| ambiance |
100.0% positive |
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The ambience was gorgeous, the food unusual and delicious and the service impeccable. ”
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The atmosphere is relaxed and the service is extremely good. ”
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would highly recommend it for big parties or a romantic getaway. ”
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nice decor, but blah value ”
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The atmosphere was excellent - there was plenty of space and not too much noise. ”
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The food was great and the atmosphere was perfect. ”
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Sophisticated, contemporary appropriately lighted, airily and cozy interior, welcoming professional staff. ”
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Only thing I have nice to say is the decor is nice and the dessert was ok. ”
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liked the grey decor and the sleek-looking bar. ”
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the decor was nice, but the food was so-so. ”
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Good food, Excellent services and Romantic atmosphere. ”
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highly recommend Compass for a romantic date, business dinner or out for a celebration- I've done all and they have come through again and again. ”
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Our waiter not only went out of his way but we felt like the only table in this romantic restaurant. ”
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Start with a drink or glass of wine (they offer many) in their cozy lounge area first- they also have a nice lounge style menu that's great! ”
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In the UWS where many restaurant are bland or overpriced, Compass has original cooking, a nice decor, good service and it is quiet. ”
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Great NY decor, great feel walking in ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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Dessert was mildly palatable until we were served white chocolate covered pork rinds. ”
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had the pea/lobster soup (light & delish), lamb shank (big enough for Henry VIII), and apple strudel (a must must must have). ”
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The Rock Shrimp Gazpacho apetizer was great, the Duck entree was the best duck I have ever eaten and the chocolate mousse desert was really rich and delicous. ”
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Heavenly apple strudel. ”
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I'm a chocolate lover so I was disappointed in the chocolate cake (as was one of my friends), but we loved the Panna Cotta with mango sauce (yum!) ”
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From my starter (a white bean soup with generous foie gras accent) to the last morsel of my unique crunchy Napoleon dessert, we were delighted. ”
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The only complaint was that I never received a requested refill of my coffee with dessert, and the Key Lime tart was too delicious not to need a second cup. ”
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The food is great, I've never been dissappointed, and the desserts are even better. ”
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Only thing I have nice to say is the decor is nice and the dessert was ok. ”
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Service was A+ and we enjoyed everything from the sumptuous foie gras appetizer to the paired wines with dinner and dessert. ”
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| drinks |
94.20000076293945% positive |
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They have a nice bar menu- I recommend the cheese plate. ”
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The beautifully plated delicious masterpieces prepared by the staff of the chef John Fraser are expertly matched by the sommelier Edward Allen with wines from the Wine Spectators Award of Excellence collection. ”
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liked the grey decor and the sleek-looking bar. ”
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This bar is perfect- swanky without being pretentious. ”
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Service was very good and wine selection was amazing. ”
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The large bar/wine bar area is a great place to chill; they have 30 or so wines available by the glass, tapas and dinner menus available, and the prix fixe menu (with or without pairings) is the best deal I've seen in a while. ”
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The only complaint was that I never received a requested refill of my coffee with dessert, and the Key Lime tart was too delicious not to need a second cup. ”
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If you don't mind being cold, having dirty glassware, waiting 45 minutes to be seated after arriving first at opening, waiters who can't satisfy the most basic tasks (warm coffee, lemon slices, drinks arriving before the meal) then this place is for you. ”
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We started at the bar with a perfect cosmo for only ten bucks! ”
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Really, the food is excellent - even on the 30$ prix fixe (which, by the way, barely offsets the exceedingly expensive wine list: there were five $300 bottles for every one under $50). ”
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No accomodations were made when we asked to have our cold coffee included in the cost of the prix fix lunch (who's ever heard of coffee not being included in a prix fixe lunch). ”
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the service was great and the wine list is a very reasonable. ”
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Great drinks on the UWS ”
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Start with a drink or glass of wine (they offer many) in their cozy lounge area first- they also have a nice lounge style menu that's great! ”
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the wine - we left with the glow of a wonderful New York evening. ”
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Good wines below $100 hard to find ”
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The bar is very flash, and big enough to accommodate big groups. ”
