I heard mixed reviews about Tilted Kilt and always wanted to try it out. The fact that they have popped up all over made it pretty easy. Â When the Elgin location offered a Groupon deal, I had to go!
It was an overall disappointment from start to finish. Â The food was not that great, the service sucked, and the girls who were supposed to be eye candy (isn't that the premise of Tilted Kilt) were not attractive at all. Â I would have paid a majority of the girls to put more clothes on.
I had Irish Nachos for an appetizer which were potato chips with ground beef and nacho cheese on top... very healthy :). Â I also had a purple drink... I think it was called a Purple Haze, but maybe I am just thinking of the beer by the same name? Â That was really good.
For my meal, I got the fish and chips which the waitress talked up as being amazing. Â It was just okay. Â Three tiny fish stick sized strips on top of a mound of fries.
Overall, Tilted Kilt was a huge disappointment and I will not be back.
I came here to have some drinks with my cousin. Okay, I see what the hype is about. The building from the outside made it look like it was 3 stories high. Inside it was one. The girls were young and risque. The bar was like a sophisticated Hooter's. It was more of a sports bar. Next time I'm going to have to come in here for the food. Our bartender was nice and attentive.
Review Source:Service: Pretty lack-luster. Â Our waitress was still figuring it out, I think. Â When we went the kitchen was really backed up and we all got our food at different times. Â And it took forever! Â And it wasn't anything too complicated.
Food: Decent. I had a salad and tried a few wings. Â The wings had good flavor, but there was not much meat on them. Â
Attire: I wasn't a huge fan, it just made me uncomfortable, but I can't really complain about that because well, that's what they are known for. Â It's a breastaurant.
I think I probably won't make a visit back. Â It's just not my jam. I can see how it could be a fun place to go for a bachelor party, or something.
I have not seen so many bad reviews in a long time, good going, Skanky-Kilt.
Title this review: Stupidest TV commercial ever. Which it IS. A little hottie strutting her boo-tay, and the food wants to follow her smelly ass? Strange. So, Stupid commercials do not make me want to buy ANY product or service.
Let's begin, class: What is the American fascination with the "Irish Pub"? Who gives a sheeyot about Irish anything? I was in SoCal recently, and in Seal Beach, there are like 5 Irish Pubs in one block! Go figure!
Anyway, the Kilt DOES have: CRAPPY "Food", Crappy service, Overpriced everything
Unimpressed. I am hereby JILTING the KILT. Buh-BYE!
We came here decked out in Bears gear for the game but hostese sat us in the corner so we couldn't see any of the televisions. Then when she tried to seat us at a different table, another hostess picked up the menus and told us we couldn't sit there. As we walked out in frustration they asked if we wanted to sit at a high top (another location where we couldn't see the tv's).
Worst service ever. Couldn't even give a food review.
This review is more about the Highlands music room upstairs, and less about the rest of the bar downstairs.
But first, a quick note about the downstairs - It was pretty much what I expected. Â I had the egg Burger special and garlic fries -I can recommend those. Â The restaurant I would rate 3 stars on its own. Â But the reason we came was for the bands upstairs.
I visited Friday November 16, 2012.
Questions for the Manager of the Highlands room upstairs: Â
* Â Do you have a sound level specification for the room? Â
* Â Will you consider one?
The two bands were probably good. Â Probably? Â Here's the problem - they sounded BETTER in the bathroom than in the main room. Â Why? Â It was not mixed well, and sound volume was too high for the size of the crowd. Â If I can make a guess, the sound person might be a frustrated guitarist. Â The guitars were mixed too hot, over powering the vocals, keyboards, although not the drums. Â The result is that it made the singers sound weak. Â It also drove a lot of the audience to the sides where the sound was not as overdone.
I see bands on a fairly regular basis, in a variety of venues. Â Only Alice Cooper was notably louder (third row, in front of the speakers...bad idea.)
Seriously, having the volume set lower will improve the quality of the music.  A better band  at a volume that is not painful to the audience's ears will encourage the audience to stay longer and drink longer.  $$$!
Bottom line, I will not bring people to see a band there again, unless someone can explain how they plan to mitigate this problem.
