If you want to spend a fortune, eat good food (or great steak), and be surrounded by the most elite diners in New Orleans, look no further than Morton's. Everything about this place is meant to infuse your experience with an air of exclusivity. You take an elevator up one floor from the street to a dark, trendy space with sumptuous upholstery, and classy music playing. I wore a polo shirt and was woefully underdressed. I mean, to the point that I almost felt bad being in the room. Gentlemen, I strongly recommend a jacket and possibly a conservative necktie. Honestly, if I ever went back I would probably wear a suit. To put the prices in perspective, my wife and I had a $100 gift certificate and still paid over $50 out of pocket for our meal. By comparison, I ate at the Ritz Carlton's restaurant (just up the street on Canal) by myself and paid just over $30. Seriously. The entire place is remarkably dark, but very modern looking. There are no windows. The kitchen is open to the dining room, so you can see feverish activity in one corner of the room that makes you think surely you're about to be fed. Yeah, keep thinking that. You are about to pay for your good time, so you may as well let them stretch it out as much as they can. The drinks cost as much as a meal at a low-class joint, but have another one anyway. The service, food, and drink are all exceptional. Which is precisely what you would expect from a place at this price point. I just have to give it three stars because, really, you can do SO MUCH better in New Orleans, whether it be for less money, for the money, or for the time you're going to spend there. Maybe in a town without decent food competition this Morton's would be a star, but as it is I found it to be an anachronistic, claustrophobic, refuge for the super-rich ... which happens to serve a great steak.
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Gina R.
We had a wonderful 16th Birthday celebration dinner for my son! He loved the personal 'happy 16th birthday' menu and confetti on the table! Thanks! Also wanted to mention that all my boys ages 8-16 ate everything on their plates!!
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Dominique H.
Confession. I worked at Morton's for about a year and a half fresh out of college. I was a hostess and loved every minute of it....but they aren't my favorite steakhouse in the City. However- they do have the best happy hour deals. My girlfriend and I went after work last week and enjoyed the great Happy Hour Menu. In addition to $8 glasses of wine and coctails, there's also a variety of other items that you can order for the same price during Happy Hours of 4-6p. The truffled french fries are like (what I assume) CRACK (to be). I couldn't stop eating them! I also had the crabcake sliders and the filet minon sliders. Yummy! The restaurant has been newly renovated with a much open welcoming bar area. Check it out after work one day!
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Lisa H.
the food is good the desserts to die but but the service is what made me give the rating
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M J.
We were visiting New Orleans to celebrate my mother law`s birthday. We've been to a couple of Morton's in different states and the food and service have been absolutely wonderful. However, sadly, this restaurant did not meet up to the expectations as the other Morton's. The service was horrible. After being seated, our waitress came by and took our drink orders and we ordered appetizers. About 30 minutes later, she came to take our dinner orders, mind you, we hadn't received our drinks or appetizers. When we asked about it, her response was I Know. Its coming! We had waited a full hour and finally she brings the drinks, appetizers AND our entrees! Heck, who wants to eat appetizers WITH your dinner?! To make things worse, she was so in a rush that she spilled red wine on my husband's beige sweater and her response was instead of apologizing, `Just call the restaurant with your cleaners bill and they'll reimburse you!` The food was not great. My shrimp was way overcooked and extremely salty. The horseradish mashed potatoes were disgusting that we couldn't eat them. Morton's we still love you, but we won't be coming back to the New Orleans location. There's too many other restaurants in the area that give better service and food.
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Jinyoung P.
Having heard how expensive Morton's was (from a friend who lives in LA and went to one there), I probably wouldn't have gone here if it weren't for Restaurant Week. But I figured I would give the steakhouse a try while I could afford it. I dined here on Monday, September 12th. I had a salad and a single-cut filet (I asked for medium rare and my steak came out with a perfect warm red center) with grilled asparagus on the side, and I got to try the Creme Brulee and the Mousse as I was dining with one other person. Everything was good. Desserts were the highlight for me, as I have a huge sweet tooth. Steak was good. So on. I gave 4 stars because it was a good experience, but honestly, living in a city like New Orleans, I would much rather go to a local spot than a chain steakhouse. If I were in some new city without any reliable restaurants to go to and had a bunch of money, then I'd go to Morton's without hesitation, but there are so many good places to try here! Also, this might have been because I went on the Monday, which started the Restaurant Week, but the server did not mention the deal until I asked about it. They hadn't even printed the menu. So that was kind of lame, but we weren't treated any differently for not spending $$$$$, so I didn't take off another star.
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Eboni F.
Very nice atmosphere, but very high priced. I was apart of a intimate dinner and the private room overlooking Canal St. is Amazing! How ever the food was just okay with the exception of the filet mignon, that was phenomenal. The beef used is of great quality but everything else was just okay. Definitely not worth the $100 spent for my entree and 2 drinks. P.S. the Bartender's Special, a drink concoction, is fantastic!
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David S.
When we sat down at our booth, we noticed that the seat had salt spilled all over the place, and my wife mentioned that to our server. Odd, but not a big deal. As we progressed through our meal, though, we found the cause: our salt shaker had a plastic plug on the bottom that was loose, and the salt shaker was gradually emptying itself all over our table. We called over the floor manager and he was very apologetic, but that was about it. At one point, he tried to clean off the salt all over our table with a crumber and his palms. Now, for some reason I didn't ask for any financial compensation, mainly because it was so unusual a situation. And I kept thinking that at some point the manager would do something more than apologize, because every time that I have been to a Morton's I have an excellent experience. But no, he shook my hand and wished me a happy new year and we were on my way. Given how my experience has been superior at other Morton's around the country, this was very disappointing.
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david W.
Sometimes I pop in here for a steak. Cajun seasoned steak to fit the theme. I have never left here disappointed. Great service for a convention town.
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D R.
We visited Morton's for the summer menu and were not disappointed. The appetizers/salads were fresh and outstanding, and the 6 oz filet was cooked to order. The service at this restaurant was impeccable and attentive.
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Robert M.
When your bill approaches $200 for two people, you expect a level of comfort, steaks and other dishes to be prepared properly and all dishes delivered at the same time. None of that at this location, though! The temperature was at least 80-degrees, and required telling management three times to turn on the A/C. Completely unacceptable! My wife's steak was close, but overdone, nonetheless, as was mine. But the asparagus was well underdone to offset it. $13.00 for a martini -- and it wasn't made properly! The final straw was a foreign object in the crème Brule! So much for enjoying our 42nd anniversary dinner! Call me funny, but for $200, I expect More. NO MORE MORTON'S!! Next year, any other restaurant will be tons better!
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Emilie T.
I had a great dinner here. I started off with the escargot. They were good, but not mind-blowing. The steak and lobster were absolutely spectacular. I got the 12 oz filet with foie gras-cognac butter and the lobster tail. It was absolutely wonderful. The lobster was impressively cooked. I've been to high-end restaurants where the lobster is a little hard and stringy on the outside. Not so here! The service was professional and exceptional. The waiter even stuck an extra blue cheese olive in my perfectly-prepared, filthy martini. Great dining experience.
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Tam L.
For 6 years running went there for my birthday. If you reserve for your birthday, they print your name on the menu and take a photo. Great filet and the sides are all good! Service has gone down so I don't go as much. Beautiful restaurant and nice wine selection.
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Brent L.
As you know going in....pricey. With that being said, went with family for a birthday; Morton's specialized the menu with "Happy Birthday ....", added some birthday confetti on the table and took a picture of the group with copies for everyone....nice touch! Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Cocktail with mustard mayonnaise sauce was simple and excellent....don't know how you'd mess up JUMBO, but they certainly didn't....could eat that everyday! Low calorie, right!? Thoroughly enjoyed the Broiled Sea Scallops Wrapped in Bacon, especially with the Apricot Chutney...scallops cooked perfectly. The Tuna Tartare looked great, but I don't think the table next to me would have given me a bite....oh well, next time. My Ribeye was delicious and juicy! I wish I could get that sear and crust at home....guess that's why I order out! Crabcakes were very good. A Filet was sent out well overcooked, but Morton's fixed it quickly. Also, they ran out of Steak Fries???....but had mashed potatoes. Wine menu price ratio is the same as the food, but there was more than enough price options for anyone's price range to enjoy a bottle....or two....or three......
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Hank M.
Nothing special. Was part of a private function. Staff was unattentive and seemingly unable to handle the event. Food was fair at best. Mashed potatoes would have had trouble passing for poorly prepared powdered mashed potatoes. Opt for Ruths Chris down the street.
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Robert L.
I've been dying to try Morton's for years. I love eating steak and enjoying a nice bottle of wine as often as possible. Unfortunately our experience at Morton's started off very poorly. Our server was quiet, non personable, and had no personality. Between our table of 4 we ordered a bottle of wine, 2 appetizers, 3 steaks, and 4 sides. The inside of the Bacon wrapped scallops were cold. Then the steaks arrived before the sides did. The steamed broccoli came to the table cold. After we sent it back it came out a few minutes later after obviously being microwaved. For $11 I'd actually prefer a new properly prepared dish. Another side we ordered was the creamed corn. Unfortunately it didn't list on the menu that there was meat in the dish. One person at our table planning to eat it is a vegetarian so this did not sit well with us either. On a positive note the steaks were cooked exactly to our specifications. The creamed corn and the sour cream mashed potatoes were really good even if our vegetarian friend couldn't enjoy the corn. The kicker at the end was that our bottle of wine was $9 more on the bill than it was listed on the wine list. Normally this wouldn't be a big deal because the wine was worth it but after all the other disappointments it was another sour note to end on. Sadly the rest of my party and I will have a hard time giving this restaurant another chance to redeem itself. Overall it was a huge let down for a dinner I was very looking forward to and not worth the $400 we spent.
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Aimee B.
I frequent Ruth Chris because the atmosphere at the downtown location is so cool! But hands down...mortons steaks are the best! Delicious!! The bacon wrapped scallops are a Must!
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Rene D.
This is a happy hour review only: if you, or someone like you has an expense account to pad, then take me with you, and I'll write about the dinner experience! The happy hour is pretty happy: $5 bar bites of mini filet mignon or cheeseburger sliders, truflle-scented french fries or crab cakes. The cheeseburges by themselves is enough for dinner, or with the fries if you're really hungry. Big, cold $5 martinis to wash them down, as well as beer and wine selections. The only drawback it the bar area may seat 20 on a good day, and fills up quickly. Spend an hour here,and you can head home... happy.
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Susanne A.
Love Morton's. Huge beef people. At home we lost ours so we are stuck with Ruth's and Capital Grille, both we frequent because that is all we have and they can't compete. When you step out of the elevator the aroma smacks you in the face. My fav is the Cajun ribeye, shrimp cocktail and crab cakes are awesome. Love having such a good spread for wine and actually being able to take your time and enjoy a bottle. Lava cake is great as well. All around our fav for steaks.
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j j.
When I pay more than $120 for a piece of meat (porter house for two)it should a) taste good and b) be tender. We got gristle drenched in a bad sauce To their credit this was replaced with two porterhouses for one, along with all the sides, and no drama. The replacement was better but still unreasonable amounts of gristle. No hideous sauce however. The filet portion of the porterhouse was the high quality, tender, and tasty steak you' expect at a a steakhouse. But a $15 steak at the grocery is higher quality.. Perhaps this is why the place was deserted on a thu night at 7.