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They will seduce you into a great glass of wine or tantilate you with a homemade cocktail. ”
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Service was A+ and we enjoyed everything from the sumptuous foie gras appetizer to the paired wines with dinner and dessert. ”
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The seafood and wine is excellent here. ”
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If you're into wine and find food - I would suggest Cru ”
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Compass features a beautifully designed space, excellent food, service that earns every dollar of your tip, a wine selection to please everyone, and you won't have to break the bank to enjoy it! ”
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Waiter suggests a beer, and offers to bring a small glass, to taste it and see if I like it, before I even order the beer! ”
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| food quality |
85.19000053405762% positive |
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THe $30 prix fixed meal is a good buy. ”
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The service and food was awful--we sat at the table for a good 15 mintues before menus were brought over. ”
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My friends and I went to Compass for girls night out and the food was amazing. ”
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gorgeous interior - delicious food - and fantastic staff. ”
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Really, the food is excellent - even on the 30$ prix fixe (which, by the way, barely offsets the exceedingly expensive wine list: there were five $300 bottles for every one under $50). ”
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If you truly want an enjoyable meal, you should try Compass. ”
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The food was simply delicious. ”
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The food was fantastic, and the setting was very "cool ”
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Most of the entrees shows up at 10:05 - except one of two halibuts, which still wasn't ready, and the lamb chops, ordered rare, were cold and barely more than raw. ”
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The food is excellent and the portions are a decent size. ”
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The food is excellent and the service is great! ”
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The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the food and almost any other topic you might ask them. ”
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The food was excellent. ”
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It took us about 3+hrs to eat b/c the waiter only came by once an hr needless to say the service was horrible and the food was mediocre at best. ”
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Although I'm not too crazy about the food, the restaurant was quite impressive. ”
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went to Compass this weekend and I found both the food and the service excellent. ”
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bit pricey, but who cares when the food is actually good. ”
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The food was good and the service was great. ”
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Service was slow and while the waiter made an error with our food, we were not upset about the mixup until he became defensive and combative about it! ”
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was there yesterday with my boss and we could not believe such a poor service with such a good food. ”
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The beautifully plated delicious masterpieces prepared by the staff of the chef John Fraser are expertly matched by the sommelier Edward Allen with wines from the Wine Spectators Award of Excellence collection. ”
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The place is funky and the food great. ”
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It is rare to see an NYC restaurant so accomodating with special needs- they really go out of their way to show you a good meal. ”
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The risotto fritters were very tasty. ”
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My friends' dishes were quite nice as well - the hanger steak was perfectly seasoned and the monkfish was absolutely delicious. ”
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Good food and warm friendly service. ”
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The main dining area offers a delicious menu, which goes some way in erasing the bad feelings created by the spotty and sometimes snotty (the sommelier) service. ”
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had the pea/lobster soup (light & delish), lamb shank (big enough for Henry VIII), and apple strudel (a must must must have). ”
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not only was the food amazing, but the service was outstanding. ”
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Good food, Excellent services and Romantic atmosphere. ”
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If you're into wine and find food - I would suggest Cru ”
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The seafood and wine is excellent here. ”
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I'm a chocolate lover so I was disappointed in the chocolate cake (as was one of my friends), but we loved the Panna Cotta with mango sauce (yum!) ”
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If you don't mind being cold, having dirty glassware, waiting 45 minutes to be seated after arriving first at opening, waiters who can't satisfy the most basic tasks (warm coffee, lemon slices, drinks arriving before the meal) then this place is for you. ”
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And much to our surprise we were treated to a lovely amuse-bouche and received a delicious muffin to take home and enjoy the next day - which I did! ”
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The only complaint was that I never received a requested refill of my coffee with dessert, and the Key Lime tart was too delicious not to need a second cup. ”
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The creme brulee was delicious. ”
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Great space- big rooms that would be ideal for private parties- great food - had the chicken, short ribs and skate- the apple struedel was delicious. ”