Meh. Â Food is a tad overpriced for what you get, which seems to be hit or miss. Â Service can be lackluster depending on your waitstaff; some of them seem to be too busy checking their phones or watching TV to bother checking in on you. Â Service is very slow - it certainly can't take a half hour to grill up a couple burgers, can it? Â I'm sure the slow service is to stretch out your time there ogling the girls and ordering more alcohol.
I've sent meals back twice due to preparation issues. Â Both times they were quick to replace the food.
We keep coming back because they keep running deals on Groupon. Â This in and of itself is concerning; it leads me to believe they must not be doing well as a whole if they are constantly running Groupon discounts to bring people in the door. Â Perhaps current management should take a long hard look at why they are successful bringing in multiple new customers with a Groupon, but have a poor ratio of return customers after the initial Groupon use.
Have the girls put their phones down and step up the service. Â Switch up the menu, offer some decent portions, and watch customers return more often on a regular basis.
Terrible food and service. We have been there several times with friends and have never had good food or service. Â The cute little girls that walk around in little skirts are not good servers, they get mad when you tell them that there is a problem with the food or that they forgot something. Between myself and my friends we have ordered more than half the menu and have to say. Nothing ever comes out good. either cold, wrongly made, if they under cook something, they get mad and usually over cook it for a refire. I hate McDonald's but I would recommend eating there instead
The more people you go with, the worse the serves gets
I would NEVER recommend this restaurant to anyone! Â We were very disappointed in the quality of the food. Â The pastrami sandwich had ONE pieces of meat on it. Â The chicken salad had very little chicken in it. Â Save your money and go elsewhere. Â I tried to contact Tilted Kilt and never got a reply. Â They don't seem to care about their customers.
Review Source:Only stopped in for drinks, so I can't comment on the food.
We have a coupon from our hotel for "$1 draft beer of your choice." We showed it to the waitress and said, "We'd like one of these $1 beers please." The beers came and we enjoyed them very much. Then we ordered another and decided it was time to leave. The bill came and all the beers were $6/each. I reminded the waitress that we specifically asked for $1 beers and she said, "That's for the small beer. Normally, we let it apply to the larger beers too, but my manager won't let me tonight." That's crap! So, we specified AGAIN that we wanted our $1 beers. She brought out the "small" beers for me and my buddy and a "full-size" beer for the other guy at our table. There was literally 1 oz. (at most) difference between them. Lame!
The beer was COLD, so that's why 2 stars, instead of 1.
The service was horrible, food average and the girls were.... Not what was shown on the website. It took 3 waitresses 15 min to get our drinks, another 20 to get food order, another 20 to get food (1 order missing), 20 min after we're done eating we finally get our bill which was not right. I could understand if it was busy but it wasn't. The waitresses seemed more interested talking to each other and checking their phones then helping customers. Â Hooters is a much better place, friendly staff who know what they are doing, great food, good looking ladies, etc. Â
Btw, when I called to make reservation I was transferred to manager who put me to VM and never called back.
I was hoping for better but it just wasn't there the night I went.
I've had this itch to try Tilted Kilt for a minute, ever since the big letdown of going to the Oak Brook location, only to be ignored, and then we eventually left without even ordering.
So we got the chance to go there last Friday before our late night grocery trip. Â At least we weren't ignored this time around, in fact the service was just fine, attentive. Â
It was the food. Â And I know that I'm not supposed to be expecting Homaro Cantu to be working the fryers, I'm just saying. Â One mentioned that this place was "Hooters with plaid skirts". Â I beg to differ. Â Because I, like many people, actually go to Hooters for the food. Â I don't think I'll be returning to Tilted Kilt for anything. Â
App - Sweet Potato Fries basket. Â Of all the sweet potato fries I've ever eaten in my lifetime, none have ever tasted as fried as these do, almost like the fryer oil has never been changed. Â There was no give to them whatsoever, it was like someone took pureed sweet potatoes and push them through a playdough machine, you know, the kind that made rectangular blocks? Â And then fried them.
