812 Wharf St, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, Canada
Milestones has been a leader in the casual dining space in Canada since 1989 by doing things a bit differently. The Milestones experience is one that is built on value, hospitality, comfort and globally inspired, delicious food, all served up in an atmosphere that is the perfect backdrop for good people and good times. A warm and approachable place for celebrating milestone occasions, enjoying Sunday morning brunch and grabbing drinks with friends during Happy Hour, Milestones satisfies every craving at the table. Available for dine-in, takeout and delivery, your table, or order, is always waiting.
We stopped by on a rainy December day. They seated us at a booth overlooking the harbor and couldn’t have been more attentive. We both ordered a pint and the lobster & prawn grilled cheese with a Caesar salad. It was wonderful! Very tasty, messy and perfect for a cold rainy day.
We recently celebrated my birthday at this restaurant, and it was a fantastic experience! The server went above and beyond to accommodate all our needs, making the occasion truly special. The food was delicious, with every dish perfectly prepared and flavorful. From the warm service to the festive ambiance, everything was spot on. I highly recommend this place for celebrations or just a great meal!
Nice family friendly restaurant with a beautiful view and plenty of space. The food is extremely tasty, and they offer a kids menu. However, I recommend that management pay more attention to cleaning. While the tables were clean, the floor could be cleaned better 🤦🏼♀️.
Went on a Saturday evening with a reservation. Atmosphere is intimate, beautiful views of the harbor, empress, and the legislative building. For starters, we got the coconut calamari, perfect👌 I ordered the 1989 burger, seasoned well, burger was slightly overcooked to my liking, would have liked it more medium then well done. My husband ordered the shrimp and scallop scampi. He asked for no tomatoes but it did arrive with tomatoes, it wasn't an allergy so he picked them out. The scampi is very caper forward in flavor. I loved the strawberry haze cocktail, would 10/10 recommend. The white chocolate cheesecake and monster cookie with ice cream was yummy. Bathrooms were clean, and the service was great.
This place is in a beautiful location. They have a patio but unfortunately it was closed when we visited (too early). We had brunch and it was really good. We had grapefruit and pineapple mimosas that were really good. Good was yummy too and service was excellent. Really good option when visiting downtown Victoria.
Atmosphere is not bad, reminds Joyes. I ordered blue cheese burger which tastes just okay but nothing special, and salad on the side which was good, so overall 7/10. Next I ordered caramel cheesecake and it’s very sour 6/10 The worst part of my visit it’s a server, girl was not polite and talked to me in a familiar way. I felt myself guilty in something every time when she came to me. My experience: nothing special
Came here for the first time for my first night on Vancouver Island. The food was decent although the prices smhad been on the high side. Cost is no surprised since it's a tourist area. Food was still tasty. The steak sandwich I as delicious and my partner loved her fish and chips.
Our favorite spot to stop on arrival into Victoria. Grab a table on the patio under an umbrella along the Harbor and enjoy a fantastic happy hour Bellini and excellent appetizer options. Wonderful every time! 2024 update: Visiting in November so the downstairs bar and patio are closed for the season. Of course that didn't get in the way of tradition. We enjoyed their famous Bellinis at the main bar and stayed for an amazing meal. The restaurant is gorgeous and our meal was delicious. Thanks to our excellent server, Leila!
Good food and wine. My smash burger wasn t a smash burger though.
The grilles salmon was great, service was nice, ambience a bit fancy schmancy but prices are fine.
Rude hostess. Booked a window table, got a table with a pillar. Sticky menus. Steaks, duck & seafood was mediocre. Overall a waste of money. Find somewhere else.
As I was awaiting my harbour plane I went to Milestones for a quick dinner. I ordered the filet mignon. They brought out a sirloin instead and then charged me for the filet. The sirloin was cooked perfectly and quite tasty but clearly the server and chef dont know their cuts of steak.
Great food and service. Beautifully decorated for Christmas
The view from this restaurant is even better in the evening during the holidays, we got to enjoy the Parliament house and the surrounding are all lighted up. Everything we ordered were delicious, they have amazing chicken wings for their appetizer! The service was slow due to the Santa Parade that just ended (we came from that parade too). As everything moved very fast, our server, Stephanie forgot to put in our appetizer request, but once she realize it, she handled it so well and we just really pleased with our overall experience. Can t wait to be back there next time we are in Victoria.
We had an amazing meal (steak sandwich with fries and salad), awesome beer (winter ale) and perfect kids menue with free icecream. Food quality and taste is unique! Our server s name was James, he was so cheerful and positive, his comments helped us choose what we desired, and his positive attitude made us happy and happier with our choice of restaurant! When we left the restaursnt not only we had amazing meal but we felt so happy and delighted! Clean delicious with magnificent view of parliment and harbour. Washrooms were meticulously clean! This became our regular place to eat out! the price is reasonable compared to the wuality and location.
