The jumbo shrimp with the refreshing cocktail sauce was amazing! Even the asparagus was great. The French onion soup was heavenly, and the steak frites was out of this world. The swordfish was cooked perfectly, and the mashed potatoes were wonderful. What really topped off the experience was the rotating restaurant. The 360-degree views of the skyline, especially during sunset, made the meal even more memorable. Enjoying it all with a nice glass of wine was the perfect finishing touch. Definitely a dining experience worth trying. read more

I spent one night at the downtown Hyatt and had a great experience at the Compass. While the revolving skyline view is the main attraction, I was even more impressed by the food and service. I stopped in last minute before a Phoenix Symphony show and was seated right away as a solo guest, with a perfect window-side table. The staff were attentive and welcoming, even though I didn't order a full meal. The crudo was fresh and beautifully balanced with citrus, and the pistachio raspberry dome was an excellent finish. A wonderful one-hour experience I won't forget. read more

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You're definitely paying for the view and the uniqueness of a rotating restaurant in downtown Phoenix. The experience is pretty cool especially for a special occasion. My husband and I went on a Saturday at 5:45 pm to celebrate our Anniversary and it was the perfect timing as we got daytime and sunset views for pictures, and then the city lights. The restaurant offers an option to pay an extra $50 for a table right at the window, but honestly it's not necessary. We sat one table back (the only other option) and the view was still fantastic. In the time it took us to eat an appetizer and our entrees, the restaurant had rotated us all the way back to where we started. We received a complimentary dessert because they heard it was our Anniversary and that was amazing. The dessert had like an apple pie with a hint of peach flavor. My husband said it was one of the best desserts he's had at a restaurant. Presentation it looked amazing with an edible anniversary sign. The food was good but nothing special for the price. I had the steak frites, which was a 12oz steak with crispy shoestring fries and it was all good and I prefer my fries crispy rather than soft and soggy. My husband enjoyed the swordfish, and I tried it but the dill flavor wasn't for me. The whipped ricotta appetizer was just okay and didn't feel worth $17. Overall, it's a good spot for a special occasion and the view makes it memorable. Our bill was about $150 before tip for an appetizer, two entrees, and an Arnold Palmer (no alcohol), so it's probably a one-time experience for us as it's pricey for us for a meal. Definitely perfect spot for someone who needs expensive food, view or uniqueness to feel special. read more

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Me and my husband spend our anniversary here, we got the same server we did last year and it took 20 mins for the server to ask our drinks, on top of that we weren't aware of the menu change, our server mentioned plates were shareable. There was nothing shareable about our plates. I got a pasta that looked like a toddler serving and my husbands steak was cut into FIVE pieces. No sides. The server at the other table was very chatty with his table and mentioned to his table that the plates were appetizer sized now and there's 2 full course meals. If we would've known that WE WOULD HAVE GOTTEN THAT. Beautiful place, yummy food but this menu change was not it. My husbands plate last year was full and well worth the money. This year no. Will not be celebrating here next year which is unfortunate because we planned to come every year for our anniversary read more

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My wife and I were celebrating our 44th wedding anniversary and thought this venue would be appropriate despite the lackluster ratings! I must tell you that we enjoyed a 5+ star rating. First, it was easy to schedule a reservation. Once we arrived at the valet parking, we were already impressed with Rick who told us the process and provided multiple options. We were attended at the restaurant promptly and courteously. Our waitress, Monica was a delight and truly cared that we enjoy our celebratory evening. She was very friendly, attentive and guided every course of the meal with grace and genuine hospitality. The atmosphere was superb! Just imagine an Arizona sunset from the 24th story of the Hyatt and with varying vantage points as the restaurant rotates 360 degrees! The food was delicious and beautifully presented and we each received a complimentary dessert which we thoroughly enjoyed. The wine was served at just the perfect temperature which surprises me how many restaurants fail to take wine temperature into consideration. In summary, we had an amazing experience and will not wait for a special event to partake of another special evening out. read more

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The highlight of this restaurant is that it spins so you can see different parts of the city. The food was good and a nice quality but nothing spectacular or exciting. I had the whipped ricotta with Noble Bread and enjoyed doing something I've wanted to do since I was a kid. read more