Entree 1 - Scottish Cheesesteak with Garlic Fries. Â Quite possibly the worst excuse for a cheesesteak I've ever eaten. Â First of all, the garlic fries are nothing but regular fries with garlic oil and tabletop parmesan cheese on top. Â Nothing inventive about that. Â Next, the oil that they toss the fries with is all pooled up in the basket with the sandwich. Â And bread tends to soak things, right? Â So yeah, my sandwich was a greasy mess, which brings me to the other problem. Â The sandwich was just awful. Â The only flavor in the sandwich came from the peppers onions and provolone. Â Without all that, it was an empty calorie fest that makes stomachs everywhere cry into their soup. Â The "shaved ribeye" in the sandwich was the most flavorless so-called ribeye I've ever eaten in this lifetime. Â It was also still tightly rolled in my sandwich, which can only mean one thing, it was taken from the icebox and thrown onto the grill, turned a couple of times(maybe) and put into the sandwich. Â You know what makes steak taste better? Â That thing that happens when proteins on the surface of the meat recombine with the sugars that are present. Â The Maillard Reaction. Â It's what makes food taste good. Â That's why noone boils their steaks, because the Maillard reaction has to have a dry environment in order to be possible....
Sorry, I got a little off track.
Rolled up slabs of thinly sliced meat do not allow this reaction to occur on enough of the surface area. Â You could grill the hell out of it, but it won't taste as good as if you unrolled them and allowed the individual slices to get browned on their own. Â If this seems to run a bit long, understand that I am a freak when it comes to cheesesteak sandwiches. Â Back to the griping.
And if you're not going to unlayer the meat, you might as well just throw a brat or an italian sausage in there. Â Because the texture will be pretty close to each other that way. Â
Entree 2 - Grilled Salmon with steamed veggies and Whiskey Cream Sauce. Â
I'd hate to drink the Whiskey that the sauce was made of, because it was pretty tasteless, although the salmon was just fine, it's kind of hard to mess that up, and the veggies were sufficient. Â
The only saving grace? Â The fights were on the big screen, and the service was pleasant and prompt.
The other night I went here for the Bulls game and the Hawks game against Pheonix.
The menu had the Chili pasta back on it and I felt a few more high protein options that might be a little healthier for kids watching their bellies.
The server this night at the bar had almost no personality. Â The patrons next to me thought so also, not even congenial.
This place would be fun to watch a sports game on the big screen or perhaps mix amongst the dance crowd in the 2nd floor. Â Â If you are coming for the food... Â ouch. Â Â Most of the flavors are bland and seriously need work. Â They serve some really mixed drinks and of course have a decent beer menu. Â Â Interesting place, Â not sure if its going to be a regular hangout.
Review Source:My boys love this place. Every weekend its, "hey lets party at the tilted kilt". This place is alright but I definitely like hooters food more. The dance area is probably the best you ll find in elgin but there's always cover and I really despise paying cover. Overall not the worst place but not one of the must go places in the area for food
Review Source:I have to admit, when Tilted Kilt Pub is discussed, it is the rightfully the variety of cute girls, cute girls and more cute girls in short skirts, tight tops, push up bras and flat, sexy stomachs that take over the conversation. You gotta love this business model and I would normally give 5 stars for this kind of atmosphere, but not today. The manager of this joint has seemed to forget that most guys come to the Tilted Kilt for a full combination of five things: cute girls, sports, cute girls, beer and more cute girls. It's not the food or the painfully average service. Dear manager: Take a look around at the empty tables. It is not the economy, it is your hiring ability.
Review Source:It's where strippers go to die.
Let's boil it down, shall we? Â Their business model is an Irish "Pub" theme with women wearing a sexy outfit. Â I get it. Â Don't get me wrong, I like the outfits myself, they're much sexier than Hooters. Â I totally support a restaurant's business model that includes gorgeous women in sexy outfits...but at least make it sustainable with food and service.
What's the problem, you ask? Â The food is mediocre. Â I went to Hooters for YEARS, because I loved the wings. Â Yeah, yeah, yeah, every woman I've ever told that has called BS, but it's the truth. Â However, now when I want wings, I go to Jerseys in South Barrington and haven't stepped foot in a Hooters in years. Â What does that have to do with Tilted Kilt? Â They need a staple or something that sets them apart from the pack. Â Hooters had a great focus on wings, but I haven't really found anything that stands out and makes me salivate for Tilted Kilt (pun intended).
