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. read more

Milestones - butternut squash ravioli - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Milestones Grill & Bar now accepts Scene points, yay! The service was great, quick and the servers were attentive to our calls. The food menu was great, we ordered Mediterranean Goat Cheese Platter for starter and it was just right amount of portion, flavor & synergy of the components. For our mains, we went for Steak Frites & Grilled Sirloin, both were cooked to our liking & the portion was large & worth the price. The mashed potatoes are slightly chunky with skins in it, which I like. The onion rings & Parmesan fries were yummy & not too salty. I would go back for more. read more

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A patio on Stephen Ave for people watching? Check. Sunshine at 5pm? Check. Crazy happy hour drink deals? Check! Finding a patio spot with sunshine after work can be tricky - especially along Stephen Ave. Generally the south-side street patios don't get much sunshine with the shade from other buildings, but this one is wider than others and it was fairly easy to still get a spot in the sun after 4:30pm (on a Tuesday). The happy hour deal is every day 3pm - 6pm, with $4 (!) bellinis, Grizzly Paw Beer, 1oz high balls and 5oz glasses of wine. I can only vouch for the bellinis but they were DELICIOUS. There's no food deals on for happy hour and the service was more on the average side, but for cheap drinks in the sunshine it was a pretty great spot! The server also automatically split our bill, which is always nice. read more

Milestones - Bellinis - $4 during happy hour! - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Their California Spring salad is wonderful! I recommend asking for the dressing on the side so you get the amount you prefer. I had it with chicken added & loved it! Of course, this is seasonal so the berries are at their ripest. We started with Mediterranean Bruschetta & Spinach dip. This was the second time we had these appetizers. They are the best on the list, in my opinion! They're white chocolate cheesecake is divine! Other faves were the chocolate molten cake & key lime pie. This Milestones is connected to the Downtown Marriott Hotel. You can walk in from inside the hotel. It is great. They also accommodate take away orders if you want something better than room service. read more

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I've only been here twice since I moved to Calgary (October 2022). Food is good but they definitely need to reason their staff better. My server never came to check up on us and I had to walk up to the counter and pay the bill. read more

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 read more

Cool it's still goin' during covid. And that the location of it is not bad either. And the deserts and burgers are brilliant!

I had the Thai red curry and the presentation was very unique. I am typically used the to Thai curry order where the curry comes in a separate bowl and the steamed rice separately in its own bowl. In this case both came in the same plate and were presented so well. They tasted great and I gobbled it up before I realized that I forgot to take a picture! read more

Nice location in a pedestrian mall with a lot of outdoor seating. Location, location, location, as it's said in real estate. These were the "three best things " about my visit, and the staff seem satisfied with that kind of status quo. I got no silverware/napkin when I was seated, and these didn't arrive with my beverage order either, so I asked my server for them. She said "sure" and then proceeded to take other orders. My food arrived and I (silly me) assumed my server would make good on the silverware. Nope. Servers disappeared as I looked for someone. Probably five minutes passed as my food sat getting cold. The sandwich I received was a minimalist interpretation of what was promised in the item's description. The Cesar cocktail was so painfully salty I couldn't finish it. The weather was nice! read more

Milestones - Cesar cocktail was very salty and no "punch" - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Went there for lunch with a friend. Great burger, juicy, nicely seasoned, good fries. I would highly recommend it. Surprise, I know

Customer service in Calgary is incredibly sh***y...and that's me being nice...so when I met up with a friend for supper on a business trip I wasn't expecting much..especially from a Milestones...but much to my complete shock and amazement we received some of the best service I have EVER had!! The Hostess said that the restaurant was full but we could wait in the lounge..she walked us in and told us the best seat to grab and then waved a server over. The server told us some drink specials...made some of her fave suggestions and took the order...the lounge was super busy and they were a bit under staffed so it took some time for the drink to come. She was very apologetic and when our table was ready she waved the charge on the drinks....????...that's right...they gave them to us because we had to wait...we didn't even complain...it was brilliant! The server who helped while dinning was equally fantastic..if not a little over friendly...and had our order to us promptly..I had the mushroom chicken and garlic mashed potatoes and she had a 3 cheese burger and fries...both delicious! As we were leaving a bus boy asked us how are evening was and hoped we enjoyed the meal...a bus boy?? Where the hell am I...what do they want from me....I was starting to get paranoid as to why all the staff seemed so nice...were we on some new reality show?? We went to the hostess to pay and the manager was standing at the door...he too asked how the meal was...now it was getting ridiculous...I told him how amazing everyone was and he should be proud of his staff and that I was actually getting suspicious of the good service...he laughed and said not to worry..it was their pleasure..I seriously had to get my friend to hold me up so I didn't pass out.... read more

