The Highwood

4.5 (1860)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Global, International

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

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2 people

Apr 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Innovative

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 Campu: Across from the East Hall Residence - Dr. Carpenter Circle NW
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, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 1,860 people are saying

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

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
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Highwood offers a unique dining experience with "amazing service" and "great food" at a reasonable price. As a teaching facility, it provides gourmet meals while supporting student learning. The ambiance is praised for being "quiet" and conducive to conversation. Guests appreciate the "fantastic" food presentation and "attentive" service. However, occasional service hiccups are noted, reflecting the learning environment. Overall, a "hidden gem" for those seeking delicious food and value.

1,860 Reviews

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Gina
Calgary2 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food but the calamari could have tasted better. Waitress was very polite and hospitable.
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Hamza
Calgary1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance is nice, food presentation is awesome and service is great. Love the hospitality and food.
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Priya VIP
Calgary3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have always had a great experience at the Highwood!! Amazing service, great food, great ambience!! Will definitely visit again.
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paul VIP
Calgary4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing staff. Great prices. Food was tops. Would recommend to anyone
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A
Calgary1 review
4.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great for the value and the service was excellent. Thank you.
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Maria
Calgary3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We’ve been coming here for years. Gourmet food at a good price while helping the community of students.
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Tammy
Calgary1 review
5.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a fantastic lunch at The Highwood at SAIT—great food, friendly service, and such a cool way to support student learning. The experience is always top-notch.
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Bert
Calgary1 review
5.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best meals you will ever eat at a price much lower than most fine dining. Good service as well
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M
Margaret
Calgary4 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
March 26, 2025 for lunch. Certainly did not meet our expectations. Service was awkward & food just ok.
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ken
Calgary1 review
3.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Normally a great place to dine but sorry today was a failure, my steak was cold, no dressing for the salad, and one meal missed. Know you will do better next time around, students are always learning, will be back. Do miss the buffet
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FAQs

The Highwood is rated 4.5 stars by 1860 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
SAIT Campu: Across from the East Hall Residence - Dr. Carpenter Circle NW
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, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, 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 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

Spirits: Assorted Whiskey

Forty Creek Barrel Select (1 oz.)CA$7.00

Crown Royal (1 oz.)CA$7.00