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Ashley H.
My food was ok. The service not so great,I would like to try them again,only because I always here great things!!
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Katherine B.
Good luck at this steak house. ..Terrible steak!! It was warm not even hot and almost cold in the middle. We told the waiter and he just said he would tell the manager. The salad were HUGE but not great at all, the bread was amazing and the chocolate cake was pretty good and had hot fudge in the center. Many people said this place was much better then Ruth Chris but I disagree competely. If I am paying $60 for a steak it better be hot, not luke warm, YUK!
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Burnell B.
One of my favorite spots despite being a chain. The Power Hour specials are hard to beat espicially the tuna tacos. The restaurant has been remodeled to seem more upscale than before but the staff remains friendly and eager to please. Grab a seat at the bar and chill while you watch a game.
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Tira M.
Came here with my family and a three years old niece. The server was very nice, showed us the meats before we order. He did well on presenting the different meats. Our table ordered three filet mignon minium rare, but somehow only mine was overcooked. Not happy:( We ordered fries for our little niece, and they are just like the fries from a fast food store. Oily. Come on! $10 for the fries and they can't drain the oil a bit more??!!! Won't be coming back here.
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Ashley T.
In a town filled with fried oysters, I was happy to find a familiar restaurant to accommodate my L.A. diet. These steakhouses are a staple in California and I was looking forward to a good dinner. First thing I noticed was that nobody was there! It was a weekend night and the restaurant was nearly empty. Still don't know why that is... My favorite dish of theirs is the Colossal Shrimp Alexander. It comes as an appetizer as well as an entree. The shrimp was good as always. My date ordered a fish dish which was also great. To me the food wasn't the issue here. Considering the restaurant was empty, the service was surprisingly slow. If the service would have been faster I may have given them a better grade. A high class restaurant with great food deserves better service.
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Mandy R.
Ordered steak and king crab legs. For the price I honestly expect it to be lathered in gold, but whatever. It tasted like a a good steak that didn't need A1. I've eaten steak in South Dakota, so naturally this doesn't even come close. The king crab legs were ok. It's nice that they get their seafood from cold northern waters, but probably inhibits the freshness. The wine list was good and covered all the $$ bases. Hilarious that the waiter brings what I guess is a showcase of their meats. The squirmy live lobster was a nice touch. Weird that you walk into a door that says Mortons and you are just staring at a small room with an elevator.
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Khoi L.
Chilled Prime Ocean Platter: 4/5 - The platter comes w/ king crab, lobster cocktail, oysters, & shrimp, all pretty good. Center Cut Iceberg: 4/5 - The iceberg lettuce was served fresh & crisp. Chicago Style Bone-In Ribeye Steak: 4.5/5 - My friends & I all like our steaks. My ribeye was cooked perfectly at medium-rare, tender & flavorful Service: 4/5 Ambience: 4/5
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Tiffany H.
Food was great but server was unbelievably rude to me. She literally was trying to hang out w my date, didn't acknowledge me or offer me a second beverage, I had to ask for one. I usually go to Morton's in NYC and they show me the cart and have exceptional service, this was fucking horrible. I almost told her something, I thought I was a joke at first. She came up to our table just to talk to my date. I get she was bored bc it was slow (about 3 tables) but we never go out and I wanted to spend time w him not feel as if I am imposing on the waitress and my date. She told us about her transition from her old job at bubba gumps etcetc and ruined my date. My date is in generally a friendly person but she needs to be professional and respect both parties, not just the one giving the tip. I would request a diff server if I were to ever go again. The service was unexceptable and if they are going to be in the business of fine dining then they need a server that is accustomed to such. This was about 3 or 4 sundays ago when I went to see the new film based on Tolstoys book Anna k. Someone needs to tell the employees that its our night not theirs, ruined my date!
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carly a.
I was in town for super bowl and dinner here was amazing! The staff was very friendly, we had amazing service and even though it was SO busy the staff stayed calm and were nothing but nice. I would recommend to anyone that comes to new orleans.
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L. A. W.
It is ok, but I enjoy Ruth's Chris a lot more. I have dined here on several occasions and there are 2 things on the menu that I love. The Shrimp Alexander and the chocolate souffle. Being that this is a steakhouse and I enjoy an appetizer and dessert better than their main courses should tell you something. The staff is friendly and attentive. The main course and sides are not very exciting, and for the price that is kind of disappointing. Update: 10/16/2009 Came back with friends for happy hour. I was pleasantly surprised that they had great drinks and appetizers were tasty. I would come back again for happy hour. For $5 and $7 appetizers and drinks respectively. Not bad!!!
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Dawn V.
Nice steak, great cocktails. There for a birthday dinner. The menu was printed with Happy Birthday ______! Nice touch! Before we left, the hostess came over and took a picture of the table and asked how many copies we would like of the picture. What we didn't like-besides the exorbitant bill ;-) -it is very loud.
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Ryan W.
My boss took me here for Passing the FE Exam. The food was good, but not worth the price tag. In comparison it was more expensive than, but not as good as Ruth's a block away. Alas, we could not get reservations for Ruth's.
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Devo A.
Pretty good happy hour food. The sliders are great.. and they can do 'em rare!
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Lauren L.
While we didn't have dinner there (I am a vegetarian after all) the bar at Morton's was amazing. Super tiny and on the second floor (accessible only by elevator), it was like drinking with 20 of your closest friends. Especially great was the bartender, Polo, who was really friendly and served up some nice drinks. I would def check out the bar bites specials ($6-11 for appetizers and $5 for drinks) that they run from 9:30-closing during the week, as all the food around us looked mighty delicious, which can be enjoyed without the steakhouse sticker shock.
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Nicole B.
I've lived in New Orleans my whole life and love to eat, like any good New Orleanian. Morton's is a bit pricier than some of the best New Orleans food, and the food wasn't as good. Lets put it this way - if I wanted to spend that much money, there are a lot of restaurants that would do it better. The steak, we ordered the Double Porterhouse, was well seasoned and the peppercorn sauce was very good, but the filet side was well overcooked. To their credit, they offered to make it right, but I have to mention it, because it still puts a delay on the meal. We enjoyed the creamed spinach and caesar salad, nothing special, but good. The Lobster Bisque and apple pie were also delicious ( you have to order the apple pie when you place your order). We also tried our friends' chocolate lava cake - tasted home made, mmm. But the bacon wrapped scallops were chewy and I've had better. Overall, the food wasn't bad. The service was good (a little slow, but we went with friends so didn't mind). But, when you're paying that much money, and you're in a city with food as good as New Orleans, my recommendation would be to try someplace else (like a Brennans or even a dive), and you would probably come out with more cash in your wallet. We went with 6 people and the bill came to be about $130 per person including tax & tip and excluding alcohol.
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Debbie S.
Overpriced, poor quality! I have honestly had much better quality and tastier prime rib at Outback Steakhouse! The waitress was snooty. The dinner salad that comes with your meal is ridiculously huge! The grilled Asparagus was very good! Don't waste your money here, go to Red Fish Grill or Bourbon House.
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Ane T.
I dine out A LOT and this place by far has THE best crab cakes!!!!!!!!
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Wayne L.
its not easy to have good steak. it starts with a great cow, then a great cut, then how you broil and season it doesn't usually matter that much because the flavor of the meat is what you really want. (MR is best though to really taste the meat) SF does not have good meat. or at least i have yet to find a piece of good steak in SF that is not some grade of wagyu. i have had 3 different pieces of steak here and the meat was not very flavorful, had no textures or good marbling, kinda tasted like cardboard and made it so that even good wine could not salvage the meal. like all disappointing steakhouses i try, i end up eating the baked potato in the steak juices (if there are any) and call it another bad steak night.
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Bob E.
Consistently excellent service. Steaks are always perfectly cooked. A bit pricy, but very reliable.
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Victoria W.
great service,good food but very expensive.a dinner for 4 with no alchol was over $300.I think there are many places in New Orleans that can get as good of a steak and good service for a lot less money.
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Richard T.
I actually like this Morton's better than most of the others I have been to. Food was great and most of all the wait staff was excellent. I can't say the same for the San Francisco, or San Jose locations.
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stacie d.
We celebrated my husband's 51st birthday here. It was a group of 10 for dinner. Everything was truly amazing!! The host staff was great as well as the waiter and waitresses. First of all, the reservation was for 500pm. By the time our entire party arrived it was after 530pm. There was no pressure from the staff about our tardiness. They were very accommodating. Once we were seated, I noticed there was a Happy Birthday, **** printed on the menu just for my husband. I was sold!! I kept the personalized menu as a souvenir. The hostess then offered to take a group picture of all us and at the end of the evening, she had printed a photo for each couple. How wonderful. The food of course was awesome. This is definitely a favorite.
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Michael K.
Went here the night before the Saint's final regular season game against the Bucs for my season ticket group's annual dinner. The service was horrible, and the steaks were worse. We've dined at several Morton's around the country when visiting for Saints away games. Unfortunately, New Orleans' Morton's is the worst. Why it's even in existence given the Ruth's Chris steak house at Harrah's is beyond me. We were a party of 5. We all ordered steak, and when the steaks came out an hour after we ordered, they were cold and undercooked. We sent them back, and forty-five minutes later, we received luke warm steaks. We complained and talked to the manager. The accommodation they made was taking off $300 from the bill (price of the steaks). The meal should have been free, or they should have paid us to eat the food. Basically, we paid for the wine (and received one bottle for free). Unfortunately, that did not make up for the poor service and bad steaks that left me sick for a week after. In any event, if you must eat steak in New Orleans (which you shouldn't have to given the great amounts of seafood options), Morton's is NOT the place to go. Try Crescent CIty Steak house or Ruth's Chris.
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Toonces The Driving Cat K.
My first ever visit to Morton's and I loved it!
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Lan N.
When I travel, I usually try to eat local food, but after two full days of buttery deliciousness and fried foods, my system just needed a good old salad. Morton's is usually pretty consistent, it was close to our hotel, and they definitely had salads, so we headed there. What a disappointment! The steak tartare was still frozen when it was served, our salads, our salads were made with iceberg lettuce (not really a salad), our steaks were waaaay overcooked, and our beans were cooked to a mush. Our waiter never checked on us, and our water was only refreshed once, at the end of the meal. Dessert was good though.
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AC G.
My friends and I had dinner in a private room on August 1, 2015, and we had a blast. The Cajun ribeye and crab cake were both fantastic, and the macaroni & cheese and sour cream mashed potatoes were very good. The food was expensive but large enough for sharing and well worth the price. Our server was so great that she had a dash of simple syrup added to our champagne after hearing some people in the party were not fans of the drink. I look forward to visiting Morton's again when I'm back in NOLA.
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Gerald H.
Enjoyed birthday dinner here. This Morton's is tucked away in the galleria mall off Canal Street. The location itself is a minus one star. It's a sad start to a dinner when you have to navigate through a closed mall. The steaks are great! The service was good. The place was barely filled and quite. You can never go wrong with Morton's but if you're in NOLA experience NOLA and try some of the local steakhouses.
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L.E. B.
