: A must-see meeting place since its launch in the late 1930s as a penthouse lounge at the historic InterContinental Mark Hopkins hotel, this lofty landmark offers 360-degree panoramas through the towering windows comprising all of its walls. Amidst such visuals --- the bay-facing eastern windows are best by day, the western windows framing a city-lights jewel box by night --- dining and drinking could be almost an afterthought. Thus the Top of the Mark's carefully crafted, understatedly elegant fare is a surprise --- sometimes accompanied by live music and, in summer, movie screenings. The light dining menu offers a range of options from caviar to steak tartare to lamb meatball skewers to flatbreads. A trio of sliders includes a Dungeness crab cake with rémoulade sauce, baby arugula, avocado and tomato; Kobe beef with heirloom tomato, crispy onion, Point Reyes cheese and spicy aioli; and house garlic-pork sausage with tomato ragù. If you’re looking for something sweet, there are desserts like spiced baklava with Greek yogurt and candied apricot. Consider as well the bar's famous 100-Martini menu and the California-focused wine list.

10-Year Tawny Port, Ramos Pinto, Quinta de Ervamoira

WINE OF THE WEEK | GAYOT.com

In GAYOT's latest Wine of the Week learn about the origin of Port wine, its grape varietals, its various types and then read the review of a 10-Year Port.

TRENDING ON GAYOT.com

> PRIMO PIES: Best Pizza Restaurants Near You. See the lists.

> LAS VEGAS DINING: Al Solito Posto Is Another Masterpiece by Chef James Trees. Read GAYOT's review.

> WINE PICKS: The 13 Best Sauvignon Blanc Wines in 2022. See the list.

WINE OF THE WEEK | GAYOT.com

GAYOT's Wine & Spirits Editor presents the
Wine of the Week, featuring tasting notes as well as history on the vineyards and winemaker.

DINING IN PROVENCE

The charm of Provence right on your table.

Read the article and see photos.

ROOFTOP, SUNSETS & FOOD

The view is not the only reason to dine at Calabra in Santa Monica, CA.

Read the review and see photos.

Top of the Mark

Operations may be disrupted due to COVID-19. Be sure to contact the restaurant to find out its current status and offerings.Top of the Mark Restaurant Review

TRENDING ON GAYOT.com

> PRIMO PIES: Best Pizza Restaurants Near You. See the lists.

> LAS VEGAS DINING: Al Solito Posto Is Another Masterpiece by Chef James Trees. Read GAYOT's review.

> WINE PICKS: The 13 Best Sauvignon Blanc Wines in 2022. See the list.

Operations may be disrupted due to COVID-19. Be sure to contact the restaurant to find out its current status and offerings.

Top of the Mark Restaurant Review