Every 4th of July you'll find us here, it has become a tradition that we plan to continue for a long time. Watching the fireworks going off all over the city with a glass of wine and a good meal is a pretty wonderful experience. July 4th aside though, the Compass is a bit overpriced, the food is always good, but not quite as amazing as the price would make you think. You're really paying for an incredible (seriously incredible) view and a very romantic atmosphere. The menu changes frequently, so it's hard to make recommendations, but if the lobster bisque is available, get it. With consistently good service, three star food, an incredible wine list and a view that can't be beat, four stars seems totally fair to me. I can't think of a more romantic restaurant in the Valley, and even though it's a little overpriced it's still a place we love to go to make memories. read more

If you've never been to the Compass Room, treat yourself and go. If that seems too indulgent, invite someone from somewhere else as your excuse to visit one of Phoenix's premiere dining landmarks. The Compass Room makes one full circle high over the city atop the Hyatt Regency downtown. The dcor is black-and-white minimalist with floor-to-ceiling windows. Of course, window seating is preferred and in demand. The food can be very-good or average-good, and the menu changes frequently. But frankly, you don't really come here for the food. It's the VIEW. And living in a boom town like Phoenix, there's always something new to see. From 1995-98, we watched the BOB going up. In 2004-05, the entire block below was buzzing with little ant-sized workmen and a giant crane for major expansion and refurbishment. What will the view be in 2007? read more

Come for the view, not the food. I mean, the food is not terrible. It is just not $100 a person. The decor can use some updating, it is terrible. The service is good. It is a nice one time stop. read more

Had dinner before the opera at Compass, made reservations through open table. Neither open table or the restaurant website mention that they validate hotel parking--so dont park anywhere but the hotel. We were greeted three times at the host station before we were seated, which wasn't bad just weird. The table setting and dining room ambiance is strictly hotel standard--don't expect to wow anyone with that. Tired maroon cloth napkins. Horrible lacquer table tops. The average age in the place was definitely high sixties. The view however was awesome. And the rotation was slow enough to be peaceful and fast enough to keep it exciting. The service was extremely awkward. It was like a symphony of the socially inept. It felt like the wait staff at Denny's somehow got their big break and had a five minute crash course in "fine dining" and ran with it. There were no specials, which was a red flag for me. And the first round of drinks came in glasses that were so water spotted and gross, I was embarrassed for the server. The martinis were watery and tiny. The food was acceptable but entirely unremarkable and overpriced. Pass on the NY steak if you are expecting anything thick. This is definitely a second stop, beer/wine only place. Skip the food, skip the cocktails. Pre drink someplace else, show up here, sip beer or a bottle of wine [I would not trust a by the glass here] while you spin and get your parking validation. read more

We went to Compass for my birthday dinner last night and will not be returning again. My fiance told me after our disappointing dinner that he had called earlier in the day to confirm our reservation and notified them that it was my birthday. He was told that they would greet me with a "Happy Birthday" at the door and then they would bring out a banner and candles with dessert. He told them that would be great because he knows I love surprises... We showed up and gave the hostess the name on the reservation, but there was no birthday greeting. That was fine with me because I wasn't expecting it. Then, when we got to the table the hostess asked if we were celebrating anything, and we told her it was my birthday. The waiter came by a moment later and also asked if we were celebrating anything, and once again we told him it was my birthday. Despite having asked about it, neither really acknowledged it. It was like they were just reading from their script, but not listening to the answers. The service was awkward from the very beginning - the waiter stood there waiting for our drink orders while we clearly were not ready (we were both trying to look at one wine list and passing it back and forth across the table), and then finally asked if we needed another moment. We ended up ordering cocktails, and my pomegranate margarita was not good - it tasted heavily of sour mix. I drank less than a third of it and decided it wasn't worth the calories. I ordered the scallops for dinner and my fiance ordered the salmon. Both were decent but unremarkable. The service remained awkward throughout dinner. We were pretty full when it came time for dessert, so we decided to split the goat cheese cheesecake. Once again, decent but unremarkable. The disappointing part was that they didn't even put a candle in the dessert or decorate the plate or anything - so much for birthday pictures. And I didn't know to expect the banner, but my fiance was disappointed that they had told him about it but didn't follow through - he was really looking forward to surprising me. This brings me to the worst part. We spent over $100 on dinner - we had ordered salads, entrees, dessert, and drinks - and not only did they not really acknowledge that we were celebrating my birthday, they didn't even comp my dessert! This is the first restaurant I've ever been to that didn't do SOMETHING to acknowledge a birthday - whether it be a candle, special plate decoration, or at least free dessert. Bottom line - the view was pretty, the food was mediocre, and the service was terrible. So disappointing! read more

