Yes, Milestones is a chain, but it deserves to be on this list for multiple reasons. One, they have great food. Two, they’re sophisticated without being too pretentious. Three, the servers are always smartly dressed and polite. Four, they have a variety of menu options to suit specialized diets. But most importantly? At Milestones, they have this little tradition called Wednesday Date Night. On Wednesdays, you can simply close your eyes and choose a dish from each category. No decisions, no stress, no more than fifty dollars, and more time to focus on each other.
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With a prime Inner Harbour vantage point, the patio at Milestones is arguably the most highly sought after by both tourists and locals. Your dockside table will afford you luxury views of the numerous yachts that call the harbour home, the Parliament Buildings and the ivy-wrapped Fairmont Empress Hotel. Sip a signature slushy Bellini and watch an eclectic assortment of buskers entertain the crowds along the bustling causeway – from a man turned to stone to acrobats and jugglers. This is the best seat at Victoria’s tourist mecca.
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Be sure to ask for a window booth to take full advantage of the spectacular waterfront view. This restaurant’s prime Inner Harbour position makes it one of the most popular eateries in the city. Come for breakfast or lunch and watch the yachts on the docks, or dine after dark for an amazing view of the glowing Parliament Buildings. The downstairs patio opens in summer for waterfront dining on the famous Inner Harbour causeway, which is bustling with tourists, street performers and artisans selling their wares.
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