Our server, James (from James Bay) was incredible. Funny and efficient and the food was great! All around good night.
Beautiful place, very nice atmosphere. But food was overpriced and lacking. For our party- two out of three meals came out so salty that one needed to be returned. Due to its location is a tourist place, wont be back.
I kept getting pop ups on fb advertising their new menu,Im not a fan of this restaurant but I was hopeful, I ordered the crispy fried chicken, omg GROSS, batter thick,slimy congealed soggy, NOT freshly battered and fried, out of a box,re warmed and NASTY
Super venue, interesting and varied menu with options for gluten & dairy intolerant diners
Good food and service from waitress
We loved the Butternut Squash Ravioli and the Chilled Seafood Cobb Salad entrees, and the Spring Salad made a great appetizer. This is one of the best spots to dine with a view of Victorias inner harbour. Our server was helpful and provided great recommendations. The carrot cake was probably the best Ive had, and the ganache was also delicious.
Reasonably priced food that is simply delicious! Definitely try the Bellini! The service here is more than just basic friendly, these are really nice people who take pride in what they do. I will definitely come back!
The food was amazing I loved the garlic bisque 10/10
Great food friendly staff.
One of my favorite restaurants in Victoria, since 1998 I visited this restaurant, now I went with my family. The lady who served us as a waitress was very kind, but the hostess was very cold when she received us. I dont know what would bother her because her treatment was very strange, but well That wouldnt ruin our stay, the food was very delicious and on point, thank you very much Milestones for existing!!!
Mid af, terrible service and the bartender can t make drinks to save their life. Place would ve died ages ago if it weren t for the location. So many better options in the same price range or lower that don t taste and present like they re right off the Sysco truck. I keep forgetting how absolutely piss poor and pretentious this place is every 5 years or so but not this time. Never going back.
Visited twice in the past month. Had Kieran as our server both times & he was amazing! He was so welcoming & attentive. Great food & beverage suggestions. Our meals were incredible and the atmosphere was as well. We will definitely be back soon...
Milestones has become an anchor in the rough seas of Victoria dining. It meets my criteria of a great restaurant with character, good food and reasonable prices. And while the dining scene has changed incredibly over the past few years with new social-dynamic staffing issues, shutdowns, supply chain problems and economic uncertainties, Milestones has weathered these with aplomb... Ive been taking my wife here for her birthday for many years, and shes been serenaded by German tourists, congratulated by staff, rewarded with sumptuous desserts and accompanied by friends and family through these milestones in her life, but we our patronage has always been matched by the good service, great food, super scenery and reasonable prices... And that last one is really important: I feel that the prices that Milestones charges for their meals are entirely justified by what you get, and thats refreshing in this era of most restaurants raising their prices to keep afloat and yet not raising their service or food to match those dollars... And we all know that dining out has been a luxury experience for many people, no matter where you dine!?! Ive never sent a meal back here. Or regretted my meal choice. Or dealt with surly staff. Or complained about the view or parking... I just had a great experience... every... time... I... go... Consistency can be underrated, and this place is my anchor.
Awesome food and service. We were very well taken care of!!
Great food. I love that they have some decent plant based options, including crispy tofu as an addition to salad. Great service, but very, very loud. Conversation was really challenging. Vegetarian options: Decent selection of vegetarian and plant-based options, plus the ability to make some dishes vegan with substitutions.
My wife had our anniversary dinner there. I was surprised to get a table on a Saturday evening with such short notice. Great service and food was good. I have been dinning there many times over the years. The burgers are smaller but good. Best yam fries I ever had. Draft beer a bit over priced. $9.50/20oz. My local pub it is $7.50/20oz. Atmosphere very nice. Great for special occasions. Go during Happy Hour. We saved $5.00 on each meal which makes up for the overpriced beer. Parking: If you can find a free parking spot on the street during a busy time then you are very lucky. Paid parking at the harbor is $3.00/hour and there was plenty on a Saturday night close to the restaurant.
I recommend steak! The atmosphere is nice, and if you want to sit by the window and eat while looking outside, I recommend making a reservation.
What a wonderful way to spend happy hour right on water on great sunny day!
The server in glasses was very, very, very friendly and it was the most pleasant visit of my schedule in Victoria. Thank you so much !
Had an amazing dining experience, thanks to Jim! service was top-notch friendly, attentive, and made us feel truly welcomed. He went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. The waterfront view made the whole experience even better. If you re dining here, ask for Jim he ll make sure your experience is exceptional!
