Milestones

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.

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.

Totally Disappointed! Food was disappointing. Ordered the spinach dip. Def nothing special. A spring type salad showing strawberries in the menu, didn't have them on my table. Ordered largest Rib eye, early on a Friday night, they were out? Settled for Prime Rib. I ordered a smaller, rare, and my birthday celebrating dear friend ordered the large med with surf and turf. They both came large and well done, and hers had Skewer of prawns. They fixed that but blamed server. To end the evening, they offered a free dessert, only to be disappointed again with a dry carrot cake that was suggested.
I really didn't want ruin a beautiful birthday date night by complaining at every dish, but I did reply to an email that was sent to me. I explained everything as I did here, but weeks later, I have had no reply.
Shame, that such a nice restaurant has such mediocre food and service, right in the heat of the Capitol city.
I'll never go back!!!!!!

Love this spot on the waterfront in downtown Victoria. It's the perfect location, especially if you arrive by ferry or float plane to the harbor--just walk right over! There's a finer dining restaurant space upstairs and downstairs, plus a beautiful outdoor patio just feet from the water with a super fun vibe, especially in the summer. The food is exceptional--it really never fails. It serves as comfort food that's better than anything you could ever make at home with a fine dining fusion twist. You must try a Bellini if you haven't before--they're the best and so refreshing in the summer. I had the pulled pork bao buns, and they were delicious. They also do wonderful pastas, and the seafood is one of my favorites. They have the best fries, Caesar salads, and all the classics. Truly one of the best milestones locations!

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.

The service and food were just ok. The mixed drinks are pricey, and they served just half of them, as you can see in the picture. The food was just ok. I believe the high prices of all were due to the fact that the location is waterfront. BTW, they have a posted menu at the front door that is no longer available, so be aware that you'll be seeing a different menu upon sitting. I don't think the food or service is not worth the $50+ a person for a small appetizer and a drink. I won't recommend it

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.

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.

Service was good but a very mediocre tourist trap. We were looking for a place to relax and enjoy the scenery and hit happy hour. The drink selection was the worst I've seen. Too many weak sauce drinks-weird. Not one whiskey or bourbon. Two beers and the one I had was without much flavor. Had the mussels which were ok, that is, the few that were open. I don't stump wrote much in this space but the management can do much better and make it a place to remember in a beautiful location.

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.