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Model Milk

81/100 (3045 ratings)

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"One of the best nights out in our time in Calgary. We received fantastic service and the food was delicious. With a group of 6 we shared all the..."

Kathryn Munro

"I throughly enjoyed my experience this evening. From the moment I walked in, to the moment I walked out. My favourite appetizer was the calamari. It..."

Desiree Marie Lachance

"what an amazing place to eat. So diverse and different. One of the best dinners I have had in a very long time. Very unique and they change the menu..."

Lien Dilewijns

"Love it here! A must stop when we come through Calgary. Had exceptional service last night again! Thanks for the amazing meal and dining experience...."

Terra Scheler

"Every dish was presented with incredible attention to detail and tasted amazing! Our server was JF and his knowledge of the menu was second to none...."

Kenneth Rice

"Excellent ambience, incredible food, really original wine list, stunning cocktails and the service was flawless. Couldn't recommend highly..."

Kirsty Bradley-Law

"Best 🍎 Apple Pie!!! Better then Southern Apple Pie in the States!!! Fried Chicken with a glass of Rose it perfection!!! Service was on point!!!..."

Liliana Plinaa

"The restaurant was beautiful and the staff were amazing. We have the king crab grits they were unbelievably good and the lettuce wraps gem. We will..."

R.C. Smith

"Be prepared for a truly unique and creative dining experience. We ordered almost every appetizer and each dish was like nothing I have ever tried...."

Jason Carruthers

"Went there for my birthday meal, shared the chicken and waffles. Simple food, very flavourful...."

Nathan Huisman

"The food is incredible, the decor is great and the service was better than we ever expected!! Absolutely going..."

Darren Langille

"Been here once and they hit it out of the park! Can’t wait to hit it up..."

Lena Gagnon

"My last review was Viewed 12596 times After a hard time with the road closed go support them, great cocktails, great service, and Sunday family..."

Mr Jimmy

"My favourite dish was the caviar pancakes. I like the sharing idea, it’s fun but it was heavy vegetarian for me. The beers are only craft and even..."

JDub

"I am a bit surprised at the low rating of this restaurant so I am writing this review to boost the rating. I rarely give ratings higher than a 4..."

Trav Tok

"We came to Model Milk to try some of their regular items on the 2017 Summer Feast prix fixe menu for $35/person. The food was inventive and tasty,..."

HungryinCalgary

"Model Milk is easily one of my favourite restaurants in the city. The ambience is cool, I'm a huge fan of sharing small plates in a group to try a..."

Brittany Simson

"Really love this place. It is a bit pricey but totally worth it. The only thing i would recommend this restaurant is to upsize their meal..."

Jatin Motwani

"Oh man, it’s been waaaaaaaaaaaay to long since my last trip(s) to Model Milk (here and here). They still offer their $40.00 Sunday Supper’s which..."

Jonny

"This had been a long anticipated restaurant for me! I had heard so many great things and had very high expectations.The food was good,..."

Jessica Gerein

"Food was really great. Fun options and unique variety. Easy to share with a small group and service was wonderful. Among 3 people we shared 2 small..."

Alison

"I've heard so many good things this place, I was almost nervous to believe the hype. But believe it!!!I went for my boyfriend's mom's..."

Gabriella Jarvis

"Currently felt by many to be Alberta’s most important restaurant, British Columbia native and Chef/Owner Justin Leboe’s training taking him from..."

Michael U.

"Model Milk was high on the list for places in Calgary for me to try after hearing the rave reviews and seeing all the media attention. I came in with..."

Penny Chio

"Been here last month. Had the burger, medium rare, and a couple of beers. For apps, the oyster and wings. It was so delicious and flavourful! A nice..."

Gypsy

"One of the best meals I have had in a loooong time. I had high expectations, as I have been meaning to come here for quite a while. Wow. ..."

Food Fanatic

"Went for sunday supper. And every meal they serve gets better and better, i was so close to asking for their key lime pie recipe. Staff were also..."

Mawi Albarillo

"Food, ambiance and service was really good. The table situation in the middle was not comfortable along the big beam. You had to listen to the..."

ES

"Have eaten here many times. Food is always amazing! I love the ever evolving menu as well. The staff seem to love working here, they are all happy..."

