http://www.gaja.com.tr/eng/gajaframe.html): Swissotel, 16th floor [In]
Istanbul: Istanbul 360 (http://360istanbul.com/flash.html): 11th floor [In]
Istanbul: Nuteras (http://www.nupera.com.tr/nuteras/#/en/bar/): 7th floor [In, V]
Istanbul: 5 Kat (http://www.5kat.com/): 5th Floor [In, V]

Australia and Oceania
Sydney: Sydney Tower Buffet (http://www.trippaswhitegroup.com.au/our-venues/Sydney-Tower-Buffet/7): Sydney Tower, ~71-73rd floor [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/diningbuzz/116993 2-revolving-rooftop-restaurants.html), R, T]
Sydney: Summit (http://www.summitrestaurant.com.au/about/aboutthesummit/tabid/2975/language/en-AU/Default.aspx): Australia Square, 47th floor [In]
Sydney: Blu Bar on 36 (http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/sydney/shangrila/dining/restaurant/blubaron36): Shangri-La Hotel, 36th floor [In]
Sydney: Cafe Sydney (http://www.cafesydney.com/): Customs House, 5th floor [FT* (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19086241-post94.html), V]

Melbourne: Eureka 89 (http://eureka89.com.au/): Eureka Tower, 89th Floor [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20578413-post128.html), Review (http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2009/04/20/1240079594161.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap2)]
Melbourne: Vue de Monde (http://www.vuedemonde.com.au/): Rialto Building, 55th Floor [FT* (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20578413-post128.html), Review (http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/restaurants-and-bars/vue-de-monde-20111015-1lprd.html)]

Gold Coast: Skypoint (http://www.skypoint.com.au/SkyPoint-Nights/): Q1 Building, 77th floor [FT* (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19021439-post85.html)]

Perth: C Restaurant (http://www.crestaurant.com.au/index): St. Martins Tower, 33rd floor [In]

Auckland: Orbit Revolving Restaurant (http://www.skycityauckland.co.nz/Attractions/Skytower/Dining.html): Sky Tower, 56th floor [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/diningbuzz/116993 2-revolving-rooftop-restaurants.html), R, 190m]
Auckland: Vue Restaurant (http://www.mercure.com/gb/hotel-1721-mercure-auckland/restaurant.shtml): Mercure Hotel, "Top Floor" [FT, Paul79UF's Photo (http://www.paulstravelpictures.com/Mercure-Hotel-Vertigo-Restaurant-Auckland-New-Zealand/Mercure-Hotel-Vertigo-Restaurant-Auckland-New-Zealand-034.JPG)]

Africa
Johannesburg: SkyeBar (http://www.hisandton.co.za/skyeBar/): Holiday Inn Sandton, 9th floor [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20221408-post121.html)]

Cape Town: Top of Africa: Carlton Centre, 50th floor [In (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=1915854), Unconfirmed! Mixed reports about a cafe/bar on the observation deck]
Cape Town: Cape Royale Skye (http://www.caperoyale.co.za/): Cape Royale Hotel, 6-7th floor? [In]
Cape Town: Sky Bar to Grand Daddy Hotel (http://www.granddaddy.co.za/drink/sky_bar/): Grand Daddy Hotel, 3rd floor? [In (http://www.capetownmagazine.com/bars/Five-top-rooftop-bars-in-Cape-Town/53_22_18475)]
Cape Town: Tjing Tjing (http://tjingtjing.co.za/): 3rd Floor [In (http://www.capetownmagazine.com/bars/Five-top-rooftop-bars-in-Cape-Town/53_22_18475)]
Cape Town: Soho Restaurant (http://www.thevillagelodge.com/content/restaurant.asp): The Village Lodge, 3rd Floor [In (http://www.capetownmagazine.com/bars/Five-top-rooftop-bars-in-Cape-Town/53_22_18475)]

Durban: Gino's Skybar (http://www.roma.co.za/home/ginos.html): John Ross House, 33rd floor [In]

Central and South America
Mexico City: Bellini (http://www.bellini.com.mx/): World Trade Center, 45th floor [In, R]

San Miguel de Allende: Luna Rooftop Bar (http://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/sanmigueldeallende/dining/luna_rooftop_tapas_bar/): Rosewood San Miguel, Low Rise [In, V]

Rio de Janeiro: Juice/Food Bar at the top of Corcovado: Corcovado Mountain/Christ the Redeemer Statue [FT+, V]
Rio de Janeiro: Skylab (http://www.hoteis-othon.com.br/us/hotel/rio-othon-palace/gastronomia.aspx): Rio Othon Palace Hotel, 30th floor [In]
Rio de Janeiro: Aprazivel (http://www.aprazivel.com.br/aprazivel.htm) [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/brazil/1117056- restaurants-not-miss-rio.html), V]
Rio de Janeiro: Enoteca Uno (http://www.enotecauno.com.br/): 10th floor [In]

Sao Paulo: Terraco Italia (http://www.terracoitalia.com.br/ing/index.html): Terraco Italia, 41st floor [In]
Sao Paulo: Skye (http://www.hotelunique.com/interna.php?s=skye): Hotel Unique, 8-9th floor [In]

Foz do Iguazu: Cuisine Du Ciel Bar (http://www.goldentulipinternacionalfoz.com/dining.146812.aspx?Language=EN): Golden Tulip Hotel, 18th floor [FT]

Montevideo: Restaurante Arcadia (http://www.radisson.com/montevideo-hotel-uy-11100/urumont/dinings): Radisson Montevideo Victoria Plaza Hotel, 25th floor [FT, May be closing? [9/2012]]

Buenos Aires: VISIT Sky Bar (http://www.hotelpulitzer.com.ar/sky-bar-hotel-pulitzer-buenos-aires-microcentro-recoleta-retiro.en.html), Hotel Pulitzer, 13th floor [FT, Seasonal, Open summer only]
Buenos Aires: Blue Sky Bar (http://www.hotelmadero.com/buenos-aires-restaurant/blue-sky-bar/index.cfm): Hotel Madero, 9th floor? [In]
Buenos Aires: Sky Bar (http://www.axelhotels.com/buenosaires/seccion/42/en/axel_buenosaires_skybar): AXEL Hotel, 5-10th floor? [In, "Heterofriendly (http://www.axelhotels.com/buenosaires/sub/37/82/en/axel_buenosaires_heterofriendly)"]
Buenos Aires: Belushi (http://belushi.com.ar/): Low Rise Rooftop [In]

Santiago: Giratorio Restaurant (http://www.giratorio.cl/index.asp): ??? [FT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/diningbuzz/116993 2-revolving-rooftop-restaurants.html), R]

Legend:
[T] Communication/Observation Tower, not a Skyscraper
[V] Because of special view (river, perched on mountain)
[M] Membership required; Members only.
[R] Revolving Restaurant/Bar
[FT] Contributed by FT members
[FT*] Recommended by FT members
[FTX] NOT Recommended by FT members
From an Internet Source. Not mentioned by FT members. May not be vetted.
[I]Feet to floors is calculated at a generic 11 feet per floor.

