Tracy L.
Yelp
Dine Out Lauderdale was our motivation to visit Morton's The Steakhouse.
That and the fact we never had steak before. We wanted to know if it really was all the masses make it out to be.
We pivoted from the Dine Out Lauderdale menu in favor is trying the Bar Bites Power Hour menu, going with a couple of simple items instead of a three-course meal. We arrived not long after opening, and the bar was packed! Regulars were there with plates loaded up with Bar Bites orders. Other nearby seating options were classy tables for two, and outdoor dining.
Not knowing what to do, we went to the bar for help. A wonderful woman there, let us know we could sit anywhere, so we sat at the classy tables.
Behind the bar was a large selection of spirits, and a Sammy Davis, Jr. lookalike was the bartender! Next to the bar was an arsenal of wines. Around the corner, the arsenal continued. That lead to the impressive main dining room, which was devoid of any pretentious décor. The way to the restrooms was flanked by a wall of mirrors. The bathrooms were more dialed down, with Morton's branded paper hand towels.
We placed our order, and decided to live a little by ordering a cocktail [which was strong because we don't drink] instead of a nonalcoholic drink. We stirred it in hopes that the ice would melt and help mitigate the strength. Not really. The Sammy Davis, Jr. lookalike didn't play when it came to making drinks for his regulars! That was definitely one reason they loved him!
The Petite Filet Mignon sandwiches cooked medium arrived first, followed by 'The Original' Morton's Prime Burger cooked medium-well. We had no spices or condiments. Nor did we request them. Apparently, using A-1 Steak sauce or seasoning steak after its presented is sacrilege unless done at home.
Morton's The Steakhouse ranks #1 on YELP for steaks in Fort Lauderdale. And it has that ranking for a reason. The place excels at cooking steak! We can say that because we had no need for spices or condiments! An old friend of ours mentioned how her father made hamburgers with just bread and burger, and that was how her family ate them. When you cook beef just right, you won't need anything additional.
We had a fine dining experience at an upscale restaurant, even without the RESTAURANT WEEK [Dine Out Lauderdale] menu. And guess what, it didn't break the bank. You too can have that same experience simply by going at the right time and ordering the right menu items. No need to buy a huge, thick steak for $100+ when you can buy steak sliders, sandwiches, or burgers.
So live a little, take yourself out to Morton's The Steakhouse. You will love it!