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

Have been disappointed by the food and service here before but we tried it again on June 3rd for brunch and they have definitely upped their game. Our eggs benny were delicious and service was on point. My only issue was with the patio hostess, she snapped at us when we tried to go inside as I thought she was just catering to the patio guests. That was the only downside to our visit. read more

Ate there for the 2nd night. Food is good. We're tourists so we're looking for decent food at a decent price and we found it here. A good variety on the menu. Good service, nice atmosphere and no rip offs like we found at other places. Clean and so are the bathrooms!! Beer and wine too! read more

Yummy food here! But they took away the best appetizer, which was a platter full with a little - bit - of - everything ...wings, salad, spinach dip, and chips. It was reasonably priced around $30.00. You can buy all the items still, just separately. Maybe, just like me, people were just ordering that lol. Bring it back guys! read more

Reasonably priced restaurants aren't easy to find if you're attending anything at the Telus Convention Center. A&W doesn't count, not if you want healthy (i.e., low fat) fare. Our lunch today was very good, the beer was cold, the salads delicious, but the most enjoyable aspect was the service. D'Arcy, a very nice young lady, our server, was engaging, personable, cheerful, attentive (to the point of noticing we got the wrong salad dressing) and simply great at her job. She deserves recognition for the fact we'll go back (even if we're not attending a convention). read more

Slow service, forgot to include chicken on the salad, rustic club sandwich had no taste, food took forever.

Perhaps I ordered the wrong thing. There's a chance I've been spoiled by the good food in the south. Whatever the case, I was highly disappointed with my lunch. I ordered the fish tacos, which looked amazing on the menu, by the way... but the fish was obviously previously frozen, still cold, and had absolutely no flavor. I ended up eating the avocado pieces only and leaving the whole tacos behind. Avocado never disappoints. read more

Emergency Birthday replacement- original reservation closed for renovation but failed to notify us. So we went back to Milestones for the second night in a row. The salmon shrimp salad was great ! Grilled salmon and shrimp were excellent and salad was huge. The shrimp and chicken basil Thai was just right spicey, fresh basil added another dimension. Service was great after we moved inside due to a rain shower on the patio. Our waitress found us a seat inside. She also got the birthday girl a free desert - a pecan chocolate Carmel torte. Very good deep dark chocolate granache. Turned trouble into a positive experience. read more

A kindly old tramp recommended this place one afternoon as we were walking along 8th Avenue. By tramp, I mean one who rides the rails, a vagrant or hobo, if you prefer. Anyway, the unshaven and obviously distressed man was asking for change when I asked him what local dining establishment he would recommend in the area. He told us of a place a block down that would be perfect for our growing appetites. I was prepared for something else entirely, but Milestone's did the trick. It was a bit of a surprise when we entered. It's a completely pretentious place and if you think I was hard on the tramp, he was harder on us by recommending it. But all in all, it wasn't the worst place I've been to. The drinks and food are sickly overpriced for the substance provided, but it tasted good. I had the meatloaf (our friend's favourite dish) and my friend had a steak. Milestone's seems to have the fast-food efficiency thing down. It would take a real tragedy for the food to come out poorly. They understand consistency, I've noticed after trying out other locations. It will cost you and in the end it probably isn't really worth it, but it tastes good. It's always packed with clean, good-looking people circling around modern tables and furniture, trying their best to act important. If that's your scene, you've found home at Milestones. The whole...juxtaposition, for lack of a better word...is striking. A hobo recommended a high end fast-food-pretentious restaurant that can turn out decent food. They ought to pay the man to wear a sandwich-board around instead of pants as a final fit of irony. read more

We had our baby shower here and we were truly amazed by the excellent customer service. They have a private room at the back. The food was delicious,the general manager was always there to see if you needed anything. The server was always checking on us for drinks and food - you should make downtown milestone the destination for your next event. read more

Four of us went to dinner at Milestones last night. Humza was most obliging and made room for us even though we didn't have a reservation. We had drinks and then our food arrived. It was very good. The Salmon was delicious and one had a hamburger and fries and one had the crispy chicken. It did get a little noisy, but it was nice to sit at the window and watch the people go by. It wasn't my first visit and probably won't be my last. Thank you for the great service. E.Middleton read more

Terrible service. Surly, curt, inefficient and inattentive. Some meals were served cold. Opted not to send them back as we had a time commitment and based on the service experience deemed it not worth having to deal with our server. Menus were filthy. Unable to serve a bottle of wine until the table behind us was sat, ordered and received their meals? We had been served water. Restaurant profits are huge on bottled wine and a group that frequently shares two didn't because of the manner that this restaurant is run. With the restaurant business being as tough as it is right now it is hard to imagine that better staffing options, better training and greater attention to customer experience are not all management priorities. Will absolutely not return. read more

First time there with my husband for dinner, waiters are busy walk around and no one greeting us for 5mins. We ordered The stylish steak with fries, the sauce is fatty, did not like it at all. Another sesame steak is too salty, I hardly to finish it, even though we still tip the waiter, even he did not do much services for us, we looked him chased around and so busy to notice us. read more

I ate here twice on a recent trip to Calgary, but it was more a matter of proximity than anything else. Appetizer items such as the Spinach Dip or Breads with Goat Cheese are fantastic, but I found the restaurant quite nosy, regardless if the time of day. Also, while the service was relatively fast, I couldn't shake the feeling the servers didn't care about our presence. When next in Calgary, I hope to have time to branch out a little further... read more

One of the few places open as we strolled around Calgary on a Sunday afternoon, enjoying the outdoor art. Good food and friendly service.

