Morton’s The Steakhouse

So my good friend Jon Hopkins and I go to the best establishment in Chicago! Atmosphere check great food check broken elbow check. So we got bone in steaks around and let me tell you they melt in your mouth! The ahi tuna tower was the best thing you ever had, unfortunately my good friend Jon has bad experiences with tuna and can’t deal. Biggest baked potato in the 312! Don’t try pulling a Tahoe in the self park garage it’s like a virgin on prom night. Jon said the wine suggested was bland at best but then again the vodka was fantastic.

REALLY pleasantly surprised at the quality of food that we received at this restaurant. Our party of 2 both ordered the bone-​in ribeye steaks, and they were cooked to perfection, with a perfect flavor. The only thing I would have done different is order the medium rare instead of medium. We also had a side of baked potato, and it was massive and easy to split. Our waiter was a little rushed with the service, so we tried to slow it down a bit to enjoy the meal. It’s a little pricey, but in my opinion, you get what you pay for.

Great atmosphere, great food. Our waiter was awesome and was from Detroit/​Lansing just like us. Family enjoyed it, especially daughter who had crab legs! And she loved the kiddie cocktails

The food is not worth for $$$. I had beef short rib and it’s not good. I can have a better quality meat at Fogo de Chao and you only pay $$!

This was by far the best experience at a steakhouse that I have ever had. The people were so polite. Everybody from the waiters and waitresses to the manager. I called and set a reservation for my fiancée’s birthday. As soon as we walked in, she was greeted with happy birthday wishes and a free desert. They even made her own personal menus with her name on the top. The food was definitely worth the price. Overall, an extremely pleasant experience from a very satisfied customer.

really had a great dinner! Rocky is the best! food great, wine service excellent, the place is a Chicago classic… hopefully places like this will always stay the same, great!

Sat at the bar in Chicago as it was near my hotel. They had football on which was cool. Great service, always perfect steaks. I very much enjoyed my meal, it was relaxing in the bar as I was in Chicago on business.

The original and that should explain it.
It has set the tone for high end steakhouses.
Be ready to drop $ 250 for 3 course meal.

Well I’ve always been super interested in trying Morton’s being that I consider myself a low key food critic and It’s been known as one of chicago’s best steak houses… boy was I wrong .
Me and a few girlfriends decided to give this place a try on a rainy Tuesday night during Chicago Restaurant Week. Upon entrance we were greeted by a nice hostess… an older guy who sat us right away. We liked the dim light settings. gave us a romantic feel. Our server whose name was Josh or Sean or something like that was extremely rude and inpatient. He offered us the wine menu, when we declined it seemed that his attitude immediately clicked in. (we don’t drink so I was wondering what’s the problem) Being that this was my first experience here I had numerous questions about the dishes. First of all customer service is key. Maybe the server Sean was having a bad night because he was sarcastic, rude, monotone and maybe even prejudice… being that we were the only blacks in the establishment at the time. He made it clear that he had a problem! He was very bubbly, helpful and enthusiastic to all the other tables in close proximity. but to 3 young black classy women extremely rude. The food here was just okay. My friend’s decided to order the Shrimp Alexander which was so bland, the breading was soggy as if it had been sitting in a warmer and the mashed potatoes were blah. overall they were disappointed. I ordered the filet which was seasoned well and actually tasty. But customer service is Key so overall I didn’t enjoy my experience. At top notch prices I expect exceptional service… the kind I always get at Ruth’s Chris and The Capital Grille. I think I will stick to my usual spots.

Went to Morton’s the other night for dinner. No issues with the service. The food was just okay. Not bad, but also not as good as some other steakhouses in Chicago. Started with a chopped Morton’s salad. Nice chop salad and definitely can split into 2. We ended up splitting the Bone-​in ribeye. Unfortunately, the steak just didn’t have as much flavor as I was hoping for. The au gratin potatoes were okay, and the grilled asparagus was good but I would recommend getting the balsamic just drizzled on there. Our asparagus was dominated by too much balsamic. Overall it was a nice meal, but could of had better flavor. I would recommend just going to Joe’s or Cut instead of Morton’s.

This steakhouse used to be great. Unfortunately, the quality of their steak is not what it used to be. Their dessert is what makes them special. I would definitely go there for dessert.

