The Highwood

Name: The Highwood
Address: 1301 16th Ave NW, Calgary, AB, Canada, T2M 0L4
Telephone: (403) 284-8615 ext. 2
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (1869)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Global, International

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

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

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

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Phone number
(403) 284-8615 ext. 2
Website
http://www.sait.ca/highwood
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
The Highwood Kitchen + Bar is not able to provide Catering Services at this point in time.
Private party facilities
The Highwood Kitchen + Bar offers a Large Group Bookings Options based on sizes and availability of our student schedules - please email Highwood.Reservations@sait.ca for availability and more details.

Location
1301 16th Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 0L4
Neighborhood
Calgary
Cross street
SAIT MAIN Campus:
Parking details
Please see our website www.sait.ca/highwood for specific maps and Lunch and Dinner parking details.
Public transit
The Highwood is located on the SAIT Main Campus on the Second Floor of the John Ware Building (E) East Entrance. Please review parking instructions before your visit. Lunch: PAID ParkingDinner: Complimentary for 3 hours in P8 & P9Visit: www.sait.ca/Highwood "Plan Your Visit"For Parking Instructions & Campus Map
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Roasted Butternut Squash SoupCA$7.00
Olive Oil Grissini
Chef's Daily Feature SoupCA$7.00
Salad NiçoiseCA$12.00
Seared Albacore Tuna | Haricot Vert | Potatoes | Sliced Eggs | Tricoloured Cherry Tomatoes | White Anchovies | Red Wine Vinaigrette
Garden Green SaladCA$8.00
Assorted Greens | Pickled Vegetables | Herb Vinaigrette

Small Plates

Highwood BreadCA$5.00
Flavoured Butter | Daily Flavour
Artichoke DipCA$7.00
Four Cheese Blend | Spinach | Lemon | Basil | Flatbread
Alberta Steak TartareCA$15.00
Parmesan Cheese | Fried Capers | Anchovy | Dijon | Flatbread
CalamariCA$14.00
San Marzano Marinara | Arugula | Citrus Vinaigrette
Charred Seasonal VegetablesCA$6.00
Chimichurri
Crispy Fingerling PotatoesCA$7.00
Chorizo Aioli | Parmesan Cheese
Duck Confit CroquetteCA$14.00
Orange Aioli | Parmesan Cheese

Pasta

Casarecce PomodoroCA$15.00
Durum Wheat | Arugula | Herb Oil
Add BurrataCA$9.00

Wood Stone Pizza

CalabreseCA$16.00
San Marzano Marinara | Chili Flakes | Calabrese Salami | Red Onion | Arugula
Margherita PizzaCA$16.00
San Marzano Marinara | Fior di Latte Mozzarella | Basil
Add BurrataCA$9.00

Large Plates

Lobster & Shrimp RollsCA$18.00
Butter Roll | Dill | Old Bay Fries
Bistro Highwood Steak FritesCA$28.00
7 oz grilled striploin | maÎtre d'hôtel butter | shoestring fries | Parmesan | truffle oil
Vietnamese Chicken SaladCA$16.00
Jalapeño Ginger Soy Marinated Chicken | Spicy Peanuts | Nuoc Cham | Mint | Cilantro | Crispy Shallot
Highwood BurgerCA$17.00
ground Alberta striploin | pimento cheese | onion jam | burger sauce | lettuce | tomato | pickle | sesame brioche bun | Served with Bistro fries or Garden Green Salad

What 1,869 people are saying

The Highwood reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Calgary / Southern Alberta
Best Value
Calgary
Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Highwood offers an exceptional dining experience in a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. Diners praise the "delicious and beautifully presented" food, excellent cocktails, and attentive service. As a student training facility, the restaurant provides "great value" while supporting learning. Guests appreciate the "warm hospitality" and are impressed by the "amazing service" and "fantastic" meals.

1,869 Reviews

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Nancy VIP
New York City118 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a joy to dine at a culinary school, and Highwood did no disappoint! We were seated (after a bit of a challenge locating it on the campus; more signage would be good!) in a quiet corner of the very attractive and welcoming dining room. The cocktails and wine choices were excellent; our entrees of rack of lamb and duck done 2 ways were cooked perfectly. The focaccia could have had much less oil; the center was still a teeny bit doughy. Dessert was light and tasty. Overall a delightful experience for all 3 of us, with very charming service!
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Andrew
Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review
4.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a great experience and hope to repeat it again. Our friends enjoyed it a lot.
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Y
Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and beautifully presented, and the atmosphere was cozy. The service team was attentive and thoughtful. A heartfelt thank you to all the staff for your warm hospitality and for making our friend’s birthday celebration extra special with a delightful dessert surprise.
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Don
Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything was wonderful especially our waitress and hostess
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Rahel
Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review
3.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Friendly and attentive service. Nice choice of appetizers; the artichoke dip was very tasty, whereas the calamari were not fried well enough. Entrees: excellent salmon on a innovative veggie/bean bed. Duck 2 ways is recommendable.
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Mary
Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review
4.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A great place for family dining, with reasonable prices and friendly service. This is a student training facility, and the students do their very best to accommodate your dining experience A+
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Janis
Calgary / Southern Alberta2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Visited with family. The wait staff was friendly and attentive, and the food was delicious. We had members of our party with allergens and the staff was very thorough and attentive to detail. Excellent experience.
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Lisa
Calgary / Southern Alberta4 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was beyond amazing. Value was incredible. The service was very friendly but I didn’t rate it high because communication skills were low and everyone seemed very confused. I know they are there to learn and I’m sure with time they will improve a lot:)
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Regina
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the time we were seated to the time we departed we were treated like royalty. We celebrated our Anniversary at this venue and we were not disappointed. Diners need to remember that this is a student teaching locale and kindness goes a long way. Definitely would go back for different dishes. My husband said the lamb was the best he’s had in a long time. And don’t even get me started on the fresh bread and butter.
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Jennie
Calgary / Southern Alberta12 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food is always exceptional at the Highwood. As this is a teaching facility, I try to point out any concerns to the instructor who is presiding over the students so any concerns, issues and highlights can be addressed with these students so when they are in the service industry they do well. This is NOT a slight to the new students especially when they start each 3-week cycle of their hospitality education process. As it was their very first shift they were very nervous and the assistance shared with them or their instructor will improve them when they get out in this new world they may decide to pursue. Also being their first shift, they do forget everything they are taught so our patience as clients is much appreciated. Any concerns as a client needs to be brought the presiding instructor so during the after service wind down, their debrief improves their service with every shift they continue during each 3-week cycle rotating through each aspect of their hospitality program. As a regular client to the Highwood, I often bring out-of-town guests to the Highwood and they are always impressed. In fact my fellow friends and I enjoyed lunch AND supper on Friday May 16. Knowing it was the servers very first shift, it was important to help them improve over their continued three weeks of serving their clients. I highly recommend you bring your friends there and find out as soon as possible from your server if it is day 1 or day 15 of their 3-week program. If you are fortunate and you attend their day 15, you can expect superb service. Thank you SAIT instructor as you guide each and every group through the program. I LOVE dining at the Highwood.
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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 reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 2 times today

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
SAIT MAIN Campus:
Neighborhood
Calgary
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
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Global, International
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Please see our website www.sait.ca/highwood for specific maps and Lunch and Dinner parking details.
Public transit
The Highwood is located on the SAIT Main Campus on the Second Floor of the John Ware Building (E) East Entrance. Please review parking instructions before your visit. Lunch: PAID ParkingDinner: Complimentary for 3 hours in P8 & P9Visit: www.sait.ca/Highwood "Plan Your Visit"For Parking Instructions & Campus Map
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.sait.ca/highwood
Phone number
(403) 284-8615 ext. 2
Catering
The Highwood Kitchen + Bar is not able to provide Catering Services at this point in time.
Private party facilities
The Highwood Kitchen + Bar offers a Large Group Bookings Options based on sizes and availability of our student schedules - please email Highwood.Reservations@sait.ca for availability and more details.

The Highwood

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Highwood Coffee (1 oz)

Highwood Smash Burger

Highwood Bread

Soup & Salad

Roasted Butternut Squash SoupCA$7.00

Chef's Daily Feature SoupCA$7.00

Salad NiçoiseCA$12.00

Garden Green SaladCA$8.00

Small Plates

Highwood BreadCA$5.00

Artichoke DipCA$7.00

Alberta Steak TartareCA$15.00

CalamariCA$14.00

Charred Seasonal VegetablesCA$6.00

Crispy Fingerling PotatoesCA$7.00

Duck Confit CroquetteCA$14.00

Pasta

Casarecce PomodoroCA$15.00

Add BurrataCA$9.00

Wood Stone Pizza

CalabreseCA$16.00

Margherita PizzaCA$16.00

Add BurrataCA$9.00

Large Plates

Lobster & Shrimp RollsCA$18.00

Bistro Highwood Steak FritesCA$28.00

Vietnamese Chicken SaladCA$16.00

Highwood BurgerCA$17.00

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