Milestones Restaurant

Customer service was really good. I’ve been here several times and I honestly have no complaints. Everyone is super nice. I typically order the seafood deals which is terrific and healthy but tonight I ordered the new salmon with orange sauce with veggies. I eat a lot of salmon and I am from the east coast so I’m used to terrific seafood. The salmon was cooked too well, it was not moist and it was seared so much that it was tough and chewy. The orange sauce didn’t have the citrusy punch that it should have so was quite bland. I cook a salmon with an orange compote which is so much bette than this. Having said this, it is just one meal that was disappointing. There is an entire menu that is likely awesome so please don’t take this one review as gospel — I’ve had good meals here. The lounge area is great for an informal date or to watch the game at the new renovated bar. I am always alone because I’m traveling and there is lots of space for single guests. It’s a good spot and I’ll be back for sure!

A nice spot and a great restaurant.
We went on a Wednesday night so it was super quiet. Lots of tables and we were seated right away.
Our server was very attentive to our table and even though we were very indecisive about our orders he came and checked on us often.
The food was super delightful! We had the spinach dip and it came with red tortilla chips and even sides of sour cream and bruschetta– a super great touch.
Once we ordered the food came out fast and hot.
Parking we had parked in the Telus Convention centre parkade– there are quite a few parkades around and the cost was $ 6.00.

Was here Friday, only had drinks at the bar. Great friendly service, good atmosphere. Highly recommend the Napa valley Cosmo. Delicious mixture!

Only positive thing was the location. Had a birthday dinner at the downtown location for 16 people.
1. they said they had a private room but it was soo not private
2. the patio door was open so crazy mosquitoes were feeding on us
3. they were out of MANY ITEMS; chicken wings, sticky ribs, mango chili shrimp
4. the calamari that came was just terrible
5. lemonade took 20 minutes to come
6. The waitress brought water with soap bubbles still in the glass and had to change it 3 times.
overall everything was just terrible. Book someplace else for future birthday dinners.

Ok food for a bite while on lunch.
Outdoor terrace on a pedestrian street gives it an extra half-​star
Milestone’s seems to try so hard to be cool and trendy, bringing foods from different parts of the world to one settings (What is beef bucatini, harissa chicken and Thai coconut curry doing next to steak and burgers?)
It’s hit and miss, but works for a large group with different tastes

good food. good service. fast service.
— tried their beef short rib. really flavorful

Located right near Calgary tower.
Fabulous drinks, great food and great location.
we were walking by and a lady who was out smoking said it is spendy but worth it.
we concur :)

My favorite part of this Milestone in Stephen Avenue is it’s outdoor patio.
Pray for summer for 8 months, and enjoy it in Milestone patio for 4 months!

Generally speaking when I travel I try not to go to chain restaurants and try something new. On a trip to Calgary circumstance dictated that my wife and I stop for some appetizers and drinks at Milestones. Having been to Milestones in Edmonton I already new what to expect; generally decent food with a slightly higher price points. I don’t mind paying a big more but generally the quality needs to justify the expense. While Milestones plays itself up as something above the norm I find it generally still lacks.
This experience saw us try some different appetizers. We had mussels and a goat cheese dip. Both were done very well with subtle and nuanced flavours. The presentation was great and there seemed to be special attention to each detail. Their drink selection was decent and the sale on ceasars that night didn’t hurt! I found their drinks to be mixed very well with a nice splash of creativity.
The overall experience is what you might expect from any Milestones but this location seemed to just kick it up a notch. I was very pleasantly surprised and am sure to go back.

Things happen. We sat for 20 min waiting for our food. It was supposed to come up ‘shortly’ because the kitchen was backed up. We decided to wait for 10 more min, until they decided to seat a large group of people instead of focusing on the orders in progress. We asked to pay for the drinks and a very rude and unapologetic hostess told us that the order had been canceled.
Worst mimosa ever.
We close with a positive note: our server apologized profusely and didn’t charge for the drinks.

Went for pre theatre apps, 80% of the restaurant was «reserved» ie no one there. Explained we would be in and out in 45 min, still argued about a table,
Once seated service was good, food (apps) fast and tasty, Caesar salad was a little tired so they volunteered to make a new one.
If the front line was not so stubborn would have been a 4 star experience

The tuna tacos are nice… And the location is good as well, the ambience is not too bad… I think is a good place to have lunch or a drink after working.

I haven’t been to Milestones for a few years, and was pleasantly surprised when I went there for lunch this week. They have a great menu with plenty of selections. I like big salads for lunch, and really enjoyed the spicy Asian beef salad. The restaurant was not crowded, and the service was fast and efficient. I’ll be back for sure!

Never thought I would give Milestones a 5 out of 5 — but there would be no reason not to I guess! We just had such a great time last night, everything was perfect!
A few of us were hanging out across the road at the Hyatt and were trying to figure out where to go to eat dinner. The weather was not agreeing with a long (or short) walk outside so we just went across to Milestones where I had been in only 1 other time for drinks, no food that time.
We sat in the lounge this evening and had the best service ever via Janna — WHAT a great name, LOL!!! She really was a great waitress and was knowledgeable about the menu and was ever so patient with us when we took forever to order. The menu is just so vast here and we could not decide! She was great to recommend things as well and gave us confidence in the chefs that she acclaimed as consistent and creative. (she suggested the new lamb shank they were very proud of!)
Ordered were a few drinks, seafood fettuccine (mine, yummy!) a burger and a steak. The food was spot on, soooo good. My pasta was not overcooked (which I am often afraid of happening as I can be picky about that) and the salmon and shrimp were cooked perfectly — the chef even added extra hot spice to my dish upon request. The burger was huge, an enormous amount of bacon and the avocado was perfect on it for a touch of creaminess. The fries were of the yam-​kind, done extra crispy upon request. The steak was cooked to order and our friend had no qualms about paying $ 32 for this dish. It came with so much fresh veg that he could not even eat it all! Mashed potatoes (garlic) were devoured! All was well seasoned and we were impressed.
The lounge never got too busy, the music was great and we had a fantastic seat by the window, watching the world go by.
I would not hesitate to eat here again and I would recommend to anyone! Will return!