The Compass - Whipped ricotta and nibble bread - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The city views are wonderful and make for a great date night or special occasion spot. The staff were friendly and welcoming, which was appreciated. That said, be prepared to wait. It took about an hour for our entrées to come out, which really slowed down the experience. The drinks were good (no complaints there!), but the food itself was just okay especially considering the price point. We ordered the duck, ribeye and risotto. For what you're paying, I expected something a little more memorable. read more

Amazing revolving restaurant at the 24th floor of Hyatt Phoenix Nice food Amazing cocktails Amazing service Nice ambiance Vibe is great Must visit once. Enjoy the cocktails and food and just relax. So it's nice over all read more

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Came to the Compass after the Nutcracker at Symphony Hall. We did not have a reservation and they were able to seat us right away (Sunday around 815pm). We just wanted dessert and coffee and they were able to accommodate. Service was as quick and our food came out quickly. We ordered three of the four desserts on the menu for our party of five and a cappuccino. Our server was very personable. The view cannot be beat and the green glow of the Christmas light provided a holiday feel to our visit. read more

The Compass - Desserts - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Came here for a little celebration and it's so fun and unique. Although the menu is on the smaller/pricier side, the experience itself is worth it. I recommend coming around sunset time since the whole restaurant rotates and seeing the valley from all angles at that time of day is gorgeous. Our waiter was super friendly, quick, and knowledgeable. Hopefully I can find time to return! read more

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We had been here several times and it never disappoints, Nicole has even waited on us the last 2 x we were there and she's fantastic! The views are amazing. Cocktail menu is a winner, great wine list. Now I'm going to share our Thanksgiving feast review. We got the 3 course Thanksgiving meal and then ordered a Steak Frites off the regular menu. The Thanksgiving appetizer was turkey stuffing mashed potato croquets, and we got whipped ricotta with honey and pistachios with grilled bread. We were hungry and these were the perfect start to our meal. Then the entree was slow roasted pork shank with mashed potatoes and green beans with a light pork gravy and then steak frites ribeye so tender and cooked to perfection. Dessert was a pumpkin pie creamy dessert thingy. They never disappoint!!! read more

Having to ask for a window seat was annoying when we were the first in the restaurant, had reservations and it was our anniversary. Nick our server was great. We enjoyed the overcast view since that is a novelty in Phoenix. The marrow was perfectly cooked and seasoned. It was way more than the tablespoon of marrow I had at Prime (Shula Steakhouse) that was a complete ripoff. I would have preferred the toast not being burned on one side. The meal was surprisingly good as we had stopped coming years ago when the fair was sub par. The ribeye was thin so it was definitely not medium rare. The creamed/mashed potatoes were delicious as was the scallops and risotto. My husband is enamored with the dulce/maple panna cotta dessert. He has already bought ingredients so we can start making basic panna cotta at home. A repeatable meal read more

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That was one of the worst dinners we have had in a long time. I can see why it isn't very crowded. We tried several items, and one was not even edible, it was so bad! Whoever changed your menu, must not have had humans in mind. The only two items that were fine were the wedge salad and the bread. The chicken and pork chops and beef were terrible - no flavor, pork chops very hard to chew, just so disappointing. Get rid of the squash dish - it's horrid. And we love squash. The rock fruit plate was mushy peaches without flavor. It was embarrassing that such a place as the compass would serve such low par food. I won't be back, and would never recommend it. Years ago, it was the place to go. Now, if you are looking to have nice food, this is not the place. So disappointing. I'm still upset at how bad it was. The table behind us had similar comments. So hopefully - you will start changing the food and make it tasteful again. read more

We enjoyed an incredible dinner at The Compass In Phoenix for my daughter's birthday. Honestly the best duck breast I've ever had! Rotating views were incredible, Service was superb and the food was outstanding. Can't wait to come back and try their next seasonal menu, great job everyone! read more

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This is one of my favorite restaurants, and I am writing this review about a year later because the experience still means a lot to me. The staff here helped my current boyfriend set up a girlfriend proposal, and it turned into one of those moments you never forget. It was thoughtful, personal, and handled with so much care. This was also one of my first introductions to more formal, elevated food, and I loved every part of it. We shared the burrata shown in the photo, which was amazing. I ordered the shrimp and grits and still think about it. I honestly cannot remember the cocktails we had, but I do remember that everything we ordered was good. I do wish I had tried the bone marrow, since friends later told me it is incredible. What makes this place special to me is that the experience cannot really be recreated. It marked the beginning of a new chapter in my life, and that was made possible by the care and attention from the staff at The Compass. I will always be grateful for that. read more