Just skip this place and go to Desi Vegas or Mr. John's. we wanted to try this place for restaurant week and I ordered a great bottle of champagne and we each got an appetizer in addition to the restaurant week menu. By the way, when the waiter went over the menu which took at least 15 minutes he never mentioned that there was also a restaurant week menu. This was the biggest waste of money I've spent in a long while. I'm in the business so I very rarely tip less than 20%and tonight was no exception. Trust me when I tell you I wish I had tipped less and more towards the service that we received. Three out of four steaks were overcooked, my friend never got her second side dish, and there was such a mixup with the champagne that I ordered that it wasn't cold. I mentioned the champagne issue to a young lady that was either a Somme or manager. She never returned to the table to check up on us.just so you know there were only about six tables in the restaurant tonight. If you can't cook steaks correctly when you only have 20 or so guests your employees need to be retrained or replaced. Next time we'll listen to our better instincts and eat local.
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Robert M.
Most Morton's are the same from Palm Springs, Denver to New Orleans. The difference here has to be the manager Vedran. He took time to show my wife and I a selection of great wines and visited with us as an openly nice guy. Vedran knew plenty about wine and can teach anyone a thing or two about them. The food was exceptional. My wife had the mixed grill with red snapper and I had the Cajun rib eye. The service was very well paced and that made it a perfect experience. I am a Landry Club member and this Morton's has to be the top in the nation to visit.
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Rodney D.
Happy Hour at Morton's The Steakhouse was definitely gratifying. I started out with a not so impressive Mojita Cocktail and decided to settle for ice water the rest of the evening, which was was just about on par with the Mojita Cocktail. The great thing about the evening was the discount priced Bar Bites Menu, from which if you're really selective, you can get quite a deal. Normally, these menu items are only served to patrons seated at the bar, but because Ann was in a wheelchair with a broken ankle, we were able to be seated at table. We only had just slightly over an hour before the movie we planned to attend began on the third floor above the restaurant, so the light fare on the Bar Bites Menu was ideal. The items we selected were the Iceberg Bite-Sized Wedge Salads served with Tomato, Egg, Bacon Bits and Blue Cheese Dressing. We also had the Petite Filet Mignon Sandwiches Served with Mustard Mayonnaise. When I left the restaurant after devouring those Bar Bites, and the overall over the top experience, I was feeling like the lyrics of songwriter Pharrell Williams' song "Happy" like a room without a roof.
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Misti W.
Best chicken I've ever had in my life major wine selections!!! Very friendly staff! Very nice and classy! The services was on point! My friends and I will be returning our next trip to Nola..
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L S.
I've been to this Morton's several times this year while in town for work. It is in a downtown mall on the 2nd floor which may be one reason it is always so empty in there. The mall is always deserted and locks up at 8 pm. I know this because the hotel I stayed at is attached and you go down the elevators and pass through said empty mall to get to the restaurant if coming from the hotel. Every time I have been in there I am either one of the only people in there or everyone is sitting in the bar area. For those who tend to not be observant of crowd patterns there is a reason for this - for your own enjoyable experience I would suggest you follow this pattern. I've never sat in the dining area but you get the same menu in the bar area and I'm sure the service is just as good. What the bar area does have is the power hour menu. The power hour menu has additional items not located on the regular menu and at a much more reasonable price. I understand that this is an upscale steakhouse; however, I have enough common sense to know that the food should justify the price. The items I have ordered off of the regular menu have not been outstanding enough to justify the price tag. My guess is the money goes to overhead because I do not detect it in the quality and quantity of food served. Everything I have ordered off of the power hour menu is just as good an the regular menu items, sometimes just as much food, and at a more reasonable price. In addition, the bartender Greg is fantastic. He gives quality service and is very personable. If you are looking for a very nice super quiet relaxing dinner at this end of Canal I would recommend this place. For the majority of people who are looking to enjoy all the great flavors of NOLA and want the best bang for their buck I would suggest skipping over this place. NOLA has an overwhelming amount of great restaurants in the city who serve great portion sizes for a great prices, but this restaurant does not fit into that category.
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Marina H.
We got to Morton's escaping deep-fried-stuff French Quarters was full of, and were ready to pay anything for a plainly cooked piece of meat. And that's what we got, and loved. I wasn't a big fan of the onion bread boule that came before the dinner, but that's mostly because I don't like the onion taste. Otherwise I would have been all over it. Steaks were seasoned incredibly well, cooked as they were ordered. Thank you!
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Chris H.
The food was great as always. However, the service was below the usual standard we expect at Morton's. We felt rushed from the first interaction with our waitress. She even explained that she was rushing us as they had a large party and she could not guarantee the speed of our service if we did not order quickly. This level of service is not want you expect when paying higher than $125 per person.
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Jim G.
Let's face it - Morton's was never the best steakhouse in NOLA, but it did have a certain old gentleman's club feel to it. Apparently Landry's chain took it over-NOOOO. The steaks and service are still good. The atmosphere and sides however are run of the mill. Not a bad choice, but there are better ones (chophouse, mr john's, desi vega's).
Used to be a great place. We've eaten there many times over the years, and the food and service have consistently declined. We were there two weeks ago to celebrate a special occasion with family, only to have it ruined by dining there. The food took extremely long to come out, and all SEVEN orders were incorrect. And management never came out to our table after we requested them. My good friend recently suggested; go to Ruth's for a dinner, and Morton's for appetizers.
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Cristen F.
Happy hour wine and apps are fantastic. Try the truffle fries, filet sliders or filet trio.
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Tajira M.
We went to Morton's yesterday to have drinks at the bar and watch the Celebrity All Star Game. The bar is a little tight, there are a few tables and maybe 8-10 chairs at the bar itself, but the TVs are a good size and there were three bartenders working on a busy Friday. Though there was a drink menu offered, they had a second drink menu that was still in the works, so they let us choose from both. The bar was extremely well stocked, so you could really order just about anything. We also ordered the Parmesan truffle fries (YUM), the mini crab cake BLTs, and the beef tenderloin tacos. The crab cakes were tasty, but the buns were a little too big (or the cakes were a little too small). The tacos had really good flavor, fresh avocado, cheese, red onion. The beef itself was a little mealy, which was odd. Maybe we should have ordered the tuna tacos instead. The fries were so worth it -- the truffle wasn't overpowering, and the Parmesan added the right amount of saltiness. The bartenders were all friendly, and I would feel perfectly comfortable going there for a meal at the bar on my own. Good vibe, and in the Canal Place not too far from the shoe section at Saks (bonus). See pics.
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Laurie D.
We dined here for our anniversary. We highly recommend it! Whitney the hostess for the evening was beautiful and friendly. Deuce, our server possesses excellent skills never having to request refills our clearing of plates. His culinary knowledge was amazing as well. Every suggestion was perfect! Max also was terrific he assisted Deuce with drinks. The ambiance of the restaurant is romantic and intimate. We definitely say one should dine here.
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Jeffrey F.
Let me preface this review by saying I have been a morton's fan and diner for close to 20 years. It seems that since Darden bought this chain they have gone straight downhill while it is decent food it certainly doesn't rise to the quality that one would expect from a formerly super high end steakhouse that commanded top dollar for their dry aged beef. They have clay the bar menu now seems to be quake the deal and I would strongly recommend you stick to that menu. There are much better choices out there for similar or lower prices. I had the filet, medium, and it came out the way I wanted it but it just didn't have that super high end Steakhouse texture, nor taste to it. If you have nowhere else to go, or are giving a gift card it's fine to go to Morton's, but don't expect the states of its glory days 20 years ago when there was pride and it was not a chain.
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Reyna C.
Listen this place is CLASSAY with super service. I'm not dressed up but they still treat me like a million bucks! This is my second time coming here, the first time around i ordered the Chopped house salad, short rib steak tacos, and prosciutto wrapped mozzarella. The chopped house salad has avocado, egg, bacon (crunchy not soggy), blue cheese crumbles, cucumber, and chopped red onions. It's definitely worth the 13$ price tag, it's easily one of the best salads I've ever tasted! The short rib steak tacos were good also, the only problem I had with it is that the tortillas I got were a bit hard otherwise the meat and special sauce they used was delicious. The prosciutto wrapped mozzarella with a slice of savory tomato inside was AWESOME, the salad underneath it which comprised of spinach leaves and in house made vinaigrette complemented the main part of the dish. This time around i got these truffle fries and onion roll bread that are the bomb-diggity!! The onion roll comes complimentary with a yummy plate of butter. I look forward to bringing my whole family here!
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J R.
You expect great things from Morton's-great steaks are a given and probably worth the $40 plus price. Red meat does nothing for me so I'm generally pretty lost at most steak houses. See previous reviews. I went with the tuna app special as my entree and the lobster bisque. I was a bit disappointed with the entree, it was a cut below sashimi grade in my opinion, incredibly small portion as well. The bisque was absolutely amazing. They are quote proud of their food and the pricing reflects it. In NOLA Morton's is definitely an expense account or special occasion restaurant.
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Dan B.
Just like any other Morton's Steak house.. this place had awesome service, drinks and food. I ordered the rib eye (its my go to) with a few sides. Very nice clean place with uber posh decor and they def take good care of their guests.
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Alana L.
My boyfriend and I celebrated a special evening at Morton's and are so glad we selected this establishment. New Orleans has one week per year dubbed Restaurant Week where various local restaurants offer a pre-fix dinner at an affordable price. Morton's offered one of the best menus for Restaurant Week and that is why we chose to celebrate there. We both enjoyed a glass of Pinot Noir, which we were able to sample before ordering the full glass. A GIANT lump of onion bread and fresh whipped butter is given to each table upon arriving - fresh and delicious! The courses we selected were: spinach chopped salad with warm back dressing (yum!), crabmeat stuffed shrimp (yumm!), steamed broccoli with hollandaise sauce (yummm!) and for dessert...chocolate mousse (yummmm!!!) Can you tell from all the yum's that we enjoyed our meal?! Morton's has a cool environment that almost feels like you've been transported from New Orleans. Defiantly give them a try!
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Paula P.
This Morton's in New Orleans definitely had a bit more casual, but still very nice atmosphere compared to other Morton's I've been to. The dining room was open and airy but still had that lovely, muted feeling that makes an upscale restaurant so relaxing. My waitress was fine, completely knowledgeable about the food selections. One slightly odd note, I ordered a filet mignon as true medium and though I was pretty certain it would be OK she bade me cut the steak through the middle to make sure it was done as I ordered. Though I certainly appreciated the sentiment, I'm not sure I liked doing this; if it weren't done properly I would have simply called her over to address the issue. But, Morton's rarely has these issues so though the intentions were obviously good ones, I felt it was an unnecessary ritual. The food itself was wonderful, as always. Perfectly presented, perfectly cooked and not one complaint even begins to come to mind. I'd definitely come back here with no reservations, as I did when I walked in at about 530p that particular day. :)
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April K.
We went to Morton's on Thanksgiving, so first of all, kudos/props/thanks to the restaurant crew for being there for us on Turkey Day! We were a large party of 7 and the service throughout was impeccable - timing of each course was great & we were never long without a drink or wine refill. We had a variety of entrees (steak, surf & turf, just fish) and appetizers (e.g. bacon wrapped scallops, drool), & everyone was gluttonously happy. And - if you get the chance, get the truffle-cauliflower for a side because it is HEAVEN. - more dessert than veggie. All in all, our visit to Morton's was a definite highlight.
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Jeffrey K.
The experience, the food and the service were delightful. Between the seven of us we sampled nearly everything on the menu and had one of the best Thanksgiving meals ever. Everything was solid with the truffle-cauliflower as a knock-out side. Nicely done!