The only reason to go here is for a view. The food was not good at all! If you want to pay $100+ per plate and leave unhappy, this is definitely the restaurant for you. After wasting time and money my party ended up getting drive through on the way home. Your better off going to Scottsdale and getting true fine dining. read more

The lamb and the steaks are perfectly seasoned and juicy. Great value for money. The views of downtown Phoenix are amazing.

My experience at The Compass Room was one I will never forget. My boyfriend surprised me and took me here for our anniversary. The food was phenomonal, the veiw was spectacular,the staff was polite as could be and our waitress, Jerry was just amazing all around! She even had the chef write "happy anniversary" on our dessert!:) Again, an experience I will never forget and will always hold dear to my heart. read more

Compass Grill is always a treat. You can't beat the views, they are all part of the experience you pay for. The food is top notch and not outrageously priced. It's not an every nigh meal, more like a once a year meal. The food is ok, nothing really special, especially for the price, you're paying for the experience. read more

The Compass - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

My husband and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary here with an awesome dinner. We opted for the 40 oz Porterhouse Date Night and were not disappointed. Everything from the appetizer to the dessert was perfect. We had leftovers the next day to remind us of what a great meal we had. The server was attentive and made sure everything was explained and what we could expect for our next course. read more

First things first, bring a flippin jacket!!! It's sooooo cold when the restaurant spins to that one particular spot. The food overall was ok. I mean $7 for a Caesar salad is a bit much especially when it's not that huge of a portion. I got the chicken and it was good. Nothing to write home about. The service was good I just wasn't super super impressed. I'm not sure if it's because I worked out about an hour prior to coming to this place but I was still hungry. I think for the price you pay you should get a big portion but that's just me. read more

It was a perfect experience! The view from the restaurant is incredible. My boyfriend and I experienced a beautiful Arizona sunset. I loved the warm and class ambiance as soon as you walk out from the elevator, which by the way is a colorful ride up. The host greeted us right away and a waitress led us to a beautiful seat with a view of course. She was polite and not intrusive. I had the herb crusted salmon with mash potatoes. Everything on the plate was perfectly seasoned. My boyfriend had the filet mignon on a hot skillet, which was the popular dish. The entire evening was so romantic. The prices were reasonably for the cuisine and experience. I will definitely come back for a special occasion dinner. read more

