Milestones

We were a large group for a celebration. Was a very nice atmosphere and service was really good! The food was decent. I ordered a medium steak but for a medium rare but overall still ate it all. We were not the biggest fan of the ramen. There wasn’t a lot of broth and it was slightly warm. The appetizers were really good and filling. Overall the service was excellent and super friendly. It’s a good place for patio season and for a little dinner date or hangout.

Got the $55 bone in rib steak (16oz). It ended up looking more like a medium sized porkchop. Grey with some tiny grill marks because it was too thin to properly grill or add a crust. Cooked to medium rare in the inner 1/4inch but with a lot of grey banding on the outside. Minimal and disappointing sides. Not the best value÷ great service though!

We went to this restaurant for a branch. It was fantastic. We were 12 clients and got served almost at the same time.

Fantastic meal at Milestones. Had Krista as our server and she was so great with my kiddos! Also, bring back the goat cheese and roasted garlic dip appetizer! It was the best.

I went out for my anniversary and it was definitely worth it. The food was topnotch and my server Sydney made the evening felt special with her excellent service. The atmosphere was great and I'm definitely going back.

Went here twice whilst staying across the road at the holiday inn. We were served by Shea. Her service really made our experience amazing, and was the reason we came back. I especially enjoyed the coconut calamari which was incredibly tender, and the buffalo wings.. highly recommend the Big Rig hazy as a food match, if you’re into a nice craft beer. Hopefully you’re much enough to also be served by Shea.

A decent restaurant you can count on. It is a chain so food is not cooked by chefs, more of an upscale road house style with a large varied menu however, it never disappoints. Service is top shelf and food is very tasty. Only knock is they put Horseradish in their regular Bloody Caesars.

It was very good and pleasant. The food was amazing, which is the important thing. Although they did rush us a bit to order, it wasn’t a big deal. And the drink was a bit overpriced

I came here with a friend for lunch and enjoyed the ambiance and food. The lettuce wrap are my new go-to item and was pleasantly surprised by the portion and flavor of the chicken and sauces. A must try if you are checking out this restaurant. The service was great and the entire restaurant was clean and aesthetically pleasing.

consistently good service and flavors. The menu options are varied enough to bring a wide range of guests. Nothing stands out as being "wow" but, I appreciate the quality and repeatable experience. The folks behind the bar make it a must stop for me.

I enjoy coming here especially during their happy hour. Pretty standard food and prices for a chain restaurant. Giving it a 3 star because every time I've come, service is slow even when there's not that many people in the restaurant.

After a week vacationing in Quebec and on our way home we found this restaurant through Yelp. The service staff was attentive and the food was delicious. The atmosphere was upscale and quiet enough we had a relaxing dinner after a long day of travel. I wish this restaurant was in the US

The ambiance wasn't that great, i was expecting a fancy restaurant and wore a dress for the occasion but unfortunately, we were disappointed and overdressed. Even at the bar, the lighting wasn't great, the staff didn't check up on us even if there was no apparent rush, we had to call them to order a drink, everyone was in a rush and while we tipped them well , there wasn't much service provided really. We ordered the pesto penne chicken asiago and blue and black beef burger. The burger was one of the most expensive ones and it was not juicy at all. Overcooked and dry. The fries were cold and soggy. My penne chicken had a sour taste and there wasn't much chicken at all in the plate. it was filled with penne pasta and bell peppers , which was really okay but the sour taste quickly leaves an bad taste in your mouth. I'm not sure if the sourness and acidity are due to the excess parmesan or maybe because its overcooked with the parmesan ? i'm not an expert but needless to say, I'm never having that again . We had one beer and one gin and tonic and the bill was 95$ with tip and tax.

