The Highwood

4.5

1869 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Global, International

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Good for business meals

An award-winning Live Classroom for the next generation of culinary and hospitality leaders — The Highwood Kitchen + Bar will give you a unique and delicious dining experience.

For an exceptional value, our students provide world-class cuisine and service under the expert guidance of renowned chefs and hospitality instructors. Whether you are looking for an outstanding lunch or an elevated dinner prepared to be wowed.

Please be mindful that our operation is a classroom and that hours of operations are based on the academic year.

Dining areas

Additional information

Location
1301 16th Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 0L4
Phone number
(403) 284-8615 ext. 2
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Global, International
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:15 am–12:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Please see our website www.sait.ca/highwood for specific maps and Lunch and Dinner parking details.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Private dining

Offers

Highwood Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Our live classroom offers Happy Hour from Tuesday - Friday from 4:30-6:00pm. Happy Hour is Walk-in ONLY. Our Happy Hour food menu showcases some light snacks by our award winning instructors and students with special pricing on wine, beer, and cocktails are available for our Happy Hour! Please note: a reservation is required to join us for dinner at 6:00 PM and is based on availability of our classroom. We look forward to having you dine with us!

Popular dishes

PopCA$3.00
Coke | Diet Coke | Sprite | Ginger Ale | Soda | Tonic | Iced Tea
JuiceCA$3.00
orange | apple | pineapple | cranberry | Clamato
Bottled WaterCA$4.00
still or sparkling
Coffee & Selection of TeaCA$3.00
please ask your server
You're My Blue BoyCA$5.00
Blueberry | Lime | Simple Syrup | Soda
Orange You GladCA$5.00
Blood Orange | Cranberry | Lime | Ginger Beer
Warsteiner PilsnerCA$6.00
Non - Alcoholic Beer

Draft Beer

12 oz. $7 | 19 oz. $9

Annex ‘Idle Hands’ Italian Pilsner
- 12ozCA$7.00
- 19ozCA$9.00
Last Best IPA
- 12ozCA$7.00
- 19ozCA$9.00

Domestic Bottle

Dandy Oyster Stout
Annex 'Good Authority' Golden Ale
88 'Wave Pool' IPA
Phillips Dino Sour
Establishment 'My Best Friend's Girl' Kolsch
Glutenberg Blonde Ale

Cider

Lone Tree Dry Apple Cider

Cocktails

Caesar (1 oz.)CA$7.00
Vodka | Tabasco | Worcestershire | Clamato
- 1ozCA$7.00
Margarita (2 oz.)CA$10.00
Tequila | triple sec | lime | agave
- 2ozCA$10.00
Old Fashioned ( 2 oz.)CA$10.00
Bourbon | Angostura bitters | sugar
- 2ozCA$10.00
Martini (2 oz.)CA$10.00
Gin or vodka | dry vermouth | olives or a lemon twist
- 2ozCA$10.00
Espresso Martini (2 oz.)CA$10.00
Vodka | Kahlua | Espresso | Sugar
- 2ozCA$10.00
Negroni (2 oz.) CA$10.00
Gin | Campari | Sweet Vermouth
- 2ozCA$10.00
Whiskey Sour (2 oz.)CA$10.00
Bourbon or Rye | Lemon | Sugar | Egg White
- 2ozCA$10.00

Spirits: Bar Brands

Skyy Vodka (1 oz.)CA$6.00
- 1ozCA$6.00
Alberta Premium Rye (1 oz.)CA$6.00
- 1ozCA$6.00
Bacardi White Rum (1 oz.)CA$6.00
- 1ozCA$6.00
Beefeater Gin (1 oz.)CA$6.00
- 1ozCA$6.00
Buffalo Trace Bourbon (1 oz.)CA$6.00
- 1ozCA$6.00
Lemon Hart Dark Rum (1 oz.)CA$6.00
- 1ozCA$6.00
Sauza White Tequila (1 oz.)CA$6.00
- 1ozCA$7.00

Spirits: Premium Vodka

Grey Goose (1 oz.)CA$7.00
- 1ozCA$7.00
Belvedere (1 oz.)CA$7.00
- 1ozCA$7.00
Wildlife Vodka (1 oz.)CA$7.00
- 1ozCA$7.00