It makes me sad to give the Compass only 3 stars, but frankly, it's really the best I can do after this recent visit. Don't get me wrong, the view, amazing. The service was very professional and well done. I just am very disappointed in the menu changes the Compass has made since my visit there last year with respect to the menu. The menu is all about the grill. I guess this is fine, but it doesn't really go with the air of elegance that the Compass tries to convey. The Compass used to be about fine dining which went along with the sophistication of the room. This current menu is limited and doesn't really showcase the talents of the chef. One of the problems with the Compass is that it's so freaking dark in there, you don't really get to actually see the food. I understand why they keep it dark; so you can enjoy the lights of the city...but dammit, I do want to at least see what I'm eating. Fine dining is about all 5 senses....and some chefs really miss the mark on this. The Compass is no exception, unfortunately. We started out with the warm brie appetizer which was a medium size hunk of brie wrapped in a crispy crust placed on top of an arugula salad. Basically, it was an overinflated cheese stick. There was more crust than brie although the arugula had a nice viniagrette on it. The tastes were fine, but I just didn't feel like they went together very well. We shared an iceberg wedge salad. You can't really miss with a wedge and this one was good. The Maytag Bleu Cheese dressing was lovely and they added some olives and grape size tomatoes. I just wish that restaurants would make bacon a standard issue item on the iceberg wedge. It's just better with bacon. Prior to our meals coming out, the server came to us with a display of 4 different steak knives that we could choose from to use to cut our meat. I am still kind of baffled by this and why this should be necessary for us to select our weapon of choice for the meal, but we selected a sturdy wooden handled sabre and it was adequate for our needs...I hope. LOL. My son had the NY Steak with a huckleberry sauce. The sauce was a nice addition to the steak which on it's own was unseasoned and blah. Fine for a 9 year old, but for $33 bucks, I expect a little more. The Yukon mashed potatoes were delicious; creamy and very flavorful. I had the prime rib with a side of chipotle macaroni and cheese. The mac and cheese was just ok. The creamy horseradish sauce that was on the side for the prime rib was good--not too horsey like some places tend to do, but just enough to add some bite to the meal. But the prime rib itself lacked flavor and charm. Disappointing considering the price and the location. The company was great, the service was very well done, and the atmosphere was nice, but I'm afraid that this time, it was the food that was subpar and that's a shame. It's likely that the next time we are downtown for an evening at the ballet, we'll be picking another restaurant to visit. I am also sad to say the Compass no longer serves Sunday Brunch. I used to enjoy their brunch a great deal but with the change of chef, comes a change of direction for the restaurant. Hopefully they will bring back the brunch because it was a very nice place to take out-of-towners as well as just to relax on Sunday. read more

The view was incredible. The fact that it spun 360° was spectacular. Unfortunately, the food was no where near as good as the view. The steak was mediocre at best and the service was average. We did have a great bottle of wine and really enjoyed the experience. When you pay over $200 for a meal you'd expect much better. The steak was no where near as good as Flemings or even a different point of view but with a similar price. If your going for the view and atmosphere just grab some drinks and skip the food. If your going for the food you should probably read a few more reviews first. read more

Menu is well thought out - good variety. The service was perfect: not hovering, but attentive. And of course, the whole reason for dining there: the view - incomparable. I had the lamb. When it came out I was wondering where the rest of the meal was, but as I ate, I realized the rest was deeper in the dish. Not a flat plate but more like a large bowl with a super wide rim. And it was really good (bit on the fatty side if you're watching your cholesterol). House cab was respectable, too. read more

Awesome view and great wine list. I had the duck and wasn't blown away but my wife's steak was very good. Overall I recommend the restaurant. After eating we took the bike cabs for a ride around town. read more

The food is expensive but definitely delicious, so it's totally worth it! I am extremely afraid of heights but this location and the entire atmosphere was beautiful! Despite revolving slowly at several thousands of feet in the air, I truly enjoyed my experience here. From the appetizers to the entree and the dessert, all phenomenal. I Would definitely recommend for special occasions. read more

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No reason in the world why this place should not have an average of 4.5 stars. It was excellent. I think a lot of hipsters rated it low because they can't recognize a quality restaurant. The food was excellent and the experience was so unique and incredible, easy 5 stars read more

I always wanted to go here for the views and was hoping the food was good but meh....it's not. Everything was just "ok" and it was expensive. read more

This was a great experience as part of our Spring Training trip to Arizona. We heard about the Super Moon and though there would be no better place to view it than from high above Phoenix. We were lucky to get a reservation hours before. The staff at Compass was terrific. The hostesses at the front were extremely friendly and enjoyed viewing the Super Moon also. We were quickly seated and served a chili corn bread that is fantastic. They do give you the recipe upon request. Our dinner,, we both had steak, was very good, but also very pricey. Yes you do pay for the view. I must say this was a great experience. This is a great restaurants for special occasions. read more

The food was very average for the price. My $68 rib-eye was more like what I would have gotten at a low-end chain restaurant for $19.99, and it was over-cooked. The atmosphere was nice, and the service was better than our food. read more

