Fantastic View

   sundvl1968 - 06/30/2007

The view is great; the food and service, very good.

Very romantic evening 04/06/07

   cormmm - 04/09/2007

The evening was a surprise my husband had planned for us.
We arrived at the Hyatt in downtown phoenix, still not sure where we wear going we entered the elevator with a whole bunch of travelers who are going to there room from a long day of being out in the heat.
We arrived at the top of the Hyatt hotel at the restaurant, the Compass restaurant. My husband went up to the hostess who looked very busy in the first place, and asked her about our reservations. She replied in quick snood voice your are late and will have to wait. So I thought great another one of those restaurants, but to my surprise another women step out with two menus and said "If you would like you could wait in the lounge area?", and she showed us where it was. Stepping on to the floor of the restaurant I notice it was moving, and looking up I was also overwhelmed of the view. The evening just improved a little more. We sat and talked and stared out over the entire city of phoenix. The same lady who sat us at the lounge came and got us and sat us on the other side of the restaurant which was also a wonderful overwhelming view of the city of phoenix, Scottsdale, and mesa. We also where able to view south mountain and camelback mountain, the evening turned even better. Our waiter, Dan, was excellent, he was there to caterer to everything we needed and asked for. The fist course was a salad, but not just any salad it was a Strawberry fresita salad, it tates so good. I believe they grilled the salad a little bite. I had an Alaskan Halibut for the main course and it was cooked perfect everything tasted so fresh and wonderful. The Halibut was so soft it just melted in my mouth. We had two glasses of wine each, and surprisingly the bill was not as bad as I thought it would be.
The point I am trying to make is the restaurant is a very romantic wonderful relaxing place to enjoy with your significant other. The service and food top all, literally.

I give it 4 stars.

Great View, So-SO- food

   maryabaxter - 09/04/2006

Have been to the Compass Room several times. Fell in love with the evening rotating views at first, very romantic, but finally noticed that service was not that great and food was WAY overpriced for the amount you received. Felt rather taken advantage of . Ruths Chris is way better value, Great food and elegantly served, very romantic also.

great view made it fun though

   getaclue96 - 07/31/2006

If you're going to the Compass restaurant for the food, you might want to go somewhere else. We went there for the Sunday champagne brunch. The salad selection was fresh, but that's where the good food ended. The meat selections weren't great; the dumplings were dry and tasteless, though the chicken and sausage, etc, were fine. However, my family and I were VERY disappointed with the dessert; the chocolate fountain was not tasty, the cakes were a bit dry, and the cheesecake tasted instant and not real.
However, the view was good, so the experience overall was fun. Nice to go to once.

great view, that's all folks!

   phxgayman - 07/01/2005

Was taken to the Compass Room for my birthday. Service was crappy despite being a very slow evening. Food was mediocre at best, tough filet mignon next to some mushy something or other. If you haven't seen the tops of buildings in central Phoenix, go. Otherwise find some place worthy of your money.

Horrible

   theliarsclub187 - 02/13/2005

I have been here several times and each time it is a disaster. The service is awful. You will only regret paying so much for such a lousy experience.

Don't waste your time!

   kaydiu - 02/12/2005

although the view is great, they capitalize on this. If you want a window seat be sure to request that in your so called reservation. Horrible!!!

Don't arrive early

   ljbtimeout - 11/22/2004

Twice now I have eaten here (tried the buffet once, off the mnu once) and I was so pleased. We were going to the Phx Symph. & it was nice to rest after dinner on one of the comfy couches. Picking up our car afterwards took too long, but we blame it on the Symphony crowd. Service is good, so don't get there too early, or it will be "dead", esp if you are going to the Symphony.

My favorite!

   jenfish623 - 11/22/2004

My husband and I have been to the Compass Restaurant on several special occasions. We have yet to be disappointed. The service is impeccable. The food is delicious, and the dessert is free if you mention that it's a special occasion! The Compass is my absolute favorite...You must go there!

great brunch

   kathpriv - 11/11/2004

My Mom and I went for bruch on my birthday. We usually go to the Phoenician, bu wanted to try a new place. The staff, the food, and the views were all incredible. Would recommend to all.