Ryan

"Given its reputation, I was expecting excellent. It was 'very good.' The portion for the main was delicate, and the dessert was experimental and..."

JDragon

"Food's great, just not fan of the portions/ratios! Came here for dinner for 4 and got the fondue. We got a nice helping of cheese fondue, but the..."

Rjames9257

"Model Milk was ranked one of the best restaurants in all of Canada, so I knew I had to give it a shot when I made my way through Calgary. The place..."

Johnny L.

"- One of my favourites in Calgary due to the amazing food quality- Always bring guests from out of town here as they have a reliable..."

Not_fussy

"Fancy fancy fancy. This place is great ! All the meals were beautifully presented and tasted delicious ! We shared the china town oyster (highly..."

S.W

"My husband and I went to Model Milk to celebrate his upcoming birthday on a busy Saturday night. Apart from trying their Big Taste experience, this..."

Carol Yeung

"A very nice friend of mine wanted to take me out for my birthday. We decided to give Model Milk a try since neither of us has been there yet. We..."

TheHungryGenie

"Delicious food and great service. I had a wonderful time when I was last there. The brisket is absolutely succulent. Great selection of cocktails..."

Chunny

"When I first browsed through the events for Big Taste YYC, the event for Model Milk immediately caught my eye. I have never seen Model Milk do an..."

Wander Avec Mui

"Again very, very good service. Above average. Great decor and ambience. We tried the pasta which was good. We had a bit of buyers remorse when we saw..."

Hungry Hungry Hippos

"We went on a Monday night right after work and the restaurant was understandably empty. The staff were friendly and attentive and smelled of arts..."

The Pretentious Food Snob

"The concept of Model Milk is ingenious. Remodel a historic dairy building on hipster 17th Avenue, source local ingredients and serve creative dishes...."

YuEats

"We came here for early valentine's day dinner. Glad we were able to make reservations. We came here once before and we really like it so looked..."

Neltron

"What I really loved about this place was their fearlessness; yeah, they have standard options every blue-collar Calgarian will go for (calamari, a..."

Allie Marie

"Loved this restaurant ,especially since it lived up to it reputation. Great food selections and knowledgeable wait staff. Really a cool..."

Madison Smyth

"I quite like the interior at Model Milk – it’s cozy, comfortable, modern and fresh – all at the same time. It’s got multiple levels so it..."

TanyaR

"Have enjoyed their themed sunday night family style dinners that vary from week to week. From southern style to jspanese canadian fussion i would..."

AES

"Came here for Sunday Supper and the food was amazing! Steak was cooked perfectly. All the food was locally resourced and fresh. There was more than..."

Chiq_pea

"My husband and I went for dinner last night and the food and service were both amazing. The waitress recommended a few dishes and all were to die for..."

Kelsey Schieman

"came here to try out the cocktails and never even ordered off then menu. sat at the bar and the bartender was absolutely amazing!!! i told him to mix..."

Sara

"On a Wednesday night in downtown Calgary, I would expect restaurants that are offering promotions like Wing Wednesday & Wine Wednesday to attract..."

Beltline Bites

"Had dinner here on a Friday evening. Booked in advance (advised for weekends place was packed). We were sat immediately. Waiter was unreal probably..."

Justin Kettle

"Late post but I got the chance to go to model milk for a second time on a work dinner. The atmosphere is young and has this hipster vibe that I love...."

Nicole Arevalo

"I had heard a lot of good things about model milk in asking people whose opinion I trusted when it came to finding decent places to eat. Then avenue..."

Lanre Rahman II

"It’s sad to say that we’ve only been to this amazing restaurant twice; once for Kim’s birthday and once for John’s company holiday party...."

Kimmy W

"Model Milk and Model Citizen should serve as the Model for the new food scene in YYC. From beginning to end, every aspect of the experience feels..."

A Couple Of Couples

"The best thing about model milk is their changing menu to suit the local produce. It keeps the dining experience exciting. This time I had..."

Leah

"Went there for the Sunday Supper, which is a set menu for $40 per person. A few dishes were ordinary, but overall it was good. Especially loved the..."

Cathy Lin

"Excellent spot to go for cocktails or a late evening dinner with friends. I've had the buttermilk chicken and gravy as well as the asian-inspired..."