The food was delicious! Service was quick and easy! It would have been better if its stroller and wheelchair friendly!
Friday night in Victoria is difficult to get a table at a good resturant, we did and so glad we did, front desk was on it, server was on it, food was on it, beer was great,thank you Parking: 5-10 minute walk from the lower harbour is easiest
Great views - I have eaten here several times, and the food and staff are always good!
Great location and atmosphere on the water, great service and staff, our waitress Jade was super friendly and great at her job. The food was amazing and all ages were satisfied, would definitely dine here again.
Sat outdoors, good food, fish tacos, and burger. Great service, fun location. Parking is difficult, but that seems to be the case all over Victoria.
My husband and I stopped by Milestones for lunch when we were visiting Victoria. I was expecting your typical mediocre tourist food, but the location was nice so we decided to try it anyway. We were very pleasantly surprised by the selection and quality of the food. We had an avocado and feta cheese appetizer that was served with chips (I think), and I had mussels for my main course, which were wonderful! I dont remember what my husband had, but he enjoyed it. And our waiter, Kieran, was perfect. He was attentive without being intrusive. Overall, it was a great experience. Highly recommend!
We ordered the Halibut Fish and Chips , not great
Kaitlyn is a gem
I really love their California spring salad and their 1989 burger is great! Ask for James, he was our server and he is awesome!
For starters I watched a glass with ice of water literally explode in my wifes hand, spilling all the water on her lap. She was soaked ! and No she did not drop it. It actually shattered ! Our waitress looked at my wife as if she dropped the glass and dont believe her. Manager comes over to ask if everythings ok. We are the type of people that dont like to make a scene even though my wife did get a small cut on her arm. They clean it up and we proceed to eat. Now Im not one to look for any kind of discount for what just happened but at Cactus & Earls they would of done something for the inconvenience of my wife having to walk out of the restaurant and back to our hotel soaking wet. On top of this we order a to go order for our daughter back at the hotel. We checked the order before leaving at the door and noticed there was no spinach that came with the dish. We spoke to the front lady at the door and literally told us she was busy and would try her best to find out our waitress. We waited 10 min only to flag her down ourselves as I could see she was still sitting multiple people down and wasnt even looking for waitress. Eventually our waitress apologizes for the missed spinach and takes our meal back to the kitchen while we wait at the front. We waited for about 15-20 Min while we thought the meal was being remade as was discussed to only have the manager bring back the same meal that we gave them and said sorry we dont have anymore spinach. I had mentioned to him now this meal has been sitting with you for 20 plus minutes and all we got was Oh sorry about that . And walks away. We leave the building and then once more realize they had no utensils in the bag. Had to go back in the building and then now the manager says he would refund some money. Little too late dont you think !!! Where was that offer when my wife got soaked. Bad Bad Service ! This is the first time Ive ever written a complaint.
A nice place to eat by the Victoria Harbour. Great service and great food. Didnt have to wait too long. The coconut curry mussels dish was delish! 1lb of mussels - enough for 2 people to share and maybe add an appy. Hubby had the wagyu burger that had onion ring and bacon on top! It was a two hander for sure and quite good.
a little expensive but worth it. service is great especially if you get Mark, best server we ve ever got. thank you for a blast Food
The food was good the view was beautiful and the service was outstanding!
Very nice restaurant. Delicious Food. Super nice waiters and a great view.
The most unique and best steak sandwich I have ever had anywhere in the world, warm potato salad was good too and all at a reasonable price for Victoria by the harbour.
The food is good and I enjoyed their outdoor seating but it took over 30 min for the bill to arrive after the table was cleaned off. The cocktails are delicious.
We were very satisfied. The ambience was harmonious, the food was excellent and the service was extremely friendly. The location right on the water is also very nice.
Great customer service!
Great steak and salmon. Dessert was amazing (key lime pie and carrot cake). Service was fast and super friendly. Also nice harbour view. Would recommend. Food
Lovely place!
Amazing establishment, we had a family dinner here celebrating the 75th birthday of our parents AND their 50th wedding anniversary. Much recommended. Please come and meet Kieran & Carlo.
Really good spot for dinner with family, friends or a romantic meal. A must visit at sunset in the summer.
if you like gristle in your burger-youll enjoy this place. if ordering the black and blue cheese burger-bring your own-they are very stingy with theirs. brown social club for the best hamburgers.