Admittedly, I am not usually a huge fan of chain restaurants, and much prefer independently owned "mom and pop" kind of places, but I was at this Milestones recently and I was quite impressed. I had dinner there with my husband and father-in-law and overall everyone enjoyed their meals. We started with the Wham-Bam Shrimp Appetizer ($14.50). It was breaded and deep fried shrimp tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce, with a chipotle aioli dipping sauce on the side. This appetizer was excellent. I loved the spicy kick to it and the sweetness made it not too hot. I also liked that the entire shrimp was peeled, including the tail. I had the Surfside Salad ($23) which was mixed greens, pineapple and tomato salsa, avocado, grilled salmon and 4 grilled shrimp. The mixed greens were a mesclun mix with some romaine (thankfully no iceberg lettuce) and all fresh, no wilted pieces. The avocado was also ripe and green with no black or rotten pieces. The salmon was nicely seasoned and grilled. The shrimp while a good size, were way too salty for my liking :( However, this was the only disappointing thing about my dish. I asked for the dressing on the side and it arrived as requested. And overall, I liked the salad. My husband had the Wagyu Meatloaf ($25) which came with mashed potatoes and vegetables (bell peppers and asparagus). He liked his meal but commented that the meatloaf was a bit salty. My father-in-law had the Grilled Sirloin ($26) which usually comes with vegetables and roasted potatoes, but he asked for fries instead of roasted potatoes and they were ok with that. He asked for his steak medium-well "with some pink in the middle," but he felt that his steak was overdone as there was "no pink in the middle." He still enjoyed his meal as he said the flavouring was excellent. They ended up discounting his steak by 25% which I thought was a nice gesture. The fries were shoestring fries (my favourite cut) and I had a few and they were delicious. Very crispy. Service was excellent. I was most impressed by the hostess who through the windows saw us coming with my father-in-law walking very slowly with his walker, and she came out and held the doors open for us. How nice was that? Our server (who was training a new employee that evening) was courteous and attentive. He was very knowledgeable about the menu and proactively asked about allergies and food restrictions. Decor is neat and modern. The restaurant is in The Kanata Centrum. It is near the CIBC bank and Best Buy, not far from the Holiday Inn hotel.

We don't go to Milestones that often, but this was the 2nd time we've been to this location - both times being in the same year. Whoa! First time was celebrating a birthday; 2nd time was "just because", with some friends. I ordered what I wanted and it was tasty, but this is an upscale restaurant as far as prices go. We sat near the front door, and my seat was facing the entrance, which was perfect because I love to people watch! Sure enough, someone else I know came in; and I happen to know she had just cause to celebrate! The greeters at the front door are all very pretty young ladies, all wearing tight and short black dresses, but the serving staff was not dressed that way. One greeter looked a bit uncomfortable, pulling it down in the front of her dress as if it kept creeping up (it's funny what you remember!) However, the service was attentive, which I appreciated. As for the food, it was very tasty. Although I asked for my steak to be done medium, and I had a discussion with the waitress that that meant "pink not red inside", it still came out more red than I would have liked. But it was juicy and tasty. It will be interesting to see how this place fares, with their latest competition in the neighbourhood: The Keg just opened up at Hazeldean and Huntmar. Maybe it won't make a difference? A little competition is healthy. The service and the food were very good here; I can't complain. However, due to the prices, we won't be eating there too too often. It was a splurge and a real treat - all the way down to desert.

We love to go to Milestones as a family esp that they allow dogs on the Patio it makes my life so much easier. They have great soups and desserts and cocktails.

Excellent, just excellent. Had the starter Caesar and the chicken parm for the entree. Also sampled other dishes like the sweet chili chicken bowel and the sea bass entree. There's not much else I can say to describe the food other than delicious and filling. Service was equally fantastic.

Went to Milestones today, in Kaata, we go almost every weekend. Had the usual, eggs benny. Eggs and ham were completely cold. Waitress was good. Told her about eggs and they took $3.00 of the bill We have been going there for years. They could have at least taken the coffee off. We will have to rethink breakfast there.

Had dinner last night and was totally underwhelmed by both the menu and food. We ordered the Surf and Turf. Both our steaks were tough, and the vegetables were barely cooked. Overall a disappointment. The bright spot was our server, very personable and attentive. Unlikely we will go again

This was a beautiful restaurant. The interior is very classy with dim lighting for ambience. The staff were all very friendly. The waitress gave me tips on the drinks I was ordering and I'm very grateful for that. She saved me from wasting my money on drinks I wouldn't have liked and were strong with alcohol. I had the lobster and shrimp bisque and it was delicious! The cheesecake was also delicious. The bellini is a favourite drink and you can't go wrong. It's a definite must try. The prices are a little above average but not bad. They have some pretty awesome daily specials like their Monday girls night/boys night and their Wednesday date nights. They also serve brunch on the weekends. Overall, I will return. My only complaint was that the waiter messed up on distributing our scene points. He put them all on the first card he received so the rest of us didn't get our points, which sucked but wasn't the end of the world.