Ok, but what about the service? Â It's never been very good. Â Every time I've gone to a Tilted Kit, regardless of the location or various groups I've gone with, we've always had the same, inattentive service when you need it and an overwhelming amount of attention when you don't. Â I hate when people try to manipulate me and the attention there smells like manipulation. Â Ok, squat down next to my table so all of us guys can see cleavage, touch our arms, force laughs at things that aren't meant to be funny and tell us you want to go camping with us. Â Right. Â I can smell a forced conversation from a mile away. Â Roll...
Look, just provide decent service and stop the stripper-tactics of trying to make money by providing attention. Â Hell, if they just refilled beer and drinks faster and had a fun, bubbly attitude instead of tip manipulation, I'd totally give them 3 stars. Â 4 stars if they coupled that with a food specialty that made me want to come back and get the same thing.
Surprising the number of reviews covering food amongst anything else. Â I don't think I've ever visited Tilted Kilt looking forward to a meal. Â Their food is pretty average depending on whats ordered. Â I come for beer, the hope of a cute bubbly waitress and watching sports. Â Many female customers (on weekends) arrive in sexy wear depending. Â I mean, they are competing with the waitresses right!
Elgin TK is a different experience. Â Two or three floors with a dance area, Â DJ's will spin or bands play and up there they offer a patio balcony for the smokers. Â One short walk through that smoked filled area will remind you of how bad it used to be in Illinois when all places allowed smoking. Â I'm happy not to have to endure smoke filled clothing when returning home.
The dance floor is a scene out of a comedy sometimes, where a bad 80's movie meets real life. Â There's one dude whose got to be in his sixties with a bad tan and wears a wildly colored ski jacket. Â He tries unsuccessfully on the dance floor, its entertaining. Â Since this is one of very few club like experiences and it's got a bar scene too it draws all kinds of crowds from many suburban areas. Â In other words its not just White people in here as most places out this way tend to be and you get people of all ages. Â Pretty decent Milf hunting in these parts as well.
This TK sits like an island with limited parking around it. Â You could walk blocks to get decent free parking otherwise you can allow them to valet it. Â This place is located in a business park with parking scattered all around d. Â You could probably see your car from their front door, so whether valet or not, no need to worry.
I love the kilt!!! I was going out with a few friends on a saturday night and we were trying to figure out a place to go for yummy food. I brought up the tilted kilt and they had never been.....o my that just won't do!!!!! We arrived and we got a table with no wait, and we even got to sit outside by the fountain!!!! We ordered a bucket of beers that was only $10 for 5 beers,so that was nice. After we got our drinks we ordered the nachos(get it with the sauce cheese as well as shredded) and they are huge!!!!! It was a whole meal for 3 people and we still had some left!!! After we ate we noticed the bag boards sitting by the door, the waitress came out and set them up for us and we played bags for the next 2 hours!!!!
This is a great chill bar if you wanna have a few beers and eat!!!!!the waitresses are all really friendly and always checking in with you asking if you need anything!!!!! Can't wait to go back for more nachos!!!!
It's funny the things you remember about your experiences at a crazy place like this....what do I remember? The service. It was pretty awful. While, the ladies are okay to look at and this is mainly why the men flock here, you gotta get people to WANT to come back and I'm not in a big rush and neither are all the men I went with.
Now, I'll point out a hot chickie along with the guys and wouldn't mind trying to go here to grab a bite one evening if someone else planned an event here (ie. birthday), but it's not any where near the top of my priority list of "have to try" restaurants.
I would much rather go eat at Jimmy's Charhouse down the road and stick to drinking here, because based on the lack of service I received at the bars upstairs, I think the service downstairs in the restaurant would just annoy me. I think it comes down to people getting away with poor customer service and getting by on their looks. Too bad, I'm not a guy hoping to get your number at the end of the night, ladies.
It's next to impossible to get anyone's attention here. You will see people actually waving at the bartenders to flag them down. A twenty in your hand just doesn't cut it. That's how it use to be.
