Milestones comes through in reviews as a vibrant, family friendly spot with a lively bar scene, generous portions, and good value, where the atmosphere and friendly, attentive service are frequently praised and the menu is seen as reliable for casual dinners, celebrations and group outings. Food is described as tasty and well prepared with a range of crowd favorites and well priced drinks, though some visits note hit or miss experiences, including slower service during busy times, occasional order mix ups, and a few dishes that arrive lukewarm or underseasoned. Several reviewers mention strong vegetarian and allergy friendly awareness, while others feel some vegetarian choices could be more flavorful. The noise level and size of the dining room can be loud, and accessibility such as parking can be challenging at times. Overall, Milestones is viewed as a dependable, welcoming option with great staff and a vibrant vibe, with most guests planning to return despite the occasional inconsistency.
Toujours un plaisir d'allé chez Milestone. Bouffe délicieuse, belle ambiance & un service hors pair & professionel de la part de Myah notre serveuse à la section Bar. 5⭐? 🥰
Étant un client régulier à la section bar, nous avons toujours un excellent service aussi de la part de Shanna & de Ashraf qui prends toujours le temps de venir nous saluer & faire un brin de jasette.
Who is the middle-aged man in the suit & glasses that just stands between the bar & the bathroom, chatting & laughing with staff, & staring at people eating? I would assume he has a paid job but I didn't see him do anything but go to the bathroom & return to keep talking for close to an hour. He was talking so loudly that my wife & I had to raise OUR voices to hear each other. I tried making eye contact with him in the hopes that he'd get the hint & maybe he could... move away or talk lower? Each time he stared right back at me & kept right on yapping. My wife & I gave up trying to talk to each other & just ate our food. Younger staffers would pass by & play videos on their phones for him, & he'd have a good chuckle. So I guess at least one of us had a fun night?
Food was great, drinks were well priced, girls at the front of the house were very nice & our waitress was great. It was odd to see a bunch of staff (about 6 people?) gathered behind us with dirty dishes is their hands in a circle chatting but I can give them a pass as they seemed very young. The middle-aged guy however should absolutely know better & should probably be setting a better example... unless he was a random customer? Couldn't tell from his demeanor.
Came in on Sunday with some friends & had a fantastic time! We grabbed a spot at the bar, tried a bunch of appetizers like tacos & braised beef, & some burgers. Mia served us at the bar, & we also met the managers, Antoine, & Katerina. The service was great all around from everyone. Great vibes, & we're definitely coming back. Highly recommend it
Restaurant Type: Casual Steakhouse / Grill & Bar (similar to The Keg, Zibo, or Baton Rouge).
?Atmosphere: Very large dining room. The atmosphere is lively & loud, making it unsuitable for a romantic dinner or quiet, intimate conversation.
?Best For: Absolutely perfect for a 4-6 person event! The energy & table size are fantastic for gatherings of friends or colleagues. Expect a vibrant, energetic night out. Comfortable booth. Great cocktail selection.
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The menu reads so well, what a disappointment when the food came. You can't serve an appetizer at that cost, the ahi tuna sushi, with plain rice. Sushi rice! That's the only way .. The Cobb salad, boiled shrimp, & the vinegret, was their one. Here, quality olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt pepper, roast some garlic, lemon juice, honey ... The green curry shrimp, here's a tip; use your seafood shells, scraps, make a stock, use that broth in the green curry.... & most important, lemon grass, ginger, coriander.. your kitchen manager & chef are failing you. You clearly are saving from the margin on ingredients you describe in your menu that are wasted in that horrible product... The keg, 40 West, yes five star, but the reasons & result & continued existence is in the product .. The service, the food!... You are in a prime location, a beautiful restaurant... These two factors are a reason why you should succeed, but you fail with food that is clearly saving on ingredient quality, but more important, your chef had no idea what is spice, flavor... Does he/she even taste anything?... I have managed restaurants, franchises, food retail ... You will close within the next two years. & while you try to save that restaurant, you will only dive deeper into poor ingredient choices, & lack of attention of what guess to the customer, your expeditor is not qualified either ... Saving grace the blond tattooed bartender/server who wasn't into service at first, but she did surely become involved & was great doing forward was the only reason I will give your menu, restaurant, ones more try.. The blackened cod & pork chop will get a taste .. Otherwise, save yourself as million dollars that you'll probably pour into that restaurant over the next two years, unless your prepared to actually learn from restaurants I've mentioned to succeed ... Service, bland food... You didn't need much to elevate that shrimp curry.... You have everything in your kitchen, adding the lemon grass, to make that a great dish... I'll show you if you want...
Why didn't you wear wonderful service with our great waitress Elena & Sophia at the bar was truly accommodating all was well food was delicious definitely will be coming back
Been 3 times now, the service is always friendly enough, but can feel a bit lacking when it's busy. The wait time for food & drinks can be a bit long but they're both very good.
