The Sky Room, Long Beach’s storied rooftop supper club, is back in action after a major remodel, once again serving multi-course dinners with sweeping ocean views. Chef Maxwell Pfeiffer is running the kitchen, blending Old Hollywood supper-club nostalgia with a modern coastal spin. The comeback is part of a larger restoration of the Breakers property that aims to recapture the landmark’s 1930s-era glamour.
Pfeiffer recently walked reporters through some of the room’s top dishes on a televised segment, which also reminded viewers that the Sky Room has long doubled as a low-key celebrity hangout. As reported by CBS Los Angeles, the spotlight fell on seafood crudo, tableside presentations and polished takes on comfort food.
What to order
The menu leans into classic supper-club comforts while making room for contemporary seafood and seasonal small plates. Eater LA notes options like hiramasa crudo, Iberian pork presa and duck à l'orange, right alongside oysters Rockefeller and Parker House rolls.
The restaurant’s own materials play up a "classic but show-stopping menu" and a private-dining program tailored to tasting menus and tableside service, per the Sky Room.
A historic perch with a fresh coat of paint
The Sky Room occupies the penthouse of the Breakers building, which officially reopened under Fairmont management on November 19, 2024, after a multi-year restoration first announced by Accor. The Fairmont Breakers dining page lists the Sky Room as the hotel’s signature rooftop venue, with hours and reservations available online.
Why it matters for Long Beach
Local tourism coverage has framed the Breakers and the Sky Room as marquee pieces of a broader downtown revival that is pulling more weekend visitors and events toward the waterfront. SFGate has detailed the tourism uptick tied to Long Beach’s recent boom, while local outlet Longbeachize notes that the hotel and its restaurants are intended to boost the city’s profile with both visitors and locals.
Reservations are recommended for weekend service. The Fairmont Breakers site highlights the Sky Room’s contact details and private-dining options, while the Sky Room lists its team and booking information. For now, the room is positioning itself for special-occasion dinners and private events, with the kitchen leaning into seasonal seafood, theatrical plating and service that nods to the venue’s long history.