Granted, I'm not a big bar/club scene gal these days, but if this is what I used to put up with, then I'm glad I've grown out of it. I wouldn't avoid this place if a friend was having a birthday here, but like I said, it's just okay.
I have been here a few times now and my opinion just isn't changing. Kinda disappointing, really.
To be honest when a friend said she wanted to go here for her birthday I was devastated (ok that's a bit dramatic), but I wasn't exactly thrilled for many reasons (Hellgin?). Needless  to say fun struck as always when I wasn't expecting it too. Everything in the suburbs is so big! This is like a super Tilted Kilt. They have a huge bar area upstairs with a stage and outdoor smoking patio/lounge which is cool if you're a smoker.
The band wasn't great (if you listen to some hard stuff then you might have liked them) so we used that time to hydrate ;) Â The music they played after was pretty standard but I enjoy dancing to music I know so that was cool. The crowd was a bit all over the place but a couple drinks in, i'm not sure that it matters. Would I go back? Sure, but lightening doesn't strike in the same place twice right? which means next time won't be as fun.
It was my first time at TK and it was early on Sunday afternoon before the Bulls game so the place was pretty quiet. Â Started with one Server but it was shift change so after she got us some beverages the our new server took over her name was Missi. Â She rocked, refilled our drinks without even asking, recommended some food since it was also my two buddy's trips to TK and just payed attention to us most of the time we were there. Â I had the Pastrami Sandwich Ruben style and Garlic Fries. Â We also ordered the Nacho plate for a appetizer both were very good. Â I can't wait for my next trip to TK I just hope that I can make it back to this one and get Missi as my server again. Â Everyone seems to recommend the Drunkin Clams so that will be a gotta try it for the next time! Â And Missi if you are reading this we will see you again real soon!
Review Source:Yesterday I enjoyed a great lunch with my cousin, a fantastic BULLS WIN, drinks & appetizers with a buddy, and outstanding service! Â I have to say, BIG THANKS to Maria, Mika, and Kelly for an awesome day at the Kilt! Â I appreciate everything they did to make it a very enjoyable experience! Â Even though I live in Kenosha, WI... this is one of my favorite spots to relax, unwind, have some drinks, great food, and good times!
By the way, the Druken Clams are the BEST!!! Â We're hooked!!
Until next time...
Over the weekend, my friend and I came here twice in two days--once for dinner and then the Mike and Joe show, and once on Easter Sunday for the Hawk's playoff game. Â Priorities, people.
The first experience was a 3-star experience. Â Our waitress was slow. Â Not just service-wise (she was that, too) but she wasn't the brightest bulb in the box, if you know what I mean. Â It wouldn't have been so much of a problem if it didn't make her forget everything. Â And it took forever for the check, and she seemed verrrry confused about everything. Â Sort of like she didn't really even know where she was. Â It's hard to describe. Â But the food was solid, the band was good, and cover was only $5 for Mike and joe. Â Sweet.
The next night, TK opened specifically FOR the Hawk's playoff game. Â Huge plus in my book! Â Our experience this time was a definite 5-star. Â The waitress (shout-out to MISSY!!) was PHENOMENAL. Â She was really friendly, really fast, and was on top of all of our drinks. Â The waters didn't get below half empty before she came around again. Â She didn't make us feel rushed (she knew we were staying for the whole game) and wasn't trying to get us out the door. Â When my salad was wrong, she brought it back and said she personally watched the guy make my next salad so it better be right! Â She definitely earned her more-than-20% tip from us!
The food:
Nachos-fantastic!! Â But make sure you ask for the non-shredded liquid cheese--SO much better than the shredded stuff!
Fries-Delicious--the parmesan on them is yummy!!
Pulled Pork Sandwich-Delicious
Side Salad-Good--typical!
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dessert-PHENOMENAL. Â You HAVE to try it!
Brownie Dessert--It's good, but nowhere near as good as the cookie one!
We will definitely be back!!
