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Model Milk, Calgary, AB

Model Milk

4.7
4.7
2088 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 28 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Model Milk is set in Calgary's historic dairy building in the heart of uptown 17th avenue.

A unique restaurant featuring a fresh, local, and innovative menu from chef Merritt Gordon.
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Private dining

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Regional American (Low Country)
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (403) 265-7343
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Blair Clemis
  • Private party facilities
    Model Milk is set in Calgary's historic dairy building in the heart of uptown. A unique restaurant featuring a fresh, local, and innovative menu from chef Justin Leboe. Whether celebrating with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, we have the perfect space for you and your guests.
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator: (403) 265-7343
  • Neighbourhood
    Calgary
  • Cross Street
    2nd St
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 2,088 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Model Milk in Calgary is a culinary gem offering "amazing food" with standout dishes like calamari, scallop crudo, and the "juicy, crispy" fried chicken. The ambiance strikes a perfect balance between upscale and relaxed, enhanced by attentive service. Although noise levels can be high, it's "a must-visit" for memorable dining experiences.

2,088 Reviews
  1. Lydia

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the best food I have ever had and the service was top tier!

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  2. Zack

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to Model Milk with my partner and had an awesome dinner. The drinks, appetizer, main dishes, and desserts were amazing. Our server was very knowledgable on the dishes and drinks and made us feel welcomed. We will be back!
    Model MilkResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Zack! Thank-you so much for the five star rating. We appreciate your compliments towards the food, drinks and service team and we hope we have the pleasure of hosting you again soon. - Kait

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  3. connie

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful evening with great food and amazing service. Our server Kait was engaged, knowledgeable, and always attentive. All the dishes were well prepared and delicious. The shrimp toastie’s were a favourite.
    Model MilkResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Connie! Thank-you so much for your kind words about your experience with us at Model Milk. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your evening and looking forward to hosting you again soon for Shrimp Toasties + more! - Kait

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  4. Tibisay

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a really nice experience. The calamari were delicious also the beef tartare but the highly recommended chicken didn't impress us. It was generally good and we can go again but try something different instead. Service was great.
    Model MilkResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Tibisay, Thank you for writing a review for us. I'm glad that you enjoyed the calamari and the beef tartare, as well as the service! I'd love to know more about what you did not enjoy about our fried chicken. Our chefs take feedback very seriously and are always looking for ways to improve guest satisfaction. My email address is rmir@modelmilk.ca Thank you again for writing in, Reshma

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  5. Laura

    VIP

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fabulous evening spent with friends. The bread with the honey butter is to die for. Delicious take on a beef tare tare . Oysters & burgers. All was perfect. Husband got the steak, potatoes were incredible!!! Highly recommend!!
    Model MilkResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Laura, thank-you so much for the five star rating. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your evening with friends and dinner was great for you! Looking forward to hosting you for your next friendly hangout soon. - Kait

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  6. Lindsey

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was outstanding—our server was kind, knowledgeable, and made excellent drink recommendations. The runners were also friendly and took the time to explain each dish. The cocktails were exceptional, our server made the perfect selection for both me and my friend. It’s always a treat when staff truly understand the menu and can tailor recommendations to your tastes. The food, however, was hit-or-miss. The carrots were tasty, but the calamari wasn’t what I expected, I didn’t love the flavour or texture. The pork was just okay—too fatty for my taste. Dessert, Chocolate cake bar, was disappointing; I’d have preferred just the strawberries, cream, and pistachios - those were delicious. The ambiance was nice. While the food fell short, the amazing service and drinks would bring me back for another try.
    Model MilkResponded on February 8, 2025
    Hi Lindsay, Thank you for writing a review for us. I appreciate your in-depth account of what you did not enjoy about our food offering. Please trust that our chefs take all feedback seriously and will always look to make sure that we make sure that our food is up to the standards we try to keep. I'd like to personally invite you back and offer to handle your reservation so we may have the opportunity to show you the efforts we have taken to take your feedback seriously. Again my email address is rmir@modelmilk.ca to book a reservation. Thanks again, Reshma

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  7. Karen

    Edmonton

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Interesting ambience and great service. Although meant to be family style portions are still very large. Be warned the burger is HUGE!
    Model MilkResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Karen, thank-you for taking the time to let us know how you enjoyed your evening with us. Hope we have the pleasure of serving more family style meals for you and your guests soon! - Kait

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  8. Jill

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Unfortunately after hearing so many good things, I was a bit disappointed with my first time experience; especially after hearing about this reputable restaurant for which I was excited to try. I found the menu to be quite specific and perhaps not enough variety to accommodate my palate. The Carrot dish had potential from a flavour standpoint, but the carrots seem undercooked (for me). My partner’s steak was requested to be cooked medium well and it arrived, medium. When offered a beer during the wait to re-cook the steak we ended up being charged for it, which I suppose was a bit misleading in the offering since the mistake was theirs based on our request was originally for medium well.   I had specifically asked in advance if the shrimp toasty was “served warm” and the response was yes. This was partly true as the toast was warm however, the shrimp filling was cold… the dish was flavorful, but I suppose again based on my expectations it was a bit misleading and disappointing as it was a -40 weather day and I was looking for “warm” comforting dishes. I had the burger, which was quite enjoyable and appreciated the portion size. 
    Model MilkResponded on February 8, 2025
    Hi Jill, Thank you for writing a review for us. We will always appreciate when guests take the time write in as it gives us an opportunity to re-evaluate our food and service standards. I have reiterated your feedback to our chef team about the carrots so that they may have an opportunity to look at the dish. I have also chatted with our service team about ensure that our guests feel seen and heard, and that especially if we have offered to take care of an item, that we do in fact follow through. We always want to build trust with our guests, and we clearly missed the mark with you. I'd like to invite you back to the restaurant and take care of your first round of drinks, as well as show you the time that we did not on your first visit. My email address is rmir@modelmilk.ca Reshma

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  9. Danielle

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing! That potato bread and butter is next level! Our server was friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful dinner!
    Model MilkResponded on February 4, 2025
    Hi Danielle, thank-you for your wonderful feedback on your experience with us. Hope we have the pleasure of serving you more Potato Buns in the near future. - Kait

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  10. Nelly

    VIP

    Calgary

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favourite restaurants, we always enjoy the food here and it's so delicious. We loved the scallop crudo and calamari fricassee. The striploin with mushroom and melt in your mouth mash potatoes was delightful. Can't wait to come back again
    Model MilkResponded on February 4, 2025
    Hi Nelly, thank-you for describing our Alberta Beef Striploin so beautifully. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed yourselves and looking forward to hosting you again soon. - Kait

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Model Milk is rated 4.7 stars by 2088 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Model Milk

308 17th Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0A8

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    2nd St
  • Neighbourhood
    Calgary
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Regional American (Low Country)
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Blair Clemis
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (403) 265-7343
  • Private party facilities
    Model Milk is set in Calgary's historic dairy building in the heart of uptown. A unique restaurant featuring a fresh, local, and innovative menu from chef Justin Leboe. Whether celebrating with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, we have the perfect space for you and your guests.
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator: (403) 265-7343
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