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    Milestones

    3.5 (246 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    MILESTONES ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Chicken and rib combo
    Annette D.

    Located conveniently at the waterfront and in close proximity to the hotels by the Parliament building. This menu offers a wide variety of cocktails and menu items, including discounted appetizers and cocktails during Happy Hour. We ordered a chicken and rib combo which was just ok -very small, bland chicken breast and four bbq ribs.The warm potato salad side rescued this dish for us. Great ambiance, restaurant is lovely and service was good. Reservations accepted, which was a plus on a very busy Canada Day holiday week,

    Clam Chowder
    Joe H.

    I had a great bowl of clam chowder that was full of veggies, salmon, shrimp and clams. So tasty! My fish and chips was really good too. Nice crispy halibut. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. Had dinner on the patio. Good view.

    David B.

    A great, affordable happy hour on the water. Mark did a great job of taking care of us: spin dip, fries, wings and drinks. We walked in without a reservation and the entire staff did a great job.

    Maya Mayuko T.

    Milestone in Victoria is my favorite restaurant. I can enjoy seeing Parliament building, the empress and seawall view from patio. What we ordered: Chilled seafood Cobb salad - jumbo poached shrimp, lobster meat, bacon, medium boiled egg, scallop red onion, cucumber edamame, grape tomatoes, avocado, creamy lemon dill dressing side with garlic bread A lot of seafood on the top! Poached shrimp, lobster meat, scallop and bacon paired well with vegetable and lemon dill dressing. I liked A lot vegetable. Lemon dill dressing was strong flavor and was very creamy. Delicious. Shrimp and scallop scampi. Creamy pasta with shrimp and scallop and spinach. I just had one bite, pasta was nicely al dente and very creamy sauce. Very good . Overall, we really enjoyed both food and beautiful Victoria view. I will visit here again.

    Sandwich Trio with McWatters Chardonnay
    Cheryl H.

    Stumbled upon this restaurant as we got off our shuttle. They have some nice tables outside with heaters. However, we were a little chilled so opted for indoor seating. So glad we did! Our server, Stephanie was really top notch. She was so friendly and provided us with great service during our lunch. We had been told to try a BC wine (since we are from California) - so we tried the McWatters Chardonnay. It did not disappoint and complemented our meal nicely. Speaking of meal - the Sandwich Trio was amazing. The mushroom soup had a swirl of Basil Olive Oil on top that gave it such a nice flavor. The California salad dressing was creamy but not heavy. The sandwich - well.... You will just have to try it.

    SMASHED BLACK N' BLUE BURGER
    Karlo G.

    Convenient, comfort food, great views, and friendly service. This is an ideal pit stop after a day of walking around the harbor. The large windows of this restaurant provides excellent views of the harbor, The Fairmont Empress, and even Parliament Building. Decided to try Milestones for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the overall experience. Service was phenomenal. The hostess and server was very friendly and personable. The hostess ensure we had a nice table with a view of the harbor and our server was on point and consistently checked in. The menu had a decent range of selections. I started with a Tokyo Negroni which was a delicious mix of Toki whisky, Campari, Cointreau, sweet vermouth, orange bitters. For entree, I opted for the Smashed Black N' Blue Burger with side of garlic parmesan fries. The burger patties were smaller than the burger, however they were juicy and cooked perfectly. The garlic parmesan fries were delicious and crispy. Also served generously. I would absolutely come back to try their seafood items.

    Original Bellini

    Annie was our server. Very cute and friendly young lady. Her service was perfect. My wife started with the Thursday special Original Bellini (peach). Their Lager on tap was a solid choice for me. Enjoyed their burger which was certainly Angus beef. Get the Parmesan garlic fries!

    A view from Milestones. Water taxis to the left and the Legislative building in the background.
    DrDuru A.

    Looking for a spot to rest and eat while touring the Inner Harbor of Victoria? Try Milestones. Get a booth next to the window for great views of the Empress Hotel, the Legislative Building, and the busy water taxis buzzing about the harbor. I recommend the Baja fish tacos. The basa fish is a "creamy" white fish that goes well with the aioli, avocado, and tomato. The sweet potato fries are done right, crispy and not too crispy and well-seasoned. Other dishes that my party enjoyed: sirloin steak (rated VERY good) and the portobello mushroom chicken. The sushi bowl with ahi tuna was so-so. The rice in particular is not quite the right consistency for a sushi dish. The ever hard to find double chocolate cookie also makes an appearance here. While I could do without the white chocolate chunks, this chocolate delight still worked for me. The kids of course absolutely loved and devoured it.

    Drinks and artichoke dip & roasted cauliflower to start
    Fred R.

    We tried this restaurant on a mini vacation to Victoria. Nice atmosphere, beautiful views of the water and a nice menu We tried drinks and shared plates and loved it all.

    Jordan D.

    Comfortable, convenient meals, breathtaking views, and kind service. After a day of exploring the port on foot, this is a great place to stop. This restaurant's huge windows offer fantastic views of the Parliament Building, the Fairmont Empress, and the waterfront. I chose to have lunch at Milestones and was pleasantly delighted by the whole experience. The level of service was outstanding. The server and hostess were nice and approachable. Our waitress was punctual and regularly checked in, and the hostess made sure we had a lovely table overlooking the port. There was a good variety of options on the menu. I began with a Tokyo Negroni, a delectable concoction of sweet vermouth, orange bitters, Campari, Toki whiskey, and Cointreau. I chose the Smashed Black N' Blue Burger for my meal, along with a side order of garlic parmesan fries. Although the burger patties were smaller than the actual burger, they were nonetheless well cooked and juicy. Crispy and tasty were the garlic parmesan fries. abundantly served as well. Without a doubt, I would return to sample their fish offerings.

    Mussels and salmon
    Tavis P.

    So the patio view is amazing! The service was decent, it wasnt amazing but I feel we were being a bit high stress so I kind of understand. The deep fried cauliflower was alright, my mussels were alright over all. I mean the sauce was great I will say that. The salmon was really good and the wine selection is top notch! Probably worth a visit but not cheap bring your wallet.

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    LOVE this place! Been many times and will keep going back. Fantastic cocktails! Service and food too!

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    James the server was Wonderful right on point great bar food visiting from Maryland great place to unwind

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    Stephanie is a fabulous server! Food was tasty and location is gorgeous! Was also our friendly and super accommodating of our 4 year old.

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    Excellent service. Very professional and engaging. Food was spot on and very reasonably priced. Will definitely eat here again.

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    Good food, good service, good value!!! Steak was cooked perfectly, pasta was al dente, shrimp cooked perfect with great flavor!

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