My dining experience at Milestones in Victoria was nothing short of spectacular! From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was inviting and warm, striking the perfect balance between casual and refined. The restaurant offers a fantastic choice of seating options, whether you prefer to bask in the stunning views of the harbor from the outdoor patio or enjoy the cozy, elegant interior. The food was the highlight of our visit. Every dish we ordered was a culinary delight, showcasing fresh, high-quality ingredients and expert preparation. The menu offered a diverse selection, catering to all tastes and dietary preferences. Each bite was bursting with flavor, and the presentation was impeccable. The service was also top-notch attentive without being intrusive, and knowledgeable about the menu. They truly made us feel welcome and well-cared for throughout our meal. Overall, Milestones exceeded my expectations in every way. It s the perfect spot for a special occasion or a memorable night out. I can t wait to return and experience more of their incredible offerings. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Victoria!
Our company had a conference and we wanted to entertain 65 staff and franchisees. We approached Milestones last minute and they were able to accommodate us in a private room downstairs. The food and atmosphere was great and Pat and her staff took great care of us. We highly recommend this location.
Our wait staff, Jade, was fabulous. We had a group of 7. Great service, great food. Next time we are I. Canada we will surely come back. Thank you for giving us a great experience.
Good food and nice people
We went on a date night, The food was good. Not fantastic but good. The service was a little lax in that we had to ask several times for our bill.
Had a great time! Patio right beside water...great wine! Enough said
Great food and service!
I love the California salad. It is delicious.
It was a bit expensive 4.00 for a glass of club soda The service was awesome The patio is such a great place to hangout Food
Yesterdays dinner left us with wonderful memories. The hospitality and enthusiasm of the waiter James infected us. He even provided advance service. Seeing that we were from Asia, he took the initiative to bring hot water and chopsticks, which moved us deeply. , James is a very good employee and will bring a lot of customers to the restaurant.
Who would not love their bellinis? We went to this restaurant to try that. We tried to order food but unfortunately, when we came to the restaurant, most of what we would like to try was sold out. We did not want what we ordered that day, but it was all worth it. The staffs recommendation did not disappoint us. The Wham-bam shrimp was a 9 out of 10. It was a 10 but it took time before it was served to us. The pesto chicken asiago was good but nothing is surprising about it. I will update this review when we come back. The restaurant served mouth watering dishes and we will definitely come back to try more.
This was the first time in a very long time since We have been to this restaurant. Where it went Bad is that once we had ordered our drinks, our waitress had spilt my drink on me when she brought them to us. She was very quick and cleaning up, but didn t ask if I was OK, just brought napkins just to clean up the pop over my pants and then down into my shoes once I kinda got myself cleaned up. I sat back down the waitress came back to take our order, she asked the two ladies what they wanted, and then proceeded to walk away without even asking me what I wanted. The only thing I was disappointed with is that they either one didn t discount part of my meal or offer something on the house to apologize for this. To me, this is just a tourist trap or they don t care about the service. Just care about getting you in and out and getting a tip.
We had the pleasure of dining here twice. Located in an excellent position. All the dishes are excellent, the staff is very attentive to finding solutions for food intolerances, Vegetarian options: Excellent vegetarian ravioli with nuts, cheese and apples.
The good: Great waterfront location with views. Food was pretty good (I had the steak sandwich, kids meal options for mine were plentiful. Everyone is friendly. Bad: Maybe it was a bad night for the server, but waited 20 mins for our drinks after ordering them. 3 of the 4 main courses came out before our appetizer and the 4th main came 5 mins later. During our meal, 2 different servers brought over random food that wasnt ours. Everything seemed very disorganized.
We loved this restaurant so much that we went back again during the same trip.
Inner Harbour fav place. Sooo beautifull Food
Family Brunch of 7 and Jenna made us feel so welcome! Her care and attention to detail made us want to come back just to see her. What a great experience, thank you Jenna!!!
Was neat to see parliament
For a tourist place we ate really well even if its not great cuisine nor a cozy place... the spicy salmon wrap very good and very spicy... very good Caesar salad and an excellent Burger.. so I recommend because no disappointment.. service a little cold but as long as the product on the plate is correct...
Beautiful restaurant right on the water. We had been here before about 7/8 years ago and wanted to come back. Food was great, wonderful view looking over the waterfront. Will come back time and time again.
Great place! We enjoyed the view and some great drinks. I had a beer and the wife had a sangria. Great service. Highly recommended. Parking: Gotta pay to park
Delicious food and excellent service. We went to celebrate my grandmas birthday and server was amazing, they went above and beyond. Everyone was happy with their food. Thanks for giving us a table with a view last minute and the dessert :)
Good food, on the water, without breaking the bank. Nice experience!