Example:
[In, T, R, ~150m]: This entry came from an internet source and is a revolving restaurant/bar 150 meters up in a communication/observation tower.
[V, M, FT*]: This entry is recommended by a FT member, but is members only and may be in a low rise with a specific view, such as over a river or of a specific landmark.
Resources:
AllRooftops.com (http://www.allrooftops.com/)
Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Buildings_and_structures_with_revolving_r estaurants)

BankerManUSA

Nov 20, 11, 11:21 pm

Singapore's new Altitude Bar is an amazing rooftop bar. The other amazing rooftop bar is at SwissHotel. IIRC, it's 80 floors to the top. On some nights, they migrate the entire bar to the Helipad.

Kuala Lumpur's (Malaysia) Trader Hotel Sky Bar is breathtaking. It has a perfect view of the world-famous Petronas Towers. I can't remember how many floors up it is, but it's quite a few.

Portland (Oregon) has a terrific view from Portland City Grill. I think it's 30 floors up and overlooks the river and the mountain.

I'll keep thinking about other ones I've been to. Fun idea!

MDtR-Chicago

Nov 20, 11, 11:36 pm

Signature Room (http://www.signatureroom.com/Home/) on the 95th floor of the John Hancock Building in Chicago...

Lunch buffet is only $20. :D

emma69

Nov 21, 11, 2:41 pm

Canoe in Toronto (54th floor) is good, really good service, nice food, great wine selection.

360 (revolving restaurant at the top of the CN Tower) not great IMO - although it is a few years since I went and have been told it has improved.

tentseller

Nov 21, 11, 5:56 pm

I was at 360 by request of out of town relatives last month, it is not in the same league as Canoe.
However the rotating view is better.

old_flying_nurse

Nov 21, 11, 9:07 pm

The BonaVista at the Bonaventure in L.A. is a great memory for me! Was there back in 1981, late at night. Had some sort of rum punch and the glass was mine to keep. A large ceramic "Tweety Bird". All these years later I still have it. Was good to plant an aloe in....

Nice to remember 30 years ago when I was a young, cute travelling nurse. Good memories......:)

krausolany

Nov 22, 11, 5:59 am

Skyview Bar in the Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai. 200 metres above sea level, spectacular views, interesting guests. Great drinks, did not try the food.

fjord

Nov 22, 11, 2:53 pm

Westin Hotel in Atlanta has a revolving lounge as well as a revolving restaurant. Pretty good view and glass elevators.

EuropeanPete

Nov 22, 11, 4:07 pm

London:
Private bar and restaurant on top of the Gherkin (awesome views)
Rhodes 24 and Vertigo on top of the NatWest tower
Oxo Tower restaurant, bar and brasserie (lower down)

Vilnius and Riga: Skybar, top of the Reval hotels

Berlin: Bar/ restaurant on top of the TV Tower

Shanghai: Bar and restaurant at the Park Hyatt

BigMoneyGrip

Nov 22, 11, 8:03 pm

Bangkok: Vertigo bar atop the Banyan Tree. Go for drinks...better (and cheaper) food can be had down on the streets from the hawkers.

mosburger

Nov 22, 11, 9:40 pm

London:
Berlin: Bar/ restaurant on top of the TV Tower

Shanghai: Bar and restaurant at the Park Hyatt

Dined at the back then East Berlin TV Tower in May 1989. Menu was a mix of German and Soviet Russian and the wines ditto East German Rieslings and Soviet sparkling wine. Must have changed a bit? ;)

At the Park Hyatt, AFAIK, only hotel guests are let in the bar on weekends if no dinner reservation at the restaurant. And there is a minimum spend of around 150RMB on weekdays for non-guests.

But still a good place for a drink or two and selected nibbles. However, I wouldn't venture into the restaurant for taste, more to impress Chinese customers.

Kagehitokiri

Nov 22, 11, 10:16 pm

Dubai: at.Mosphere (http://www.atmosphereburjkhalifa.com/): Burj Khalifa, 122nd floor (Haven't tried)
tea photo report (http://www.danderma.co/?p=8898)

hotel guests have priority reservations

prices before automatic 10% tax and 10% service >
$27-$118 beginning
$41-$61 kitchen
$43-$134 grill
$9 side
$7 sauce
$17-$27 dessert
$7/$8 coffee

$66 afternoon tea (+$16 champagne)

theres also a 12 seat chefs table

+ ritz carlton hong kong has restaurant on 118

~ possible upcoming = kingdom tower jeddah

YOWzer

Nov 24, 11, 11:32 am

Great thread! I am a big fan of "sky bars" and tend to look for them wherever I go.

My contributions:
-Banyan Tree's Vertigo in Bangkok
-Ritz Carleton's O-Zone in Hong Kong

Dandel

Nov 24, 11, 11:44 am

Phipps

Nov 24, 11, 12:06 pm

Flair (58th floor) at the ritz has a real nice outdoor lounge with great views of the Pearl Tower

obscure2k

Nov 24, 11, 1:54 pm

WP 24 in downtown Los Angeles has a gorgeous bar and seriously overpriced good food. This is a Wolfgang Puck restaurant and is on the 24th floor of the Ritz Carlton. Go for drinks and appetizers. View is spectacular.

Ancien Maestro

Nov 24, 11, 10:10 pm

Calgary Tower has a nice skyline rotating restaurant..

Nice Sunday Brunch.. a discount offered for the admission to go up the elevator if dining at the restaurant..

SeattleFlyerGuy

Nov 24, 11, 11:37 pm

Added all of your contributions! Great stuff and thank you!

Phipps

Nov 25, 11, 8:48 am

Aqua and Felix in Hong Kong are also worth visiting. (my preference goes to Aqua).

And as others have already mentioned the Banyan Tree in Bangkok as well as Swissotel (the Stamford) in Singapore are great for drinks with a view.

The men's restroom at Felix is also quite unique! I enjoyed the food too - maybe not the most memorable, but still pretty good.