I had the shrimp scampi, my love had the lamb chops he said they were awesome, the wait was terrible but what do I expect for New Year’s Eve right, the appetizers should be named teasers, and are expensive for nothing, I didn’t care for the oyster Rockefeller, the baked escargot was amazing! Not interested in going back but overall it was nice

So Morton’s is a great place for food. Everything is excellent, if not a bit overpriced.
3 of us were there Christmas Eve for dinner. The restaurant was pretty full and the noise level was off the charts. We had to shout to hear each other, but that is not why I gave a one star review.
I ordered a Manhattan «up» which is served in a martini glass. We received our drinks and after taking a couple sips from mine, I noticed that there was a crack in the martini glass and a small chip out of the rim. No problem. I let the waiter know and he took the glass without saying anything, walked over to a manager, and they looked at the glass and discussed it for several minutes. About 10 minutes later the waiter came by the table, plunked down a METAL martini glass, said almost under his breath, «this one won’t break» and moved off before I could respond.
Yes, they brought me a drink in a stainless steel martini glass! As if I could not be trusted with their glassware because my glass had a chip in it. I have never been so insulted and did not expect such a petty and offensive gesture from a Chicago institution like Morton’s.
Nobody ever apologized for serving me a drink in a chipped glass and our service from that point on was borderline rude and almost non-​existent. Terrible experience and I will never eat at Morton’s again. There are many great steak houses in the city who treat customers well, Morton’s is not one of them.

Savored every moment. Delicious food, extremely attentive staff and wonderful atmosphere. I’ll definitely return. The only drawback was it’s on a lower level, and we didn’t expect that.

Fantastic dinner and great service! The steak was prepared perfectly as were the side dishes. Thanks!

Still perfect. Old style setting for a world class steak. I had a perfectly prepared bone-​in ribeye. It looked too big to eat: I almost managed the whole things. Nothing wrong with some take home steak too.
The molten chocolate dessert worth the effort to find room for it. Completely decadent.
Off their extensive wine list we had a fabulous bottle of a 2004 Bordeaux — won’t say which one so they don’t sell out before we get back again. It was reasonably priced for a ten year old Bordeaux, so I’d expect there’s a limited number of bottles that have been in their cellar a long while.

This has the best porterhouse in the world. Have eaten here many times and love the freshly cut smoked salmon best lyonnaise potatoes Godiva cake unforgettable. Recommend with a Veuve Rose ask for Rakl he is great

My husband and I went here on a Thursday night, and it wasn’t busy at all. The staff was friendly and restaurant was clean. We’ve been to Morton’s before but not «the original» Our waitress was excellent! My husband and I had prosciutto wrapped mozzarella, oysters, we got the double cut porterhouse and shared it (cooked med. rare +) and the broiled lobster (2lbs) It was all good! No complaints here, steak was cooked perfectly! And so tender. And the lobster was amazing. cooked perfectly, it was so juicy.

We had Morton’s The Steakhouse «bar bites,’ this evening. When you first walk in you’re trying to figure your way around. We sat at the bar by the t.v. and felt pretty relaxed. The place wasn’t busy yet enchance why we went to happy hour. Their bar bites range from $ 7 and up for small bites. The selected cocktails, wine and beer were about $ 7.50 each which was very nice. I got the white sangria it was delicious and decked out in raspberries, how nice is that?
We ordered pretty much everything on the menu.
We tried, their filet mignon sandwiches, Parmesan Truffle Matchstick Fries, mini crab cakes BLT’s, tuna tacos and Mini Prime Cheeseburgers served on dollar rolls. We also had their short rib tacos. Everything was yummy. However, now that I’ve been there I know which bar bites are just not worth ordering at all. I didn’t care for the tuna tacos, because they were three tiny tuna tacos. It tasted good but not worth it for us. We didn’t love the filet mignon sandwiches but that is just a preference thing. It just wasn’t oustanding.
What stood out were the Parmesan Truffle Matchstick Fries, pub burgers and their short rib tacos. I enjoyed my cocktail. I would return again and bring more friends because it’s a total treat to dine bar side at Morton’s The Steakhouse. Our bar waitress was very nice, I think her name was Mary? She was very helpful and friendly. We’ll be back Mary!

