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Lion & Compass


4.0 of 5 stars 12 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Seafood, Californian
  • 1023 N FAIROAKS AVE, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
  • (408) 745-1260

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5 of 5 stars
La Habra
1 Jul 2009

Dined here with a party of six. Each person was very pleased with their food. Two of us had the Salmon with potstickers. It was delicious, beautifully presented and piping hot. The shrimp crusted halibut, Seafood pot a feu and filet steaks got the same raves. Some beautiful berries for dessert a great bottle of PK zinfandel made for a... more

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5 of 5 stars
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9 Nov 2008

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4 of 5 stars
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28 Aug 2008

Good upscale restaurant. More for business lunches or after work... more

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4 of 5 stars
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20 Aug 2008

Great place for an upscale lunch. more

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4 of 5 stars
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16 May 2008

Great seafood place. Nicely appointed and nice wait staff too. more

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2 of 5 stars
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20 Dec 2007

Very nice room for group dinner. Food was good, but ambiance outside of the private room is a bit rough. more

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3 of 5 stars
Sunnyvale, California
2 May 2006

We tried this place for an anniversary dinner splurge on Monday night May 1. Wife had an Asian pear salad and crusted seabass with lobster mashed potatoes. I had a cream of Portebella mushroom soup and venison stir-fry Japanese style. We had a glass of Ridge zinfandel and a glass of Armand Chardonnay from Bordeaux. With dessert, the tab was... more

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5 of 5 stars
Menlo Park, CA
27 Feb 2005
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We have always gone to this restaurant on the weekend evenings when we want to avoid the crowds but get some excellent food. I think this is a more popular lunch and weeknight place for business people in Sunnyvale, but its a hidden gem. The restaurant is beautiful, the staff are always friendly, and there is a variety of high... more

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5 of 5 stars
Hillsboro, Oregon
18 Aug 2004
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I love this place! The chef is a genius! (I have often thought of asking him to marry me... ;-) I have been going to Lion & Compass for several years now and can think of maybe once where I was not delighted with the meal. Almost every time I have dined here my taste buds do a little happy... more

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1023 N FAIROAKS AVE, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Tel: (408) 745-1260
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.