GO TO THIS RESTAURANT ASAP! Five stars!! I have never had a bad experience at this Milestones location. Food is always amazing, and the service is always top notch! Never an empty water glass. The music is never too loud. Just a very comfortable atmosphere. The menu selection is great - pastas, burgers, fish, chicken dishes, vegetarian options, sandwiches...etc. I'm a pretty picky eater, and I have loved everything I have eaten. The food is always so fresh and perfectly made. Never cold, over cooked or undercooked. For a fancier place, the portions are huge too. I am always stuffed when I leave. I try to visit this Milestones at least once a week! Check it out!!!!

Amazing environment! Great staff and customer service. Food is delicious, but overpriced. Drinks area must!

I enjoyed my time at Milestones, and I would certainly recommend it to friends and family looking for a nice evening out. We went on a Monday, which allowed us to have the Monday night special of 4 Bellini's and 4 appetizers for $40. It was great for our group and from there we ordered a few entrées. I had the chicken portobello pasta, which I thoroughly enjoyed. There are two reasons this restaurant is not 5 stars. One, they recently revoked their military discount, which I think is a shame. Second, half of the tables are enclosed by decor that I can only describe as a wooden cage. We sat at a table that was "cage-free", but were I to sit there I would feel as if I'm eating a meal behind bars. Photo to follow. The food can be a little on the pricy side (hence why I miss the military discount), that being said you get what you pay for.

I cannot imagine why anyone would rate Milestones anything less than 5 stars. The consistency is simply uncanny - both in terms of the menu and the service. I had the Spicy Red Curry Bowl and it was amazing - my wife had the Mediterranean Chicken and loved it. Our waitress Emma was so helpful and positive and best of all - no "table auctioning"! You know "who had the beef?" No matter who brought the item. A first class 100% professionally run operation from seating to check. Would highly recommend.

Had takeout through Skip the Dishes and one of our meals was missing. They immediately fixed it and even had the manager deliver it. The food was amazing and overall service was exceptional.

Stopped by here for lunch with a bunch of my fiancés co-workers. I ordered the Crispy chicken, which was OK (won't get it again) and yam fries - which were good. We also ended up getting a dessert which was the chocolate cake, and that was a tasty dessert. A bit on the pricy side! I feel like the fries really saved this review from me giving it a 2.5. I'm not sure if I'd go back here unless it's for a group occasion again.

I've been to both this location and the one off Pinecrest Rd and I have to say there's an issue with consistency between the two. Don't get me wrong the food here is great but I find that the food at the Pinecrest one is consistently better. My recommendations are the Pesto Chicken Penne Asiago and the Stacked Burger. Service however at both locations is amazing. An example of this is when I've dined with my kids, and I only order a kids meal for them to share. They go above and beyond and split the meal into two plates so the kids each have their own plate. In addition to this they even give them each their own drink, and each their own dessert despite me only ordering 1 meal. Great place to enjoy good food with good company and good service!! Keep up the good work!!

I have been to this location multiple times and have always been satisfied with tasty food and good service. The make some pretty good drinks too! If you're in the area, I would certainly recommend this location way more than Boston Pizza or Kelsey's because the food tastes and feels more high end than those locations and the prices are comparable.

Been to this location on many occasions. The staff are great, the food is always excellent. My favourite is the Milestones California salad with chicken. I get it just about every visit. If you haven't tried it, you should! I will definitely go back :)

Hubby and I came here last night for dinner and were very happy with the service. The waitress was friendly and happy, even when we needed more time because we couldn't make up our minds on the menu hehe. Hubby got the prime rib slider and the Thai Curry Bowl while we shared the Yam Frites and I got the Chicken Pesto Penne Asiago. The apps were good though the mains were slightly less impressive. The curry bowl was really dry so that just may be a kitchen choice but hubby was expecting more of a curry curry bowl with the sauce and all. The Asiago pasta was quite a bit heavier than I expected so it made it slightly difficult to eat though it was tasty. We've been here before though and had other great food so Milestones still gets a 4 star :) Just different choices next time!

