I am by no means a bona fide "foodie". I just love food, expect good service & appreciate quality.

My partner is Vegan so I hope to share both of our perspectives on our meals. In my experience a restaurant that cares equally for the Vegetarians, Vegans & those with other dietary needs as its ordinary patrons have experienced & highly creative staff in the kitchen. Because most of my meals are with my Vegan partner most of the restaurants I will review will be ones that cater to Vegans as well as ordinary folk.

I do not work in or have ties to the food service industry, however I did many years ago in another community. These reviews are simply a snapshot of the experience I have had. I want to share these experiences with you so that when you ask yourself that dreaded question of where to eat - you have a place to start. I hope these honest reviews provide you some assistance in determining where you would like to eat...and spend your hard earned money. - Sarah Redd

Monday, September 06, 2010

Milestones Restaurant - Orchard Park

OVERALL SCORE: ★★★★ (4 stars)

Date of Visit: September 4, 2010
Time of Visit: 18:15
Reservation: They do not take reservations
Licensed: Yes
Bar/Lounge: Yes
Kids Menu: N/A
Age Range: All
Food: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Dessert
Entertainment: No
Location: 2121 Harvey Ave. Kelowna, B.C. 778.436.2308
Web: www.milestonesrestaurants.com

Order:
Drinks: Beer (Granville Island Honey Lager brew made for the restaurant) & Real Pop (non alcoholic). 3.5/5
Appies: Bruschetta flat bread less the cheese - new to the menu.  Was a little soggy.  The vegan liked it better than I. 3.5/5
Main: Hamburger with 4 cheese toppings and Caesar Salad. 4/5
Vegan Perspective: Veggie Burger with the Californian Toppings (less the bacon & mayo) and Yam fries.  Yam fries weren't very crispy - who likes limp fries? 3.5/5
Dessert: N/A - TOO FULL!
Service: Excellent.  Our server was fast, courteous, and attentive.  She did an excellent job and didn't make us feel rushed even though the restaurant was very busy. 4/5
Atmosphere: Very nice, modern, "loungey" and comfortable. 4/5


Comments: This is a pretty busy restaurant during the dinner hour - on most days.  Located just off the Orchard Park Shopping Centre, it is a prime location for hungry shoppers to get their fill of pretty great food.  My only complaint would be is that they do not accept reservations - if you want to go and not wait - get there early.  We ended up finding a choice spot in the lounge so we ditched our wait list and went straight into the lounge.  Enjoyed our meals and the atmosphere - even though it was busy.  Suggestion: If you arrive and there is a wait for tables, put your name on the wait list and keep an eye on the lounge for a table to become free.  Dining in the lounge was just as pleasant as the dining room (keep in mind no minors in the lounge).  Waiting for a spot in the lounge could cut your wait time in 1/2.  If you find a spot, just let the hostess know that you will be going to the lounge and take your name off the list.