MDtR-Chicago

Nov 25, 11, 12:00 pm

The men's restroom at Felix is also quite unique!
Uhm...

MDtR-Chicago

Nov 25, 11, 12:02 pm

Chicago: Signature Room (http://www.signatureroom.com/Home/): John Hancock Building (Sears Tower ;) ), 95th floor
No no :) The Sears Tower is the Willis Tower now. John Hancock is still John Hancock. (It's the second tallest.)

SeattleFlyerGuy

Nov 25, 11, 12:15 pm

No no :) The Sears Tower is the Willis Tower now. John Hancock is still John Hancock. (It's the second tallest.)

Oops! Corrected. :)

mosburger

Nov 26, 11, 7:21 am

Was positively surprised about the Pinnacle Skylounge bar at Fraser Suites in the Global 188 Building, B Tower in Suzhou a few weeks ago. Very civil prices in the pleasant bar and adjacent cigar room and great views over this beautiful city.

sent

Nov 26, 11, 8:51 pm

Here's where I've been in New York City:

The View - 43rd floor, Marriott Marquis Hotel
Asiate - 36th floor, Mandarin Oriental Hotel

They don't quite meet the 50th floor and higher requirement, but it appears that the restaurant/bar at Top of the Rock, 70th floor, Rockefeller Center, has closed. I'd rather go to Asiate anyways.

SeattleFlyerGuy

Nov 26, 11, 10:32 pm

Added these too! Keep 'em coming. I'd love to hear any suggestions for here in Seattle. I know Canlis is often mentioned as a restaurant with a great view, but I'm curious what other restaurants people have tried that fit in the tower/view category here.

I'll trade recommendations from the eyes of a local for them. :)

donnde

Nov 27, 11, 11:37 am

No no :) The Sears Tower is the Willis Tower now. John Hancock is still John Hancock. (It's the second tallest.)

Actually the John Hancock is the 4th tallest in Chicago. Another very good choice is Everest, which is 40 floors up in the Chicago Stock Exchange building.

MDtR-Chicago

Nov 27, 11, 4:03 pm

Actually the John Hancock is the 4th tallest in Chicago.
Depends if you include antennae or not. :D

Dandel

Nov 27, 11, 4:13 pm

The men's restroom at Felix is also quite unique! I enjoyed the food too - maybe not the most memorable, but still pretty good.

Uhm...

Haha :D

Yeah, they are! Always a good laugh at being able to "pee onto the city" as well as the semi view into the ladies room.

For clarification for those who don't get it or haven't been, there is a lot of glass, including the urinals being placed below windows overlooking the city.

Elola

Nov 27, 11, 4:30 pm

donnde

Nov 27, 11, 6:41 pm

Depends if you include antennae or not. :D

If you want to have cocktails on the top of the antenna, be my guest:)

Helsinki Flyer

Nov 28, 11, 8:53 am

Le Ciel de Paris at Tour Montparnasse´s 56th floor fits the bill.

http://www.cieldeparis.com/

CMK10

Nov 28, 11, 3:15 pm

I'm very much a fan of the Signature Room at the John Hancock Center in Chicago for drinks and the Top of the Hub at the Prudential Center in Boston for drinks/appetizers. I don't know if I'd ever go to one of these restaurants for a full dinner as they always seem rather pricy and the quality of food not worth the $$ tag but for drinks they're always fun.

SeattleFlyerGuy

Nov 29, 11, 9:33 pm

All new places have been added to the original post. :)

SirJman

Nov 30, 11, 1:53 am

Signature Room (http://www.signatureroom.com/Home/) on the 95th floor of the John Hancock Building in Chicago...

Lunch buffet is only $20. :D

Is the lunch buffet decent? My GF and I will be in Chicago over Christmas, and neither of us drink, so a decent lunch is better than a bar/lounge for us. The 20$ price tag seems almost too cheap.

MDtR-Chicago

Nov 30, 11, 11:43 am

Is the lunch buffet decent? My GF and I will be in Chicago over Christmas, and neither of us drink, so a decent lunch is better than a bar/lounge for us. The 20$ price tag seems almost too cheap.
I've never had it but I imagine it to be excellent. But one of us needs to try it to find out and I won't be in Chicago for a while. :D

They also have a full lunch menu available (sandwiches, salads, etc.) all very reasonable. Reading a few reviews online, they range from "ok" to "good"... so at that price point, I think it's acceptable for the view.

I suspect there aren't many people who want to trek up there during a weekday lunch. It's not really a business district and there's some time involved with getting up the elevator.

Another option would be to have appetizers in the bar area. They're all overpriced but decent. You could call an audible when you step off the elevator.

CMK10

Nov 30, 11, 11:56 am

framedprints

Nov 30, 11, 8:06 pm

Great post! I love trying different delicacies in various resto's and bars. Thanks a lot for sharing information. Really appreciate it!

RichardInSF

Nov 30, 11, 11:56 pm

Pretty surprising that no one has mentioned Tokyo yet. Pretty much every skyscraper in Tokyo has restaurants on the top floor or floors. There are probably 15 skyscrapers with restaurants on top just in West Shinjuku. One of them (I forget which) even has a transvestite show bar up top.

SeattleFlyerGuy

Dec 1, 11, 12:09 pm

RichardInSF

Dec 2, 11, 11:47 pm

I added the "Lost in Translation" bar, but I'd love to know where the rest are.

Nearest to the Park Hyatt, where the bar you refer to is (if it actually existed, they actually "moved" it around a bit for the movie) is the Shinkjuku NS building. Leaving the Park Hyatt, walk down to the street, turn right and go straight. Just past the Shinjuku Washington Hotel, cross the street into the NS building. There are lifts to the top floor restaurant section. In the interior of the building is also the world's largest clock.

If you cross the street at the intersection right in front of the Shinjuku Washington hotel and walk straight past the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building (which has snack bars on the top floors of the two towers), you will see a number of other high rises to your right. Most of those have restaurant floors at the top as well, you can tell which ones because they have signs outside showing the restaurants.

Easy!

There are high rises that are not quite as high throughout Tokyo with restaurants on top. Virtually all department stores, for example, have restaurant floors at the top, including all the department stores in and around Shinjuku station.

SeattleFlyerGuy

Dec 4, 11, 10:33 pm

More restaurants added from various sources.

FinalCallDXB

Dec 7, 11, 4:19 am

Dubai also has The Observatory, on the 52nd floor of the Marriott Harbour, and Bar 44 (quite possibly the best bar in town) and Embassy on the top floors of Grosvenor House towers 1 & 2 respectively.