Baja fish tacos and halibut are not normally tasty, I havent had such good food in a long time and the sangria was neat and fresh with that warmth, highly recommended if you go to Victoria. Had forgotten, super sweet and nice staff... and thanks again for the match between the Netherlands and France 0-0
excellent service, not to mention the food! the tacos, gnocchi, and ravioli were all delicious and nicely presented. nothing was overly flavorful or too bland. perfect balance
We had a really delicious meal here! The tastiest chicken weve ever had!
Had dinner and breakfast here , very busy , waited for food to be served for a while, view is good
Rant first Lunch Monday afternoon No steak knife given on ordering the steak eventually Knife placed with handle hanging off the table end by a blond girl who was more concerned with her appearance and how she walked than actually serving One beer took an age to arrive and the froth all but gone leaving that lovely large gap at the top which is a result of sitting still for several minutes waitress had lied saying she had just spoke to the barman and it s just getting made no clear up of used glasses on table (I had to hand the empty glass to the waitress after a semi full one arrived ) food was actually quite good recommend the steak Dishes were collected while 1 person was still eating and a knife had fallen off the collected plates back onto the table where it remained NO TOILET ROLL IN EITHER MENS OR WOMEN TOILETS I counted 12 staff members mostly young blonde girls in black skimpy shorts and black tea shirts high heals and no eye contact even from 3 feet away In summary. a big bit dissatisfied and the recruiter should have a serious look at themselves for what they should want in a waitress 3/10 awful!
Amazing view. Amazing food and service. A real gem in Victoria!!!!
sat on patio July 10th, had their wobbly umbrella fall onto me spilling all drinks onto me . Server didn t care or address it and our happy hour menu drinks ordered between 3-4 pm were full priced.
Great experience for our large group on a busy Saturday. We had dedicated servers who were excellent. Beautiful location. Parking: Parking is difficult, nothing nearby. Find a pay lot and walk in.
Food was outstanding! Service was slow, and appetizers coming out were even slower but tasty. The staff was very friendly but could have provided insight to us that the kitchen was behind, as we would have forgone our apps and just ordered dinner as we were on a time crunch. All in all, I would go there again if I was in the area.
Great food and service
Push me to take photos of food (Because it was ordered by a friend, I don t know what it s called) Be sure to have a few drinks at Bellini!
Excellent service
Ask for James to serve you. Memorable and sincere. Come for the food and view. Stay for the service.
Promising menu - but a huge disappointment. We had a late lunch here, restaurant was no more than half full. Service was pleasant but extremely slow. My daughter s vegetarian Tofu dish was served with a lump of chicken! My Wife s vegetarian Caesar salad had a piece of bacon in it! My steak was well done even though I had asked for medium-rare. Icing on the cake - no customer WiFi!! Somethings seriously need changing here.
By far the best patio in Victoria to hang out and watch the harbour activity, have some drinks and try some of the tasty menu items! The Thai Mussels are amazing! On a really hot day, we love going up top to the food truck Street Eats and Hooch for the tastiest lime margarita slushies! Service is always amazing, as is the food!
We had pictures of sangria on the patio at night. The patio had fire space heaters, and lit by string light. Amazing view of the legislature building and harbour. The sangria was delicious.
Always a great option for dinner as its located at an amazing spot downton. The atmosphere is great, and with a pleasant view of the inner harbour. They have good menu options and a nice array of drink options.
Great service from our waitress. Yummy drinks and amazing view
Stephanie and James are 10000/10000. So impressed with their service, absolutely amazing. Food was amazing as well. My picky kid asked to come back 3x during our stay! Kid-friendliness: Great kids menu!
We went to the restaurant very near to the closing time but were not let down. Such a great food and service, we got a free dessert for birthday
Wonderful restaurant on the waterfront with delicious food and fantastic service. Thank you very much Nick for your unparalleled hospitality.
Nice place for a drink and meal, great view of the water and city.
Impeccable service, great food and atmosphere!
Good food but nothing exceptional. You eat well but without waiting too long
Not informed in advance of mandatory 20% gratuity... Forcing customers to pay 20% tip regardless of the service and on top of already high food prices is an insult and I will not be returning.
Fantastic experience. From the hostesses to the waiters, the staff were extremely helpful and attentive. The views of the government building and part of the marina out of the wall of windows were a stunning and fantastic way to end the night. The modern interior is simple and elegant. The food selection was fresh and delicious, and there were plenty of drink options from cocktails to mocktails to the different wines that would satisfy any customer. Highly recommend.
Great fish and chips
Great brunch options and excellent service!
They have a decent menu, and the staff is also friendly and willing to go the extra mile to help out customers.