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Jo W.
While it is a chain, I have encountered a few people who recommend Morton's The Steakhouse. I, however, tend to avoid any restaurant with Steakhouse in its name, because I don't exactly love steak. My boyfriend loves steak though and has always wanted to come here so with their participation in COOLinary I felt it was the best time to give them a try and get 3 courses for the $35 versus just the entree for the same price. Their New Orleans location is located just outside the French Quarter on busy Canal Street. To enter the restaurant you have to take the elevator up to the second floor where you are greeted by their warm and friendly staff and sophisticated dining room. I was very impressed by their staff. They all worked as a team to ensure a magnificent dining experience. It was not a one man show where only your waiter servers you and other employees just walk past your table like you don't exist. You are acknowledged by everyone you encounter. At Morton's they have an extensive wine list, and a few interesting cocktails. I wanted to do something different then my usual and selected The Crush. Maybe it will be my new crush, I thought? It was made up of a few ingredients (vodka, Prosecco, grapes, etc) but essential tasted like grape flavor and sparkling wine. It may very well have been a bad choice on my part but I was even more disappointed once I saw the price. The Ahi Tuna Tower was delish but I wouldn't say it was the freshest tuna or avocado. The chips were crispy and thin how I like them. The Sliced Beefsteak Tomato Salad was simple yet amazing. Who knew tomatoes, red onions and blue cheese could be so gratifying? The Baked Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp was heavenly. I liked that they were baked not fried because the combo of the grease and the richness of the sauce could have caused some serious stomach issues. The Shrimp was surprisingly light and stuffed with a decent amount of 100% crabmeat. The Parmesan Cappellini was saucy but not overwhelming and the capers add a nice tart flavor that didn't overpower. I accompanied the dish with their Steamed Broccoli which apparent had Hollandaise sauce but I didn't notice. Steak is what Morton's is all about, so don't think we were going to leave without at least ordering the 6oz Filet Mignon. My boyfriend order it Medium and they delivered on that. It was tender with a juicy pink center otherwise known as a succulent cut of meat. It did lack flavor but was well cooked. The steak was paired with the Chicago-Style Horseradish Mashed Potatoes which was a great accompaniment. For dessert, they had various options including a choice of souffles. The Grand Marnier Souffle sounded the most interesting so I went with that one. It was a little too wet in the middle and too rubbery on top. I was having trouble cutting through the top with my spoon so I ended up eating around it but the flavor of the dessert was good. It wasn't too sweet. I didn't love the Cheesecake. It was very basic with just a strawberry on top. The cake was extremely dense and tasted like taking a tub of cream cheese and eating directly from the container. Although the desserts failed to excite me and I wasn't fond of my cocktail choice, I was impressed by the Stuffed Shrimp entree. Plus, I really liked the ambiance and service was remarkable so it made me like a restaurant I otherwise wouldn't.
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Percy F.
Well I have to say I'm very disappointed in my visit to Morton's. You would think at a steak house I'd have a good steak. That was not the case with my visit to Morton's. Everything else was good; service , ambience, and overall staff. My steak however was terrible! It was charred on the outside and no it was not well done. I ordered a New York strip medium w/Oscar topping. The Steak came out with out the Oscar my server corrected this immediately (I understand mistakes happen). However when my steak returned, it came back blackened with crab meat on top. Eating the a steak where all edges are burned and leave a nasty taste in your mouth is not what you expect when you spend $250 on your meal. The Mac and cheese was disappointing at best, it was gritty as if the cheese wasn't melted properly. Potatoe au gratin was good and crab cake appetizer was great. Overall just a disappointing experience. What sucks even more was that this was with my wife for Mother's Day so I tried not to complain and just get through it. I had Ruth Chris a few days earlier they earned my business over Morton's any day.
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Pam P.
After receiving an email from Morton's advertising their Burger & Wine special, I decided I needed to try it. After a Saints game, we headed to give it a try. Once we were seated I told the waiter how excited I was to try the burger. He told me I could only get it if I sat in the bar...what a disappointment. My husband wanted to order from the dining room menu. I told the waiter it was fine and I would order from the menu. He explained they were very strict about it, but he would see if they would serve it to me anyway. To my surprise, they agreed to let me have it!!! Not being a red wine drinker, I was a little worried I would not enjoy it with a burger...it was amazing!!! The burger was cooked to perfection and the cheese and bacon was a great addition. I'm not a fan of their fries....hand cut would be much better in such a nice restaurant. All in all the experience was excellent. Go to the bar and order the burger paired with the wine!
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Nicola L.
Best martinis in town! oh and the food is pretty good too :)
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Kristin W.
Well, now that my step children spend thanksgiving with their mom, my husband and I find no reason to cook an elaborate Thanksgiving dinner. So, we immediately thought of Ruths but were deeply saddened to find that they'd only be serving turkey (really, ruths?). Then I remembered that we had yet to try Morton's. I called, confirmed they would have a full menu, and placed a reservation. So, there we were, driving to Mortons from our house in La place when we were blindsided by...a parade! *looks out of window. Are we in ny?* this parade went the entire length of canal street. It took us an HOUR to navigate through side streets filled with drunk butt holes and traffic. When we finally made it, I told the hostess that it would have been nice to have had a heads up about the parade when I made the reservation. The hostess didn't reply. Now to the meat and potatoes. The food was...ahn. Steaks were cooked correctly but were nothing extraordinary. the broccoli side I ordered had an odd seasoning on it that wasnt great. The prices were definitely too high for what it was ($13.50 for a slice of carrot cake?!) Bottom line, next year, I will take my chances with Ruths Chris turkey.
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Alvin M.
I took my wife to the New Orleans location for her b-day. I had the bone in ribeye which was ok, both my wife and daughter had filets all the steaks were cooked perfect but we have had better tasting steaks before. This place cannot compare to Ruth Chris at all. The Shrimp Alexander was highly recommended by our waitress but it wasn't ( like wow) I'll give it 2 stars. Make sure u stay away from the sour cream mashed potatoes which tasted like box potatoes from home, they were horrible and also the macaroni cheese. I actually sent both of them back. So I feel like I paid 200 plus dollars for the decor which was 5 stars the food was more like 2 1/2 stars. I will not recommend to no one.
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Robert F.
Excellent food, atmosphere and service. Special Features: Fit for Foodies, Good for Groups, Neighborhood Gem, Notable Wine List, Romantic, Special Occasion, Hot Spot
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Perry E.
It's a Morton's. It has great steak and side dishes. The ribeye and filet we had were cooked correctly and were delicious. More importanly the mac wad out of this world. For a true Ron Swanson experience, get a bourbon with your meal. Also, ask for Deuces, he treats you right.
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Alex V.
This is the best upscale restaurant I've ever eaten. This Mortons in particular is even better than others I've been to. Food is always extraordinarily prepared. House bread is fantastic. Staff are extremely nice.
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Christopher W.
Absolutely the best burger in the city. Prime beef for a hamburger cant be beat. With the bar bites special you cannot be the bar deals at Morton's though this location gives you less bang for your buck with smaller portion sizes. Hey its New Orleans i guess we could afford smaller portions.
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Libby V.
Happy Hour - the best hour of the day! Or in the case of Morton's, the best 2 1/2 hours of the day (from 6:30 - 9 P.M). Tucked away on the second floor of Canal Place, it feels a little like a hidden men's club - all wood paneling and dim lights. Drinks are strong, and they feature several speciality Martinis. For a mere $6 you can get Ice Burg Wedge bites (really unique to have a salad at happy hour - bonus for that) or Parmesan Truffle Matchstick Fries. Yum. For $7 you can get delish Crab Cake bites, 4 Petite Filet Mignon Sandwiches, or 3 Prime Cheeseburgers. I don't know about you, but this more than made up dinner for us. We were stuffed. Oh, oysters and Jumbo Shrimp are available as well - must have been good cause Rene D. polished them off. This is a do not miss happy hour for tourists and locals alike! Enjoy.
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Caroline G.
Let me preface this by saying that I would not rate Morton's so harshly if it did not have such a high ceiling. My boyfriend and I went to the Morton's in Canal Place a few weeks ago for a nice dinner to celebrate our anniversary. It was rather last minute - I called around 7:30 on a Friday evening to ask if any reservations were available, anticipating a "no". After all, I assumed this Morton's - located in a central location in a large, touristy city - would be similar to its competition in similar cities. Should I call Ruth's Chris or the Capital Grille in a similar circumstance, I would likely not have been so 'lucky'. However, Morton's said they were entirely available and my boyfriend and I were very excited. We shouldn't have been. The second warning sign was the absolute lack of patrons in the restaurant. On a Friday night, I figured there would be at least SOME people. Including the two of us, there were about ten customers. Moreover, these customers were dressed extremely casually. In a steakhouse like Morton's, I assumed I would not see socks and sandals. Aside from the (lack of) ambiance, the food was simply abysmal. I have frequented many steakhouses of similar caliber, and this was simply a massive disappointment. I ordered the 10oz filet, cooked rare, and I could have received a steak of identical quality at Longhorn or Applebee's or Chile's or whatever. The mashed potatoes, however, were the worst of the bunch. I actually asked the waitress - who was distant, aloof, and entirely disinterested in service - if the potatoes were powdered. She claimed they were made from scratch, but my tastebuds begged otherwise. My boyfriend's salmon was similarly mediocre, though since it's been a few weeks I can't quite remember his specific complaints. Overall, this was a tremendously disappointing experience. I would not recommend it to anyone. If you are looking to spend money on a delicious steak, go to Ruth's Chris.
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Carl E.
Disappointing experience. It started when the bartender thought "Canadian Club on the rocks with a splash of Sprite" was a glass of club soda with ice and some Sprite. It went downhill from there. I am a LSC President's Club member and I have eaten at many LSC affiliated restaurants. I won't return to this one.
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Michael H.
The reputation of Morton's is almost wasted here. Service was friendly but forgetful. When you pay $45 for a steak an $11 for a baked potato it should be prepared properly and delivered together and promptly. In our case neither happened. They brought the steaks but forgot to tell the kitchen about the bakers. Steaks were done when the spuds came out and they were hard inside. Shulas done the street is better. Did I mention there was a hair jn my wife's soup?
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Stuart K.
My wife and I both had the filet. Fairly small for the price. Was cooked perfectly but didn't have much flavor. Potato was good. Had the triple chocolate cake that was pretty good but not great. Drinks were ok. Overall very disappointing. $200+ with tip.
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Address :One Canal Place,365 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA, 70130
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : No Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Garage Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Dressy Ambience : Upscale Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Ted Z.