Haven't been yet but I understand that the new Jumeirah Etihad Towers Hotel in Abu Dhabi has a restaurant and bar on the 62nd/63rd floors - these should have a great view of the Emirates Palace and the Corniche.

Paul79UF

Dec 8, 11, 6:21 am

The Vertigo restaurant and bar at the top of the Mercure Hotel in Auckland, New Zealand has a great view.

We went for coffee one morning. I wish we had gone for a drink at night to see the city lit up.

http://www.paulstravelpictures.com/Mercure-Hotel-Vertigo-Restaurant-Auckland-New-Zealand/Mercure-Hotel-Vertigo-Restaurant-Auckland-New-Zealand-034.JPG

SaigonCyclo

Dec 9, 11, 8:55 pm

Chill Bar in Saigon. Designed by the same team that did Scirocco in Bangkok.

Ancien Maestro

Dec 9, 11, 11:21 pm

What's a good skyscraper restaurant in NY?..

France or London?.. we'll be visiting this upcoming summer..

DJGMaster1

Dec 10, 11, 7:42 pm

I really liked the wine list and wine service at Windows on the World, and the food was good enough to support the truly spectacular wine offerings. Unfortunately, OBL, Mohammad Atta, and Khalid Shaikh Mohammad et al liked the place a lot less than I did.

IMOA

Dec 11, 11, 12:27 am

For Tokyo I enjoy Mixx bar at the top of the ANA Intercontinental, ask if Jan is in and if so get him to make one of his cocktails.

Ancien Maestro

Dec 11, 11, 4:39 pm

Is there a restaurant up the Eiffel tower? Is it good for kids?

SeattleFlyerGuy

Dec 12, 11, 3:23 am

Updated to include everything so far. :)

Is there a restaurant up the Eiffel tower? Is it good for kids?

Well, there is one at the Eiffel Tower... Las Vegas. ;) I'm not sure if there is one in the tower itself. I think it's just the observation deck at the top. Another FTer recommended Le Ciel de Paris: Tour Montparnasse, 56th floor as a spot.

emma69

Dec 12, 11, 7:26 am

Is there a restaurant up the Eiffel tower? Is it good for kids?

http://www.restaurants-toureiffel.com/index.cfm/page/LID/1/rid/2666/

Ohhh, there is a champagne bar at the top! I wonder if that is new, as I don't remember it from a couple of years ago!

(I didn't eat at a restaurant when I went up a couple of years ago, I took a half bottle of wine, a demi baguette and some cheese up with me, and had a picnic at the top!)

Ancien Maestro

Dec 12, 11, 8:19 pm

http://www.restaurants-toureiffel.com/index.cfm/page/LID/1/rid/2666/

Ohhh, there is a champagne bar at the top! I wonder if that is new, as I don't remember it from a couple of years ago!

(I didn't eat at a restaurant when I went up a couple of years ago, I took a half bottle of wine, a demi baguette and some cheese up with me, and had a picnic at the top!)

Thanks Emma69..

Looks like a few choices including sandwich casual..

nice!:cool:

firstglobal

Dec 13, 11, 4:05 pm

Detroit: Coach Insignia (http://mattprenticerg.com/coachinsignia.html): RecCen, 72nd floor [In]

Coach Insignia is seriously good, and prices are much lower than you would expect for a place with such impressive food, view, and atmosphere.

I occasionally consider going to Detroit just to eat at this restaurant. I am not kidding.

SeattleFlyerGuy

Dec 26, 11, 7:36 pm

Just got back from Las Vegas, and added some more options to the list. :) A couple of notes:

Lounge 107 (http://www.stratospherehotel.com/Hotel/Dining/Level-107-Lounge): It is free to go up to the bar with a two drink minimum, and during happy hour there are 2 for 1 martinis and half-price appetizers. Afterwards, you can walk up to the observation deck where the rides are for free (which would normally cost you $16 just to get up there).

Tea Lounge (http://www.mandarinoriental.com/lasvegas/dining/tea_lounge/), Mandarin Orient: Very nice and reasonably priced afternoon tea. The view here is very nice and looks northward towards the strip. Three tables are directly against the window, so it is a good idea to book early and ask for one of those.

Effiel Tower Restaurant (http://www.eiffeltowerrestaurant.com/): This information about table 56 was from the concierge.

SeattleFlyerGuy

Jan 19, 12, 12:14 am

96 bars! Anyone care to name the last four so we can get up to 100? :)

GadgetFreak

Jan 21, 12, 12:50 am

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There is a Japanese restaurant, I think named Kozue, in the Park Hyatt (Tokyo) that deserves a mention. It is a bit lower than 50th floor but I have had some good meals there. Also, it is two floors high with more or less floor to ceiling windows on three sides. The view of Tokyo is breathtaking. And the fugu course meal is pretty good.

SeattleFlyerGuy

Jan 21, 12, 12:39 pm

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There is a Japanese restaurant, I think named Kozue, in the Park Hyatt (Tokyo) that deserves a mention. It is a bit lower than 50th floor but I have had some move meals there. Also, it is two floors high with more or less floor to ceiling windows on three sides. The view of Tokyo is breathtaking. And the fugu course meal is pretty good.

We're at 100 now. Thanks!

JBa

Jan 21, 12, 7:11 pm

Doesn't the Reunion Tower in Dallas have a restaurant? I read somewhere that Wofgang Puck has a restaurant up there.

SeattleFlyerGuy

Jan 21, 12, 10:46 pm

Doesn't the Reunion Tower in Dallas have a restaurant? I read somewhere that Wofgang Puck has a restaurant up there.

There is! And it's added.

violist

Jan 24, 12, 11:53 am

Menara KL has a decent restaurant at 276 m (advertising says 421 m, which
is the total height of the tower). Revolves, too.

SeattleFlyerGuy

Feb 21, 12, 10:45 am

One addition in Stockholm, and a brief review of the Portland City Grill. I checked it out over the weekend while I was down there. Seems like a pretty decent place, but it's extremely popular for the late night happy hour. I'd advise hitting it for lunch (which is in the $10-15/plate range) or getting there early for the happy hour. The HH drinks were pretty weak, but the regular ordered drinks were much better.

Here's a few pictures up on the blog (http://seattleflyerguy.blogspot.com/2012/02/at-top-portland-portland-city-grill.html).