Great location. Food quality keeps declining, unfortunately. Dogs are not allowed on the patio. Photo is of a rubbery, old, dry, dirty carrot I received in my meal the other day. Food
Poor service. I called right at open today at 11:00 am on a Monday to try reserving a window seat for my girlfriend and I tonight at 7:00, first they said they could do 7:30, I said that s fine. Then they changed their mind and said they might not be able to get us a window seat after all. Pretty disappointing
We went for dinner on a Saturday evening, we were a group of ten without a reservation. We were friendly accommodated and informed about the 20% mandatory tips for large groups. we got in at 19.15 and got our food at 20.45. probably they were understaffed, as we waited long for the food and I had to go to the bar and get my coke as the waitress kept forgetting about it. food was good, however not worthy for the wait.
Everything we ordered was delicious, reasonably priced and scenic, and we were happy to have the best birthday here!! :)
Situated in the inner harbour of Victoria you ll not only have good food and service but wonderful views of the harbour and harbour life. Enjoy people watching and ships coming and going while either enjoying the exterior patio or inside out of the west coast weather. Brunch was delicious eggs benny and avocado toast. An easy way to spend the morning.
Although Ive felt its been declining....normally its a pretty decent option. But just had a medium rare filet mignon served charcoaled on one side. The free dessert offered was weak, when we were not eating dessert.
Great anniversary dinner as well as great staff
Great food with a fantastic view. Walked here from the cruise terminal on our stop. Service was a bit slow, but friendly. But understood as they were busy on a Saturday night.
Our waiter (James) was amazing, He was helpful in so many ways (service, drinks, always checking on us). He appeared at our table at exactly the moments we needed him. Thank you James and milestone!
A joke. Hostess sat us down at 8pm. After 30min no one had yet to even come to talk to us. No water offered, nothing, we just were completly ignored. Food
Top drawer professional service from our server, James, highly recommended restaurant
Not impressed they took away the only reason I ever went to Milestones...the crispy brussels that were the #1 top sellers of the entire menu. Thank goodness Fiamo (open late) and Lure (in the Delta Hotel) have AMAZING crispy brussels. Try them, you wont be disappointed!
Food
Lovely stop by in harbour
Good food, great views and very friendly service.
Great salads, brunch and lunch options with a great view of the harbor! Service was a bit slow for the relative emptiness of the restaurant when we visited.
Skeg....terrific time on patio. Extra friendly & professional service from Emma. Will return many times, no doubt.
Had a really lovely dinner here. Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful, the food was delicious- and the portions were generous too.
We got a last minute reservation as our group was visiting from out of town. The staff was so accommodating and made it work with our party. The food was amazing and a great value. Although it was dark I could see how great this would be to sit and enjoy during the day.
Ella was an EXCELLENT server, incredible customer service. The lost star is only because the bellinis are far inferior to what Cactus Club whips up. Sad!
The restaurant was very busy and the service was very good. Jim served us, if I remember correctly. He spoke fluent Chinese and was very kind to get me some hot water. The food was average, the beans were not cooked and the steak was burnt, probably because it was too busy. The restaurant is in a great location, you can enjoy the sea, boats and sunset through the glass window
Milestones is always a favorite for us and this location was no exception. Service was amazing, food was delicious (even our picky kid cleaned his plate!). Made us feel welcomed and appreciated. Kid-friendliness: Great kids menu with good options (not just chicken fingers and fries)
Pleasant time, delicious food and the perfect and pleasant service
Our host/server(James)and staff last night were amazing.Everything you would hope your dining experience should be. James was funny,personable,engaging and accommodating. Food was excellent as well. We will definitely be back billinis,wine and beer.
Friendly staff and good service. :)
Great service and food excellent
We came into Victoria with limited time from a cruise ship and found this place. The service was great the food was even better. The server as knowledgeable, professional, prompt, and had a friendly disposition. I highly recommend anyone to visit here if they are in town for a short time or if they live in the vicinity.
Waterfront delight! Food great, priced reasonable, service great. Very satisfied. Will return. Just go!
Ventured into this renowned spot recently and was thoroughly impressed! The restaurant offers a captivating ambiance, complete with stunning vistas of Parliament and Victoria Harbor. The staff went above and beyond with their hospitality, and every dish served was a culinary masterpiece. A definite must-visit for those craving an extraordinary dining experience.
Very cool establishment! One dish cost about $30, dessert (cheesecake) $10, lemonade $5. A little expensive, but the portions are very huge, we just barely ate it. Well, the main feature of this restaurant is the view. If you want to sit by the window with a view, you need to book in advance. The staff is very friendly!
Had a great experience, the food was outstanding. Service was quick and we had James as one of our servers, he was incredible, efficient, and just an all around great person to encounter. Great vibes when feeling down
Their cocktails were great and so was our bartender Carlos!