Theresa

"I have been here a few times. The first time was for the Sunday family style dinner which changes every week. I like that idea, because they always..."

Sharon

"My man and I ate at Model Milk a few weeks ago. We made a late reservation but they were able to accommodate us, we sat at the kitchen bar- I was..."

Banks

"Great atmosphere and an extensive old school cocktail list. Ordered the crab rolls, which were buttery and delicious and the chicken and waffles. Oh..."

Lindsay

"We pulled up to the restaurant and it was a little nondescript. Just a plain brick front building with the entrance that had a bust of a cow above..."

Rowington

"Exactly what I want in a resto!. Very impressive! Loved the small plates (although there are a number of large plates and sharing plates as well). So..."

Digidod

"Great service!. My wife's birthday was celebrated here. The service was top notch! The waiter was attentive, knowledgable and personable. The food..."

Azaq

"I always love going to Model Milk! Definitely check out the Sunday Supper if you have never gone before and you want to try lots of dishes for $35...."

Katelyn

"Absolutely Amazing. Dined at Model Milk with 2 girlfriends and had an amazing night. Our server was probably the best part although everything else..."

Coutsoph2015

"Love the atmosphere and the appetizers. The sable fish was fantastic. However the burger was lacking in flavor. Very bland. Not enough..."

Ashley Davey

"Best restauraunt in Calgary bar none.. Amazing dining experience. The restaurant itself is beautiful. exposed wood, blacks and brushed aluminium..."

Koiq

"Brisket was very nice, great beers on tap, a fun..."

Valve Guy

"This is probably the first place I've eaten at where I don't have a single complaint. The food was incredible! I highly recommend the elk tartar and..."

Lynnie_83

"Absolutely amazing - this is a wonderful restaurant to visit for all food lovers. There is something for all ages and food choices from oysters on..."

Bradley Jones

"Purely amazing! From the ambiance, the music, the service and the food…Model Milk is a top choice in Calgary. A well thought out menu with high..."

Tyrell Scott

"Had an excellent visit to Model Milk this week. I was dining alone as I was in a work trip, and often this means I am mostly ignored. Not at Model..."

Cindy Gange-Harris

"This was our first time eating here and we are very impressed. Out server Jamie was the best!! She was very attentive and polite. She made great..."

Joanna Christy

"Had the calamari and brisket to share, and the apple pie. Awesome service and great chill ambiance in the restaurant. Brisket was the best we've..."

Mohamed S

"Great to be back after COVID! Cocktails, Food and Staff ( Kate & Taylor and kitchen staff) were all amazing. Thank you for a wonderful evening..."

merion malone

"Fantastic spot. Interesting tasty dishes. Fun cocktails. Lovely service. Their pickles are delicious. Squid fricassee was such a complex yummy..."

M Diota

Cleaver

80/100 (3582 ratings)

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"Loved this place! Best time to go is during happy hour!! The sliders are soooo good and the cocktails are delicious. Definitely will come back and..."

Nicole E MacInnis

"10/10 recommend to a friend. Love this place. Great service great drinks. Landon was super fun! And I can't wait to come back for a lamb..."

Jordyn Caron

"Can't get enough of Cleaver! Best drinks, amazing sliders, and the staff is wonderful. Definitely my favourite place to go in..."

Rachelle Oliveira

"I don’t know why Cleaver is only rated 4.1/5 on google - it’s one of my favourite restaurants in the city. I come here a lot .... maybe once per..."

Jess Thorgeirson

"Went to Cleaver for the first time weekend, was seated at the bar, which was great because we got to watch all of the cocktails being made, they all..."

Chantel Coutu

"My boyfriend and I love coming back here! We went for brunch this weekend and got the lobster Bennie, blueberry pancakes and the staff hash. We had..."

Layli

"We came with a group and tried several appetizers, mains and drinks (including my fave, the Super Soft Birthday!), but the main event at Cleaver is..."

HungryinCalgary

"Cleaver is one of my favorite restaurants! I love their tartare and bucatini. Their happy hour is probably one of the best I’ve seen! Love the cozy..."

Jenna

"Good stuff omg 140 characters... food was good service was really nice and the atmosphere was cosy. Be good to try at least once. Btw I love Maegan..."

