07/18/09

Compass

by magicloop2009

The seafood and wine is excellent here. I'll keep comming back. Alittle pricey though, but thta's the upscale manhattan.

• Pros: great service
• Cons: wait

02/06/09

just wonderful

by secretshopper090

We went in for dinner after reading about their "lobster special" in the NY Times - a grilled 3 lb lobster is $39.It was more than we expected. My friend had the prix-fixe menu for $35 which is an amazing deal, and I had an apple and endive salad and the lobster. Everything was delicious, we received our food in a timely fashion,our server was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. It was great to see that the restaurant was full during such tenuous times...Good for them, I will be going back soon !

PS: They will be running the lobster special throughout February. Great deal !!!

• Pros: wonderful food and service
• Cons: waited 10 minutes for a table

12/10/08

Just Perfect

by MarkMunafo

we only came here for dinner, we had a wonderful dining experience. both my friend and i ordered the prix fixe dinner. not only was the food amazing, but the service was outstanding. we will definitely need to come back for other dinners. can't wait

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10/29/08

Wonder

by winnieeo

The Compass is wonderful :). I thoroughly enjoyed my dining experience. And it was very good for the price. There's a $35 pre-fix that is a very good deal.

Out of 10:

Roasted Heirloom Beet Salad: 10 (amazing)

Chefs Selection of Soup: Cauliflower Puree: 8.5 (I'm personally not much of a fan

Crispy Skate Wing: 10 (amazing)

Vanilla Panna Cotta: 100000 (omg this is wonderful)

Pistachio Parfait: 7 (not really a fan)

Atmosphere: 10

Service: 10

• Pros: Everything. Especially the little surprises you get throughout your meal.

06/14/08

OK FOOD OK SERVICE

by lemonkake

After reading the reviews, we went with an open mind on a friday night. The place was half empty and the service was half hearted and WAY below our expectations. the food did not make up for the average service.

• Pros: Empty on a friday night
• Cons: Bad food and service

06/03/08

worst customer service

by WB88

I was there yesterday with my boss and we could not believe such a poor service with such a good food. It's easy: the manager have more attitude than a French Union representative during his 14 of July speech!!!

However, their way a threating staff doesn't seams better as we heard them insulting a boss boy in a very rude and disrespectful way.

Too bad the food is lovely, I can not support and promote such an attitude and poor service!!!

03/04/08

Hidden Gem/Great Experience

by gmen80

I recently moved to the upper west side and had my parents visiting on a monday night. I'm not totally familiar with many of the restaurants in the area but had seen Compass simply from walking around. Please don't let the simple exterior fool you, this place is fantastic. Everything we ate was incredible, the service was fantastic. I had tuna carpaccio to start and had venison as my main course with macaroni and gourmet cheese as a side. Everything was made perfectly. They also gave us a salmon tartare taster. Just an great experience and I can't wait to come back.

• Pros: Service, Food, Ambiance
• Cons: Location

02/16/08

The Needle Of This Compass Points To Great Food

by contempler

Really enjoyed the variety of offerings. Loved the First Course Spice Crusted Tuna Carpaccio w/ Green Papaya Relish and Ponzo Vinaigrette and the Pan Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras. The Main Course selections of Maine Diver Sea Scallops and Crescent Hills Farm Pan Seared Duck were exceptional. The waitstaff was attentive without being overbearing. 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. Definitely deserves a return visit.

• Pros: unique combinations with subtle complimentary flavors
• Cons: Bartender did not know how to make a Sazerac (I'll live)

09/28/07

Imaginative flavors and sharp design come together at this rare Upper West Side eatery.

by Contributor

In Short
After a few changes of the guard, original chef Neil Annis is back in the kitchen, providing innovative American cuisine to the uptown epicurean crowd. Though you'd never guess from the ordinary facade, a sizeable space awaits with multiple private nooks. The handsome interior combines glass and natural elements creating a contemporary museum atmosphere. The menu, equally artistic, includes confit of pork belly, crispy skate, olive oil-poached lobster and a salty sweet hazelnut and potato-chip gateau.

09/19/07

A thoroughly enjoyable evening

by shaqmeister

My friends and I visited Compass for the first time and I can't wait to go back. The decor of the restaurant is both chic and relaxing and the table arrangements allow for a great deal of privacy - particularly if you're in a booth or one of the many private dining rooms.

The service was great; our waiter was knowledgeable about the menu and provided excellent recommendations. We all enjoyed our meals. My friends ordered from the $35 Prix Fixe menu and I went A La Carte.

I devoured my Tempura Soft Shell Crab appetizer (delish!) and enjoyed the Pan Seared Scallops I had for my entree. My friends' dishes were quite nice as well - the hanger steak was perfectly seasoned and the monkfish was absolutely delicious. If you closed your eyes you would have thought it tasted like a lobster tail.

We shared two desserts (from the Prix Fixe menu) amongst the three of us. 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!). 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!

I have a friend coming into town next week from Dallas and I think I may have to go take her there for dinner. If not I'll definitely return in the coming weeks.

• Pros: Excellent food, great service, attention to detail
• Cons: None