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Milestones is a chain restaurant (with over 30 locations in BC, the Greater Toronto Area, and Alberta), but this particular location on Victoria's beautiful Inner Harbour is one of my favourites--everything seems to taste a little better when you're looking out over the water towards the imposing BC Legislature.
Milestones is casual dining at its best, with elegant and trendy decor and excellent waitstaff and service, but no fine-dining attitude. The menu is all over the place, with inspiration drawn from all types of cuisines, but at its heart is west coast cuisine with a Pacific Rim/South American/Italian twist. There is generally always a seasonal menu insert, and this is where the restaurant truly shines, coming up with exciting new dishes that won't break the bank. There are also a number of good Vegetarian options available, for you non-meat-eaters out there.
Having been to many Milestones, we have a number of favourite menu items. Our meals usually include Cajun Dusted Popcorn Shrimp, Milestones Dry Cured Ribs, or Calamari with Andouille Sausage for starters; Roasted Garlic Caesar to cleanse the palate; Italian Sausage Ravioli, Grilled Chicken Pesto Fettuccine, Angus Beef 8 oz. Top Sirloin, or Portabello Mushroom Chicken for mains; and, if we can squeeze in dessert, the Chocolate Ganache Torte is to die for!
But the one must-do at Milestones is the famous Bellini, a frozen blend of premium white rum, peach liqueur, and champagne, topped with Boone's sangria (you can even get them to add an extra shot of Stolichnaya Raspberry vodka or Malibu Pineapple rum). A couple of these and you'll be well on your way! Milestones also serves excellent martinis, mojitos, and craft-brewed Palomino beer.
Prices will run you around C$15 to C$30 for main courses, but there are plenty of hearty salads, appetizers, and casual plates that can make an excellent meal for the budget-conscious. It's a great place for a romantic dinner, drinks with friends, or even a large group. We always find that Milestones delivers excellent quality and great value.
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