I always forget about this place, but I was meeting a friend downtown for lunch and it was in the middle of our locations.
We went at 1 which was perfect as we beat the lunch rush. And they now have a gluten free section on their menu as well, which is fab. Very nice décor and you have the option of lounge and restaurant to eat at.
Service was a little slow, especially for not being busy, but we weren’t too rushed. I went the salad with goat cheese, strawberries, spinach and chicken. It was delish!

The final stop of our after-​conference parties was at Milestone’s. The lounge side was sectioned off for the event and we were elated that there was seating! After grabbing some drinks, we sat down to observe what was going on around us.
There were a few tables set up with appies so we headed over — spinach & artichoke dip, yam fries, phyllo shrimp, bruschetta, goat cheese flat bread and beef sliders.
I grabbed a beef slider and a few phyllo shrimps. The shrimps were great — crispy and flavorful! The beef slider was not pleasant. The meat had the texture of spam — mealy and crumbly. I ate what I had bit off and hid the rest in my napkin…
The atmosphere in the lounge was great, they had music on that wasn’t too loud so you could carry on a convo, abundant amount of seating and good service.
They brought out more food as the night progressed, we were offered chicken wings which we each took one — and soon my napkin burger had a buddy. The sauce on the wings were so hot it burned your lips and tongue instantly. I like a little kick to my food, but a full on face assault wasn’t appreciated.
The event was set to go till midnight, but the bar stopped serving at 10 PM and no one was impressed — especially the vendor company hosting the party. That pretty much drove a lot of people to leave, us included.
Will I be back to Milestone’s? Probably next year when the vendor holds the after conference event again but not on my own accord. The food seems to be hit and miss (based on my experience and other people’s reviews) and honestly how they handled «closing down» the event was kinda rude. They might as well have gone the night club route — yelled out last call, turned off the music and turned on the ugly lights.

I was über thrilled when Milestone’s came to Calgary. I used to work in Kitsilano (Vancouver) and some of my work mates & I were regulars at the 4^th Ave location for lunch. I’ve been to the one in South Calgary (Southcentre Parking lot) a few times with friends but since the downtown location is closer it’s our Goto when we have the kids and want good food. While it maintains a classy ambiance (no Boston Pizza décor here) it is quite family friendly. Nice to see additional Milestones restaurants popping up around town as well.
Following a morning skating outing with friends at Olympic Plaza we decided to walk over for lunch hoping it wasn’t to busy. Success! We managed to get in and get a great booth to cram the kidlets into. My gf had the spicy tuna tacos and they were fabulous (I stole a bite or too). All 4 kids either had pasta or chicken fingers from the kids menu (no complaints). Hubs had a burger (tasty) and I opted for a simple salad I’ve been enjoying for years… the California spring salad with a side of potato/​leek soup.
Service was good and the meal delivered as always. This is what keeps us coming back!

Before I start my official review, I must address Unilocal.
Dear Unilocal,
I do not recognize the terms ‘Happy holidays’ or ‘Holiday season’. I live in Canada, and here it’s Christmas, not some silly politically correct nonsense. So don’ta maka me smacka you while using a non pc and very stereotypical Italian-​esque speak. /​endrant
Located on the very busy Stephen Ave walk, Milestones is easy to find, situated right on a busy corner.
The décor is decent inside, there are plenty of places to sit and it doesn’t feel cramped. I ordered myself a prime rib beef dip. It wasn’t too bad. Tender and juicy. Unfortunately, it wasn’t nearly worth the $ 14 it cost as I didn’t start crying from complete happiness after eating said sandwich. The server was friendly, however she seemed to be over-​burdened during the busy lunch rush and I didn’t see anybody else serving tables in the lounge. I maya trya this place againa, however, the food should be worth the cost next time. I demand it! Bwahahaha

I don’t think we could have had a more convenient location, other than room service, when we could walk right out of the Hyatt and into their front door. I had never heard of this place before but we joked we could be eating in one of IKEA’s fancy little room setups. It was trendy and modern looking. The food was decent for the price. I had prime rib and it was really good. My husband had the steak and did say it was good. We had the spicy wings, which were not killer hot, but had a kick. My husband normally gets a side of mushrooms with his steak, but none as fancy as the ones we ended up, see the picture.
It was an enjoyable evening and the refills kept coming from a waitress that was very friendly. I would go back there if I were in the area.

Great service, nice outdoor seating, tasty mojitos, and a large menu.
This place was what I wanted to get out of the Stephen Avenue pub scene. I was growing tired of bar food, and this place offered a nice break. There’s A LOT of food choices, so ou’re bound to find something you like. I went on a Monday (for appetizers and raspberry mojitos) and Friday (for dinner and mango mojitos), and the waitress remembered me and treated me well. It got chilli outside, and my table was re-​set indoors. I find the prices reasonable and like the location.