The only real issue I've experienced, on every visit, is that the bar is very inconsistent with getting the drink orders right. They've been out of products needed for monthly special drinks each time, or if you order a specialty drink you get sent the base version of the drink. As an example, last night was busy so service was slower than normal, which is not their fault, but I tried to order the Empress Elderflower Cosmo & I was given a normal cosmo. Something similar seems to happen each time. Not a deal breaker at all, everything else was great, but definitely something they need to work on. Will keep going!!
I found it very strange that happy hour didn't apply to the terrasse. Only if you sit at the bar. Had I known this I would have gone to The Keg as happy hour applies to the terrasse.
Jun 5, 2025
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I took my boyfriend out for his birthday dinner on Friday, May 28th. He had been wanting to try Milestones for a while, so I called about a month in advance to make a reservation & mentioned it was a special occasion & our first time dining there.
Unfortunately, the service didn't live up to expectations. According to our bill, our server was Lea, but we barely saw her throughout the night. No one really checked in on us, ordering anything took longer than it should have, & it was difficult to get anyone's attention. By the time we considered dessert, we ended up just asking the nearest staff member for the bill after a long wait-who kindly said he'd let our server know. It still took a while for us to actually receive it.
To top it off, I only noticed upon receiving the bill that our server had written down the filet mignon instead of the sirloin my boyfriend had actually ordered. I'm not a meat expert, so I didn't catch it at the time-& since it was his birthday, I didn't mind treating him to a filet mignon. But still, it wasn't what he had originally ordered.
On a more positive note, the food itself was excellent. From the spinach & artichoke dip to our mains, everything coming out of the kitchen was delicious. Hats off to the chef & kitchen staff-they really delivered.
That said, I do have two small notes: I ordered the 1989 burger, & while it was flavorful, it came with ingredients that weren't listed on the menu, like onions. I don't tolerate onions very well, so it would be great if the menu included all key ingredients, especially for people with sensitivities or dietary restrictions. I also found the plate size odd-my dish looked a bit lost on a giant plate, especially compared to my boyfriend's more visually balanced meal.
In short: the food was great, but the service unfortunately left a bad impression. We won't be returning, but sincere thanks to the kitchen team for an otherwise well-executed meal.
First time here from Dubai. Amazing food, great bartender Sofia. Amazing don julio & prosecco. Strongly recommend visiting. Will definitely be back. Manager was super polite & welcoming.
I loved my experience at Milestones. Big thank you to Charles he is an amazing server/bartender. He took amazing care of us. We will definitely be coming back!!
First time at milestone Pros: seated quickly, waitress was pleasant took our orders quickly ; we were a group of 12; ambiance was good, seats comfortable Cons: took over an hour for our food to arrive despite we were early for dinner & restaurant was not that busy Would not recommend the grilled chicken served on spinach, kale with spicy goat cheese. Meat was tough & dry, barely any vegetables looked nothing like the picture. Caesar salad was plain at best. Beet salad barely had any beets. Food prep & quality definitely sub par. For the price, do not recommend for a meal. Might be ok for 5a7. Drinks & snacks
Jan 31, 2025
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Paige was our server & did her job with ease & complete thoughtfulness, in addition to the welcoming atmosphere & great food, it was all together a great first time at this location & chain. Place is like a cross between a Lucille's & a Madison's vibe with the differentiation of gender neutral bathrooms (& a family bathroom). Terasse is shaded & well lit, bar area is also open concept. Will be returning.
Had a great first time at Milestones for a late lunch. Beautifully decorated place. Really spacious bar section & the tables in the dining room are nicely spaced. We started with the tempura cauliflower with a black pepper bourbon dipping sauce. Very plentiful for us both & nicely done. We tried their tuna soy tartare which was fresh & tasty, & served with exceptional fried wonton triangles. Thanks to our fabulous server, Kyna, for the additional wonton triangles. We also had their Baja fish taco lunch special. The fish was fresh & the cabbage slaw & avocado aioli paired nicely. For dessert, we had their 3-layer carrot cake with delicious cream cheese icing. Paired with a great coffee, it was a perfect end to a perfect meal. It was our first but not last time.
Honestly such a big disappointment. Was really looking forward to eating here after it opened in West Island. We were a bigger group but it took over 1 hour to get our starters & over another hour to get the mains. The drinks were ok, nothing special barely any alcohol. Half of the things that came in were already cold. We were there over 3.5hrs, constantly waiting.
Can't recommend. As someone who goes to restaurants often & tries to give the benefit of the doubt... the food choices, food quality & service were not up to par for what the restaurant advertises. I'd rather the hour wait around the corner at the Keg. Getting kicked out at closing time when there's still several other tables was the kicker for me. Not even a warning, just bam-lights on max & snarky comments from the waiter saying "we're closing in 10 minutes". This doesn't fly in a "refined dining experience" as per their website. Won't recommend or go back. The place might only be good for 5@7 for bar & appetizers. I wouldn't dine here again.
Our dining experience was great, from the moment we walked in we were greeted by the hostess with a smile. Although the restaurant was extremely busy & we didn't have reservations, we were offered a spot at the bar by the manager who was very friendly & accommodating. Food was delicious, service was excellent our waitress was awesome . Overall an amazing night!
