
The Compass
Quick info
About The Compass
The Compass is a revolving rooftop restaurant and cocktail bar atop the Hyatt Regency on N 2nd St in Phoenix, reached by elevator to the top floor. The dining floor completes a full rotation in about an hour, giving diners a panoramic view over Phoenix and Glendale as they eat. A menu of 15 dishes runs alongside a bar list, with Sea Bass and Champagne among the offerings. High chairs suit families with young children, and delivery lets the kitchen reach diners eating off site. Valet parking is available for arriving guests. Reservations are recommended, though a wait is common even for those with a booking. A step-free entrance serves visitors with mobility needs. The restaurant opens Wednesday through Sunday, evenings only, and stays closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Paid street parking · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsHas changing table(s) · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
15 dishes- Seafood Pasta
- Mussels
- Sea Bass
- Panna Cotta
- Brie Fondue
- Champagne
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention rotating dining floor, steak, spaghetti and meatballs and rose petals on table.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention rotating dining floor, steak, spaghetti and meatballs and rose petals on table.
Customer Review Summary
The panoramic, slowly rotating dining room overlooking Phoenix is what reviewers return to again and again, most often tied to anniversaries and birthdays. Close behind is the food itself: the sea bass and steak (including a NY strip) draw repeated praise for being well-seasoned and juicy, alongside the spaghetti and meatballs, octopus appetizer, and cocktails like espresso martinis. Several diners also single out desserts, from a chocolate cherry profiterole to a peach panna cotta with a birthday card, and note servers surprising them with anniversary treats or rose petals on the table. Service is frequently called attentive and personable, though a few describe it as inconsistent, with checks-in stopping after drinks arrived or a server unaware of a stated anniversary. One diner reports a waiter spilling sauce on a companion's shoe and staff initially declining to take responsibility. Another describes a Mother's Day brunch where the prime rib, sushi, and other buffet items arrived cold and the floor did not rotate as expected. Most visits, though, end with a complimentary card, dessert, or gesture marking the occasion.
Customer Review Summary
The panoramic, slowly rotating dining room overlooking Phoenix is what reviewers return to again and again, most often tied to anniversaries and birthdays. Close behind is the food itself: the sea bass and steak (including a NY strip) draw repeated praise for being well-seasoned and juicy, alongside the spaghetti and meatballs, octopus appetizer, and cocktails like espresso martinis. Several diners also single out desserts, from a chocolate cherry profiterole to a peach panna cotta with a birthday card, and note servers surprising them with anniversary treats or rose petals on the table. Service is frequently called attentive and personable, though a few describe it as inconsistent, with checks-in stopping after drinks arrived or a server unaware of a stated anniversary. One diner reports a waiter spilling sauce on a companion's shoe and staff initially declining to take responsibility. Another describes a Mother's Day brunch where the prime rib, sushi, and other buffet items arrived cold and the floor did not rotate as expected. Most visits, though, end with a complimentary card, dessert, or gesture marking the occasion.
Featured reviews
- Xaimarie Jones
“I have no complaints! Beautiful view and the food presentation was beautiful! Definitely made our anniversary feel special! ♥️”
- Ryan Easterday
“Had a great experience with a group. Everything was amazing and the views just added. I didn't get an entree picture, as I just dug in and devoured it. But I did get dessert.”
- Sharon Lopez
“Very nice restaurant for celebrations. We went to celebrate my birthday staff is very friendly and professional I had the spaghetti and meatballs my family got the chicken and ribeye we also got the mashed potatoe which is very creamy and …”
- Renee McCoy
“My husband and I celebrated our anniversary there. Our service was amazing, when we got there my husband had them set the table up with a card and dozen red roses. The food was great. Would definitely recommend restaurant. I poor waitress kept her smile even those the table next to us were a bunch a Karen's and complained about everything. She stayed polite and helpful, continued to take care of the rest of her tables.”
- K Vi
“Table agreed that we had the best steaks and pork chop of our lives here. The view was spectacular. The service was as well.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Revolving rooftop venue in the Hyatt Regency Phoenix for seasonal & regional New American meals.”
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has great wine list
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Offers delivery
- Serves dine-in
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- Family friendly
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Historic
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Offerings· 11
- Serves alcohol
- Has braille menu
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves healthy options
- Serves late-night food
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Family-friendly· 3
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
- Highlights· 6
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has great wine list
- Popular for· 2
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Crowd· 4
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
- Parking· 3
- Paid street parking
- Plenty of parking
- Valet parking
- Dining options· 4
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Atmosphere· 5
- Cosy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Planning· 3
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Usually has a wait
Location
Restaurants near The Compass
- Hanny's4.42,6620.1 mi$20–60Reservations
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- Pa'La Wood Fired Cooking4.45340.1 mi$50–100Reservations
sweet potatoes, live jazz music, wagyu omakase
- Condesa Phoenix4.52140.1 mi$10–30Reservations
chips and three salsas, classic and strawberry margaritas, al pastor and asada tacos
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The CompassReservations | 4.21,538 | — | $60–70 | rotating dining floor, steak, spaghetti and meatballs |
| Hanny'sReservations | 4.42,662 | 0.1 mi | $20–60 | airline chicken, basement dolls display, mannequin art piece |
| Pa'La Wood Fired CookingReservations | 4.4534 | 0.1 mi | $50–100 | sweet potatoes, live jazz music, wagyu omakase |
| Condesa PhoenixReservations | 4.5214 | 0.1 mi | $10–30 | chips and three salsas, classic and strawberry margaritas, al pastor and asada tacos |
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