If you want to spend a fortune, eat good food (or great steak), and be surrounded by the most elite diners in New Orleans, look no further than Morton's. Everything about this place is meant to infuse your experience with an air of exclusivity. You take an elevator up one floor from the street to a dark, trendy space with sumptuous upholstery, and classy music playing. I wore a polo shirt and was woefully underdressed. I mean, to the point that I almost felt bad being in the room. Gentlemen, I strongly recommend a jacket and possibly a conservative necktie. Honestly, if I ever went back I would probably wear a suit. To put the prices in perspective, my wife and I had a $100 gift certificate and still paid over $50 out of pocket for our meal. By comparison, I ate at the Ritz Carlton's restaurant (just up the street on Canal) by myself and paid just over $30. Seriously. The entire place is remarkably dark, but very modern looking. There are no windows. The kitchen is open to the dining room, so you can see feverish activity in one corner of the room that makes you think surely you're about to be fed. Yeah, keep thinking that. You are about to pay for your good time, so you may as well let them stretch it out as much as they can. The drinks cost as much as a meal at a low-class joint, but have another one anyway. The service, food, and drink are all exceptional. Which is precisely what you would expect from a place at this price point. I just have to give it three stars because, really, you can do SO MUCH better in New Orleans, whether it be for less money, for the money, or for the time you're going to spend there. Maybe in a town without decent food competition this Morton's would be a star, but as it is I found it to be an anachronistic, claustrophobic, refuge for the super-rich ... which happens to serve a great steak.
(3)Gina R.
We had a wonderful 16th Birthday celebration dinner for my son! He loved the personal 'happy 16th birthday' menu and confetti on the table! Thanks! Also wanted to mention that all my boys ages 8-16 ate everything on their plates!!
(5)Dominique H.
Confession. I worked at Morton's for about a year and a half fresh out of college. I was a hostess and loved every minute of it....but they aren't my favorite steakhouse in the City. However- they do have the best happy hour deals. My girlfriend and I went after work last week and enjoyed the great Happy Hour Menu. In addition to $8 glasses of wine and coctails, there's also a variety of other items that you can order for the same price during Happy Hours of 4-6p. The truffled french fries are like (what I assume) CRACK (to be). I couldn't stop eating them! I also had the crabcake sliders and the filet minon sliders. Yummy! The restaurant has been newly renovated with a much open welcoming bar area. Check it out after work one day!
(4)Lisa H.
the food is good the desserts to die but but the service is what made me give the rating
(5)M J.
We were visiting New Orleans to celebrate my mother law`s birthday. We've been to a couple of Morton's in different states and the food and service have been absolutely wonderful. However, sadly, this restaurant did not meet up to the expectations as the other Morton's. The service was horrible. After being seated, our waitress came by and took our drink orders and we ordered appetizers. About 30 minutes later, she came to take our dinner orders, mind you, we hadn't received our drinks or appetizers. When we asked about it, her response was I Know. Its coming! We had waited a full hour and finally she brings the drinks, appetizers AND our entrees! Heck, who wants to eat appetizers WITH your dinner?! To make things worse, she was so in a rush that she spilled red wine on my husband's beige sweater and her response was instead of apologizing, `Just call the restaurant with your cleaners bill and they'll reimburse you!` The food was not great. My shrimp was way overcooked and extremely salty. The horseradish mashed potatoes were disgusting that we couldn't eat them. Morton's we still love you, but we won't be coming back to the New Orleans location. There's too many other restaurants in the area that give better service and food.
(1)Jinyoung P.
Having heard how expensive Morton's was (from a friend who lives in LA and went to one there), I probably wouldn't have gone here if it weren't for Restaurant Week. But I figured I would give the steakhouse a try while I could afford it. I dined here on Monday, September 12th. I had a salad and a single-cut filet (I asked for medium rare and my steak came out with a perfect warm red center) with grilled asparagus on the side, and I got to try the Creme Brulee and the Mousse as I was dining with one other person. Everything was good. Desserts were the highlight for me, as I have a huge sweet tooth. Steak was good. So on. I gave 4 stars because it was a good experience, but honestly, living in a city like New Orleans, I would much rather go to a local spot than a chain steakhouse. If I were in some new city without any reliable restaurants to go to and had a bunch of money, then I'd go to Morton's without hesitation, but there are so many good places to try here! Also, this might have been because I went on the Monday, which started the Restaurant Week, but the server did not mention the deal until I asked about it. They hadn't even printed the menu. So that was kind of lame, but we weren't treated any differently for not spending $$$$$, so I didn't take off another star.
(4)Eboni F.
Very nice atmosphere, but very high priced. I was apart of a intimate dinner and the private room overlooking Canal St. is Amazing! How ever the food was just okay with the exception of the filet mignon, that was phenomenal. The beef used is of great quality but everything else was just okay. Definitely not worth the $100 spent for my entree and 2 drinks. P.S. the Bartender's Special, a drink concoction, is fantastic!
(3)David S.
When we sat down at our booth, we noticed that the seat had salt spilled all over the place, and my wife mentioned that to our server. Odd, but not a big deal. As we progressed through our meal, though, we found the cause: our salt shaker had a plastic plug on the bottom that was loose, and the salt shaker was gradually emptying itself all over our table. We called over the floor manager and he was very apologetic, but that was about it. At one point, he tried to clean off the salt all over our table with a crumber and his palms. Now, for some reason I didn't ask for any financial compensation, mainly because it was so unusual a situation. And I kept thinking that at some point the manager would do something more than apologize, because every time that I have been to a Morton's I have an excellent experience. But no, he shook my hand and wished me a happy new year and we were on my way. Given how my experience has been superior at other Morton's around the country, this was very disappointing.
(2)david W.
Sometimes I pop in here for a steak. Cajun seasoned steak to fit the theme. I have never left here disappointed. Great service for a convention town.
(4)D R.
We visited Morton's for the summer menu and were not disappointed. The appetizers/salads were fresh and outstanding, and the 6 oz filet was cooked to order. The service at this restaurant was impeccable and attentive.
(4)Robert M.
When your bill approaches $200 for two people, you expect a level of comfort, steaks and other dishes to be prepared properly and all dishes delivered at the same time. None of that at this location, though! The temperature was at least 80-degrees, and required telling management three times to turn on the A/C. Completely unacceptable! My wife's steak was close, but overdone, nonetheless, as was mine. But the asparagus was well underdone to offset it. $13.00 for a martini -- and it wasn't made properly! The final straw was a foreign object in the crème Brule! So much for enjoying our 42nd anniversary dinner! Call me funny, but for $200, I expect More. NO MORE MORTON'S!! Next year, any other restaurant will be tons better!
(1)Emilie T.
I had a great dinner here. I started off with the escargot. They were good, but not mind-blowing. The steak and lobster were absolutely spectacular. I got the 12 oz filet with foie gras-cognac butter and the lobster tail. It was absolutely wonderful. The lobster was impressively cooked. I've been to high-end restaurants where the lobster is a little hard and stringy on the outside. Not so here! The service was professional and exceptional. The waiter even stuck an extra blue cheese olive in my perfectly-prepared, filthy martini. Great dining experience.
(5)Tam L.
For 6 years running went there for my birthday. If you reserve for your birthday, they print your name on the menu and take a photo. Great filet and the sides are all good! Service has gone down so I don't go as much. Beautiful restaurant and nice wine selection.
(4)Brent L.
As you know going in....pricey. With that being said, went with family for a birthday; Morton's specialized the menu with "Happy Birthday ....", added some birthday confetti on the table and took a picture of the group with copies for everyone....nice touch! Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Cocktail with mustard mayonnaise sauce was simple and excellent....don't know how you'd mess up JUMBO, but they certainly didn't....could eat that everyday! Low calorie, right!? Thoroughly enjoyed the Broiled Sea Scallops Wrapped in Bacon, especially with the Apricot Chutney...scallops cooked perfectly. The Tuna Tartare looked great, but I don't think the table next to me would have given me a bite....oh well, next time. My Ribeye was delicious and juicy! I wish I could get that sear and crust at home....guess that's why I order out! Crabcakes were very good. A Filet was sent out well overcooked, but Morton's fixed it quickly. Also, they ran out of Steak Fries???....but had mashed potatoes. Wine menu price ratio is the same as the food, but there was more than enough price options for anyone's price range to enjoy a bottle....or two....or three......
(4)Hank M.
Nothing special. Was part of a private function. Staff was unattentive and seemingly unable to handle the event. Food was fair at best. Mashed potatoes would have had trouble passing for poorly prepared powdered mashed potatoes. Opt for Ruths Chris down the street.
(2)Robert L.
I've been dying to try Morton's for years. I love eating steak and enjoying a nice bottle of wine as often as possible. Unfortunately our experience at Morton's started off very poorly. Our server was quiet, non personable, and had no personality. Between our table of 4 we ordered a bottle of wine, 2 appetizers, 3 steaks, and 4 sides. The inside of the Bacon wrapped scallops were cold. Then the steaks arrived before the sides did. The steamed broccoli came to the table cold. After we sent it back it came out a few minutes later after obviously being microwaved. For $11 I'd actually prefer a new properly prepared dish. Another side we ordered was the creamed corn. Unfortunately it didn't list on the menu that there was meat in the dish. One person at our table planning to eat it is a vegetarian so this did not sit well with us either. On a positive note the steaks were cooked exactly to our specifications. The creamed corn and the sour cream mashed potatoes were really good even if our vegetarian friend couldn't enjoy the corn. The kicker at the end was that our bottle of wine was $9 more on the bill than it was listed on the wine list. Normally this wouldn't be a big deal because the wine was worth it but after all the other disappointments it was another sour note to end on. Sadly the rest of my party and I will have a hard time giving this restaurant another chance to redeem itself. Overall it was a huge let down for a dinner I was very looking forward to and not worth the $400 we spent.
(2)Aimee B.
I frequent Ruth Chris because the atmosphere at the downtown location is so cool! But hands down...mortons steaks are the best! Delicious!! The bacon wrapped scallops are a Must!
(5)Rene D.
This is a happy hour review only: if you, or someone like you has an expense account to pad, then take me with you, and I'll write about the dinner experience! The happy hour is pretty happy: $5 bar bites of mini filet mignon or cheeseburger sliders, truflle-scented french fries or crab cakes. The cheeseburges by themselves is enough for dinner, or with the fries if you're really hungry. Big, cold $5 martinis to wash them down, as well as beer and wine selections. The only drawback it the bar area may seat 20 on a good day, and fills up quickly. Spend an hour here,and you can head home... happy.
(4)Susanne A.
Love Morton's. Huge beef people. At home we lost ours so we are stuck with Ruth's and Capital Grille, both we frequent because that is all we have and they can't compete. When you step out of the elevator the aroma smacks you in the face. My fav is the Cajun ribeye, shrimp cocktail and crab cakes are awesome. Love having such a good spread for wine and actually being able to take your time and enjoy a bottle. Lava cake is great as well. All around our fav for steaks.
(5)j j.
When I pay more than $120 for a piece of meat (porter house for two)it should a) taste good and b) be tender. We got gristle drenched in a bad sauce To their credit this was replaced with two porterhouses for one, along with all the sides, and no drama. The replacement was better but still unreasonable amounts of gristle. No hideous sauce however. The filet portion of the porterhouse was the high quality, tender, and tasty steak you' expect at a a steakhouse. But a $15 steak at the grocery is higher quality.. Perhaps this is why the place was deserted on a thu night at 7.
(2)Ashley H.
My food was ok. The service not so great,I would like to try them again,only because I always here great things!!
(2)Katherine B.
Good luck at this steak house. ..Terrible steak!! It was warm not even hot and almost cold in the middle. We told the waiter and he just said he would tell the manager. The salad were HUGE but not great at all, the bread was amazing and the chocolate cake was pretty good and had hot fudge in the center. Many people said this place was much better then Ruth Chris but I disagree competely. If I am paying $60 for a steak it better be hot, not luke warm, YUK!
(2)Burnell B.