It's OK but a little too pricey. If feels like they're trying to be a unique type place but has a chain like feel to it. It could just be the area or the servers I had but I just didn't have anything unique about this place read more

Milestones has a good selection of food with an even better selection of drinks. The food selection isn't unlike half of the restaurants out there but they make it better. Like the Kobe Beef Meatloaf, it's fantastic. If you have a big group don't attempt Milestones without a reservation, they are often lined up and some of the tables in the lounge that may seat your party might not fit all of your plates (they are arranged more for drinks then for meals.) But there is nothing wrong with going to Milestones just for drinks. They make a mean martini and the atmosphere is great for a date or going with friends because unlike many of the bars on Steven Ave Milestones isn't so loud that you can't talk to each other. read more

This restaurant experience was terrible right from the get-go. Upon entering, we asked the hostess if we could sit on the patio and was rudely informed that there was no space on the patio, and that the spaces we saw were in a section that was closed. We pointed at a table outside that was free, in a section that was clearly filled with people, and said "Really? What about that one?" We were eventually seated on the patio, and ordered our coffees. All of our mugs were covered in spilled coffee -- fine, that happens. But my friend's mug also had lipstick on it that did not come from her lips. When she got a new mug of coffee, she wasn't given a spoon (or anything) to stir in her sugar and milk. She had to ask. We also had to specifically ask for salt and pepper to go with our meal. I shouldn't have to chase the waitress down to ask her to bring us multiple things that are expected and necessary when eating. That's not my job, that's yours. The food was okay, but the potatoes that came with our breakfasts had this cold salsa on it that didn't taste great and just made our potatoes cold. read more

Extremely unsatisfied with my meal here. I came here with a group for dinner, and my friend and I ordered the "date night combo" for $50, with 2 entrees, 1 appy and a shared dessert. We both ordered rare steaks, and they were obviously medium at best. The waitress, bringing them over, said that they were medium. Upon inspection, they looked medium; brown on the outside, with a slight tinge of pink on the inside. I mentioned that I ordered a rare steak, and she agreed that this was cooked medium. The waiter who took my order initially came over and said that he had taken the steaks down as rare, and the the waitress must have misheard the kitchen. He agreed to take the steaks back even though he said that they were rare. The kicker though, is that he came back in 5 minutes WITH THE SAME STEAKS. Either they overcooked 2 steaks in 5 minutes or didn't bother actually changing them. While I would have normally sent it back, everyone else in my group had already received their food and started eating, and I was in no mood to wait any longer. In terms of the food, the fries were decent, but the whole ordeal with the steaks honestly kind of ruined my meal. The gall of the waiter to try and pass off obviously medium to medium well steaks off as rare, and then try and say that they were done differently was more than a bit ridiculous. This will not happen again, as I will NOT be returning to this restaurant. read more

Kaitlyn the bartender at milestones was fantastic! She made the best ceaser I have ever had! Fast and amazing service!

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. read more

The food was extremely delicious and was one of the only places we could find actually open due to most restaurants closing because of corona virus. read more

Milestones - This is the pesto chicken pasta with lasagnette noodles instead of penne. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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! read more

I eat at Milestones a lot. It's near some of my usual stomping grounds and is one of the only places on Stephen Ave open late on weekday nights. I think it's safe to say that I've been there 20+ times in the last three years. :-) The service is usually good - you can tell that they hire professional servers, or train them to be professional. That being said, I've had some attitude from the servers in the past. But who cares about that? The food is hit or miss, but usually hit. I love the yam fries and the chips w/ Artichoke dip. They have a decent selection of beers and fun drink specials. Don't sit in the lounge on a hockey night unless you're into hockey, because you won't be able to talk to your dinner partner. They offer this bucket of ice cream called the "Break Up Bucket" which is supposed to be for women who need to get over a guy, or something, but it's totally offensive to me that that exists as an actual menu item. On the flip side, they have really tasty deserts in general, and I love that brownie so much, I want to take it behind the middle school and get it pregnant. Overall, Milesones is a 3 out of 5 because I keep coming back and the food can be really good when it's not an "off" day, which happens sometimes, and the food is somehow all wrong. read more