Visiting Ottawa from Toronto. Went to the Milestones in Kanata after the Ottawa Calgary game last night, got seated in the lounge bar area. Food was amazing (lobster seafood sliderss, Mediterranean chicken, and New York sirloin) and drinks were great too! Server was very kind, too. Would definitely go back!

I'm giving Milestones 2 stars because I was in for breakfast for the first time 2 weeks ago and I ordered the eggs Benedict. Received my breakfast and it was cold. Not hot, just like a like warm. The English muffin wasn't even toasted the eggs were not as I had asked they were runny and nasty and I had asked for medium. The hollandaise was very bland and no taste to it. The service was ok just that OK. Waited for my bill forever it felt. Safe to say I won't be returning for breakfast again.

WHAT a disappointment. To be honest I can't say much about the food but we got seated at an Entrance table and my father asked to be switched. So they sat us at a bar table. Right off the bat the table was sticky and there we A LOT of flies. Not only that but we then got forgotten about and waited a bit less than 20 minutes to be served. We ended up just walking out. Kind of a disappointment :(

Chicken Penne Asiago and Mediterranean chicken are fantastic! I would highly recommend!

so we tried this on a Wednesday night for the "date night" deal. We were very pleasantly surprised. Although we couldn't get a place on the patio because we showed up "late".. 6pm! lol it was super warm weather and everyone had the same idea, we settled for the air conditioned dining room and it was just fine. A little chilly under the direct vent, but the wine warmed us up :0 We started with a shared breaded calamari which could easily have been the run of the mill bouncy like bubble gum wrapped in greasy breading, but it wasn't. It was light, tender and moist. Very pleased with our choice. I had the salmon as my main dish, and my main squeeze had the steak frites. Again, pleasantly surprised as the salmon (although likely a frozen fillet) was not overcooked and quite moist was served over a very lovely nest of wild rice and fresh bok choy. My husband's steak was surprisingly tender, with an au jus sauce and parmesan fries. Delissshhhh We finished with the shared white chocolate cheesecake. Knew it wasn't house made, but still tasty and just enough for the both of us. This Wednesday night date night special for $50 is brilliant as far as I'm concerned. Oh and the wine is $5 dollars off the bottles. What's not to love?

Lunch two days in a row. Food fantastic service great. I'll definitely be back!!! Please don't change a thing. Fresh delicious menu! Would've given them 5 stars but is anywhere really 5 stars? I've been to one in Stockholm, that was a meal impossible to match.

Not withstanding the delay in service (almost 1 hour) somewhat understandable given that it was father's day. The quality of the Roma Chicken Parmesan order was much less than what was expected. Specifically the chicken was dry (over cooked), the Parmesan crust was burnt and the advertised roma tomato sauce was not included also the pasta was mushy/overcooked (also) and needed copious amounts of water to ingest. Typically I would have returned the order/complained, but given the amount of time to receive the order and given the other guest's orders were apparently good, I just wanted to leave... I should note, that we (party of 3) were offered a complimentary dessert related to the delayed service, but after talking my wife's dessert order the waitress quickly disappeared not asking my son, nor I what we might want. My wife, family and I have been to Milestones numerous times over the past (months / years), but we will think twice in the future. This establishment has definitely gone down hill!

My wife and I decided to go to Milestones for lunch today. A few weeks ago, we tried Milestones in Kanata after getting bored of some of the local restaurants. We like to sit at the bar so we can watch live sports coverage like hockey or curling. The bartending staff are always friendly and love to chat with their clients. Also, the food is exceptional. Today I ordered the Cajun seafood bowl and I was really surprised at how good it was. The Cajun spice had just the right amount of heat without being overbearing. My wife ate the spinach, feta, tomato omelette and she said it was the "best omelette I have ever had". This place is absolutely fantastic. This is our goto spot now when we want high quality food and great service. I know I'm sounding like an info commercial but if you read some of my reviews, you will see I don't compliment very often. :-)