One of my favorite spots despite being a chain. The Power Hour specials are hard to beat espicially the tuna tacos. The restaurant has been remodeled to seem more upscale than before but the staff remains friendly and eager to please. Grab a seat at the bar and chill while you watch a game.
(5)Tira M.
Came here with my family and a three years old niece. The server was very nice, showed us the meats before we order. He did well on presenting the different meats. Our table ordered three filet mignon minium rare, but somehow only mine was overcooked. Not happy:( We ordered fries for our little niece, and they are just like the fries from a fast food store. Oily. Come on! $10 for the fries and they can't drain the oil a bit more??!!! Won't be coming back here.
(3)Ashley T.
In a town filled with fried oysters, I was happy to find a familiar restaurant to accommodate my L.A. diet. These steakhouses are a staple in California and I was looking forward to a good dinner. First thing I noticed was that nobody was there! It was a weekend night and the restaurant was nearly empty. Still don't know why that is... My favorite dish of theirs is the Colossal Shrimp Alexander. It comes as an appetizer as well as an entree. The shrimp was good as always. My date ordered a fish dish which was also great. To me the food wasn't the issue here. Considering the restaurant was empty, the service was surprisingly slow. If the service would have been faster I may have given them a better grade. A high class restaurant with great food deserves better service.
(3)Mandy R.
Ordered steak and king crab legs. For the price I honestly expect it to be lathered in gold, but whatever. It tasted like a a good steak that didn't need A1. I've eaten steak in South Dakota, so naturally this doesn't even come close. The king crab legs were ok. It's nice that they get their seafood from cold northern waters, but probably inhibits the freshness. The wine list was good and covered all the $$ bases. Hilarious that the waiter brings what I guess is a showcase of their meats. The squirmy live lobster was a nice touch. Weird that you walk into a door that says Mortons and you are just staring at a small room with an elevator.
(4)Khoi L.
Chilled Prime Ocean Platter: 4/5 - The platter comes w/ king crab, lobster cocktail, oysters, & shrimp, all pretty good. Center Cut Iceberg: 4/5 - The iceberg lettuce was served fresh & crisp. Chicago Style Bone-In Ribeye Steak: 4.5/5 - My friends & I all like our steaks. My ribeye was cooked perfectly at medium-rare, tender & flavorful Service: 4/5 Ambience: 4/5
(4)Tiffany H.
Food was great but server was unbelievably rude to me. She literally was trying to hang out w my date, didn't acknowledge me or offer me a second beverage, I had to ask for one. I usually go to Morton's in NYC and they show me the cart and have exceptional service, this was fucking horrible. I almost told her something, I thought I was a joke at first. She came up to our table just to talk to my date. I get she was bored bc it was slow (about 3 tables) but we never go out and I wanted to spend time w him not feel as if I am imposing on the waitress and my date. She told us about her transition from her old job at bubba gumps etcetc and ruined my date. My date is in generally a friendly person but she needs to be professional and respect both parties, not just the one giving the tip. I would request a diff server if I were to ever go again. The service was unexceptable and if they are going to be in the business of fine dining then they need a server that is accustomed to such. This was about 3 or 4 sundays ago when I went to see the new film based on Tolstoys book Anna k. Someone needs to tell the employees that its our night not theirs, ruined my date!
(1)carly a.
I was in town for super bowl and dinner here was amazing! The staff was very friendly, we had amazing service and even though it was SO busy the staff stayed calm and were nothing but nice. I would recommend to anyone that comes to new orleans.
(5)L. A. W.
It is ok, but I enjoy Ruth's Chris a lot more. I have dined here on several occasions and there are 2 things on the menu that I love. The Shrimp Alexander and the chocolate souffle. Being that this is a steakhouse and I enjoy an appetizer and dessert better than their main courses should tell you something. The staff is friendly and attentive. The main course and sides are not very exciting, and for the price that is kind of disappointing. Update: 10/16/2009 Came back with friends for happy hour. I was pleasantly surprised that they had great drinks and appetizers were tasty. I would come back again for happy hour. For $5 and $7 appetizers and drinks respectively. Not bad!!!
(3)Dawn V.
Nice steak, great cocktails. There for a birthday dinner. The menu was printed with Happy Birthday ______! Nice touch! Before we left, the hostess came over and took a picture of the table and asked how many copies we would like of the picture. What we didn't like-besides the exorbitant bill ;-) -it is very loud.
(3)Ryan W.
My boss took me here for Passing the FE Exam. The food was good, but not worth the price tag. In comparison it was more expensive than, but not as good as Ruth's a block away. Alas, we could not get reservations for Ruth's.
(3)Devo A.
Pretty good happy hour food. The sliders are great.. and they can do 'em rare!
(4)Lauren L.
While we didn't have dinner there (I am a vegetarian after all) the bar at Morton's was amazing. Super tiny and on the second floor (accessible only by elevator), it was like drinking with 20 of your closest friends. Especially great was the bartender, Polo, who was really friendly and served up some nice drinks. I would def check out the bar bites specials ($6-11 for appetizers and $5 for drinks) that they run from 9:30-closing during the week, as all the food around us looked mighty delicious, which can be enjoyed without the steakhouse sticker shock.
(5)Nicole B.
I've lived in New Orleans my whole life and love to eat, like any good New Orleanian. Morton's is a bit pricier than some of the best New Orleans food, and the food wasn't as good. Lets put it this way - if I wanted to spend that much money, there are a lot of restaurants that would do it better. The steak, we ordered the Double Porterhouse, was well seasoned and the peppercorn sauce was very good, but the filet side was well overcooked. To their credit, they offered to make it right, but I have to mention it, because it still puts a delay on the meal. We enjoyed the creamed spinach and caesar salad, nothing special, but good. The Lobster Bisque and apple pie were also delicious ( you have to order the apple pie when you place your order). We also tried our friends' chocolate lava cake - tasted home made, mmm. But the bacon wrapped scallops were chewy and I've had better. Overall, the food wasn't bad. The service was good (a little slow, but we went with friends so didn't mind). But, when you're paying that much money, and you're in a city with food as good as New Orleans, my recommendation would be to try someplace else (like a Brennans or even a dive), and you would probably come out with more cash in your wallet. We went with 6 people and the bill came to be about $130 per person including tax & tip and excluding alcohol.
(2)Debbie S.
Overpriced, poor quality! I have honestly had much better quality and tastier prime rib at Outback Steakhouse! The waitress was snooty. The dinner salad that comes with your meal is ridiculously huge! The grilled Asparagus was very good! Don't waste your money here, go to Red Fish Grill or Bourbon House.
(1)Ane T.
I dine out A LOT and this place by far has THE best crab cakes!!!!!!!!
(3)Wayne L.
its not easy to have good steak. it starts with a great cow, then a great cut, then how you broil and season it doesn't usually matter that much because the flavor of the meat is what you really want. (MR is best though to really taste the meat) SF does not have good meat. or at least i have yet to find a piece of good steak in SF that is not some grade of wagyu. i have had 3 different pieces of steak here and the meat was not very flavorful, had no textures or good marbling, kinda tasted like cardboard and made it so that even good wine could not salvage the meal. like all disappointing steakhouses i try, i end up eating the baked potato in the steak juices (if there are any) and call it another bad steak night.
(2)Bob E.
Consistently excellent service. Steaks are always perfectly cooked. A bit pricy, but very reliable.
(5)Victoria W.
great service,good food but very expensive.a dinner for 4 with no alchol was over $300.I think there are many places in New Orleans that can get as good of a steak and good service for a lot less money.
(3)Richard T.
I actually like this Morton's better than most of the others I have been to. Food was great and most of all the wait staff was excellent. I can't say the same for the San Francisco, or San Jose locations.
(4)stacie d.
We celebrated my husband's 51st birthday here. It was a group of 10 for dinner. Everything was truly amazing!! The host staff was great as well as the waiter and waitresses. First of all, the reservation was for 500pm. By the time our entire party arrived it was after 530pm. There was no pressure from the staff about our tardiness. They were very accommodating. Once we were seated, I noticed there was a Happy Birthday, **** printed on the menu just for my husband. I was sold!! I kept the personalized menu as a souvenir. The hostess then offered to take a group picture of all us and at the end of the evening, she had printed a photo for each couple. How wonderful. The food of course was awesome. This is definitely a favorite.
(5)Michael K.
Went here the night before the Saint's final regular season game against the Bucs for my season ticket group's annual dinner. The service was horrible, and the steaks were worse. We've dined at several Morton's around the country when visiting for Saints away games. Unfortunately, New Orleans' Morton's is the worst. Why it's even in existence given the Ruth's Chris steak house at Harrah's is beyond me. We were a party of 5. We all ordered steak, and when the steaks came out an hour after we ordered, they were cold and undercooked. We sent them back, and forty-five minutes later, we received luke warm steaks. We complained and talked to the manager. The accommodation they made was taking off $300 from the bill (price of the steaks). The meal should have been free, or they should have paid us to eat the food. Basically, we paid for the wine (and received one bottle for free). Unfortunately, that did not make up for the poor service and bad steaks that left me sick for a week after. In any event, if you must eat steak in New Orleans (which you shouldn't have to given the great amounts of seafood options), Morton's is NOT the place to go. Try Crescent CIty Steak house or Ruth's Chris.
(1)Toonces The Driving Cat K.
My first ever visit to Morton's and I loved it!
(4)Lan N.
When I travel, I usually try to eat local food, but after two full days of buttery deliciousness and fried foods, my system just needed a good old salad. Morton's is usually pretty consistent, it was close to our hotel, and they definitely had salads, so we headed there. What a disappointment! The steak tartare was still frozen when it was served, our salads, our salads were made with iceberg lettuce (not really a salad), our steaks were waaaay overcooked, and our beans were cooked to a mush. Our waiter never checked on us, and our water was only refreshed once, at the end of the meal. Dessert was good though.
(2)AC G.
My friends and I had dinner in a private room on August 1, 2015, and we had a blast. The Cajun ribeye and crab cake were both fantastic, and the macaroni & cheese and sour cream mashed potatoes were very good. The food was expensive but large enough for sharing and well worth the price. Our server was so great that she had a dash of simple syrup added to our champagne after hearing some people in the party were not fans of the drink. I look forward to visiting Morton's again when I'm back in NOLA.
(5)Gerald H.
Enjoyed birthday dinner here. This Morton's is tucked away in the galleria mall off Canal Street. The location itself is a minus one star. It's a sad start to a dinner when you have to navigate through a closed mall. The steaks are great! The service was good. The place was barely filled and quite. You can never go wrong with Morton's but if you're in NOLA experience NOLA and try some of the local steakhouses.
(4)L.E. B.
Just skip this place and go to Desi Vegas or Mr. John's. we wanted to try this place for restaurant week and I ordered a great bottle of champagne and we each got an appetizer in addition to the restaurant week menu. By the way, when the waiter went over the menu which took at least 15 minutes he never mentioned that there was also a restaurant week menu. This was the biggest waste of money I've spent in a long while. I'm in the business so I very rarely tip less than 20%and tonight was no exception. Trust me when I tell you I wish I had tipped less and more towards the service that we received. Three out of four steaks were overcooked, my friend never got her second side dish, and there was such a mixup with the champagne that I ordered that it wasn't cold. I mentioned the champagne issue to a young lady that was either a Somme or manager. She never returned to the table to check up on us.just so you know there were only about six tables in the restaurant tonight. If you can't cook steaks correctly when you only have 20 or so guests your employees need to be retrained or replaced. Next time we'll listen to our better instincts and eat local.