I've only been once, but it was a very nice night. The food was great, very flavorful. The drinks were good, and the whole revolving restaurant experience made it even more interesting. We lucked out that the D-backs won a game that night, so we got the best view of the fireworks that I think you could get. Only downsides, it can be hard to find a good parking spot nearby, and it is not a good place to go if you are afraid of heights. read more

The staff was great, they always made sure we were doing okay with out being too pushy like most places. Lindsey our server was fantastic. When I wasn't sure what I wanted she gave great recommendations. I go to a lot of restaurants and this was by far one of the best ones I've been to, and Lindsey was one of the sweetest, most attentive waitress I have experienced. I would definitely come back not only for the 360 view but for the service and food and drinks. You will not be disappointed in coming to experience this restaurant. read more

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If you're ever in Phoenix and want to impress someone or pop "the question"! The Compass Restaurant with it's impressive views, atmosphere, service and food should satisfy anyone and everyone! Recommendations: Filet Mignon read more

There is just not a better place in Phoenix to take out of town guests to see the view. My Mom and I brought our friends there who were visiting from New York.... The view(s) are breathtaking... especially if you make reservations just before sunset... you get to see the daytime and nighttime views. It's a quiet elegant atmosphere and makes for a truly memorable evening... But.... Then there's the food. We ordered their appetizer special which was shredded veal in a pastry and sounded amazing, but the pastry was hard and crumbly. The veal was flavorful, but the pastry was so hard that it seemed to soak up the moisture from the meat. Their menu selection is a bit limited, there's not a lot to choose from. I had the Pan Seared Scallops with the corn succotash. My scallops did not have a nice carmelized sear on them which I was really hoping for, in fact, they were a bit under cooked in my opinion. The corn succotash was pretty good. I had a taste of my friend's jalapeno cheddar risotto cakes- and I was really quite embarrased that I brought them here and they had to eat that! It was bland and sticky... not even a slight tinge of flavor. They said they enjoyed their steaks, but I can't imagine anyone being thrilled with that side item. I tried my Mom's Brown Sugar Cured Pork Chop and it was 'fine'. This restaurant really has a market cornered on view and ambiance, but I don't think they take very good advantage of it. I don't ever remember coming here when it was packed. Why not? It's the sign of a great restaurant, but this one is not that great because of the food. I wish they'd step up their game and serve better food. It would be a place I would go to on a regular basis instead of just when I had visitors. read more

Yes, the food is expensive. But, portions are decent. Good flavour. We ordered the chicken & the salmon. Service was very good. The View was awesome. I Made a reservation to get a glimpse of the sun set. So, that made it perfect. Will surely go again. read more

The view is absolutely amazing, get there at sunset it is breathtaking. The eggplant bisque was beyond delicious and they even gave me the recipe. The seared scallops with squash succotash and peas was to die for. It was definitely a return venue for me. read more

The Compass - Eggplant bisque - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I've been here before for drinks but my boyfriend I decided to go there for dinner to celebrate our birthdays. And I have to say, I would go back for drinks and the ambiance but definitely not to eat ever again. I do not mind paying higher prices for special occasion dinners, but the food there is not worth HALF of what we paid. We ordered the shrimp ceviche, the tortilla chips were stale and the shrimp tasted like it was frozen. Our seafood entrees were also just ok, not worth $38 a plate. Our server Julian and server assistant Gina (I think that was her name) were so unwelcoming and not what I would expect at a place like that. They didn't smile and were not personable at all. The receptionist asked us when we arrived if we were celebrating anything special and we told them both of our birthdays, and honestly I was expecting MAYBE a slice of cake, but nothing ever came. Oh well :( read more

Highly recommend you experience this fine dining treat. Go well before sunset so you can enjoy what this revolving restaurant has to show you. 24th floor exquisite food and drinks. read more