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Terrific food and service, great value. ”
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The food is very good and I'm glad they've held on to this new chef. ”
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Some of our favorite appetizers were the Hamachi (soooo fresh), the sea scallops and the crispy skate. ”
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The tasty and well presented food was unfortunately offset by the abysmal service during Sunday brunch. ”
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Expensive menu; EXTREMELY slow service; awful waiters - the salmon was disgusting and nothing was worth the extremely high price of waiting forever for nothing. ”
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The food was great and the atmosphere was perfect. ”
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Too bad the food is lovely, I can not support and promote such an attitude and poor service! ”
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heard it was also a great dish! ”
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The ambience was gorgeous, the food unusual and delicious and the service impeccable. ”
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You would expect a nice place like this not to have mounds of fat on their meat. ”
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The food is great, I've never been dissappointed, and the desserts are even better. ”
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particularly enjoyed the price fix meal, which I think was more appropriately priced and the healthier options. ”
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From my starter (a white bean soup with generous foie gras accent) to the last morsel of my unique crunchy Napoleon dessert, we were delighted. ”
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Everything was delicious, we received our food in a timely fashion,our server was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. ”
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Rude bartenders, indifferent host who forgot to seat us, flustered and totally untrained staff, food which is overpriced and took ages to come out of the kitchen. ”
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Not only did we have a great meal but we were given scones for breakfast when we left! ”
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Dessert was mildly palatable until we were served white chocolate covered pork rinds. ”
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They were out of virtually everything on the menu, meal arrived cold, obtrusive service, and worst of all, a $100 bottle of chardonnay was poured WARM. ”
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They were cooked perfectly & prepared with a tasty carrot ragout. ”
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Compass features a beautifully designed space, excellent food, service that earns every dollar of your tip, a wine selection to please everyone, and you won't have to break the bank to enjoy it! ”
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the service was excellent, and the food was great - highly recommend - new chef is creating excellent dishes - the cod is very good - and so was the lobster! ”
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Great service, good food, a must try ”
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decent bottle of cote rotie, an overcooked steak, tough duck we left $300 lighter ”
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the decor was nice, but the food was so-so. ”
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The salad with duck was horrible, the filet was probably one of the worst i ever had. ”
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| menu variety |
83.33000183105469% positive |
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The large bar/wine bar area is a great place to chill; they have 30 or so wines available by the glass, tapas and dinner menus available, and the prix fixe menu (with or without pairings) is the best deal I've seen in a while. ”
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Really enjoyed the variety of offerings. ”
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The main dining area offers a delicious menu, which goes some way in erasing the bad feelings created by the spotty and sometimes snotty (the sommelier) service. ”
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The service was great; our waiter was knowledgeable about the menu and provided excellent recommendations. ”
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Expensive menu; EXTREMELY slow service; awful waiters - the salmon was disgusting and nothing was worth the extremely high price of waiting forever for nothing. ”
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The prix fix menu was excellent and a great bargain, but after seeing what everyone else got I wished I had ordered off the regular menu. ”
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They were out of virtually everything on the menu, meal arrived cold, obtrusive service, and worst of all, a $100 bottle of chardonnay was poured WARM. ”
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The service and food was awful--we sat at the table for a good 15 mintues before menus were brought over. ”
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There was a lo-carb menu which was great and was suited my wife's diet. ”
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Compass features a beautifully designed space, excellent food, service that earns every dollar of your tip, a wine selection to please everyone, and you won't have to break the bank to enjoy it! ”
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Start with a drink or glass of wine (they offer many) in their cozy lounge area first- they also have a nice lounge style menu that's great! ”
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While the $30 prix fixe menu is somewhat limited, it is a good value. ”
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Service was very good and wine selection was amazing. ”
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Ask for a tasting menu and, if you lucky, enjoy a dozen of courses of the innovative delight. ”
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They have a nice bar menu- I recommend the cheese plate. ”
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particularly enjoyed the price fix meal, which I think was more appropriately priced and the healthier options. ”
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| overall |