We went here tonight to celebrate a graduation. Despite the restaurant being 3/4 empty on a Tuesday night, service was extremely slow. We ordered a soup while we were getting our drinks ordered, asking the server to bring it as soon as possible (our daughter had not eaten all day). The drinks arrived after a while, and our main course order was taken. The soup arrived 35 minutes after the order was placed, with the excuse that it was delayed to coincide with another appetizer. When the server was reminded that we wanted the soup earlier, he simply shrugged and walked away. After over an hour waiting for the main course, we simply gave up and asked for the check. An adjoining table also complained that they waited over an hour for their meals to arrive. This restaurant normally performs much better, and the manager seemed sympathetic but no answer was given for the excruciatingly slow service. On the plus side, both the soup and the calamari were well prepared. Too bad the wait was too long to sample the entrees... Had the server paid more attention to his job, this could have been a positive experience. Unfortunately, we will now have to find another venue to celebrate tomorrow.

It was ok. My burger was cold and so was my mother in law's chicken. Although the staff was courteous and service was quick, I wouldn't have minded a slower service for more fresh food.

Great place. Celebrated B-day. Got complimentary surprise-dessert Yum for the occasion! Enjoyed our meals. Food was very good. We were seated in a booth and it felt Cozy. Waiter was super nice and wanted to go extra to get you excellent service. Can't remember her name, was so busy eating and chatting. Shame on me! Had Mediterranean Chicken. Was juicy and tasteful. The food was presented beautifully. Use of different quality oils and great spices for sure! Also, we had an appetizer Platter to share with all four of us. Was delicious, I would order that again for sure next time. We were quite full after that alone. Soup had interesting flavour and quite filling for a starter. Others got Presto Chicken Penne Asiago- great and tasteful. Could not finish it, after that starter! Slow Roasted Prime Rib, which was also very good-looked like half raw initially, but it appears it was marinated and very slow cooked. Not bad. It came with a salad on another plate. Portions are huge for that. Another ordered salmon - was very soft and had lots of different spices, which are just delicious and mouthwatering. Bill was 140 for 4 for all that four main dishes and 2 starters. Will come back for the next event, for sure. Nice place and service.

So we go here quite often. I can count on one hand how many times I've ever sent back food I really don't like doing it but the steak i got was way overdone. There were a couple other temperature issues with food in this visit.They were very apologetic and sent another steak and the manager asked me to cut in to it to see if it was done the way i ordered it. Unfortunately it was not. The manager was very apologetic. The service tried hard but the their kitchen just wasn't doing well. I will go back, it has never happened before but I hope they read this and take corrective measures because it's a nice place and nice staff so it would be a shame to see the quality slip. It was a birthday as well so it was a bit of a bummer. Update: they did read this and take corrective measures. Almost immediately. I have tried to add a star but the system won't allow so plse keep this in mind one extra star as the restaurant has been in touch, looked into the issue and we are looking forward to returning. I want readers to keep in mind that anyone can take your money when things go perfect but things happen and the mark of a good business is shown when things don't go as planned. We feel valued and will return! I believe in modern times business is a two way street between the customer and the business. It's not easy to run a restaurant or any other establishment in this day and age so great customer service is paramount and in the reverse extra effort from a satisfied customer to support the business is important. Thank you!

I had a great experience. The food was wonderful and our waitress Cash (spelling?) was especially helpful. The prices were good and the kids meal is a great deal. I'll definitely be back.

Milestones Kanata is a very nice restaurant. New, clean, modern. Nice looking staff who are friendly and accommodating. The ambiance is lively. The food is really good, although the portions are a little on the small side. I had the portobello mushroom chicken with capellini pasta. The chicken was absolutely delicious but the pasta I could take or leave. I would order the chicken again but would ask for something other than pasta. Mashed potatoes might have been a good option. My husband and friends ordered the steak, salmon and halibut dishes. Everyone said their dishes were very good. We all shared the dessert sampler - 5 small shot glasses, each with a different dessert. To be perfectly honest the flavours were underwhelming and I'm not sure how fresh the desserts were. I wouldn't order that particular dessert again. We sat on the side that had the bar. The wooden table where we were seated had a rustic look and feel to it. The rustic finish on the table made for a less than even tabletop which looked cool but made for very tippy and spilly glasses. It wasn't really functional for drink glasses and the drink spilling from the wobble got annoying very quickly. We kept having to ask our server to bring a wet cloth and wipe the sticky spills off the table.