The food was great and the service was amazing. I found that stuff was very professional. I would recommend to book a table in advance as the place is very busy. Definitely will go there again.
Lovely place to celebrate a special Birthday! Beautiful view of the Inner harbour and the Legislative building. Delicious food, great service and reasonable price! Their dessert Dulce de leche cheesecake was out of this world. We had an Excellent service by Leanne. The manager Ram was quite friendly. We highly recommend this place.
Food was fine, just not worth the price. My steak was tough, the steak knife had trouble cutting it. One of the meals at the table didnt come out with everyone elses and it took a long time for it to arrive. All and all, great view of the harbour but there are much better places to eat downtown.
Great restaurant for lunch and dinner, big or small groups. Been here a couple times and have enjoyed the food. The location is great, with views of the inner harbour (I would recommend sitting outside in the summer). Staff are always friendly and service is great. Lots of my favourite dishes have been the appetizers. Good place to go for a nice dinner/date. Vegetarian options: Fair number of good vegetarian options. Could definitely have a good vegetarian meal here. Dietary restrictions: They can be accommodating to dietary restrictions. Kid-friendliness: Quite kid and family friendly.
Very nice place with a good atmosphere, view and food. Portions are big. We were satisfied:)
Milestones in Victoria impresses with its inviting ambiance and diverse menu that caters to a variety of tastes, earning a well-deserved 4 out of 5 stars, though some guests might find the pricing a bit high for the portion sizes offered.
Location! Location!! A perfect location for an evening dinner overlooking the inner harbour and legislature. We enjoyed a three-course dinner including hot honey chicken skewer, followed by the crispy shrimp noodle bowl and chimichurri sirloin. Very delicious and portion sizes were big enough we had lots to take home. The desert was a scrumptious creme bruille topped with raspberries. The service was fabulous. Parking: Parking was $4.95 for 2 hours after 6.
Went there with family this evening. The meal was excellent. The service from James was outstanding. Will return at our next opportunity based on the service alone. The best service any of us has ever experienced. Thats no exaggeration. Thanks James! Dietary restrictions: Excellent attention to allergies
Great food.
Fairly decent restaurant good location nice staff the steaks are lacking but other dishes and desserts are fantastic
The food was not great. The steak was over cooked on the outer edge and dry. The fish was dry. The place was full and lively, but the overcooked food killed the ambiance.
Came here with 6 people monday night and it was great!! my food was a little cold but it happens. great server, think her name was emma :)
Hands down this is the best restaurant I ve been to! Me n a friend went there last week, our server James was amazing:) 10/10 will be going again
The food was really good. The service was amazing. The dulce de leche cheesecake was mental. The restaurant has beautiful views and it s really nice inside.
Its elegant and glamorous! Their food was amazing, mouthwatering delicious... Dont go with your jeans and sneakers, you will feel outdated. Next time Ill definitely dress up... Food
Thank you for fitting us in on Xmas eve! We enjoyed a sirloin steak, the chicken & ribs, garden burger and steak sandwich - and amazing desserts! Definitely a great place to have a family meal and get wonderful service. Beautifully located along the harbour in downtown Victoria. We ll be back! Dietary restrictions: Able to accommodate dairy free and some vegan options.
I recently dined at Milestones in Victoria. The atmosphere was pleasant, and our server was friendly. However, I ordered the penne pesto and was disappointed as I couldnt taste any pesto; I even had to confirm with the waitress if it was indeed a penne pesto. On a positive note, the kids meals were enjoyable. While the prices were slightly high, my overall experience would have been excellent if not for the pesto letdown. 3 stars.
TLDR: too many great restaurants in the area to fully recommend this place. Staff and ambiance were great, and honestly the food wasn t too terrible. My partner got the sirloin steak and I had their winter special lobster ravioli. The steak was good (minus paying 10$ for mushrooms and butter), but the lobster ravioli was disappointing. Not only are they not made in house, and barely have any lobster, but one of the 5 ravioli I got was just completely empty. Just disappointing when a 34$ dish was factory made. Also didn t receive bread that would have made the dish at least more filling and was charged for it. We had the strawberry haze, a cucumber smash and an espresso martini. Great drinks, except for the martini which was extremely sweet. When I brought up the bread not being served we did get a steep discount which was thoughtful, and definitely smoothed over what was turning out to be a underwhelming experience, but with so many restaurants around the area I don t think I can recommend this place other then getting a starter and a few drinks.
More than not kid friendly, the hostess went from owning the place to making it one of the worst experiences our family has ever had.
Great food and service!