88.88999938964844% positive |
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truly great new restaurant! ”
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great place! ”
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It is rare to find a good place to dine in this neighborhood. ”
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The large bar/wine bar area is a great place to chill; they have 30 or so wines available by the glass, tapas and dinner menus available, and the prix fixe menu (with or without pairings) is the best deal I've seen in a while. ”
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It was great to see that the restaurant was full during such tenuous times. ”
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You would expect a nice place like this not to have mounds of fat on their meat. ”
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If you are looking for a great restaurant on the Upper West Side, I highly recommend Compass. ”
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great restaurant in a great neighborhood. ”
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great new place ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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Just an great experience and I can't wait to come back. ”
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| service |
76.79999828338623% positive |
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The food was good and the service was great. ”
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The staff beginning with the tall gentleman at the door, waiters, etc. were as friendly and helpful as some of the best restaurants in town. ”
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If you don't mind being cold, having dirty glassware, waiting 45 minutes to be seated after arriving first at opening, waiters who can't satisfy the most basic tasks (warm coffee, lemon slices, drinks arriving before the meal) then this place is for you. ”
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Very friendly staff, with service to match. ”
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Was there on a Tuesday night and received outstanding service. ”
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Good food and warm friendly service. ”
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The service was attentive without being obtrusive. ”
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Great service, good food, a must try ”
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Expensive menu; EXTREMELY slow service; awful waiters - the salmon was disgusting and nothing was worth the extremely high price of waiting forever for nothing. ”
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Medium prices for NY, decent service. ”
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Food was excellent, interior is really modern and sleek looking, service was excellent. ”
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The food is excellent and the service is great! ”
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the service was excellent, and the food was great - highly recommend - new chef is creating excellent dishes - the cod is very good - and so was the lobster! ”
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gorgeous interior - delicious food - and fantastic staff. ”
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was there yesterday with my boss and we could not believe such a poor service with such a good food. ”
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However, I went to dine there last week with my husband; the french server almost spoiled the wonderful "compass experience," as he called it with his arrogance. ”
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The atmosphere is relaxed and the service is extremely good. ”
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Sophisticated, contemporary appropriately lighted, airily and cozy interior, welcoming professional staff. ”
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The ambience was gorgeous, the food unusual and delicious and the service impeccable. ”
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The attentive and knowledgeable staff complete your visit to Compass Restaurant. ”
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The service was very mediocre as if business were so great that they didn't care we were even there. ”
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Their staff is so friendly and want to make sure you are pleased. ”
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Too bad the food is lovely, I can not support and promote such an attitude and poor service! ”
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The service was attentive and anticipated our every need. ”
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Terrific food and service, great value. ”
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Rude bartenders, indifferent host who forgot to seat us, flustered and totally untrained staff, food which is overpriced and took ages to come out of the kitchen. ”
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The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the food and almost any other topic you might ask them. ”
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The service and food was awful--we sat at the table for a good 15 mintues before menus were brought over. ”
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Everything we ate was incredible, the service was fantastic. ”
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Our waiter was very attentive and knowledgeable. ”
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The service wasn't wonderful but nothing to complain about. ”
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Our waiter not only went out of his way but we felt like the only table in this romantic restaurant. ”
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The service was great; our waiter was knowledgeable about the menu and provided excellent recommendations. ”
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Service really needs work - our well-intentioned waitress was slow, disorganized, and got the order wrong. ”
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The beautifully plated delicious masterpieces prepared by the staff of the chef John Fraser are expertly matched by the sommelier Edward Allen with wines from the Wine Spectators Award of Excellence collection. ”
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Everything was delicious, we received our food in a timely fashion,our server was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. ”