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What an amazing experience on a rainy day! I went with a friend of mine to celebrate an event. We had drinks at the bar downstairs until the restaurant opened on the 24th floor. We were greeted at the entrance of the restaurant and seated. The service was excellent, and the server went through the items on the menu and explained all the dishes. We got the oysters for a starter. Simply delicious! For dinner I ordered the scallops and my friend got the fillet. The scallops were delicious. They came on a bed of risotto, about five or six scallops. We dined from sunset until it got dark as the restaurant rotated overlooking the city lights. Overall, it was an excellent experience with friendly service, excellent ambience and delicious food. I would highly recommend this location. read more

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the atmosphere was horrible!!!!! There was a table (next to us) with 4 women who were screaming and using bad language. We asked the waitress if she could speak to them to lower their voices since we were expecting a romantic and quiet evening and they keep screaming, it actually felt like a circus with 4 hyenas laughing and swearing at the top of their lungs. To make matters worse, at that table there was a woman who took off her shoes and put her feet on the chair--it was truly disgusting. The worst part is that the staff couldn't do anything and our special night was ruined!!!! now when we remember our 5th anniversary I will always have a bitter memory. Ps: the woman on the pink flowered dress was saying (screaming loud) she is with a married man, if you know her and she knows your man BE CAREFUL!! Could be you lol. She's asking her "boyfriend" to get divorce. That loud they were talking, swearing and laughing we all know her business now. read more

The Compass - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

First off, the views were amazing and even more beautiful as the sunset. We went there around 5:30p after dinner for dessert. I ordered the 300 Days of Summer...and as a group we ordered a few desserts! I was pleasantly surprised with all three of them. All very tasty! Our server was very attentive and helpful with making a decision and we never had to lift a finger for anything. The ambiance is definitely a lounge feel, so if you want to unwind with a drink or dessert this is def the place. Did I mention the restaurant is revolving!!!! read more

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Absolutely loved my dinner here. The revolving aspect can make things a bit discombobulating (finding the bathroom might have taken me walking further in a circle than I needed to), but the view is beautiful especially at sunset and at night. The revolutions are very slow, so sitting down and eating you barely notice them. I get terrible motion sickness so I was a tad bit worried about that. The service was very friendly and the food was amazing. I highly recommend the bone marrow appetizer. Not something you can get everywhere, but so delicious. My party was a bit large though so we did have some issue at the end of the night when we went to split the bill. Be sure to let them know ahead of time if you want to pay individually. read more

Five star view and two star food. On a Sunday night, we asked for bar seats and were happily instead seated at a window table for two. We ordered drinks and enjoyed looking out at the city lights. We'd forgotten how neat revolving restaurants can be. Now for the bad news. We'd already had a snack at a prior restaurant so we decided to split their calamari. While the spicy sauce was really good, the calamari were below average. Some were rubber bands and all had too much batter. Come for the view and drinks but maybe be cautious of the food. read more

The Compass - Chewy calamari - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

It's been 5yrs since we were here. Gave it another try. Calimari and Boreta was tasty. Matt our server was spot on with the cocktails and dinner service. Ordered the 14oz Ribeye off menu.....absolutely delicious. Wife ordered the 10oz filet...absolutely delicious. Daughter ordered the gnocchi....very good. The chef here is next level amazing. What an amazing meal. Oh and the views were great too! read more

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I have wanted to go to this restaurant for years and i finally got the chance to go recently. The city views are wonderful, and the food was good. I had the Rooftop Rendezvous cocktail and it was one of the best drinks I've ever had. The food itself was quite tasty, albeit a little overpriced. However I do understand that you're mostly paying for the experience. I had a great dinner and am glad I went, however I probably wouldn't go again. It was a nice one off experience. read more

My wife surprised me for my birthday with a dinner at The Compass room. I had not been to the famous "rotating" restaurant sine I was a kid. This remains one of the most unique dining experiences in Phoenix as you get a great revolving 360o view of Phoenix. Our server - Matt - was excellent. He knew the menu well and always seemed to appear right when we needed him. The drinks are mixed well and quite strong. Our orders of the NY steak and Duck were cooked to perfection. If you are looking for a great and unique experience with great food and great service, the Compass room should be on your short list. read more