Enian Hafezi

"I love coming here for their Happy Hour! $5 for a cocktail and they've got lots of delicious cocktails on their menu. The $3 sliders are alright,..."

Marshmellie

"Came here once on a pretty chilly evening. They were busy that day so the only seats available were outside on the patio, although it was freezing..."

Leslie Anne

"GREAT for Happy Hour specials (Sun-Thurs from 4-7)! Sliders for $3 and 2oz cocktails for $5. I prefer the spider crab slider. You'll have to book a..."

Derek

"I honestly went into this meal expecting to be unimpressed. Cleaver was picked by another couple as the spot for our double date night and after..."

Megan3786

"I came here during a work trip and got in just before happy hour ended. There were some real good deals to be had. I think I paid $3 for each..."

CyniC-

"I think that the food was good but extremely pricey for the portions you get. Spent about $100 for two people and was still a bit hungry walking out...."

JP

"Brunch last Sunday at Clever was really good. My wife and I both started with a Caesar. We ordered the version with the crazy amount of..."

Morgan Young

"This is an absolutely beautiful restaurant tucked neatly on 17th ave, with the most crafty cocktails and entertaining bar staff! The food was..."

Ranger

"Popped in for the after 9 sliders on a walk about last night, the place was packed. Wall to wall people. That speaks of the popolarity of the..."

Mr Jimmy

"I enjoyed Clever it had been a while! Fun atmosphere and the staff were very attentive. We split the beet salad, mushroom toast, calamari, cheek..."

Tmoski

"Cool little location. Great drinks!! Servers are friendly, knowledgeable and fun. Food is decent. Small plates, good to share. Some things we ordered..."

Jb1019

"Couldn't wait to try this place after seeing all of their mesmerizing posts on Instagram. Made it just in one for their happy hour before 7pm and the..."

Dan Lepkowski

"It is always a great experience going to Cleaver! Their food is geared towards comfort food, but with a delightful twist. The first time I went to..."

Fiona

"November 2017 Stopped in for brunch with some girlfriends and we ordered:Drinks: 1) Pitcher of Sangria $20-they only..."

Hangry In YYC

"I liked it here.....the 3$ sliders and cheap drinks before 5pm are well worth the price...duck, lamb and crab were my favorites. Seating is..."

Searching For Good Food In Calgary...

"Great atmosphere, cozy and the service was amazing!!! The bartenders are absolutely amazing and make the most delicious cocktails. We went for the..."

Kathleen

"Maybe it was sampling half the cocktail menu, but I had so much fun here. The food and drinks are amazing, I just wish the grilled cheese was bigger..."

Gabriella Jarvis

"Great food great staff great service. Looking for delicious food combine with some very interesting cocktails I strongly recommend coming down the..."

Sheldon Omelette

"Atmosphere is good, service was excellent. The food was good. There candied bacon was a disappointment, needed more maple candied coating, the bacon..."

Kamster Wong

"This restaurant has a great atmosphere, great drinks, and great food. The popcorn at the beginning is fantastic, and the dessert is amazing. The..."

Lannie Fox

"I couldn't have been happier with my experience at Cleaver. I went in with a group of 16 people for my husband's birthday. They gave exceptional..."

Rochelle Medhurst

"Really neat restaraunt and concept. The menu is really cool and there is a lot of variety! Perfect place to go with a group of people - share and try..."

S.W

"Cleaver never disappoints. The cocktails are out of this world. The food is delicious - great for sharing. The service is always outstanding. I've..."

Vanessa Hanel

"During Poutine-Week I went on a Poutine Crawl with a group and our first stop was Cleaver, but I almost wish we'd saved it until last because it was..."

AlisonY

"Best dining experience in yyc thus far! Atmosphere was super unique and the service and food was outstanding. Our server was laid back, but..."

Chronica Jones

"Went here over the weekend and absolutely loved it. Their Coctails are spectacular and you get flavored popcorn to start. We had the duck and lamb..."

Poguzia

"I had heard of mixed reviews about Cleaver, and even though it is in my neighbourhood, I had never been until this past Saturday. Wow....was I ever..."

Dave Porteous

"Upon entering through its iron French doors and across the threshold, the assault on your senses begins. The energy within Cleaver could only be..."