30 minutes to serve our meals, 10 minutes to bring our bill. The food is good, but the staff... Hopefully it's just because today is Dec 29th?

Good food and service. We enjoyed a surf and turf and a top sirloin with asparagus. Taste so good. I will come back.

The service was awesome, the food was delicious and totally worth the price we paid. The restaurant has LOTS of parking (especially since the Futureshop is closed now). And the inside is white enough that you can talk but segmented enough that you never feel like people can hear everything you say. Coffee was delicious too.

Went to Milestones this evening and it was disappointing. The staff was great, friendly and accommodating. The restaurant is beautiful. The ambiance is lively......but way too lively! It was so incredibly loud in the restaurant I could not even hear my dinner partner or the wait staff. The food was ok: my date requested his salmon on the rare side but found it overcooked, my chicken pesto penne was good though. However the noise level was just too much. Sorry Milestones..not coming back

I love Milestones. It's my go-to place for celebrating big events. Their spicy chicken bites are the appatizer of choice and I highly recomend the butternut squash ravioly. Yum!

I've been to other Milestones restaurants in Ottawa and Toronto but this was my first time at the one in Kanata and I really enjoyed my experience there. My family decided to go there for my sister's birthday dinner and we were so happy we did. Excellent service, excellent food, and yummy drinks! The prime rib was amazing and they also had a special limited time menu for some mexican type dishes such as a Grande Taco Bowl/Salad served in a tortilla bowl. Delicious! My sister had one of the chicken dishes and she loved it. We started off with the mimosas for drinks and we ended the evening with two pitchers of sangria. Drinks were so yummy!

Service is wonderful, and family oriented (although not obvious). There are different kinds of high hairs of you ask. Food is great, but stay away from the seafood. I have been at this location over 5 times with and without a baby,and the seafood has been rotten every time, especially the linguini....

These guys have atmosphere and presentation of their dishes down to a science. I am usually uneasy about eating out having seen many kitchens in the area, milestones I can eat in peace knowing I'm looked after. Thank you milestones for the excellent experience!

Yesterday we went to Milestones Kanata to celebrate three birthdays all in the same week. We had one teen and two seniors and ourselves. The service was excellent and everyone was very happy with the food. Three of us had steak and it was obviously excellent cuts of meat and very well prepared. The fish and chips was also very very good. My wife is British and said it was one of the best she has had. Keep up the good work and thank you!

I'm a "3 strikes and you're out" kind of customer. This place got to 2 strikes. We were part of a large party, so I expected some delays but this was a little much. My wine order was given to the wrong customer, the waitress tried to upsell me the wrong wine for $4 more. Then she took forever getting my correct drink. We were the first to put in an appetizer order and yet it never got punched in, I had to chase someone down to order it. They had several waitresses serving our area and they continually got the tables mixed up. They would then all miraculously disappear for up to 10 minutes at a time. The saving grace was that my steak was very good, although the surf n turf is a bit of a rip. You don't get a lobster, you get chunks of it in a sauce with six or seven pieces of shrimp. A lot of mixups, I'm sure large parties don't help, but I almost felt targeted by the forgotten orders and screw ups!

After reading all the reviews, we decided to stop here since it was on our way home from Ottawa. For an appetizer, we ordered coconut calamari, delicious. Our meals were Caesar salads with chicken for me, beef for my husband. We were both pleased with our food and the wait staff was attentive and served us quickly. We will definitely be back and will recommend this restaurant to friends.

My wife and I ate here three time in the last month . Excellent food and service. My one tiny tiny issue, finding the washroom. Would eat here again for sure.

Totally yummy food! The staff is always really friendly and efficient. If you have food allergies there are limited options, but the ones they have are really tasty. They take you seriously and listen to your concerns about allergies. They are good at handling the complicated requests without making a scene. Their bellinis are to DIE for if you're a slushy/fruity drink type of person. Overall, great experience!