I really don't like to leave a bad review, but I couldn't let this restaurant off the hook. First there is a deposit of $10 per person for a reservation. Then there is a $50 charge for a window table! That put a sour note on the night to start. The view from any table is awesome. But that is where the good vibes end. The service is SLOW. Our server appeared to want us to rush our order. It took an extreme amount of time just to get a round of drinks. (we were a group of 6) We ordered 2 appetizers that were edible... brussels sprouts and whipped ricotta. The sprouts would have been great if they had been cooked a bit longer, the whipped ricotta was flavorless. 2 of us ordered steak frittes. Our plates came out first & were cold and the steaks were VERY rare. They were sent back & returned in the same state, undercooked. We both ordered medium rare. I give them points for comping both dishes. A few dishes were pretty good, but not outstanding. There will not be a return visit. There are many good restaurants around that might not have the view, but the food is much better. read more

It was easy to make a reservation online and there was ample availability. When we were seated, we requested a window seat to which we were told there is a special reservation required. We made a "dining room reservation" online so be sure to scroll down on the reservation page to make a "guaranteed window seat reservation" if you want a better view (we would have done that if we had scrolled down and seen that option). The elevator ride up was really fun and you could see out across the city. Once we reached the 24th floor, a strong fishy smell permeated the air which was kind of gross but we got used to it quickly. We arrived just before 6pm and the dining room was fairly empty. We had about an hour of beautiful daylight/sunset to enjoy spinning around before it started to get dark and crowded. The menus were splattered with sticky residue. If the menus are the first thing we see and they are dirty, what else is dirty? We ordered the Oaxacan Sunshine which I was hoping would be a little more robust on the coffee flavor and it was pretty sweet. We also tried the Rooftop Rendezvous which was sickeningly sweet and came garnished with a fuzzy moldy blueberry. The server was receptive when we asked to have the drinks remade without the sweetener. When I showed him the blueberry, he replied with "okay, perfect" and walked away. There is nothing okay or perfect about moldy food being served at a high end restaurant. LOL! The dirty menus and the moldy food really made me question the quality and safety of the food there. The brussels sprouts appetizer was the best. The citrus ricotta was amazing and the portion was quite large. The mussels were fishy and sandy with an abundance of chorizo that tasted like a hot dog - do not recommend. The land and sea was a lovely presentation. The ribeye was gray in color but was tender and tasted good. There were two scallops; I was hoping for more based on the price. The broccolini was crunchy and the mashed potatoes were smooth but did not taste like truffle at all. The chocolate raspberry baked Alaska wasn't really basked Alaska but it was good. The chocolate cake is GF and it wasn't too sweet. Two stars based on the service and quality of food. You're paying for the view which is amazing. But for me, the experience should be so much more. read more

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The food was phenomenal, and the service was second to none! My wife and I went on our first date here 15 years ago, and went back last Saturday to celebrate our 12th wedding anniversary. David was probably one of the best servers I have ever had, I really can't say enough about how great the experience was. read more

Horrible, why have a dress code but not enforce it? Had to have a "quiet" dinner with my wife right next to 4 loud annoying kids and their parents. None of which were dressed properly and were wearing regular "soccer" clothes and baseball caps. read more

The views and service amazing! Got the land and sea... land is covered but only got 3 shrimp which is weak for the $79.00 cost. Potatoes were cold so overall kind of disappointed in the food.my wife had the filet which was really good. Manager did come up and talk to us about the my mediocre food and comped us a desert.l dominated to a 3. read more

The Compass - Land and sea (all three of them) - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Service: Nick was super friendly and accommodating! He took the time to explain the whole concept of the restaurant Food: the Brussel sprouts were on another level they were so good! They had lemon ricotta and a chipotle glaze. I would def recommend them and they're perfectly cooked Drinks: Riesling was tasty and the rooftop rendezvous cocktail was amazing! It was blueberry and vanilla with crème de violets Ambiance: the views were amazing and rotating which was so special. The rotating did get me dizzy but only when I would pay attention to the rotating floor lol read more