Spirits: Premium Rum

Bacardi Amber (1 oz.)CA$7.00
- 1ozCA$7.00
Captain Morgan Spiced (1 oz.)CA$7.00
- 1ozCA$7.00
Appleton V/X (1 oz.)CA$7.00
- 1ozCA$7.00
Malibu Coconut (1 oz.)CA$7.00
- 1ozCA$7.00
Flora Cana 7
Flora Cana 12 (1oz.)CA$8.00

Spirits: Premium Gin

Confluence Manchester (1 oz.)CA$8.00
- 1ozCA$8.00
Hendricks (1 oz.)CA$7.00
- 1ozCA$7.00
Bombay Sapphire (1 oz.)CA$7.00
- 1ozCA$7.00
Eau Claire Parlour Gin (1 oz.)CA$7.00
- 1ozCA$7.00
Tanqueray (1 oz.)CA$7.00
- 1ozCA$7.00

Spirits: Premium Tequila & Mezcal

Patron Reposado (1 oz.)CA$8.00
- 1ozCA$8.00
Don Julia Blanco (1 oz.)CA$8.00
- 1ozCA$8.00
Union Mezcal (1 oz.)CA$7.00
- 1ozCA$7.00

Spirits: Single Malt Scotch Whiskey

Auchentoshan Three Wood | Lowland (1 oz.)CA$7.00
- 1ozCA$7.00
Bowmore 12 Yr | Islay (1 oz.)CA$8.00
- 1ozCA$8.00
Dalwhinnie 15 Yr | Highland (1 oz.)CA$10.00
- 1ozCA$10.00
Glenfiddich 12 Yr | Highland (1 oz.)CA$7.00
- 1ozCA$7.00
Oban 14 Yr | West Highland (1 oz.)CA$10.00
- 1ozCA$10.00
Springbank 12 Yr | Campbeltown (1 oz.)CA$7.00
- 1ozCA$7.00

Spirits: Blended Scotch Whiskey

Chivas (1 oz.)CA$7.00
- 1ozCA$7.00
Johnnie Walker Red (1 oz.)CA$7.00
- 1ozCA$7.00
Ballentine's (1 oz.)CA$7.00
- 1ozCA$7.00

Spirits: Assorted Whiskey

Forty Creek Barrel Select (1 oz.)CA$7.00
- 1ozCA$7.00
Crown Royal (1 oz.)CA$7.00
- 1ozCA$7.00
Bushmills (1 oz.)CA$7.00
- 1ozCA$7.00
Jack Daniels (1 oz.)CA$7.00
- 1ozCA$7.00
Russell's Reserve (1 oz.)CA$7.00
- 1ozCA$7.00

What 1,869 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.8Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

Calgary / Southern Alberta
Best Value
Calgary
Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Highwood offers an exceptional dining experience with "great food and service," emphasizing its role as a student-run facility. Guests appreciate the "reasonable prices" and "attentive service." The culinary creations are "beautifully presented" and the atmosphere is inviting. Supporting SAIT's culinary students adds a meaningful touch to each visit.

1,869 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Calgary1 review
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The hosts were very welcoming and kind. Service was great. Our server was attentive and helpful with menu. The food was truly delicious and done to perfection. My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience at the Highwood.😊
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Gina
Calgary1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is always a pleasure to dine at the Highwood. The food is delicious and everyone is so gracious. Best place in Calgary for a great meal at a great cost.
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Mary
Calgary1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ambiance was quiet allowing for easy conversation with all guests at the table. Service was efficient and friendly. Food was excellent.
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Ron
Calgary7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Student chef Karissa made a fantastic trout feature. Service was above and beyond.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary3 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food quality is good, and the service is great. However, the taste is a bit mild — for example, the charred vegetables could be a little more charred to enhance the flavor. Overall, a nice experience, but a little more seasoning or stronger flavors would make it even better.
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was an awesome night out. Our server-Pauline, was outstanding and the meal was beautiful. Best way to celebrate events and have a lovely dining experience. Thank you for a wonderful evening.
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Doug
Calgary2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another good experience at the Highwood ... We'll be back.
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Micheline
Calgary3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 4 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely lunch! The food was very good, the presentation was exquisite, and all the personnel was very attentive and professional. We were also given as much time as we wanted, and weren't rushed, which we appreciated. Thank you for a fun experience!
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Gord
Vancouver8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A wonderful experience. Our student server was a little “green” but doing just fine. The food was beautifully prepared and presented. Steak tartar was really good. The rack of lamb and duck were delicious too. The seasonal vegetables were outstanding. The lemon cake was a little underwhelming, but still tasty. Truly a high dining experience. We would recommend the Highwood anytime.
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Gail
Calgary7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was top shelf:) the server was especially pleasant, knowledgeable and attentive. Food was scrumptious and memorable too.
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FAQs