MDtR-Chicago

Feb 21, 12, 3:20 pm

jvick125

Feb 21, 12, 10:30 pm

19 Kitchen & Bar (http://www.harveystahoe.com/casinos/harveys-lake-tahoe/restaurants-dining/19-kitchen-bar-detail.html) at Harvey's in South Lake Tahoe (Stateline, NV) is located on the 19th floor of their hotel and provides absolutely spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and lake. I've only been here for happy hour drinks, but I have heard good things about the food. If anything, it's probably the best place in Tahoe to watch the sunset.

Yelp Page (http://www.yelp.com/biz/19-kitchen-and-bar-stateline)

csib

Feb 22, 12, 4:43 pm

Banker's Club on the 52 second floor of the B of A building in San Francisco. Food isn't great but the view is spectacular.

SeattleFlyerGuy

Feb 22, 12, 10:49 pm

Banker's Club on the 52 second floor of the B of A building in San Francisco. Food isn't great but the view is spectacular.

Can you confirm that this is open? Yelp seems to think that it's closed, along with a few other sites that say it's been dead for a year and a half.

SeattleFlyerGuy

Feb 22, 12, 11:14 pm

I've been spending a lot of time in Pittsburgh lately and was hoping for a skyscraper restaurant. Apparently the one in the US Steel Tower (tallest building) has been closed since 2004. Can't find anything else...

Hopefully someone here knows something I don't?

Looking online.. Here's a couple of ideas, but what do you guys think?

http://www.isabelaongrandview.com/index.html

http://www.montereybayfishgrotto.com/pittsburgh/gallery.aspx

http://www.lemontpittsburgh.com/LeMont/index.htm

I'm not seeing anything actually downtown...

MDtR-Chicago

Feb 23, 12, 1:47 am

Looking online.. Here's a couple of ideas, but what do you guys think?
For some reason, I hadn't considered the hills... Will report back when I have a chance to check out that neighborhood...

MTHTravel

Feb 23, 12, 2:54 am

Clouds in Zurich, newly opened the highest restaurant in Zurich - 35th floor

http://clouds.ch/

Its not the highest, but pretty high for swiss standards.

SeattleFlyerGuy

Feb 23, 12, 9:32 am

For some reason, I hadn't considered the hills... Will report back when I have a chance to check out that neighborhood...

Look forward to hearing how it went!

Clouds in Zurich, newly opened the highest restaurant in Zurich - 35th floor

http://clouds.ch/

Its not the highest, but pretty high for swiss standards.

Great find! Added.

MTHTravel

Feb 23, 12, 9:12 pm

Walking on the cloud, Seoul, 59th Floor, http://www.63wotc.co.kr/

longwaybackhome

Feb 23, 12, 9:30 pm

My friend has booked her birthday dinner at 360. I'll report back at the end of April.

SeattleFlyerGuy

Apr 13, 12, 4:35 pm

Los Angeles: City Club on Bunker Hill (http://www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/City-Club-on-Bunker-Hill/About-the-Club/General-Information): Wells Fargo Building, 54th floor [FT, M]

Another skybar in Los Angeles. I had discounted them because they are members only, but if you call and ask for the membership coordinator you may be able to get a one night pass for the bar. I just did by telling them I am in town for a convention (which I am). :) More later after I check it out.

SeattleFlyerGuy

Apr 21, 12, 1:37 pm

Another skybar in Los Angeles. I had discounted them because they are members only, but if you call and ask for the membership coordinator you may be able to get a one night pass for the bar. I just did by telling them I am in town for a convention (which I am). :) More later after I check it out.

Here are the photos from three different skybars in LA! (https://plus.google.com/photos/101858657078332120785/albums/5733938323128446641?authkey=CKy5iJSiweCBoAE)

The City Club had the best view, but is members only. WP24 seems like it would be a good place to go if you are in the area anyways, but I'm not sure if I would seek it out. The view is not that impressive. The Standard was fun, but expensive. No cover charge (at least when I was there), but $8 beers! You'd think this was Scandinavia!

SeattleFlyerGuy

Jun 17, 12, 2:43 am

I'm back! And adding South American sky bars as part of my research into an upcoming trip. :)

SeattleFlyerGuy

Jul 6, 12, 12:13 am

Added a bunch more skybars to the list. Up to 145!

I also went and checked out RView in Seattle. The views are nice and it's probably the best bag for your buck in Seattle for a skybar in the afternoon. Even though it is only on the 29th floor, it still feels in the city and is high enough to look down over the city. On a clear day both Mt. Baker and the Olympics are visible from the bar. Prices for happy hour (4pm to 6pm) were good, but I don't think I would pay full price for it. It is open 4pm to 11pm.

GregWTravels

Jul 8, 12, 3:37 am

Another recommendation for Toronto - Panorama Lounge (http://www.panoramalounge.com/) atop the Manulife Centre in Toronto. 51st Floor, with a patio open in the spring, summer and autumn and some absolutely stunning views of downtown Toronto.

I have never been for food, but have had drinks and it is lovely (but pricey).

wordsew

Jul 8, 12, 10:06 am

Maybe I missed it somewhere on this board but definitely the bar at the Conrad Tokyo should be mentioned here. It has a stunning view of the water and the live jazz can't be beat.

wordsew

Jul 8, 12, 10:10 am

Top of the Hub in Boston is at the top of the Prudential tower and has decent food and great views. Not the best food in Boston (my vote goes to l'Espalier for that, but a great combo of food+view+ambiance that make it worth a visit.

Definitely agree with Espalier. Also the restaurant/bar at the Boston Harbor hotel can't be beat for the food and great views

GuyverII

Jul 8, 12, 11:23 am

Don't forget all those tv/radio towers in the former USSR.

Tashkent: Tashkent Tower (Space Restaurant)--great views of the city and turns every hour. Food wasn't too memorable.

Moscow: Ostankino Tower (7th Cloud? Restaurant). Didn't like the food and typical surly service but good views.

They also have them in some of the other former republics. I've only been to the Moscow and Tashkent ones so I don't know anything else.

Also don't forget the Beach Tower in Okinawa. Buffet was good, not too overpriced.

Ankara--Atakule. We just made it to the observation deck, the restaurant is called "Sevilla" but I don't know if it was open or not.

jsmeeker

Jul 9, 12, 12:30 pm

GregWTravels

Jul 21, 12, 6:57 am

Toronto: Canoe (http://www.oliverbonacini.com/Canoe.aspx): TD Bank Tower, 54th floor [FT* (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17493164-post4.html)]
Toronto: FT* (http://www.panoramalounge.com/]Panorama Lounge[/URL]: Manulife Centre, 51st floor [[URL="http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18889729-post75.html)]
Toronto: Sky Yard (http://www.thedrakehotel.ca/dining/venues/sky-yard/): Drake Hotel, 2nd floor [In]
Toronto: 360 (http://www.cntower.ca/en-CA/360-Restaurant/Overview.html): CN Tower, 100th floor [FT, T, ~1,151 ft]

Formatting for Panorama lounge is off. I think it is missing the closing quote in the URL.