The Compass - Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling, WA '21 and Rooftop Rendezvous - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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We ate here in September and my husband loved the chicken so much that he raved about it for months. I brought him back for Father's Day and he happily ordered the chicken again. Both of the kids had chicken as well that came with sliced chicken breast, mashed potatoes, and big pieces of asparagus. I got deliciously cooked scallops with risotto. For dessert, we enjoyed a Raspberry Chocolate Baked Alaska and a HUGE creme puff. The kids loved the sights. Definitely will come back read more

The Compass - Scallops* with seasonal risotto - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Extremely disappointed on Christmas Eve. My steak was no where near warm. The salad had such huge pieces of lettuce and it was very bitter. We had been before and were happy with it. Apparently they have cut out the bread basket. Everyone in our group was unhappy with what they ordered. Very disappointed. read more

Wonderful experience, the moment we walked In we were greeted with a smile and welcoming hello. The view is stunning the lighting in the restaurant is just perfect the ambiance promotes cozy, private, intimate experience. The entrees are filling, very well seasoned, also the meat was tender and flavorful. I would definitely say you have to eat here at least once! read more

The Compass - The menu - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

FIRST and LAST! Food was very expensive! 2 of their best steaks (very fatty)and Cabbage dish (44.00) 2 Martinis. Steaks came with French Fries. Almost $400.00 with tip. You can add a window seat for another 50ish. Service was good and the view was terrific, reason for the 2 Stars. read more

The ambience and view are stellar the food is horrible for the price I expect great food my steak was tough and grisly my side FF (really) were cold the appetizer underwhelming the dessert beautiful but tasteless cake very dense $64 for a horrible meal 11 of us no one enjoyed their meal very disappointing server was great read more

Quite Honestly, Worth every penny! The food was delicious! I ordered their chicken- it came with mashed potatoes and Brussel sprouts grilled with this delicious sauce on top! My father ordered their pasta with steak as an add on and he loved it. My mother had their fish and she also absolutely enjoyed it. We all had the passion on the 24th floor drink and it was so delicious! The ambiance- perfect for the views! They were of course playing Christmas music. You get breath taking views of the city! . It takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes of rotating for it to come full circle. Definitely a great experience. Our serve was amazing! Paid so much attention to detail, and you can tell he took his time with reading my reservation. He knew my restrictions by heart, and our reason for celebrating. Also, I got a complimentary dessert because of my celebration! read more

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Just an overall adult evening celebrating our 30th Anniversary. Nick gave such stellar service and was ultra attentive without hovering. The Lamb & Scallops were absolutely top notch then here comes Nick with a surprise dessert . Nothing lacking in the whole mellow vibe as we saw the city from a neat perspective read more

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KUDOS to Ryan, Cheryl, and Executive Chef Steve Fair for providing supreme quality customer service! I was here for my 1st ever DAV National Convention here in Phoenix, AZ. I ordered the Mussels and Tres Leches Panna Cotta, and the GM gave me me a 10% military discount! The ambiance was quiet and the music was lively! I highly recommend all to come and visit to support this local business! read more

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Awesome restaurant on top of the Hyatt hotel. With beautiful views of the entire valley and it rotates very slowly so you always have a view to gaze out at. The ambiance is quiet and romantic. Has all new dining furniture. Service was excellent, thank you David and Dale for an amazing experience and being so attentive. The food was delicious and great quality. I started out with the crispy Brussels sprouts with a lemon ricotta cream... omg, that made the dish! Also ordered the calamari, also very good. For my entree, I got the Cauliflower steak and it was one of the best ones I've had. The spices that it came with was different and very savory. I loved it. The rest of the party ordered filets and was cooked to perfection(medium rare) This was a great experience and love trying new places. If you're looking to celebrate something special or just because, you definitely have to come here. read more

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Nice ambience but the room rotates very slowly, we thought it would go faster. The food was pretty good. We had the Brussel sprouts which were really yummy. The chicken was good, though not the most amazing chicken dish I've ever had. My friend had the swordfish special and said it was a bit dry. My other friend had the octopus and liked it. Not worth paying $50 to sit by the window, the tables all have a good view. read more

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The service! The food! The drinks! The view! The roses on the table! The birthday card! The price! The location! EVERYTHING WAS BEYOND MY EXCEPTIONS! 5stars read more

The Compass - Birthday drinks! - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona