The Highwood Kitchen + Bar
1301 16 Ave NW, Calgary
(403) 284-8615
Customers' Favorites
Sirloin Steak Main Course
Butternut Squash Soup
Roasted Duck Breast
Charcuterie Board
Tropical Dessert
Chocolate Cake
Pork Belly Bao
Chicken Biryani
Poached Pear
Recent Reviews
Enjoyed the innovative dishes on this new menu but felt like the pasta needed more seasoning. Patience for the students learning is required when visiting The Highwood as not every visit will be top notch but I did appreciate the effort the student server put in. The temporary location poses some challenges as we were guided to the dining room, it is clear the entire building is under renovation but having the nice lady down in the hallway on the main floor greeting you was a...
The meal was excellent, and the chef who prepared dessert tableside was absolutely fabulous. However, we were very surprised by the lack of knowledge and service from our waiter. We asked several questions about the menu, and he did not seem to understand and was unable to answer any questions about the food. 
The Highwood is a sophisticated, student-run restaurant, and constructive feedback is important for learning. Unfortunately, my first visit was not fully satisfactory. We were a group of four. The complimentary appetizer was appreciated and flavorful. The onion soup was excellent, but the soup of the day was overly salty, with little lobster flavour, and left me feeling unwell. The Beef Wellington was good; however, the pasta dishes ordered by three guests were overcooked, bland,...