(2)Robert M.
Most Morton's are the same from Palm Springs, Denver to New Orleans. The difference here has to be the manager Vedran. He took time to show my wife and I a selection of great wines and visited with us as an openly nice guy. Vedran knew plenty about wine and can teach anyone a thing or two about them. The food was exceptional. My wife had the mixed grill with red snapper and I had the Cajun rib eye. The service was very well paced and that made it a perfect experience. I am a Landry Club member and this Morton's has to be the top in the nation to visit.
(5)Rodney D.
Happy Hour at Morton's The Steakhouse was definitely gratifying. I started out with a not so impressive Mojita Cocktail and decided to settle for ice water the rest of the evening, which was was just about on par with the Mojita Cocktail. The great thing about the evening was the discount priced Bar Bites Menu, from which if you're really selective, you can get quite a deal. Normally, these menu items are only served to patrons seated at the bar, but because Ann was in a wheelchair with a broken ankle, we were able to be seated at table. We only had just slightly over an hour before the movie we planned to attend began on the third floor above the restaurant, so the light fare on the Bar Bites Menu was ideal. The items we selected were the Iceberg Bite-Sized Wedge Salads served with Tomato, Egg, Bacon Bits and Blue Cheese Dressing. We also had the Petite Filet Mignon Sandwiches Served with Mustard Mayonnaise. When I left the restaurant after devouring those Bar Bites, and the overall over the top experience, I was feeling like the lyrics of songwriter Pharrell Williams' song "Happy" like a room without a roof.
(5)Misti W.
Best chicken I've ever had in my life major wine selections!!! Very friendly staff! Very nice and classy! The services was on point! My friends and I will be returning our next trip to Nola..
(5)L S.
I've been to this Morton's several times this year while in town for work. It is in a downtown mall on the 2nd floor which may be one reason it is always so empty in there. The mall is always deserted and locks up at 8 pm. I know this because the hotel I stayed at is attached and you go down the elevators and pass through said empty mall to get to the restaurant if coming from the hotel. Every time I have been in there I am either one of the only people in there or everyone is sitting in the bar area. For those who tend to not be observant of crowd patterns there is a reason for this - for your own enjoyable experience I would suggest you follow this pattern. I've never sat in the dining area but you get the same menu in the bar area and I'm sure the service is just as good. What the bar area does have is the power hour menu. The power hour menu has additional items not located on the regular menu and at a much more reasonable price. I understand that this is an upscale steakhouse; however, I have enough common sense to know that the food should justify the price. The items I have ordered off of the regular menu have not been outstanding enough to justify the price tag. My guess is the money goes to overhead because I do not detect it in the quality and quantity of food served. Everything I have ordered off of the power hour menu is just as good an the regular menu items, sometimes just as much food, and at a more reasonable price. In addition, the bartender Greg is fantastic. He gives quality service and is very personable. If you are looking for a very nice super quiet relaxing dinner at this end of Canal I would recommend this place. For the majority of people who are looking to enjoy all the great flavors of NOLA and want the best bang for their buck I would suggest skipping over this place. NOLA has an overwhelming amount of great restaurants in the city who serve great portion sizes for a great prices, but this restaurant does not fit into that category.
(3)Marina H.
We got to Morton's escaping deep-fried-stuff French Quarters was full of, and were ready to pay anything for a plainly cooked piece of meat. And that's what we got, and loved. I wasn't a big fan of the onion bread boule that came before the dinner, but that's mostly because I don't like the onion taste. Otherwise I would have been all over it. Steaks were seasoned incredibly well, cooked as they were ordered. Thank you!
(4)Chris H.
The food was great as always. However, the service was below the usual standard we expect at Morton's. We felt rushed from the first interaction with our waitress. She even explained that she was rushing us as they had a large party and she could not guarantee the speed of our service if we did not order quickly. This level of service is not want you expect when paying higher than $125 per person.
(2)Jim G.
Let's face it - Morton's was never the best steakhouse in NOLA, but it did have a certain old gentleman's club feel to it. Apparently Landry's chain took it over-NOOOO. The steaks and service are still good. The atmosphere and sides however are run of the mill. Not a bad choice, but there are better ones (chophouse, mr john's, desi vega's).
(3)Naomi L.
Thank you NOLA restaurant week (Coolinary New Orleans) for making this place affordable! Seriously, I have always wanted to try steak at a Morton's, but didn't want to pay full price. Three courses for $35? Yes please! You feel very fancy riding up the elevator to the restaurant. Food review of their coolinary menu: they had a lot of options for the app, main + side, and dessert. That was nice and accommodated people who don't eat steak (had salmon and shrimp main dish options). It was double amazing because a 6oz filet minion was available! I was not disappointed at all with the taste of my steak. They didn't cook it to the temperature I asked for, but it wasn't the end of the world. Dessert wise, the creme brulee was fantastic, but the soufflé was something special that I'd go back and order again. There were 3 or 4 flavor choices, but I think the chocolate one was the best. It also came with some spiced whipped cream that made it even more delicious. A group of 6 of us went for this deal. In addition, we bought 2x bottles of wine. All and all - the total was $350. It was a bit of a splurge, but oh so well worth it. We felt fancy, even if everyone didn't dress up and I had enough food for the next day. Hints: parking at One Canal is validated. Also - mints help with digestion, so don't be afraid to have some that they provide!
(4)Sidney C.
Used to be a great place. We've eaten there many times over the years, and the food and service have consistently declined. We were there two weeks ago to celebrate a special occasion with family, only to have it ruined by dining there. The food took extremely long to come out, and all SEVEN orders were incorrect. And management never came out to our table after we requested them. My good friend recently suggested; go to Ruth's for a dinner, and Morton's for appetizers.
(1)Cristen F.
Happy hour wine and apps are fantastic. Try the truffle fries, filet sliders or filet trio.
(4)Tajira M.
We went to Morton's yesterday to have drinks at the bar and watch the Celebrity All Star Game. The bar is a little tight, there are a few tables and maybe 8-10 chairs at the bar itself, but the TVs are a good size and there were three bartenders working on a busy Friday. Though there was a drink menu offered, they had a second drink menu that was still in the works, so they let us choose from both. The bar was extremely well stocked, so you could really order just about anything. We also ordered the Parmesan truffle fries (YUM), the mini crab cake BLTs, and the beef tenderloin tacos. The crab cakes were tasty, but the buns were a little too big (or the cakes were a little too small). The tacos had really good flavor, fresh avocado, cheese, red onion. The beef itself was a little mealy, which was odd. Maybe we should have ordered the tuna tacos instead. The fries were so worth it -- the truffle wasn't overpowering, and the Parmesan added the right amount of saltiness. The bartenders were all friendly, and I would feel perfectly comfortable going there for a meal at the bar on my own. Good vibe, and in the Canal Place not too far from the shoe section at Saks (bonus). See pics.
(4)Laurie D.
We dined here for our anniversary. We highly recommend it! Whitney the hostess for the evening was beautiful and friendly. Deuce, our server possesses excellent skills never having to request refills our clearing of plates. His culinary knowledge was amazing as well. Every suggestion was perfect! Max also was terrific he assisted Deuce with drinks. The ambiance of the restaurant is romantic and intimate. We definitely say one should dine here.
(5)Jeffrey F.
Let me preface this review by saying I have been a morton's fan and diner for close to 20 years. It seems that since Darden bought this chain they have gone straight downhill while it is decent food it certainly doesn't rise to the quality that one would expect from a formerly super high end steakhouse that commanded top dollar for their dry aged beef. They have clay the bar menu now seems to be quake the deal and I would strongly recommend you stick to that menu. There are much better choices out there for similar or lower prices. I had the filet, medium, and it came out the way I wanted it but it just didn't have that super high end Steakhouse texture, nor taste to it. If you have nowhere else to go, or are giving a gift card it's fine to go to Morton's, but don't expect the states of its glory days 20 years ago when there was pride and it was not a chain.
(3)Reyna C.
Listen this place is CLASSAY with super service. I'm not dressed up but they still treat me like a million bucks! This is my second time coming here, the first time around i ordered the Chopped house salad, short rib steak tacos, and prosciutto wrapped mozzarella. The chopped house salad has avocado, egg, bacon (crunchy not soggy), blue cheese crumbles, cucumber, and chopped red onions. It's definitely worth the 13$ price tag, it's easily one of the best salads I've ever tasted! The short rib steak tacos were good also, the only problem I had with it is that the tortillas I got were a bit hard otherwise the meat and special sauce they used was delicious. The prosciutto wrapped mozzarella with a slice of savory tomato inside was AWESOME, the salad underneath it which comprised of spinach leaves and in house made vinaigrette complemented the main part of the dish. This time around i got these truffle fries and onion roll bread that are the bomb-diggity!! The onion roll comes complimentary with a yummy plate of butter. I look forward to bringing my whole family here!
(5)J R.
You expect great things from Morton's-great steaks are a given and probably worth the $40 plus price. Red meat does nothing for me so I'm generally pretty lost at most steak houses. See previous reviews. I went with the tuna app special as my entree and the lobster bisque. I was a bit disappointed with the entree, it was a cut below sashimi grade in my opinion, incredibly small portion as well. The bisque was absolutely amazing. They are quote proud of their food and the pricing reflects it. In NOLA Morton's is definitely an expense account or special occasion restaurant.
(3)Dan B.
Just like any other Morton's Steak house.. this place had awesome service, drinks and food. I ordered the rib eye (its my go to) with a few sides. Very nice clean place with uber posh decor and they def take good care of their guests.
(4)Alana L.
My boyfriend and I celebrated a special evening at Morton's and are so glad we selected this establishment. New Orleans has one week per year dubbed Restaurant Week where various local restaurants offer a pre-fix dinner at an affordable price. Morton's offered one of the best menus for Restaurant Week and that is why we chose to celebrate there. We both enjoyed a glass of Pinot Noir, which we were able to sample before ordering the full glass. A GIANT lump of onion bread and fresh whipped butter is given to each table upon arriving - fresh and delicious! The courses we selected were: spinach chopped salad with warm back dressing (yum!), crabmeat stuffed shrimp (yumm!), steamed broccoli with hollandaise sauce (yummm!) and for dessert...chocolate mousse (yummmm!!!) Can you tell from all the yum's that we enjoyed our meal?! Morton's has a cool environment that almost feels like you've been transported from New Orleans. Defiantly give them a try!
(4)Paula P.
This Morton's in New Orleans definitely had a bit more casual, but still very nice atmosphere compared to other Morton's I've been to. The dining room was open and airy but still had that lovely, muted feeling that makes an upscale restaurant so relaxing. My waitress was fine, completely knowledgeable about the food selections. One slightly odd note, I ordered a filet mignon as true medium and though I was pretty certain it would be OK she bade me cut the steak through the middle to make sure it was done as I ordered. Though I certainly appreciated the sentiment, I'm not sure I liked doing this; if it weren't done properly I would have simply called her over to address the issue. But, Morton's rarely has these issues so though the intentions were obviously good ones, I felt it was an unnecessary ritual. The food itself was wonderful, as always. Perfectly presented, perfectly cooked and not one complaint even begins to come to mind. I'd definitely come back here with no reservations, as I did when I walked in at about 530p that particular day. :)
(4)April K.
