Less is more for the ladies of Tilted Kilt

I've had my fair share of waitresses flirt with me, but I know the drill: Some are just playing to my ego, hoping for a good tip. Call me gullible, but I've actually thought to myself, "No, this one's different; she is truly interested in you." But then, I see her schmoozing a different table. And I thought we had something.

Bars like Hooters and Brickhouse are built for this audience - guys who want to enjoy a beer, a sporting event and the chance to ogle scantily clad waitresses. Now, there's a new entry in the waitresses-with-skimpy-skirts (not to mention bare midriffs) genre: Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery in Woodridge.

Motif: An easy way to describe the interior of Tilted Kilt would be to call it a Scottish-themed sports bar. The large room is decked out with televisions, projector screens, beer memorabilia and Scottish artifacts. The place is filled with lots of tables for guests and, during my visit, every seat was filled. But decor doesn't matter much here, which brings us to our next section -

Service: Might as well get this out of the way. For some, service is the main reason that people will be coming to Tilted Kilt. And it has nothing to do with how long you have to wait for your drinks.

Don't act like you don't know what I'm talking about.

The waitresses are dressed up as the Scottish equivalent of Hooters waitresses, but there's a lot more skin on display here. To be more specific, the uniform consists of a short plaid skirt, low-cut plaid bikini top, a tied-up white shirt over the top (but not the bare belly) and knee-high stockings.

With regards to the actual service part of Tilted Kilt, there are no complaints here. And if you did complain about the service, ask yourself: Why did you choose to visit Tilted Kilt? The service itself, or the women who are serving you? You decide.

Crowd: For a bar that is obviously catering to males 21-years-old and up, you'd be surprised by the diversity at Tilted Kilt. I expected to maybe see a couple women who may have been unwittingly brought there, but. lo and behold, women of all ages were out in full-force. Of course, they were easily outnumbered by men. I also spotted a few families who were enjoying dinner - yeah. Not going to tell these folks how to raise their kids, but let's just say the waitresses here hardly resemble the ones they see serving pizza and burgers on their favorite kiddie shows.

Food: After thoroughly studying Tilted Kilt's menu, I am saddened to report that they do not serve haggis. Anyway, the menu does have sandwiches, burgers, wraps, wings, fish and chips, shepherds pie, lasagna, meatloaf, pizza, soups and salads.

Liquid Consumption: Tilted Kilt has a lot of beers on tap. Some of the selections were Guinness 250, Blue Moon, Fat Tire, Sierra Nevada and Stella Artois. Also on the menu are mixed drinks going with the bar's theme like Celtic Crush, Tilted Tea, Dirty Girl Scout and Irish Candy.

Sounds: Was there music playing? You know what? I'm not sure. Honestly, I could not hear anything over the combined volume of everyone's conversations. As I've said before, the place was packed.

Parking: Tilted Kilt shares a parking lot with a few businesses, and, like the bar itself, it was filled to the brim when I visited. We're talking about the fun situation where someone waits for you to back out of your spot so they can just be that much closer to the building. Good times. Be prepared to park a little ways away from the entrance, but you can handle the walk.

Overall: Tilted Kilt in Woodridge is the franchise's first foray into Illinois (another location in Chicago is opening soon), and brings to the table what you were probably expecting. There are plenty of brews, pub food (albeit no haggis), sports and some of the skimpiest-dressed waitresses you're going to find in the suburbs. Just a word of advice, you probably shouldn't bring the kids along. And I'm sorry, but your waitress really is not that into you.

Tilted Kilt

Facts: 6320 Route 53, Woodridge, (630) 969-5458

Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday