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Compass Restaurant is located in the Delta and is a hidden gem in our city and without debate the best dining option you have in the airport.
Arriving with my mom for lunch, my (last) name was taken and we were promptly seated at a big, comfy table.
Compass looks onto both the hotel pool and main terminal and the opposite view is that of the people departing the airport.
There's something wonderfully tranquil about sitting down to enjoy a meal while you watch all these other suckers, I mean people, rush about.
Upon being greeted as "Mr.B" (a little too formal for my jeans and leather jacket wearing self but it's a business crowd who lunches here) we were presented with the specials of the day and the menus by our bubbly server.
Compass dedicates itself to both regional ingredients (which goes beyond Alberta beef) and Ocean Wise seafood.
Our consciousness assuaged, we ordered two glasses of Jackson Triggs VQA merlot ($9/glass) to keep it Canadian and ordered two soups to start.
My mom had the BC dungeness crab bisque and I had the ale (Big Rock Trad) and onion soup.
I never got a chance to try the bisque and my mom never spoke to me for the 10 minutes it was on the table so I assume it was very, very good. So I was told anyways.
The ale and onion soup was a cheesy, rich soup. With a nice finish provided by the ale. There were big chunks of onion in it too, which is often forgotten in favour of the bread and cheese.
For the mains, we each had a burger. Alberta tenderloin, caramelized onions, jack daniels sauce, tomatoes, and lettuce on a soft, fresh bun.
Compass also offers burger upgrades a plenty. Avocado, hot peppers, and tons of cheeses. Tons.
I had maple cheddar and my mom had bleu. The cheese was substantial and added a wonderful flavour to each.
For sides, we each had a crisp, fresh salad with housemade bleu cheese and raspberry vinaigrette.
We were both full after the burger and salad, something common for my 60+ mom but totally uncommon for yours truly. It was a satisfying lunch for sure.
Compass also does a killer brunch on Sundays and all day breakfast 7 days a week.
As an added bonus, since no one ever thinks of going eating there unless they're already at the airport, you are guaranteed a table (although for Sunday brunch I was told to make a reso).
The service was totally warm and professional. The server was also eager to explain how the food was made and where it was sourced from. Good for a native Calgarian like myself to know, and even better for the international tourist to spread by word of mouth once they get home.
Overall, Compass is a winner. Offering fine dining food and service with within a relaxed atmosphere.
Even if your aren't stepping across the road into the terminal, and into your next vacation.
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