SeattleFlyerGuy

Jul 24, 12, 12:36 am

Formatting for Panorama lounge is off. I think it is missing the closing quote in the URL.

Fixed. :)

moondog

Jul 25, 12, 4:40 am

Allow me to add a few more.

Beijing:
Atmosphere in the China World Summit Wing
The China Grille in the Park Hyatt
The rooftop of the Emperor Hotel, it's only ~5 floors above the ground (which is a good thing because there are no elevators), but the view is the best by far of these three

HK:
This is somewhat hard to judge because almost every 5-star hotel in HK has a bar on a high floor with stunning views. But, the LKF hotel, the Penn, and the Sheraton are my top 3, in spite of the fact that a very unpleasant food poisoning episode at the latter caused me to end my love affair with raw oysters.

SeattleFlyerGuy

Jul 26, 12, 6:04 pm

SeattleFlyerGuy

Jul 29, 12, 1:45 am

We are now over 200 restaurants listed. :eek:

Dredgy

Jul 29, 12, 5:22 am

Skypoint in Q1 on the Gold Coast. I live in the Q1 and it's a great location, amazing views and not overally expensive food (though you do have to pay admission)

SeattleFlyerGuy

Jul 30, 12, 10:02 pm

Skypoint in Q1 on the Gold Coast. I live in the Q1 and it's a great location, amazing views and not overally expensive food (though you do have to pay admission)

Added. :)

Altoid

Aug 1, 12, 7:18 am

I just found this thread, and I want to say thanks. This is a pretty awesome list and I plan to try some of these places as I visit the cities listed!

AlexB

Aug 1, 12, 8:44 pm

Chicago: Cite (http://www.citechicago.com/) on the 70th floor of Lake Point Tower. A great Sunday brunch and a private feel since you have to walk through the condo building lobby to get upstairs.

Detroit: Iridescence (http://www.motorcitycasino.com/Dining/Iridescence/Overview) on the 16th floor of the Motor City Casino Hotel has diverse cuisine in a room with cathedral-high ceilings

Louisville: Ruth's Chris (http://www.ruthschris.com/Steak-House/3829/Louisville/) - Typical steakhouse menu on the 16th floor of a unique 1960s office tower

Toronto: Toula (http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/dining/attraction_detail.html?propertyID=1084&attractionId=26814) - Italian cuisine on the 38th floor of the Harbour Castle Hotel

London: Galvin at Windows (http://www.galvinatwindows.com/) - Pricey continental fare atop the London Hilton Park Lane

London: The Restaurant at the Tate Modern (http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern/eat-drink-and-shop/level-6-restaurant) - a great lunch place with broad views of the Thames

Austria - Salzburg: Hotel Europa Restaurant (http://www.austria-trend.at/hotel-europa-salzburg/en/food.asp) offers views of the old city from the 15th floor

Germany - Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Forsthaus Graseck (http://www.forsthaus-graseck.de/page/de/restaurant) - Take a private cable car up a small mountain for gorgeous views from the restaurant in this Bavarian mountain lodge.

Germany - Travemünde: Über den Wolken (http://maritim-golfpark.de/englisch/guests/maritim-hotels/#Strandhotel Travemünde) atop the Maritim Hotel, by far the tallest building in the area, offers views of ships traversing the Bay of Lübeck and Mecklenburg that are both stunning and eerie as the sun sets

SeattleFlyerGuy

Aug 2, 12, 12:35 am

JY1024

Aug 5, 12, 12:41 am

I'll add my vote for Top of the Hub in Boston, too. ^ It's a pretty darn good way to spend a meal; plus, on most clear days, you can see the planes take-off/land at BOS. :p

I think the best value is to go for lunch as they have a prix fixe lunch menu. Currently, it's $22 for 3 courses: choice of starter (usually soup du jour or salad/appetizer), main course (usually 3 options: meat, seafood, vegetarian), and choice of dessert. For the Back Bay are, $22 really isn't that bad for a 3-course lunch. Just remember that in order to get a seat in the dining room, there is a dress code, but not to worry - if you're in jeans/shorts, you can still eat in the lounge/bar tables.

transparent

Aug 5, 12, 11:24 am

The Mado Lounge at the top of Mori Tower in Roppongi is pretty amazing-- great view of the city and Tokyo Tower!

And will also vouch for O-Zone at the top of the Ritz Carlton in HK, when it's not cloudy you get a great view of HK island.

SeattleFlyerGuy

Aug 6, 12, 11:34 pm

lostarkansan

Aug 8, 12, 10:28 am

"London: The Heron Tower Restaurant & Sky Bar: Heron Tower, 38-40th floor [In]"

I can vouch for Duck and Waffle, 40th floor of Heron Tower in London, http://duckandwaffle.com/, and have heard fantastic things about SushiSamba on 38 of Heron Tower - an officemate of mine has been three times in the last two weeks.

Happy to take questions on Duck & Waffle and/or give menu recs by PM.

jchiguy1

Aug 8, 12, 8:42 pm

Cafe Sydney (31 Alfred St. Sydney NSW 2000) is on the fifth floor of the historic Customs House and has stunning views of the Harbour and Circular Quay. It's not terribly high but I think the panorama from the terrace is worthy of a mention here.

PipTwink

Aug 8, 12, 11:19 pm

I just went to the top of the Columbia Tower in Seattle. It is the tallest skyscraper by far. There is dining at the 46 floor, and a paid view on the top (80) floors.

Shangri-La

Aug 9, 12, 7:06 pm

UnitedFlyGuy

Aug 9, 12, 7:19 pm

SeattleFlyerGuy

Aug 9, 12, 7:47 pm

Their was a rooftop bar I was in in Tokyo - in the financial district. I can point it out on google maps but cant find the name. I don't see it on this list above. Awesome little place - I'll get the info to add.

Can you post a link to Google Maps? Maybe someone here will know which one you are talking about?

Doesn't Trump's new hotel/residences have a pretty nice restaurant that is high up with nice views?