Very disappointed. Â This was my third time at TK, and by far my worst experience. Â Hadn't been there in a number of months, but I had been there shortly after it opened a couple times, and it was pretty darn good. Â Today, however, they just missed on all counts. Â We were had a party of 16 there for my going away party (I'm Army, PCSing to El Paso/Ft. Bliss, TX). Â Drinks, slow. Â One server for the whole party. Food, mediocre. Â I ordered the special, the Inferno Jalapeno burger, or something along those lines. Â I was expecting something spicy, since the description sait pepperjack cheese, jalapenos, and a cayenne mayo (or something similar). Â There was hardly any of the sauce, about 3 small slices of very weak jalapenos, and the cheese. Â Burger was ok, but when I want something that's on the "hell" part of the "heaven and hell" menu, I expect some kick!
My wife got the "irish chicken" off the same menu. Â It came with a plate FULL of their chips, soaked in a weak "spicy white wine" sauce, with 5 skinny little slices of chicken breast on it. Â Barely worth the money.
In addition, they don't have a kids menu, and don't even have the kid's cups for drinks anymore. Â My friend's 4 year old had to drink out of a full-size soda glass, and almost dumped it in her lap several times.
Even if I wasn't moving to TX in less than a week, I wouldn't go back again unless someone else was paying.
I get that you are paying more for your food and drink so you can look at waitresses in skimpy clothes but I also expect to get good service. Â It seems the waitresses are trained to chat with you but not really get your drinks or food out to you timely. Â We would order another drink while having half of a drink left and we would have empty glasses for upwards of 15 minutes before our new drink would arrive. Â The food was forgetable. Â
Our waitress wasn't worth the extra money as far as looks go .. some of those girls really shouldn't be wearing those outfits. Â
On the upside there are TVs everywhere and when a game is on this is the place to go. I Â have also heard that they put on a great golf outing.
Like Hooters, but with waitresses wearing scottish kilts and a lot lot more tvs. Â Great place to watch a fight or game, as there are literally flat screens at every angle. Â I wasn't expecting much from the food, but the TK signature wings were delicious. Â Crispy and juicy white meat in a sticky sweet/spicy sauce.
The parking lot is always packed, so good luck finding a spot. Â It especially gets harder towards later in the night, as a club opens up on the 2nd floor at midnight.
This is a great place to watch the games. There are big screen TV's hung throughout the whole restaurant. I would advise against taking the wife and kids as it is not appropriate for them as the outfits that the girls wear are a bit skimpy. This is definitely a man's place!
I was very disappointed with the food. The burger was slopped together with cheap toppings. The fries were aged on a heat lamp. I have had better food from Hooter's. The only thing that I would go to this restaurant for is to have a beer and to watch the games.
The location is nice as it is conveniently located just minutes from Route 90 and Randall Road. The parking is usually packed and you have to look around to find a spot, especially during game events like the playoffs.
My fiance and I went here. Ok... so the girls dress in skimpy Scottish gear.. which to a non-Skottish American would be equal to a catholic school girl halloween costume. That being said... they wear the costumes well. They're comfortable. So I didn't really care... granted.. I wouldn't bring anyone too conservative here.
The food is pretty good. I think this is the only thing that brings us back. We went the night they opened and our waitress got us hooked on the Macadamia cookie on icecream dessert.
Dinnerwise... I usually stick to their pasta dishes... but I've tried a few of their steak/potato dishes wish success as well.
The bar is beautiful inside. On game nights, it's super crowded. The crowd is usually filled with business men .. even during the later hours on weekdays. I've never been here on a weekend...
Service was okay... Our waitress generally disappears if you don't have your order right away. It also takes them a long time to bring your check. that being said... it's loud. It's crowded. I can't say that I would necessarily do a better job.
We went here Wednesday evening for our fantasy football draft and we were treated like royality in the VIP, THANKS!
The staff here was very talented and nice : ) Â They made sure we were taken care of all the time. Â 1 free beer and a plate of nachos was a nice benefit. Â
They have a mini-driving range in the back where u hit into a lake. Â Since I was feelin' frisky, I busted out the driver and put 4 or 5 off the shed past the lake and was told to not do that anymore : )
From the food that was ordered by others in my league, they all said it was average or above average. Â Prices were a little steep, but not out of the world expensive.
I will definately comeback to this place.