The Highwood is rated 4.5 stars by 1869 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

1301 16th Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 0L4

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(403) 284-8615 ext. 2
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Global, International
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:15 am–12:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Please see our website www.sait.ca/highwood for specific maps and Lunch and Dinner parking details.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

The Highwood

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Culinary Campus: Corporate Team Building Events

Culinary Campus: Interactive Receptions

Culinary Campus: Special Occasions

Custom inquiry

Highwood Happy Hour

Highwood Coffee (1 oz)

Highwood Bread

Salad Niçoise

Non-Alcoholic

PopCA$3.00

JuiceCA$3.00

Bottled WaterCA$4.00

Coffee & Selection of TeaCA$3.00

You're My Blue BoyCA$5.00

Orange You GladCA$5.00

Warsteiner PilsnerCA$6.00

Draft Beer

Annex ‘Idle Hands’ Italian Pilsner

Last Best IPA

Domestic Bottle

Dandy Oyster Stout

Annex 'Good Authority' Golden Ale

88 'Wave Pool' IPA

Phillips Dino Sour

Establishment 'My Best Friend's Girl' Kolsch

Glutenberg Blonde Ale

Cider

Lone Tree Dry Apple Cider

Cocktails

Caesar (1 oz.)CA$7.00

Margarita (2 oz.)CA$10.00

Old Fashioned ( 2 oz.)CA$10.00

Martini (2 oz.)CA$10.00

Espresso Martini (2 oz.)CA$10.00

Negroni (2 oz.) CA$10.00

Whiskey Sour (2 oz.)CA$10.00

Spirits: Bar Brands

Skyy Vodka (1 oz.)CA$6.00

Alberta Premium Rye (1 oz.)CA$6.00

Bacardi White Rum (1 oz.)CA$6.00

Beefeater Gin (1 oz.)CA$6.00

Buffalo Trace Bourbon (1 oz.)CA$6.00

Lemon Hart Dark Rum (1 oz.)CA$6.00

Sauza White Tequila (1 oz.)CA$6.00

Spirits: Premium Vodka

Grey Goose (1 oz.)CA$7.00

Belvedere (1 oz.)CA$7.00

Wildlife Vodka (1 oz.)CA$7.00

Spirits: Premium Rum

Bacardi Amber (1 oz.)CA$7.00

Captain Morgan Spiced (1 oz.)CA$7.00

Appleton V/X (1 oz.)CA$7.00

Malibu Coconut (1 oz.)CA$7.00

Flora Cana 7

Flora Cana 12 (1oz.)CA$8.00

Spirits: Premium Gin

Confluence Manchester (1 oz.)CA$8.00

Hendricks (1 oz.)CA$7.00

Bombay Sapphire (1 oz.)CA$7.00

Eau Claire Parlour Gin (1 oz.)CA$7.00

Tanqueray (1 oz.)CA$7.00

Spirits: Premium Tequila & Mezcal

Patron Reposado (1 oz.)CA$8.00

Don Julia Blanco (1 oz.)CA$8.00

Union Mezcal (1 oz.)CA$7.00

Spirits: Single Malt Scotch Whiskey

Auchentoshan Three Wood | Lowland (1 oz.)CA$7.00

Bowmore 12 Yr | Islay (1 oz.)CA$8.00

Dalwhinnie 15 Yr | Highland (1 oz.)CA$10.00

Glenfiddich 12 Yr | Highland (1 oz.)CA$7.00

Oban 14 Yr | West Highland (1 oz.)CA$10.00

Springbank 12 Yr | Campbeltown (1 oz.)CA$7.00

Spirits: Blended Scotch Whiskey

Chivas (1 oz.)CA$7.00

Johnnie Walker Red (1 oz.)CA$7.00

Ballentine's (1 oz.)CA$7.00