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| - Morton's is "A-OK" good...but honestly, I was expecting more.
The service is what you'd expect at this type of establishment. The manager and maitre d' were top notch. Our server seemed a little green, but overall the experience was professional.
The atmosphere is nice. Slightly more relaxed than some other high-end steakhouses, but classy nonetheless. They have some Rat Pack music playing softly in the background, which adds to the "swingin" vibe. [No, not that type of swinging.]
As far as the food, it was good...but we weren't very wowed by most of it. The one standout entree was Morton's signature cut New York Strip; it had such an amazing flavor. No Bearnaise or Au Poivre needed. The New York Strip may tempt me back. However, the Filet Mignon was not as impressive. It wasn't bad; actually it was in fact good; but it was also a step down from Filet Mignons I've had at other steakhouses. I don't like mentioning competitor's names...but let's just say you wouldn't have to drive very far at all to get a better Filet Mignon.
The Colossal Shrimp Cocktail was good. And they do mean "colossal" too; those suckers are big. I prefer a spicier cocktail sauce, but the sweet (almost bbq tasting) cocktail sauce they use was interesting. The Center Cut Iceberg Salad was tasty, as was the Sliced Beefsteak Tomato Salad. The wine that was recommended was not very good -- which I wouldn't take fault with if it wasn't recommended. And steer clear of the Prime Rib; it was GIGANTIC (like they took it from a Brontosaurus)...but it was also completely flavorless and a little tough.
Overall, the food and service at Morton's is good. And if I hadn't experienced better in my life, I might be tempted to give them more than 3 stars. However, I hold these type of "swanky" steakhouses to a higher standard. It should be more than good; it should be great. When you spend over $100 per person, you expect to have one helluva gastronomical experience. And that didn't happen here at Morton's.
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