Chuck La Vida

"I have been meaning to try Cleaver for a while now - and SO glad I did! We went with friends and had amazing cocktails and food. This has easily been..."

Andrea Hardy

"Hidden gem. I don't know where to start. Cool staff cool cocktails and hallelujah great food. No really food here is undescribable and great value..."

Cole Smith

"I've seen a lot of places open in the past year but none as original and unpretentious as this one. Everything here is done to a great level of..."

Nancy Kent

"Amazing spot for cocktails, service is flawless. we walked on Friday night to a packed room thought we will be sent away for sure, the host was very..."

Cinthy Jackson

"I went there for the first time with my friends for my birthday dinner. It was pretty busy even during construction. Service was fine. The food was..."

Hungry Rant

"One of my favourite restaurants in the city, and for a number of reasons. Cleaver manages to incorporate the popularity of hipster culture with the..."

J.Chews

"Having been to Cleaver five times now, I feel like I have a good sense of what the place is. Starting with the food: consistently good, not "knock..."

Dmay101

"I've come here a few times, the restaurant is not huge so making a reservation really is recommended. They have a nice menu, solid wine options and..."

Thierry / Foodie In YYC

"AWESOME PLACE!I really enjoyed my experiences at Cleaver. It's definitely my new go-to spot to get dinner and drinks! The atmosphere is great! I..."

Gluttonousbosom

"Great decor, crowd and atmosphere. My boyfriend and I went here on a Saturday night and it was packed. We were treated with complimentary prosecco..."

Snguy000

"First time: decent and not expensive spot on 17th. We went there for a quick late bite and were pleasantly surprised. Complimentary popcorn was a..."

VINOLVR

"Came here with a friend for #ABBurgerFest after seeing their burger on Instagram.Reservation Process: There was almost no information on..."

Justine

"Easter Sunday Dinner. If you are a meat eater, this is a wonderful restaurant for you! When we entered the atmosphere was warm, the staff friendly..."

Jac-willis

"Loved its. I'm surprised to see so many bad reviews. I had fantastic wine, food and service at this..."

Loveroffoodandwine

"Great Chicken!. Try the cock for 2 with Duck fat fries. Unbelievable. Fun staff as..."

Jason

"New Years Eve. Late review but checked out this spot for new years before the flames game.....We felt a bit rushed but other than that it..."

Finabolin

"Trendy & Delish. Relatively busy for a Thursday night, waited at the bar for a table even though a reservation had been made. Food was fantastic,..."

Sabrina.m.isabelle

"Great to share with friends. The standout dishes at Cleaver are the Soft-Shelled Crab Sliders, Tempura Kale and Panko Eggplant. While the Tempura..."

Tunit

"Awesome Celiac Experience. After reading some of the reviews on here, we were a bit reluctant to go for dinner but I am glad we gave Cleaver a..."

Ski_guy

"We came into the restaurant a few weeks ago,Wednesday night. Busy, with a good crowd and a trendy atmosphere. The food we had was amazing! The..."

Christineyyc

"Good Sunday brunch. Late review. The girls and I enjoyed Sunday brunch here when the sun was still out. Nice little patio. Food was good. Server was..."

Cin.yyc

"If you are in search for the best cocktails in town, look no where. Thanks to the special half price cocktail promo, my friends and I were able to..."

Puja Saha

"Super interesting cocktail menu! Unique tastes and delicious. Also have a vegan option (pizza) which was small but delicious. It seemed that portions..."

Georgia A

"Came here back in March for my 23rd birthday. Super cool restaurant with a unique menu and cocktails. Our waitress was lovely and was spot on with..."

Taylor

"Cocktails some of the best in the city. Food was decent but didn't make up for the weak service. Lamb slider was good but tiny for $7. We were..."

Mohamed S

"Omg, where do I even start??!! From the first contact at the door to finishing up our tab our experience was top quality. Love the people, the..."

Monica Houlihan

"So we randomly walked in there, the food was suprisingly good, would say that their calamari is the best I’ve ever eaten. Take off 1 star because..."

Judy Bui

"Had a very pleasant experience! They have a great menu that would cater to different people. Definitely coming..."

Bill Que

"We had a great time at Cleaver! The food and drinks were amazing. Each one of their cocktails is crafted to perfection. In terms of food, the had an..."

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