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This is now my second time visiting a Tilted Kilt (the first was at the Mississauga location), and I'm even more disappointed than before. While the chain is at least a cut above Hooters, that's not saying much when the experience is generally underwhelming all around.
On our journey around the Esplanade during a pre-St. Patricks Day pub crawl, one of our friends suggested checking this place out. Half our group had never been to a Tilted Kilt before, and were all scandalized when they discovered the dress code for the waitresses - which is to say, not much. Those plaid bras and barely-there skirts don't make up for the fact that the rest of the customer experience is just subpar.
Our waitress was very good, constantly checking in on us. It was clear to me that she was a talkative sort, as she told me all about the pub's plans for St. Patrick's Day and how many people were planning to attend. Seemed like a nice girl, who clearly put up with way too much from other patrons (not to mention the clothing that crossed the line from titilating to just plain trashy) and was happy to have a normal conversation with customers who looked past the trappings of the brand.
I can't say the same for the rest of the servers, who generally looked lost or just didn't care. There was what I assumed to be a homeless man who sort-of drifted in, used the washroom and then hung around in the middle of the bar, bobbing around as he watched a hockey game on the TV above while the waitresses tried to dodge past, making for a strange sight.
I also have to give umbrage with the washroom set up. It's supposed to be a mixed-use washroom with male and female stalls, but everyone disregards these signs, there are lineups all the time and they could stand to be cleaned more often.
As far as what we ordered:
Sweet potato fries (mine): Slightly burnt, didn't come with any mayo (which you think would be standard), and disappointing.
Mozzarella sticks (friend's): I tried one and was confused. I don't know if they weren't properly cooked or the cheese is processed, but it just tasted off.
Nachos: A smaller order than my group had at the Wheat Sheaf Tavern last week, but technically proficient.
Just before we grabbed our bills, the place became a zoo. People filter in here en masse after any game at the nearby Air Canada Centre, and the place quickly becomes unruly and chaotic. We had a group of at least ten people all try to cram into a six-person booth beside us, with a group of people standing behind my chair and constantly kicking it. Suffice to say, we got out as quick as we could.
With these kinds of chain restaurants, the general atmosphere of the place is the key difference. While our server was good, the rest of the staff and general attitude felt very lax, and I can't see myself coming back here again.
Might be worth a look as a quick drop-in, but avoid otherwise.
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