Went here on a Saturday around 5 – 6 and we were seated almost immediatley, the staff were all incredibly polite. Food was awesome. The warm bread was some of the best ive had. I ordered chicken charlie and it was cooked perfectly, my boyfriend ordered the bone in ribeye and he loved it. Would definitely go back next time im in the area. (As long as im not paying ;))

We went to this restaurant to celebrate a family member’s birthday. The weather was not very good, but we ventured out anyway, as we had a reservation and were determined to go celebrate.
From the moment we talked in the door, we were treated exceptionally well by all wait staff. Drinks were order and refills anticipated which magically appeared in front of us.
I had a wonderful chopped Morton’s house salad with blue cheese dressing that was fabulous.
We all ordered steaks and each was done to perfection.
A special desert arrived for the birthday person which we had not expected!
Now i know why Morton’s is such a famous restaurant.

A great dinner date for my husband’s birthday. Good signature specialty cocktail list, though we had to ask for it — wasn’t given to us with the «regular» wine/​beer/​alcohol list when we were first seated, and I would have rather ordered a signature cocktail versus the Cosmo I ordered (I know, wah wah lol). We also had to ask for our dinner menus (??). Why didn’t we just get all three promptly upon being seated?
However, once the drinks were flowing and the meal started, ALL was forgiven. Fantastic Lobster Bisque and VERY tasty raw oysters. I had the filet «Oscar Style» — topped w/​crab, asparagus, and bearnaise sauce. The Man had the Chicago bone-​in ribeye. We shared entrees (ok, a few bites, lol), and loved EVERYTHING — not a single complaint! Split a not life-​changing but good & very generous slice of key lime pie for dessert w/​coffee.

Good signature specialty cocktail list, though we had to ask for it — wasn’t given to us with the «regular» wine/​beer/​alcohol list when we were first seated, and I would have rather ordered a signature cocktail versus the Cosmo I ordered (I know, wah wah lol). We also had to ask for our dinner menus (??). Why didn’t we just get all three promptly upon being seated?
However, once the drinks were flowing and the meal started, ALL was forgiven. Fantastic Lobster Bisque and VERY tasty raw oysters. I had the filet «Oscar Style» — topped w/​crab, asparagus, and bearnaise sauce. They ordered the Chicago bone-​in ribeye. We shared entrees (ok, a few bites, lol), and loved EVERYTHING — not a single complaint! Split a not life-​changing but good & very generous slice of key lime pie for dessert w/​coffee.

Always a delicious meal no matter which location.
The food and service is always good

Thank you Morton’s on State St. We just enjoyed a Father’s Day meal. We arrived exactly when you opened with a 9 month old and a 5 year old, and you were more than accommodating. Your hostess graciously helped us place our stroller behind her as we ate. Your general manager was very warm and welcoming (and made a very good Sazerac). And our server, Shawn, was incredible. He helped us with every request and made the meal very special. Thank you very much.

Very good Service the prices are reasonable the waiters and waitresses are very nice I had a Pomegranate martini and it was good as well

The happy hour in the bar is absolutely the way to go!
I’ve dinned in as well and had a few of their steaks which are top notch even for Chicago.
I will continue to enjoy Mortons as much as possible. Everything is always classy and fun.

This place is known for their phenomenal service as well as their steaks, obviously. Everything from my drink (Red Velvet — best drink I’ve ever had) to the dessert was exceptional.
Granted, this place is pricey but the quality is unmatched, and plenty of people I’ve gone with have enjoyed the best steaks they’ve ever eaten.
P. S. If you’re lucky enough to get David as your server, you’re in for a treat. Such a sweetheart and extremely attentive and knowledgeable. Has great menu suggestions as well.

The Original Morton’s is renovated vs. what is shown in the Unilocal photos.
I ordered a peppercorn-​covered Filet Mignon with béarnaise, mashed potatoes & asparagus. The filet crust held incredible flavor!
Service was exceptional! I will definitely return.

Good food, good customer service.
Late post. I visited on July 25^th as a graduation/​birthday dinner. Our waiter Dave was great, he even took a picture of us on a camera and gave us a printed copy which I thought was nice as a memory for that day.
I had a salad, I think it was a greek salad (I honestly can’t remember). I love anchovies and they added some on for me (I don’t think the anchovies automatically come with it so you might have to ask for it). I also had filet mignon but don’t go in with the expectation that this will be the best filet mignon that you ever tasted in your life but if you want your steak to be cooked right, this is definitely a place to visit. I should also add that I am not a steak person so it takes a lot to please me when it comes to filet mignon.
But anyways, customer service is what is most important to me, and Dave was great. I’d visit again.