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    The Tilted Ladder

    4.2 (106 reviews)
    ModerateDesserts, Salad, American
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Nancy G.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great little place tucked away in downtown, Pilot Mountain.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our drinks came quickly as did the food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They were somewhat crowded at noon so going during off hours would probably be best if you're not a fan of too much "coziness".[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Margherita Flatbread was amazing as was the Southwest my spouse ordered. The tenders we received as an appetizer were equally tasty. Our waitress was very friendly and checked on us regularly. Great experience all around!

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    Chevon C.

    Checked this place out for a quick Sunday lunch after visiting Pilot Mountain. Staff was polite but not very attentive. Food came out fast and was pretty delicious. Chicken fingers and chips were great. Club sandwich had a ton of meat, and the fresh fruit was really fresh. Hawaiian chicken sandwich good. If I am in town I would consider dining here again.

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    Mary W.

    We were in Pilot today around lunchtime and decided to get lunch at The Tilted Ladder. We've been here a couple of times in the past and enjoyed the food. Unfortunately there are very few good restaurants, in my opinion, in the area but this is one of the good ones. Our waitress, Heather, was super. She made good suggestions and followed up to ensure that we were happy with the food. The burgers are definitely the best around and I highly recommend them. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside of the restaurant is interesting and there's 10 TV screens around the wall and at the bar area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Since they are closed captioned it's not annoying to the customers who are not interested in watching the screens.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Although they were busy today service and food was great.

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    Lori C.

    My mom and I had plans for lunch but my work got in the way a little. So she rode along with me to Pilot Mountain to finish my work and then have lunch. Yelp lead us to The Tilted Ladder and I'm so happy we went! We were seated right away by a friendly server. Everything on the menu sounded delicious but the tilted chicken sounded just amazing so we both ordered versions of it. I got mine with hot honey and my mom got hers with gravy. It came on a bed of mashed potatoes that were so creamy and perfectly seasoned. We each got a side too. I got a salad and my mom some broccoli. I don't get up to Pilot Mountain much but I need to make another trip because just thinking about that chicken is making me want it again. The restaurant also has a full bar, a bunch of TV's and so many other menu items that anyone can find what they want there. The casual atmosphere makes it a fun and comfortable place to go have lunch or dinner.

    Sirloin and hot honey chicken Alfredo a must!

    Everyone was friendly. Service was great. The best fried pickles and sweet potato fries! Never had hot honey chicken Alfredo....I would definitely order it again.

    Sonker of love and peaches
    Lace F.

    We came here in search of sonker, but wanted to try the regular menu offerings as well. I was not overly impressed with my entree, the tilted chicken and the kitchen forgot the onion straws which is kind of a key dimension of the dish. Otherwise, it was cold mashed potatoes with an average chicken breast and very nice white gravy. I was feeling pretty meh towards the experience until the sonker came out- and wow is it good. It's only the second sonker of the numerous on the surry sonker trail we have tried but so far, it's ranked number one by far. Definitely different from a cobbler.

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    Bill L.

    Drove past and turned around! Lori our server had a great smile and laugh. Relaxing atmosphere. A rude couple wanted sirloin tips and the sever explained they were fresh out . They left but were just plain rude. Server remained upbeat. We ordered our food , a Grandma style pizza drizzled with a hot pepper type honey (so good )and enjoyed it immensely along pretzel bites earlier while enjoying our drinks. Thank you

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    Waldemar G.

    The staff is incredibly friendly. They have such a warm and inviting atmosphere, full of local pride. I decided to try their margherita flatbread, and although it had more of a pesto pizza vibe, it was still absolutely delicious. To start off our meal, we couldn't resist ordering three appetizers for just $14.99. We went with the onion petals, the chicken quesadilla, and the hot chips, and let me tell you, they were the highlight of the entire dining experience. The chicken quesadilla, in particular, was bursting with flavor and pure deliciousness. We also couldn't resist trying their boneless chicken, which had a perfect crispy exterior and a juicy interior. We opted to have the sauce on the side, and it was just as mouthwatering as the rest of the meal.

    Driving home to pa from Carolina beach and we were all starving. My husband suggested this place. It's in a small town and I was definitely hesitant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside is kind of basic no frills. Booths and tables. TVs on the wall and bar in the back that has a female bartender with a shaved head and tattoos on her head.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ordered the three pick appetizer. The cheesesticks were phenomenal. Homemade chips good. And onion petals tiny but good. I got the cardinal burger. It was not cooked the way I wanted (overcooked) BUT it was still amazing. The chili was super hearty and homemade tasting. SALAD DINNER (Cesar and chicken) WERE AMAZING according to my spouse. Kids got Philly and grilled cheese. They liked it. Portions were good. Service was BOMB and super fast. Literally....we will make this a stop every time we are coming through this area!!!!! Did not disappoint. Oh and the homemade dressings (cilantro and the ranch) were soooooo good!

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    I was very impressed with the service and the hospitality. Food is delicious. Love the flat breads.

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    Food was great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sat outside because we had children and listened to the DJ during lunch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was great.

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    Awesome food. friendly wait staff and [[HIGHLIGHT]]great atmosphere![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Angie and Chelsea are top notch!

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    My steak smelled rotten. I couldn't even eat it ! Husband said his burger was ok. Waitress didn't really care that I didn't eat it

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    Great food and service! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very cool outdoor patio![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Best burger I've had and great beer selection!

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    I really really don't normally do fast food, mainly because I pay a certain price (cheap) and the…read morefood is mostly underwhelming. We really do get what we pay for. So today I got up before 6am and drove an hour to pick up 16 ounces of black coffee before heading into the wilderness to wait for a crew that showed up a few hours late... but that's another story about a frustrating day. By the time I had a meal it was afternoon and I still did not have time so I stopped at Wendy's which in terms of fast food is generally better than McDs and most of the others. Being on a low-carb-ish diet I picked up nothing but a baconater sandwich.... which turns out to be about 38 carbs (ouch). The sandwich was good the service was good (including an apology for the 2 minute wait) and I drove away feeling pleased. Great job Wendy's! Do I have a picture!? No way. It was a 15 hr no food window and I was hungry.

    The manager on duty after apprx 3pm on 8/2/26 Sunday should be FIRED. I tried calling him/her to…read moretell them so but couldn't get through when I dialed their phone number. We live literally 5 min away. The food wasn't even hot. If I wanted a bloody smashburger I would have ordered one. My Baconator was SMASHED. The bun on the bottom was missing part of the bun. The fries looked like they had seen better days, certainly wasn't fresh made. The cinnabon dessert was totally different, like a fused together stale overcooked muffin w/a teaspoon full of topping. Whoever put my food together didn't give a shiitake NOR does the manager. We spent 30 bucks - fkg rip off. I'm gonna contact the corporate office, I want the manager FIRED. I expect my food to look like it does in your pictures, no less. We stopped going there for awhile b/c it was going downhill and they had one manager after another. NO PRIDE in anything you people do. And you think just b/c someone's going through the drive thru it's ok to give them food that's slopped together and not acceptable. SHAME ON YOU.

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