Yes! Chicago: The Terrace at Trump: Trump Hotel Chicago, 17th floor [FT]

I just went to the top of the Columbia Tower in Seattle. It is the tallest skyscraper by far. There is dining at the 46 floor, and a paid view on the top (80) floors.

Thanks for the report! There is also a Starbucks on the 40th floor skylobby that is the same price as all the other starbucks and has GREAT views. It's locally known among Starbucks employees as "Skybucks".

Cafe Sydney (31 Alfred St. Sydney NSW 2000) is on the fifth floor of the historic Customs House and has stunning views of the Harbour and Circular Quay. It's not terribly high but I think the panorama from the terrace is worthy of a mention here.

Thanks! Added to the list!

"London: The Heron Tower Restaurant & Sky Bar: Heron Tower, 38-40th floor [In]"

I can vouch for Duck and Waffle, 40th floor of Heron Tower in London, http://duckandwaffle.com/, and have heard fantastic things about SushiSamba on 38 of Heron Tower - an officemate of mine has been three times in the last two weeks.

Happy to take questions on Duck & Waffle and/or give menu recs by PM.

Fantastic! I've updated the entry.

Shangri-La

Aug 9, 12, 7:55 pm

Yes! Chicago: The Terrace at Trump: Trump Hotel Chicago, 17th floor [FT]

Well, I forgot about that. But I was following the Toronto-focus discussions. His new building just opened not too long ago in Toronto.

SeattleFlyerGuy

Aug 9, 12, 10:24 pm

Well, I forgot about that. But I was following the Toronto-focus discussions. His new building just opened not too long ago in Toronto.

Oh whoops. My bad.

This perhaps? http://www.stockrestaurant.com/

UnitedFlyGuy

Aug 10, 12, 6:07 am

@seattle guy - I'll do that. Obviously not that we'll known but it's a neat place.

skchin

Aug 14, 12, 6:56 am

Detroit's GM HQ has a nice restaurant called "Coach Insignia". The view of Canada is excellent from the 72th floor.

SeattleFlyerGuy

Aug 14, 12, 9:54 pm

Detroit's GM HQ has a nice restaurant called "Coach Insignia". The view of Canada is excellent from the 72th floor.

Added your recommendation to the entry. :)

seattletravelguy

Aug 19, 12, 4:13 pm

1) New York Grill in Tokyo - which I'm sure has already been mentioned. Was there in February. Dinner just okay, but great for a drinks and live jazz (now nightly).

2) 20 Up in Hamburg - Top floor of the Empire Riverside Hotel. Amazing panoramic views of the city. Hip crowd.

3) Tower Club at Lebua, Bangkok - which has also been probably mentioned already.

4) Tavola 36 in Osaka - Atop the Swisshotel Nankai. It's an Italian restaurant by night, but it's also used for complimentary breakfasts in the daytime. Not sure this qualifies as a 'skyscraper', though.

5) There's a cafe at the observation deck of one of Tokyo's Metropolitan Government Buildings. Forget which tower has it; maybe both do.

6) Columbia Tower in Seattle - I frequent the Starbucks on the 40th floor. It not only has excellent views, but the layout of the space is nicer than most other Starbucks.

SeattleFlyerGuy

Aug 20, 12, 8:53 am

SeattleFlyerGuy

Aug 30, 12, 10:50 pm

Added 5 roof top bars in Cape Town. Not much there!

SeattleFlyerGuy

Sep 26, 12, 7:06 pm

Just got back from a trip to South America and adding some information on skybars there. I got shot down in all the cities except Rio:

1. Rio: Aprazivel was nice and the food was pretty good. There are lots of places where there is no view of the city at all. Ask to be seated on the veranda for best bets. View is partially occluded by trees. Expensive.

2. Foz do Iguazu: The skybar opens at 7:30pm and is not open for lunch. When we were there it was closed due to a roof leak.

3. Montevideo: The Radisson Blu sky bar may be changing owners and is not currently open, according to our concierge after they called the hotel.

4. Buenos Aires: The skybar at the Pulitzer Hotel is best I could find, but it is only open for the summer. It was not open when we tried to go.

MDtR-Chicago

Oct 2, 12, 5:13 pm

For completeness, when I was recently in Asheville, North Carolina, I attempted to visit a rooftop restaurant/bar but could not find any still open. Most of the taller hotels have been converted to senior citizen housing developments.

Really a shame, as the views would have been excellent.

SeattleFlyerGuy

Nov 11, 12, 1:05 am

Resurrection! 13th Floor in Baltimore! http://13floorbelvedere.com/about/

mradey

Nov 11, 12, 11:42 am

I see several las vegas places mentioned, but none of them are Mix at the top of THE Hotel at Mandalay Bay. It counts as both a restaurant (Alain Ducasse!!) and a bar/lounge/night club. Spectacular views the entire Las Vegas Strip.

+3 ^

Had dinner with msadey and junior (9 months old) this March. Food was fantastic (though I was a little disappointed with my steak - still very good but was expecting even better).

Staff were brilliant.

Views spectacular. If you do eat there, I recommend wandering around to the bar, perhaps for an aperitif....

Adey

SeattleFlyerGuy

Nov 21, 12, 11:56 pm

+3 ^

Had dinner with msadey and junior (9 months old) this March. Food was fantastic (though I was a little disappointed with my steak - still very good but was expecting even better).

Staff were brilliant.

Views spectacular. If you do eat there, I recommend wandering around to the bar, perhaps for an aperitif....

Adey

Thanks, Adey!

As of yesterday this thread is now over one year old. I've been curating this list for one year. Egad.

carojo123

Nov 22, 12, 4:45 am

Hey, thanks for this great guide.. I went to the champagne bar in the eiffel tower when I was last in Paris.. Amazing!

TelFunku

Dec 21, 12, 2:51 pm

Thanks for a very useful list! Here's my contribution:

- Moscow: Sky Lounge, Academy of Sciences building, 22nd floor - interesting architecture/decor and good food

- Kiev: Belvedere Restaurant, Crystall Hall building - 1st floor really, but being on the hill you get great river views

- Kiev: Bar on 8, Hyatt Regency Kiev, 8th floor

- Montreal: 737, Royal Bank Tower, 47th floor

- I would've also listed the rooftop pool & bar at Hotel de la Montagne in Montreal, but sadly it closed recently.

BuildingMyBento

Dec 22, 12, 4:05 pm

I had a soda in the revolving restaurant of the Yanggakdo International Hotel in Pyongyang. I think my cohorts that night did a bit more revolving than the restaurant, though...

shullyd

Dec 25, 12, 4:14 pm

Encounters at LAX. LOL! NOT!

SeattleFlyerGuy

Jan 22, 13, 7:53 pm

Back up to date! Thanks guys!

SeattleFlyerGuy

Feb 4, 13, 1:50 am

Added OneTwenty in Hartford, CT.

Marlina Gunawan

Feb 4, 13, 7:52 am

SKYE Bar & Lounge in Jakarta, Indonesia

http://ayayy.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/7327058388_7f9cfaec23_z2.jpg

SeattleFlyerGuy

Feb 5, 13, 12:52 am

SKYE Bar & Lounge in Jakarta, Indonesia

http://ayayy.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/7327058388_7f9cfaec23_z2.jpg

Thanks for the pic! It's been added to the list.

JerryFF

Feb 5, 13, 1:40 pm

EuropeanPete

Feb 10, 13, 12:47 pm

London's Heron Tower also has Sushi Samba one floor below.

Johannesburg has Skye Bar - only 9 floors up, but the windows make the most of the view.

SeattleFlyerGuy

Feb 11, 13, 10:47 pm

Thanks! Added!

SeattleFlyerGuy

Feb 19, 13, 2:03 am

OnTwenty, Hartford: 20th Floor

Open for lunch and sometimes for dinner. It seems like they have an inconsistent schedule and the maitre d' recommended calling ahead to make sure that they were open. Lunch seems to be the best time. The menu looked pretty expensive, and drinks were in the $13 range (IIRC).

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-4CeVC1z13zg/USM-sp9Eu0I/AAAAAAAAJVU/b8eAl9HHQEQ/s640/IMG_4131%2520-%2520Copy.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-MjeRLJXV-HM/USM-tPWUaLI/AAAAAAAAJVc/5lpzXZyzAq0/s640/IMG_4137%2520-%2520Copy.JPG

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jamescho

Feb 19, 13, 3:48 pm

The old Revolving 66 restaurant in Hopewell Building in Hong Kong is now View 62.

http://www.centurion-magazine.com/typo3temp/pics/599677df3d.jpg

SeattleFlyerGuy

Feb 20, 13, 11:11 pm

The View, New York

Drink prices were steep, but the main thing that caught me off guard is that it is rotating. I haven't done a rotating restaurant/bar in awhile... I forgot how disorienting it can be! Beer is $7.50 a bottle and drinks are $14+.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-RbFp2UgrHYY/USM-wntTeTI/AAAAAAAAJWU/RPFv0BMBFyU/s800/IMG_4233.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-BKJFAHU9lfA/USM-uZ97JuI/AAAAAAAAJV0/GpvoDxHFycQ/s800/IMG_4244.JPG

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https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8YVFlpPzZwk/USM-wOaO21I/AAAAAAAAJWQ/nPhvmFi7nGA/s800/IMG_4251.JPG

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Sw107x5Bk0U/USM-vsQ3NVI/AAAAAAAAJWE/v8zD9qsop88/s800/IMG_4247.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yZ-0DUeZ12A/USM-w07MDRI/AAAAAAAAJWc/uCBgtxgpGEg/s800/IMG_4254.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Qv-vGz9qJys/USM-xrO2RLI/AAAAAAAAJWk/U_anDRdmhPM/s800/IMG_4257.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-90LRCfFtwWA/USM-ygAUuTI/AAAAAAAAJW0/0NbMK6n5AD4/s800/IMG_4259.JPG

Top of the Standard, New York

Expensive, but very very nice. Not many places to sit, all of which should be booked in advance. Dress code applied (no sneakers, nice jeans at a minimum).

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-D7hNLwmw3S0/USM-zA7wtDI/AAAAAAAAJW8/Kz7T43ZbqMs/s800/IMG_4406.JPG

"Hey! That looks like a skybar!"

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-uTd1c5vq-uY/USM-1AbWtqI/AAAAAAAAJXY/pR6CAc9dLeE/s800/IMG_4425.JPG

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-W55KmZHFiTQ/USM-1pWDshI/AAAAAAAAJXg/KhnnEO2d2qs/s800/IMG_4434.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OXd65NZ5_W4/USM-29TM9uI/AAAAAAAAJX0/ZIZuyS_8DWs/s800/IMG_4420.JPG

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-e4HM4YXCF9o/USM-0_MSSzI/AAAAAAAAJXQ/gYvj0Lqvk_E/s800/IMG_4424.JPG

SeattleFlyerGuy

Mar 31, 13, 6:11 pm

A "sky"bar in Wenatchee, Washington! It's only the 9th floor, but that is also basically the tallest building in town.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-EkSOWck-pLY/UVjPc-ndYOI/AAAAAAAAJqk/iX99DtGQK7M/s692/IMG_4751.JPG

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-McAmNqmTw-E/UVjPbueN8rI/AAAAAAAAJqM/hBLUJsTI_z8/s692/IMG_4727.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Ve9wGK-BEfM/UVjPcH6Qu9I/AAAAAAAAJqU/lIM-2qPE5ec/s692/IMG_4725.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-yqNrgNp0qsU/UVjPcXTf_VI/AAAAAAAAJqc/J_k98mcVLus/s692/IMG_4722.JPG

MDtR-Chicago

Apr 4, 13, 10:34 am

A "sky"bar in Wenatchee, Washington! It's only the 9th floor, but that is also basically the tallest building in town.
Just goes to prove that it's the relative height that really matters in this game... :D Not a bad view at all.

Jorgen

Apr 12, 13, 12:16 am

When in Melbourne, Vue de Monde (http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/restaurants-and-bars/vue-de-monde-20111015-1lprd.html).

55th floor of the Rialto Building. The Rialto used to be the tallest building in Melbourne, but since the much taller Eureka Tower went up in 2006 nobody cares about the Rialto any more so they converted their old observation deck into a restaurant.

Consistently rated as one of Australia's best restaurants. $150 for a four-course meal, or $250 for the ten-course degustation. Haven't been there myself yet, but I'm actively looking for an excuse.

Come to think of it, there's a restaurant in the Eureka Tower too, it's called Eureka 89 and is on the 89th floor. Higher than Vue de Monde, but much less favourably reviewed (http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2009/04/20/1240079594161.html). Cheaper though. But if you want cheap food and a good view, pack a sandwich and head for the observation deck. :)

SeattleFlyerGuy

Apr 12, 13, 11:34 pm

Thanks Jorgen! Added!

And with that....

250 restaurants posted in 509 days!! :eek::eek:

Yeow!