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horrible service ”
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The main dining area offers a delicious menu, which goes some way in erasing the bad feelings created by the spotty and sometimes snotty (the sommelier) service. ”
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You are welcomed by friendly managers and hosts at the front door with a smile and warm sense of sincerity in their voice. ”
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They were out of virtually everything on the menu, meal arrived cold, obtrusive service, and worst of all, a $100 bottle of chardonnay was poured WARM. ”
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the service was great and the wine list is a very reasonable. ”
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Compass features a beautifully designed space, excellent food, service that earns every dollar of your tip, a wine selection to please everyone, and you won't have to break the bank to enjoy it! ”
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The waitstaff was attentive without being overbearing. ”
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went to Compass this weekend and I found both the food and the service excellent. ”
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not only was the food amazing, but the service was outstanding. ”
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The tasty and well presented food was unfortunately offset by the abysmal service during Sunday brunch. ”
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Our waiter was very attentive, but never annoyingly so. ”
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The staff is very attentive as well as helpful! ”
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In the UWS where many restaurant are bland or overpriced, Compass has original cooking, a nice decor, good service and it is quiet. ”
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It took us about 3+hrs to eat b/c the waiter only came by once an hr needless to say the service was horrible and the food was mediocre at best. ”
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Service was slow and while the waiter made an error with our food, we were not upset about the mixup until he became defensive and combative about it! ”
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| value |
79.54999923706055% positive |
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Medium prices for NY, decent service. ”
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The prix fixe w/the pairings is one of the best deals in NY. ”
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Rude bartenders, indifferent host who forgot to seat us, flustered and totally untrained staff, food which is overpriced and took ages to come out of the kitchen. ”
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well theres a huge pole in the middle so that no one could talk to eachother. ”
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not a great value for blah entrees. ”
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bit pricey, but who cares when the food is actually good. ”
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nice decor, but blah value ”
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Alittle pricey though, but thta's the upscale manhattan. ”
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Expensive menu; EXTREMELY slow service; awful waiters - the salmon was disgusting and nothing was worth the extremely high price of waiting forever for nothing. ”
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While the $30 prix fixe menu is somewhat limited, it is a good value. ”
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In the UWS where many restaurant are bland or overpriced, Compass has original cooking, a nice decor, good service and it is quiet. ”
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We started at the bar with a perfect cosmo for only ten bucks! ”
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Really, the food is excellent - even on the 30$ prix fixe (which, by the way, barely offsets the exceedingly expensive wine list: there were five $300 bottles for every one under $50). ”
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Prix Fixe looked good value - went a la carte - clearly a mistake ”
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The food is excellent and the portions are a decent size. ”
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Given the number of wonderful restaurants (both cheap and expensive) in this town - Compass is going nowhere fast. ”
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From my starter (a white bean soup with generous foie gras accent) to the last morsel of my unique crunchy Napoleon dessert, we were delighted. ”
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Food was good but overpriced for what we got. ”
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Terrific food and service, great value. ”
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Food was flat - expensive, and dull ”
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particularly enjoyed the price fix meal, which I think was more appropriately priced and the healthier options. ”
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Compass features a beautifully designed space, excellent food, service that earns every dollar of your tip, a wine selection to please everyone, and you won't have to break the bank to enjoy it! ”
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| wait time |
13.329999446868896% positive |
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Food was slow and average, despite glued-smiles delivering. ”
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If you don't mind being cold, having dirty glassware, waiting 45 minutes to be seated after arriving first at opening, waiters who can't satisfy the most basic tasks (warm coffee, lemon slices, drinks arriving before the meal) then this place is for you. ”
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Expensive menu; EXTREMELY slow service; awful waiters - the salmon was disgusting and nothing was worth the extremely high price of waiting forever for nothing. ”
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Service really needs work - our well-intentioned waitress was slow, disorganized, and got the order wrong. ”
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Service was slow and while the waiter made an error with our food, we were not upset about the mixup until he became defensive and combative about it! ”
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