Good beer selection, okay food. I had the chicken wrap, which had some good pieces of white meat chicken in it. I ordered the sweet potato fries, only to find out they didn't have any more, despite the fact they were still on the specials menu on the table. The waitress recommended the shoestring fries, so I opted for those, but when my meal came, it had regular fries. No big deal- the waitress noticed & brought me a side of the shoestring fries... Which ended up not being fries at all, but onion straws instead!
Our waitress was very sweet, in that sit-down at the table with you, like she's one of your friends. But I wasn't really there to make friends... I just couldn't stop her from talking once she started, and we heard all about how she likes to eat an order of onion rings for breakfast after a night of drinking, and even how she's unable to have children!?!
All in all, not a place I'm in a hurry to go back to. You can find better food an equally good beer elsewhere without all of the added personal info about your waitress's personal life!
Believe it or not I was actually surprised that the courtesy at this establishment was so friendly. Well done TK! Also, the awesome 10 oz patties that they're using for their hamburgers and the ice cold beer makes for a winning combination. I had the French Connection burger, made it an "Arse" (that's two of the 10 oz patties) and loved that it came with a side of Aujus for dipping. I found out later that the patties are a 77/23 blend which makes them *so* juicy. Only draw back that it is a little weird to see the 20 something servers chatting it up at the tables with old guys in their 60's. That's usually happening at a *different* type of "establishment."
Review Source:I went to a Tilted Kilt for the first time last week to celebrate a bachelor evening. I was unaware of this national chain of restaurants and left very impressed with the operation. Obviously most people will comment on the theme and the attire of the servers, but the overall concept of a large sports bar chain with good food and attractive servers is hardly new. Tilted Kilt does a good and respectable job of providing a fun, celtic themed place to watch sports and eat above average pub food.
It's the last part that surprised me the most. I didn't hold me breath, but I received a very tasty buffalo chicken wrap. The fries were crispy and flavorful, and the handful of wings I tasted were also worth ordering. Besides having a large portion of white-meat and lettuce, the Tilted Kilt spicy buffalo sauce was different and good because it had a balsamic vinegar flavor in addition to the standard buffalo spice.
Though most parents wouldn't want their daughter working at a Tilted Kilt, I can't complain about the quality of the food, drink or the number of TVs. The celtic theme also adds diversity from other sports bars. If you need a change of pace from Buffalo Wild Wings (or Hooters), I recommend looking up the nearest Tilted Kilt.
A nice addition to the area - it has some good attributes:
Decor is agreeable. Â They were working with an existing building and managed to merge modern with traditional quite well.
Wait staff were great - friendly, helpful and provided good service. Â Female wait staff are in mid-riff baring outfits - very cute - but some of them did look a bit self-concious in them.... Â and I notice that the men got to wear mid-riff covering shirts and leg covering pants. Â Fair is fair - if you exploit the women, you need to exploit the men too. Â And I will never complain about a man in a kilt. Â Otherwise... I think give the women a plaid pants option too. Â (That outfit *has* to be cold!)
Parking and access are good. Â (It's the suburbs - of course it's good.) Â
Decent selection of beer on tap - 15 to 20.
Upstairs - we didn't go, but inquired  - they have events going on Wed to Sat evenings - country night, band night, DJ night etc. Â
Food was good.  We had artichoke dip - was tasty, and definitely enjoyed it.  Also had burgers.  Burgers appeared to be hand formed, which is rather  nice - like eating at home.  Hubby's burger was undercooked - ordered med-well, got med or med-rare, though mine was cooked perfectly, so not sure what went wrong there.  A good solid burger - not a great burger - had Bacon Cheeseburger, hubby had black and blue - his comment was his was not very black, just blue - so missed a bit on that one.  Fries were agreeable. Â
All in all - due to proximity, we'll likely return. I have no complaints about the place - but they could definitely kick it up a notch and earn a 4 or 5 star rating from me *very* easily. Â To be fair - they've only been open a short while - so some of the fine tuning may just take a bit of time. Â
Would I recommend - Yes, go see what it's all about. Â Kind of a fun theme. Â Hubby says it's better than Hooters.... Â hmm.
Would I return - yes, based on price, proximity and overall experience, we will go back. Â Curious to see if they can bump it up a notch for next time.
Food is decent - not quite 100% there - maybe 95% - good enough to go back, but not enough to rave about.
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