Wonderful location. Very friendly service. I ordered the bruschetta and spaghetti. Both were delicious. And to top that with the torte. Overall a great place to hang out. And the prices are reasonable too! read more

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 :) read more

Maybe I just was there on an off-day... but I really didn't like Milestones. It reminded me of yet another Earls/Moxie's type restaurant. Nothing special about it. The food, I found, was mediocre at best. I wouldn't bother to try it again. read more

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. read more

Dined here for lunch on a Friday to celebrate a friends birthday. I usually like it here, but couldn't decide what I wanted, so I went with the Butternut Squash Ravioli. It was a lot different than I was expecting (in a tomato sauce with goat cheese and pecans) and I admit I wasn't a huge fan of it. The food was a little slow coming out and they accidentally charged me for the whole bottle of wine rather than just the glass. My girlfriend had raw bacon on her sandwich. All in all, it wasn't horrible, but I probably wont return. read more

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. read more

I have eaten at this milestones many times as it is right in the core and within walking distance from my office. Milestones is very consistent and to me that is a very good thing in a restaurant. The staff are always very friendly, and because I am a regular, they remember me by name when I come in. Food portions are always plentiful, quality of food is very high and the menu ranges from standard pub like fare as well as some more high end items, steaks seafood etc. Customer service here is always exceptional, it is clear that the management run the restaurant with uncompromising standards. Word of advice, make a reservation if you are planning to come in for lunch as they are almost always full over the lunch hour. The decor is comfortable, and inviting. Wood accents, padded booths and chic stylish touches make this a good place to meet friends for dinner. Milestones is a great option for lunch or dinner as prices are always very reasonable, food is good and customer service is exceptional. read more

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! read more

Can't complain about this place even though it's a franchise. Decent service but not great (she forgot to bring our silverware twice and my food got a bit cold) but the food was great for the price. Good place for people watching read more

Food wasn't that great. I got the beef bolongese it was ok I felt like the pasta was a little under cooked for my liking but then again I like my pasta a bit soft. People that were with me got a chicken sandwich and a burger which they said were average as well. Nothing special about this place. read more

Huge tasty servings, this place is packed outside during lunch. Good food, good service, no complaints.

First time eating here and sat at the bar in the lounge. The bearded bartender was exceptional! Polite, enthusiastic, & speedy! Had the Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad and enjoyed every bite. I was able to enjoy a beer, salad, and charge my phone all at once. There was a handy receptacle just below the bar top. Great experience. read more

B-List. If you want food and a drink there are better places. The decor is banal save for the large raised saucer seating situated in a strange part of the room. The drinks are good and expensive; nine dollars for a strongbow? Seriously? Can a glass get any larger? The food appeared to be good and there were no serious complaints by all. The help is attentive, seemingly friendly but with a touch of invitational facade. The discerning eye, ear and palate knows differently. I would not recommend this restaurant for a special occasion. However, if you are passing by, this place may fill the void. They have location and this will likely carry them. There is better around the corner. read more

Visiting from Houston, I got the four cheese burger. But what really thrilled me was the appetizer. We had ordered the calamari strips with andouille sausage. But they ran out! So instead we got the steamed mussels and the frittes. They were awesome. Spicy and silky without too much of an overbearing sauce. The mussels were plump and juicy. The burger, as the waiter stated, had to be near well done to avoid possible food poisoning. I keep forgetting about mad cow disease up here. But it was an excellent burger with four types of cheeses. The atmosphere is a hip retro, date environment. Definitely a possible repeat place. read more

Wouldn't go back. Food wasn't great at all. Service was okay. I had the veggie burger and it was really average. Two of the people I was with said the seafood salad was okay but another friend didnt enjoy her meal at all. read more

Food is excellent but service is courteous but extremely slow...Eaten here twice in the last 6 weeks and same thing both times. Always seems to be an excuse for slow bar and food service (usually a large group in the back private room - even though remainder of place was 30% occupied). Ordered a second beer two different times from different people and never received it from either one or even received acknowledgement that they remembered the order but it didn't show up... They suckered me twice, not again... Lots of other great options down the block... read more

Typical chain restaurant. The Bellinis on Ladies night are the same as a adult slurpee - not to special by any means. The salad off the $5 menu was decent - the goat cheese with poppy seeds helped make it tasty. Stick to the wine list - that cocktail was vial. The inside of the restaurant is plain - again, like a giant box but people come for the deck and the people watching. I was dragged there as I rarely hit chains (Canadian Chain). Nothing special by any means....but the server was nice. Oh, lose the tacky little animals and mermaids in the glasses. WE aren't 5 year old children. read more

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

Milestones - Napa valley Cosmo- delicious - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Chicken dishes were great and they serve up a nice fish entrée as well , excellent staff service

Great atmosphere. Good food and a friendly staff. Had a trade show nearby and they got our group in and out. Nice job.

Another restaurant where you would like the 4.5 option. Excellent and attentive service. Spicy Thai Basil Noodles were delicious, and I had them spiced up with sriracha sauce. Recommend you do the same. Crispy chili chicken also recommended. The restaurant willingly splits dishes and if you aren't really hungry, that's a good option. On a warmish evening, be sure to sit outside. read more

Good food, consistent service, and nice ambiance make this restaurant a good choice when you just want some good Canadian food.

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. read more

absolutely the best bellini and cosmo not to mention the california burger is sheer perfection! met the gm by chance and he is awesome. love love love this place read more