I was uber 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 4th 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 decor 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! read more

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 decor 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! read more

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! read more

Great dinner at this spot! Everyone in our group thoroughly enjoyed their entrees (chicken, salmon, bison meatloaf). Drinks were great. Our server, Fabian, was very attentive and engaging. Just an overall great experience. read more

To celebrate some new people on our team and say good-bye to a co-worker, a large group of us went out to Milestone's for lunch. We were seated in a semi-private room in the back with a long table accommodating our party of 12. But also in the room was another large group. The restaurant was packed during the lunch hour and the noise from the front combined with all the people in our back room made it extremely difficult to have much of a conversation with anyone other than the person sitting beside you. Too bad since I didn't get to chat with the new people. Our server was pretty attentive and brought out our drinks quickly, except for the Pelligrino our manager ordered. I think the server actually forgot although she said they had to go to the other bar to get it. "Is the bar in another part of town?" my manager asked. ha ha ha Our food arrived in good time and the portions seem quite large. I ordered the southwestern chicken salad. It didn't look pretty. Not to mention, I couldn't find much chicken in it. Some others ordered chicken caesar salad and they had these nice large grilled chicken breasts on top. The chicken in my salad was buried at the bottom. It was as if the chicken ran through my salad and landed on my co-worker's plate. We were all fussing over my lack of chicken and the waitress asked if she could get me more chicken. No need to twist my arm! Anyways, I can't say I was impressed with my salad. Presentation was lacking. It was basically iceberg lettuce, some chicken, tortilla strips and some boring dressing. Very disappointing. Would not recommend this one. Two co-workers had the chicken salad wraps. Yes it seems chicken was the order of the day! They were enjoying them until one noticed some strange dried up herb or something on a piece of lettuce. It freaked her out as she thought it was spider. Eeeek! The service was good but the food let me down. I've eaten here before and remember it being great. Oh that was a few years ago. Not sure what the heck has happened since. read more

Yes, It is safe to eat here! I do like their Kobe beef sliders - It's probably not the best way to eat Kobe beef but it is hard not to enjoy such cute looking burgers. The calamari steak strips are good too. But remember it is fried... so you might need to wash down the greasiness with some drinks. My only complaint is that they tend to overcook the fish - so do stay away from it if you are one of those who are concerned about the texture of your fish. 3.5 for the food and an extra 0.5 for the service. I've never done this for any of the restaurants in Calgary but the service has always been good here. After all, service does make up a big part of your dining experience. read more

After reading the reviews I visited Milestones with a co-worker for Dinner. Upon entering I felt we had made the right decision though it took a bit longer to get our table then told because the hostess thought we had left :-(. In the end though they made up for it with prompt service upon finding out the error and during the entire dinner. I tried their new calamari appetizer which was excellent and the Seafood linguine for the main course. Both of which were excellent as was my co-worker's dish. Contrary to prior posts the seafood in my dish were cooked perfectly and it had a good mix of shrimp, salmon, and bass. If you are in the downtown Calgary area I would visit Milestones...they had good service and a lot of good specials throughout the week. read more

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. read more

If I could give this a 3.5, I would. This is based on a collective of my overall experiences at this location. Used to come here alot with Friends. Easy location to get to; and the food is always really well done. Used to like Milestones for their ULTIMATE BELLINI.. That however has changed since my last two visits. Small Drink and Overpriced. Used to be way better than what it is. Food? It's always been really good, and still is. Last time I went for the Burger - Can't remember exactly what it was called, but the one with Avocado. Can't say I was blown away - but that was the choice I made.. Found the Avocado was way watery. Yam Fries were delicious - Could do with a better sauce tho. My friend just got the Normal Fries.. Huge Portion as well. Not a huge menu, but what from I've had.. They've done quite well. MUST HAVE: Thai Chicken Drumettes - basically a classy way of saying a Spicy Chicken Wing. Delicious. read more

There is not a lot I can add to Rose Anne's review, except to say that I agree completely. D'arcy was more than just our server. She was an exceptional hostess. The beer was exactly as it should be, the food excellent, and the bar tender knows how to pour a Guinness. But D'Arcy was the diamond in the setting. Cheers, Milestones. We will be back. read more

Mile high chorizo, crab 'n shrimp lettuce wrap, their sexy mermaid on frozen Bellini! Lol, read more

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Before I start my official review, I must address Yelp. Dear Yelp, 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 decor 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 read more