Love coming here. Staff always friendly and food is always good. Beautiful views of the harbour and parliament
Nice view. Wheelchair accessibility: Nope Food : 5/5 |
Great location on the water. Food was good staff very friendly. Food
Was there on Monday with some customers and 5 of my staff. I have to say it was the worst meal any of us have ever had. We all ordered steaks and they ranged from gross to inedible. This is the second time I have taken guests there and this has happened. Will not do that again.
Went and was semi forgotten, had a drink, and left.
25 min wait at table before server came over. Burger bun was untoasted with cold garlic butter.
Came here with my coworkers! Staff were friendly and the food was delicious!
We stayed at the Marriott and walked over based on the reviews. Milestones had a ton of different options on the menu, and the food was delicious! Would highly recommend the passion fruit mule, which had a great twist to the classic mule. The views were great, but the only downside was the sun that was glaring and the heat coming off of it. Only recommendation would be to put some shades up against the windows, to help prevent some of that light. But again, amazing place to eat with delicious food and excellent service.
I ate at the bar part of the restaurant The waitress was very friendly I had the chicken Parmesan dish I ve been to this restaurant a few times before I love the atmosphere and the view of the waterfront and looking at the capital building of Victoria as I enjoy my meal
Its a great place got food n staff I have an food allergy n they made sure that I could eat what I ordered thx so much appreciated n like I said great place
Always a good place to stop in for lunch or brunch. Nice location
A Real nice spot beautiful location Amazing service A Great atmosphere The dish was real good Presented well and tasted Great After a long day I ready to sit somewhere chill and have a great dinner I found all that stopping in at this establishment The menu is Food
Foods were genenrally good, the chicken was a littler dry for the portellbela chicken pasta. Ambience and the location is unbeatable as its next to the harbour.
That blue smashed burger is amazing
Great place with a great view and delicious food. Very nice and cheerful waiters. I recommend.
Great happy hour spot downtown! I came here twice - once seated outdoors during the summer, and once on a regular Fall evening indoors. The happy hour (3-6pm) is a great deal, especially for drinks! Our picture perfect Bellinis were actually really, really good! The Milestones Craft beer on tap was also great, though most other drinks we had I found to be quite weak. Food was average. Salmon wrap was a small proportion, fried cauliflower was dry both times, burger was also bland and quite dry pastas were good but very heavy and oily. Nonetheless, servers were nothing but kind and attentive! We came here for the atmosphere and that was spot on - especially with a view of the harbor!
We had a great lunch. Our party was large. It was very efficiently served. The staff were great. Very friendly and very knowledgeable. The food is very tasty snd well presented. The location is also amazing. Great and unique views.
Beautiful restaurant with amazing views. Noticed the portion sizes dropped a lot to try and keep prices stable. This was most noticeable on the steak dishes where only a very small helping of veggies and potatoes were not the best quality and cold.
Been here a few times and enjoyed a variety of meals, from burgers to salads, appetizers to savory entrees. Its my go-to place when entertaining friends from out of town. The experience is always great, with excellent food, atmosphere, and service at this downtown Victoria gem. Notably, they have clean washrooms. The location is fantastic, close to the water with a very nice view.
On vacation in Victoria and decided to celebrate my wifes birthday here, after eating dinner we were surprised with a visitor on our table, a cockroach. I killed it and showed it to our server, the server said he sent a picture to corporate, so I hope thats the case. It honestly ruined our evening and made us feel very uncomfortable that we just ate there and it being not a cheap meal $120, lots of appetizers, I understand these things happen but if a guest at my restaurant came across a cockroach I would have comped the meal. There was no guilt, discount, or manager involved, just a remark about calling in an exterminator, we had plans of ordering extra so we could eat at our hotel (fairmont) all the food was thrown away after our experience. Given how this was handled is why I am leaving a 1 star and will not be returning to a milestones, I am highly considering sharing my video of the cockroach in the restaurant if this isnt resolved. Its a shame because the food was great and staff was friendly.
I ve been to milestones before in a mall but it s a whole new experience going to Milestones on the HARBOUR!!!! So much better. A great place to stop for a meal.
Great staff, excellent food. A little loud at times but busy is good for business, so cant complain too much!
Burgers are delicious even though they messed up mine! Very nice place with a great view. Menu is surprisingly pretty balanced and a number of cravable items!
The atmosphere was very nice. Few if the parliament building. The server was very friendly and knowledgeable about GF. One of the plates came out cold, but the Manager stepped in and made it right and amazing right away no questions asked. Must try while Vic.
One of the best meals I have had . Location WOW over looking the water . Views are excellent service was outstanding and very helpful. Food you want to go back for. Thanks to all and a Merry Christmas to all.