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| - Let me start this review out by saying I am an audio snob. I think a music venue will make it or break it by their sound system. You can tell The Compound really invested a good amount of time and money into their sound system. Watching the sound man run around the place with a digital equalizer shows that The Compound knows what they are doing. With that being said....
I walked into The Compound not knowing what to expect and not hearing any reviews. I just know that they were about to bring some of my favorite national acts to Scottsdale. I wanted this place to be great but being in N Scottsdale, I had my doubts. I was wrong.
First impression was a nice one. Lots of parking, clean outdoor area and someone to open the door for me. I paid for my ticket (ticket prices are not bad if you are to compare this place to the Marquee) I immediately hit up the bar and I had to do a double take. Were these prices correct? I am in N Scottsdale and I am about to pay $3 or a beer? My wife is about to get a margarita for only $3? To good to be true.
The drink selection is all over the place and CHEAP. That is a major bonus that The Compound cannot change if they want to stay in business. There is nothing worse than paying an arm and a leg for a concert ticket only to get raped by drink prices. KUDOS. If drinks were expensive here, I would rationalize going to some of these upcoming shows.
The place was packed for a Garaj Mahal show (awesome jazz band) I was not a fan of the way the tables were set up. Nice size stage in a room filled with tables. Not much room to dance. It didn't look encouraged. I was told later that at more "dance" shows, they clear a good amount of tables. Luckily a party left leaving a table open in the front row right in the corner. PERFECT! I asked the hostess if we could sit there and she immediately went over and cleared the table for us. I was impressed!
After reading some other Yelp reviews, the main drag seems like the service. I can't agree but I can't disagree. Our waiter was on us like white on rice which got really annoying but by the end of the show, we could never find him. I heard other friends from other tables complaining about the service as well. If I had my way, I'd sit at the table and go to the bar to order drinks, but I am not that guy who's going to steal a waiters table.
For four people, we ordered 5 apps and 1 sandwich. All of the dishes were different from other restaurants we frequent and quite impressive. The Napa Crisp stood out the most. A crispy wheat pita topped with apricot, brie, jalapenos (not spicy) and a fantastic lime honey jelly. Another winner was the fried green tomatoes. I'd stay away from the crap empanada. We also got the Kung Fu Girl with Ahi Tuna (amazing blend on veggies and unique dressing) and the Cuban Sandwich (not a traditional Cuban but a decent soft, tender sandwich)
Overall, four people who were drinking, 3 apps, 1 salad and 1 sandwich came to $75. That was $75 less than what we thought the final tab was going to be.
The Compound would have gotten 5 stars if the service was better, but overall I was impressed. I am so relieved there is a place in the valley that is a great place to see live music. I only hope the best for this place. If they keep getting in the acts that they are getting in March, (Karl Denson, Emmit Nershi Band and Martin Sexton) then I will continue to keep coming.
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