Not good. Had fish tacos. Battered fish looked Like it had freezer burn. We also ordered pasta bolognese and it was full of mushrooms and no beef to be seen. Also the pasta dish was spicy. The service was slow. Would not return. read more

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 read more

It seems that people have mixed reviews of Milestones. I've been there a few times, and each time has been a positive experience for me. The vibe is chic and modern, with leather booths, dark woods, and cool decorations inside, and a great big patio outside. I went to Milestone's for lunch the other day with a bunch of friends, and I have to give credit to our server, who was exceptional (compared to your typical restaurant in Calgary, where the service is generally lacking). The server thought ahead and kept everything on separate bills, was very accommodating to a few of my friends' requests to modify menu items, and never let us run out of liquids. I was there just for the liquids as I wasn't very hungry, so I really appreciated it! My lady ordered a "girlie salad" - strawberries, goat cheese, candied pecans, and chicken - and she really liked it. It was big enough to be satisfying, it was fresh, and had lots of strawberries and tons of chicken. Another diner at my table selected a marinara pasta which looked quite good, and the option to upgrade your side to yam fries when ordering a sandwich was a big hit amongst my other friends. They were a big on the soggy side for me, but it could have been just a bad batch. All in all, yet another positive experience at Milestones! read more

Milestones - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Good food, fast service. Had the Brunch special - Eggs Benedict with potatoes and salsa. The bennies were tops; great execution. I'd hold the salsa to the side next time as it made the potatoes soggy. My wife had the Veggie Wrap with fries, she liked it. The kids menu is a bit more expensive than that of say, Boston Pizza but the quality and quantity of food is elevated significantly. Its funny, the kids meals were 9 bucks and the eggs benedict were 11.... My two kids, 5 and 3 could have easily shared 1 of the kids meals. I'd go back there for brunch again and would recommend it. read more

We've been to a couple locations around Calgary and they have all been very accommodating. They go out of their way to double check meals For allergies and have lots of kids options for reasonable prices. I don't think my wife and I have had a bad meal yet. Great take-out option as well. read more

My wife and I really enjoy our lunch at Milestones. They have a upscale atmosphere and great location being write on Stephan Avenue Mall. My wife had their soup, salad and sandwich special and enjoy all of it. I enjoyed that California Hamburger which was hot and very tasty. I would recommend reservations though because we walked in the door at 12:30pm and their was only one spot left. If you are an out of towner like we are they are just a short walk to Calgary Tower a must see attraction. read more

I was downtown for a convention and needed somewhere to eat an early lunch. Of all the chain restaurants, Milestones is probably my favorite. They've always found creative ways to accommodate my vegetarianism, and they've always had a wide range of choices for the omnivores I've dined with. I was a little bit sad to see that Milestones most recent menu does not include my favorite dish ever- their Thai Noodle Salad. However, in its place were a number of choices that sounded appealing. In the end I opted for a lunch combo- $11.99 for half a sandwich, a cup of soup and a salad. I chose the vegetarian sandwich with a grilled portabello, their seasonal potato and leek soup, and a house green salad. Everything was delicious. The other people I was with all enjoyed their meals- one mentioned that Milestones make their favorite burger topping, and another really enjoyed their pasta dish. Of particular note was how fast and friendly our server was- he quickly got information from the kitchen about the potato leek soup (it's not marked vegetarian, but it is!) and despite HUGE crowds he did a great job making our sure needs were met. If I were only judging the food and service, I would give Milestones a five out of five. However, I deducted two stars for one of the hugest management mistakes I have ever seen. The weather outside today was twenty below, and there was a huge conference in the Telus Convention Center (which is connected by indoor walkway to the Marriott, which is connected by hallway to Milestones). We walked through the Marriott to the Milestones doorway, and found it locked with no signs saying if or when the restaurant would open. Okay, we'll come back in a few minutes. When we returned, we found someone had posted a sign saying "Welcome to Milestones! Please (go outside in the freezing cold and) enter through our main door on 8th Avenue". Okay, I added that middle stuff. But really? In the dead of winter you're going to CUT OFF indoor access and make guests detour around the side of the building to use the exterior doors? We had all left our coats in the convention coat check (as we had accessed Milestones through that door before) and thus had to walk outside with no coats or jackets just to enter the restaurant. Two thumbs down for organization and consideration. read more

Nice grill house although I would take the chicken dishes (especially the Mediterranean chicken which comes with goat cheese !!) Nice white sangria Great atmosphere sitting in the street looking around read more