Great Views and good service. The food is nothing special but that's not why you come here. We had the sausage flat bread for an appetizer which was probably the best part of our meal. We had a pear salad after that which was just OK and it was super tiny! The steak was good but not great. Like a Black Angus quality. Dessert was the worst part of the meal. Don't get the cheesecake! It was not good at all and really tiny. They also charged us 7.50 to split our meal. Which we share a meal at every restaurant we eat at and no one ever charges us ( even at fancier restaurants with better food). So really if you're going here get the flat bread and a drink and enjoy the view. I would skip dinner. read more

Their T bone steak was the most grisly steak I've ever had. I've had much better steak from places like Texas Roadhouse and Longhorn that did not cost a third as much. Looking back, I should have sent it back to the kitchen but have never done that before at any other restaurant. read more

Not completely sure how to feel. The view was amazing; we came right at sunset and got to watch the sun go down over the mountains. I loved the concept of a spinning restaurant. However, my family and I collectively agreed that the food quality did not quite match its price. The food tasted like it was boxed food, and we felt that you could find better food at a restaurant like BJ's. We were prepared to be wow'd at a restaurant like this, but we just found it average. Overall, if you're used to fine dining, the food quality may not be up to your liking. All staff seemed inexperience, and it appeared that they all needed a bit more training. It was a little less than country club service and a little more than a Chili's. I ordered the swordfish, and the waiter told me that they were completely out of swordfish, so the kitchen was replacing it with sea bass. I decided that was fine, and ordered the sea bass. About 10 minutes after it arrived to our table and I had finished eating, the waiter came to tell me that I had actually eaten the swordfish after all - the kitchen had told them that they had one more swordfish, and they put it on my plate without notifying the waiter until 10+ minutes after they had sent out the dish. Not a huge deal, but I would've just liked to have known what I was eating; it just appeared that there was a lack of communication between the kitchen and the waitstaff. Not a horrible experience in all; I think we were just let down from having such high expectations. read more

This was the first time my myself let alone my girl have been their and I must say, it was delightful to say the least!!! From the view (exquisite) the service (great) and the food was outstanding!!!! It's a must that you go if you haven't been their!!! read more

The views are amazing but the food was a little too fancy for me and a bit overpriced. Food quality was ok. I wouldn't say spectacular but decent. If you're a "foodie" you may really enjoy. Staff was really friendly and they made our anniversary dinner special. read more

Hubby brought me for dinner and drinks sometime back. This is a great experience for a romantic date and worth the splurge. We had great seats, service, and food. Hubby ordered the duck and liked it. We had dessert and drinks too. All was great and the ambiance was comfortable and romantic! read more

Love this place! The salmon was perfectly grilled. The rosemary heirloom potatoes were deliciously seasoned and just lightly drizzled with olive oil. I ordered the white peach sangria- loved it. We finished up with the black and white chocolate mouse cake! Not too sweet but so silky rich! Delish! The view was amazing! Beautiful high rises, valley views and mountains views! Great way to see downtown Phoenix. Very romantic setting. Best time to make reservations: Just a few minutes before sunset. The whole 24th floor rotates a full circle 45 minutes from your starting point! Put this place in your list when visiting Phoenix read more

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This place has an amazing view and amazing service! The bread served as appetizer is always delicious! The steak here is also very tasty. All the employees are extremely nice and super attentive. I will definitely be coming back again read more

The nicest restaurant I have been to since moving to Arizona three months ago. I wanted to treat my wife to a nice dinner and this place just stood out. I made reservations for 7:30pm and when I arrived my table was ready. I really liked that I didn't have to wait. The atmosphere is very nice. The views are amazing and most importantly the food is AMAZING. Food is very flavorful and the drinks also were very well balanced. I can tell this establishment takes pride in their work and value their customers. The prices are fair, and will definitely come back. I also recommend to make a reservation earlier to catch the sunset. read more

Compass was amazing great view amazing food and it was all worth the price amazing place to go for a date night would 100% recommend they have amazing lobster read more

This isn't a place that I thought I would end up going to but it is the best prime rib I have ever had. We live across the street and always make time for this place. The restaurant revolves for a 360 view of Phoenix which is awesome for visitors and locals alike. Cocktail menu is pretty standard. Try the calamari and the Brie for your appetizer! read more