We went to Morton's on Thanksgiving, so first of all, kudos/props/thanks to the restaurant crew for being there for us on Turkey Day! We were a large party of 7 and the service throughout was impeccable - timing of each course was great & we were never long without a drink or wine refill. We had a variety of entrees (steak, surf & turf, just fish) and appetizers (e.g. bacon wrapped scallops, drool), & everyone was gluttonously happy. And - if you get the chance, get the truffle-cauliflower for a side because it is HEAVEN. - more dessert than veggie. All in all, our visit to Morton's was a definite highlight.
(4)Jeffrey K.
The experience, the food and the service were delightful. Between the seven of us we sampled nearly everything on the menu and had one of the best Thanksgiving meals ever. Everything was solid with the truffle-cauliflower as a knock-out side. Nicely done!
(4)Jo W.
While it is a chain, I have encountered a few people who recommend Morton's The Steakhouse. I, however, tend to avoid any restaurant with Steakhouse in its name, because I don't exactly love steak. My boyfriend loves steak though and has always wanted to come here so with their participation in COOLinary I felt it was the best time to give them a try and get 3 courses for the $35 versus just the entree for the same price. Their New Orleans location is located just outside the French Quarter on busy Canal Street. To enter the restaurant you have to take the elevator up to the second floor where you are greeted by their warm and friendly staff and sophisticated dining room. I was very impressed by their staff. They all worked as a team to ensure a magnificent dining experience. It was not a one man show where only your waiter servers you and other employees just walk past your table like you don't exist. You are acknowledged by everyone you encounter. At Morton's they have an extensive wine list, and a few interesting cocktails. I wanted to do something different then my usual and selected The Crush. Maybe it will be my new crush, I thought? It was made up of a few ingredients (vodka, Prosecco, grapes, etc) but essential tasted like grape flavor and sparkling wine. It may very well have been a bad choice on my part but I was even more disappointed once I saw the price. The Ahi Tuna Tower was delish but I wouldn't say it was the freshest tuna or avocado. The chips were crispy and thin how I like them. The Sliced Beefsteak Tomato Salad was simple yet amazing. Who knew tomatoes, red onions and blue cheese could be so gratifying? The Baked Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp was heavenly. I liked that they were baked not fried because the combo of the grease and the richness of the sauce could have caused some serious stomach issues. The Shrimp was surprisingly light and stuffed with a decent amount of 100% crabmeat. The Parmesan Cappellini was saucy but not overwhelming and the capers add a nice tart flavor that didn't overpower. I accompanied the dish with their Steamed Broccoli which apparent had Hollandaise sauce but I didn't notice. Steak is what Morton's is all about, so don't think we were going to leave without at least ordering the 6oz Filet Mignon. My boyfriend order it Medium and they delivered on that. It was tender with a juicy pink center otherwise known as a succulent cut of meat. It did lack flavor but was well cooked. The steak was paired with the Chicago-Style Horseradish Mashed Potatoes which was a great accompaniment. For dessert, they had various options including a choice of souffles. The Grand Marnier Souffle sounded the most interesting so I went with that one. It was a little too wet in the middle and too rubbery on top. I was having trouble cutting through the top with my spoon so I ended up eating around it but the flavor of the dessert was good. It wasn't too sweet. I didn't love the Cheesecake. It was very basic with just a strawberry on top. The cake was extremely dense and tasted like taking a tub of cream cheese and eating directly from the container. Although the desserts failed to excite me and I wasn't fond of my cocktail choice, I was impressed by the Stuffed Shrimp entree. Plus, I really liked the ambiance and service was remarkable so it made me like a restaurant I otherwise wouldn't.
(3)Percy F.
Well I have to say I'm very disappointed in my visit to Morton's. You would think at a steak house I'd have a good steak. That was not the case with my visit to Morton's. Everything else was good; service , ambience, and overall staff. My steak however was terrible! It was charred on the outside and no it was not well done. I ordered a New York strip medium w/Oscar topping. The Steak came out with out the Oscar my server corrected this immediately (I understand mistakes happen). However when my steak returned, it came back blackened with crab meat on top. Eating the a steak where all edges are burned and leave a nasty taste in your mouth is not what you expect when you spend $250 on your meal. The Mac and cheese was disappointing at best, it was gritty as if the cheese wasn't melted properly. Potatoe au gratin was good and crab cake appetizer was great. Overall just a disappointing experience. What sucks even more was that this was with my wife for Mother's Day so I tried not to complain and just get through it. I had Ruth Chris a few days earlier they earned my business over Morton's any day.
(1)Pam P.
After receiving an email from Morton's advertising their Burger & Wine special, I decided I needed to try it. After a Saints game, we headed to give it a try. Once we were seated I told the waiter how excited I was to try the burger. He told me I could only get it if I sat in the bar...what a disappointment. My husband wanted to order from the dining room menu. I told the waiter it was fine and I would order from the menu. He explained they were very strict about it, but he would see if they would serve it to me anyway. To my surprise, they agreed to let me have it!!! Not being a red wine drinker, I was a little worried I would not enjoy it with a burger...it was amazing!!! The burger was cooked to perfection and the cheese and bacon was a great addition. I'm not a fan of their fries....hand cut would be much better in such a nice restaurant. All in all the experience was excellent. Go to the bar and order the burger paired with the wine!
(4)Nicola L.
Best martinis in town! oh and the food is pretty good too :)
(5)Kristin W.
Well, now that my step children spend thanksgiving with their mom, my husband and I find no reason to cook an elaborate Thanksgiving dinner. So, we immediately thought of Ruths but were deeply saddened to find that they'd only be serving turkey (really, ruths?). Then I remembered that we had yet to try Morton's. I called, confirmed they would have a full menu, and placed a reservation. So, there we were, driving to Mortons from our house in La place when we were blindsided by...a parade! *looks out of window. Are we in ny?* this parade went the entire length of canal street. It took us an HOUR to navigate through side streets filled with drunk butt holes and traffic. When we finally made it, I told the hostess that it would have been nice to have had a heads up about the parade when I made the reservation. The hostess didn't reply. Now to the meat and potatoes. The food was...ahn. Steaks were cooked correctly but were nothing extraordinary. the broccoli side I ordered had an odd seasoning on it that wasnt great. The prices were definitely too high for what it was ($13.50 for a slice of carrot cake?!) Bottom line, next year, I will take my chances with Ruths Chris turkey.
(3)Alvin M.
I took my wife to the New Orleans location for her b-day. I had the bone in ribeye which was ok, both my wife and daughter had filets all the steaks were cooked perfect but we have had better tasting steaks before. This place cannot compare to Ruth Chris at all. The Shrimp Alexander was highly recommended by our waitress but it wasn't ( like wow) I'll give it 2 stars. Make sure u stay away from the sour cream mashed potatoes which tasted like box potatoes from home, they were horrible and also the macaroni cheese. I actually sent both of them back. So I feel like I paid 200 plus dollars for the decor which was 5 stars the food was more like 2 1/2 stars. I will not recommend to no one.
(2)Robert F.
Excellent food, atmosphere and service. Special Features: Fit for Foodies, Good for Groups, Neighborhood Gem, Notable Wine List, Romantic, Special Occasion, Hot Spot
(4)Perry E.
It's a Morton's. It has great steak and side dishes. The ribeye and filet we had were cooked correctly and were delicious. More importanly the mac wad out of this world. For a true Ron Swanson experience, get a bourbon with your meal. Also, ask for Deuces, he treats you right.
(4)Alex V.
This is the best upscale restaurant I've ever eaten. This Mortons in particular is even better than others I've been to. Food is always extraordinarily prepared. House bread is fantastic. Staff are extremely nice.
(5)Christopher W.
Absolutely the best burger in the city. Prime beef for a hamburger cant be beat. With the bar bites special you cannot be the bar deals at Morton's though this location gives you less bang for your buck with smaller portion sizes. Hey its New Orleans i guess we could afford smaller portions.
(5)Libby V.
Happy Hour - the best hour of the day! Or in the case of Morton's, the best 2 1/2 hours of the day (from 6:30 - 9 P.M). Tucked away on the second floor of Canal Place, it feels a little like a hidden men's club - all wood paneling and dim lights. Drinks are strong, and they feature several speciality Martinis. For a mere $6 you can get Ice Burg Wedge bites (really unique to have a salad at happy hour - bonus for that) or Parmesan Truffle Matchstick Fries. Yum. For $7 you can get delish Crab Cake bites, 4 Petite Filet Mignon Sandwiches, or 3 Prime Cheeseburgers. I don't know about you, but this more than made up dinner for us. We were stuffed. Oh, oysters and Jumbo Shrimp are available as well - must have been good cause Rene D. polished them off. This is a do not miss happy hour for tourists and locals alike! Enjoy.
(4)Caroline G.
Let me preface this by saying that I would not rate Morton's so harshly if it did not have such a high ceiling. My boyfriend and I went to the Morton's in Canal Place a few weeks ago for a nice dinner to celebrate our anniversary. It was rather last minute - I called around 7:30 on a Friday evening to ask if any reservations were available, anticipating a "no". After all, I assumed this Morton's - located in a central location in a large, touristy city - would be similar to its competition in similar cities. Should I call Ruth's Chris or the Capital Grille in a similar circumstance, I would likely not have been so 'lucky'. However, Morton's said they were entirely available and my boyfriend and I were very excited. We shouldn't have been. The second warning sign was the absolute lack of patrons in the restaurant. On a Friday night, I figured there would be at least SOME people. Including the two of us, there were about ten customers. Moreover, these customers were dressed extremely casually. In a steakhouse like Morton's, I assumed I would not see socks and sandals. Aside from the (lack of) ambiance, the food was simply abysmal. I have frequented many steakhouses of similar caliber, and this was simply a massive disappointment. I ordered the 10oz filet, cooked rare, and I could have received a steak of identical quality at Longhorn or Applebee's or Chile's or whatever. The mashed potatoes, however, were the worst of the bunch. I actually asked the waitress - who was distant, aloof, and entirely disinterested in service - if the potatoes were powdered. She claimed they were made from scratch, but my tastebuds begged otherwise. My boyfriend's salmon was similarly mediocre, though since it's been a few weeks I can't quite remember his specific complaints. Overall, this was a tremendously disappointing experience. I would not recommend it to anyone. If you are looking to spend money on a delicious steak, go to Ruth's Chris.
(1)Carl E.
Disappointing experience. It started when the bartender thought "Canadian Club on the rocks with a splash of Sprite" was a glass of club soda with ice and some Sprite. It went downhill from there. I am a LSC President's Club member and I have eaten at many LSC affiliated restaurants. I won't return to this one.
(2)Michael H.
The reputation of Morton's is almost wasted here. Service was friendly but forgetful. When you pay $45 for a steak an $11 for a baked potato it should be prepared properly and delivered together and promptly. In our case neither happened. They brought the steaks but forgot to tell the kitchen about the bakers. Steaks were done when the spuds came out and they were hard inside. Shulas done the street is better. Did I mention there was a hair jn my wife's soup?
(2)Stuart K.
My wife and I both had the filet. Fairly small for the price. Was cooked perfectly but didn't have much flavor. Potato was good. Had the triple chocolate cake that was pretty good but not great. Drinks were ok. Overall very disappointing. $200+ with tip.
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