Morton's Steakhouse + McCormick & Schmick

hl0m4n · 08-16-2011, 02:27 PM

you guys ever eat at morton steak house? how are their steaks compared to price?

Blake · 08-16-2011, 02:30 PM

it's alright. it's expensive for a marginal steak IMO. it's still a prime quality steak, but i find it sub-par compared to other steak options in that range around here. i feel the same way about the palm.

ruth's chris makes a pretty good steak for a chain like morton's or palm. i would rather have a ruth's chris steak over morton's.

do you have any other steak options? non-chain local prime steakhouses usually blow the doors off chains.

NYCGP · 08-16-2011, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Blake

it's alright. it's expensive for a marginal steak IMO. it's still a prime quality steak, but i find it sub-par compared to other steak options in that range around here. i feel the same way about the palm.

ruth's chris makes a pretty good steak for a chain like morton's or palm. i would rather have a ruth's chris steak over morton's.

this

Expensive. Well respected steak house. ::shrugs::

Ruth's Chris does have those shrimp though...

Bobble · 08-16-2011, 02:37 PM

I'd try and find a local well established prime steakhouse instead of the chains. I've eaten at Morton's, Ruth Chris, Flemings etc and frankly can come really close at home on my own with prime beef.
I've had a few amazing meals at little local places like Alfreds or House of Prime in SF with clients. I'd keep looking there's lots of options in the $100 steak meal category. Unless of course Chelsea pays!

Sorry had to say that.

ES_TRADER · 08-16-2011, 02:38 PM

ruths

Blake · 08-16-2011, 02:39 PM

if jesus was real, this would be his favorite steakhouse: http://www.nick-sams.com/home.htm

KingOfJericho · 08-16-2011, 02:51 PM

Of the chains I would also go Ruth's Chris. Hell, I ate at one in Cabo and the steak was still very, very good. Capital Grille was decent as well but nothing compared to the great steak houses of NYC.

Kiemyster · 08-16-2011, 03:24 PM

I dont favor mortons. Ruth Chris in garden city is the best steakhouse yet! been going there for over 12 years now.

that sizzling buttered plate is the best. My meal is always as follows: crab cakes for appetizers, new york strip with creamed spinach and garlic mash. Desert is usually the berries and cream.

zgood4u · 08-16-2011, 03:39 PM

Have eaten at most of the high end chain steak joints and Morton's is closer to the bottom end. You're almost always better off with the locals.

MisterSkiMask · 08-16-2011, 03:44 PM

I have enjoyed Flemings, once you get half decent behind your own grill its hard to go out for a steak.

Dave · 08-16-2011, 04:10 PM

blah.

timmahh · 08-16-2011, 04:22 PM

Friends took us to Ruth's Chris, overall not blown over by the food. Steak was good of course, but the side dishes and dessert, which I consider to be important, just tasted like mass made cafteria food.

335iheLLraiseR · 08-16-2011, 04:24 PM

Prime 112 Miami Beach, Fl.....'nuff said. Its worth the plane ticket.

NYCGP · 08-16-2011, 04:44 PM

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Prime 112 Miami Beach, Fl.....'nuff said. Its worth the plane ticket.

Ugh... no it's not. You South Floridians suffer from some type of sickness that is the result of too much exposure to the sun and mothballs.

Prime is a great restaurant. I am a truffle fiend. So it caters to my palate. But their steak is pretty standard for a steak house.

FStop7 · 08-16-2011, 04:45 PM

IMO Morton's does not measure up to Ruth's Chris or any of the higher end steakhouses. I don't really consider Ruth's Chris to be high end, or if it is then it's the bottom of the range. So Morton's is below that. Last time I went was to the Morton's off of Union Square in SFO. The food was expensive and mediocre. I ordered a Crown and Coke and discovered after the fact that they poured it with Crown Royal Reserve so they could charge me $16 for my drink.

Best steakhouse I've been to is either McKendrick's in Atlanta or Don Shula's in Miami.

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Originally Posted by MisterSkiMask

once you get half decent behind your own grill its hard to go out for a steak.

This.

335iheLLraiseR · 08-16-2011, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by NYCGP

Ugh... no it's not. You South Floridians suffer from some type of sickness that is the result of too much exposure to the sun and mothballs.

Prime is a great restaurant. I am a truffle fiend. So it caters to my palate. But their steak is pretty standard for a steak house.

really? which steak did you have?

abisson · 08-16-2011, 04:59 PM

Bring Chelsea there.

zgood4u · 08-16-2011, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by FStop7

IMO Morton's does not measure up to Ruth's Chris or any of the higher end steakhouses. I don't really consider Ruth's Chris to be high end, or if it is then it's the bottom of the range. So Morton's is below that. Last time I went was to the Morton's off of Union Square in SFO. The food was expensive and mediocre. I ordered a Crown and Coke and discovered after the fact that they poured it with Crown Royal Reserve so they could charge me $16 for my drink.

Best steakhouse I've been to is either McKendrick's in Atlanta or Don Shula's in Miami.

This.

+1 for McKendricks or Bones in Atlanta. Haven't been to Chops though.

Crimson92 · 08-16-2011, 05:27 PM

local donovans, chain ruth chris or flemmings.

Kensta335 · 08-16-2011, 05:37 PM

I prefer Mastro's and Houston's over Mortons.

solefald · 08-16-2011, 05:39 PM

Smith & Wollensky > Donovans > Ruths Chris

Andrew@ET · 08-16-2011, 05:42 PM

prime 112 for the celebs great for a date.. ruths for best steak to price ratio.

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Blake Banned 757 Rep 4,649 Posts Drives: Chevy Aveo Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parent's Basement iTrader: (7)	it's alright. it's expensive for a marginal steak IMO. it's still a prime quality steak, but i find it sub-par compared to other steak options in that range around here. i feel the same way about the palm. ruth's chris makes a pretty good steak for a chain like morton's or palm. i would rather have a ruth's chris steak over morton's. do you have any other steak options? non-chain local prime steakhouses usually blow the doors off chains.
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Bobble Major 56 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: Whatever POS the wife leaves Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	I'd try and find a local well established prime steakhouse instead of the chains. I've eaten at Morton's, Ruth Chris, Flemings etc and frankly can come really close at home on my own with prime beef. I've had a few amazing meals at little local places like Alfreds or House of Prime in SF with clients. I'd keep looking there's lots of options in the $100 steak meal category. Unless of course Chelsea pays! Sorry had to say that.
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KingOfJericho Major General 2452 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	Of the chains I would also go Ruth's Chris. Hell, I ate at one in Cabo and the steak was still very, very good. Capital Grille was decent as well but nothing compared to the great steak houses of NYC. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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zgood4u Second Lieutenant 494 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 06 Z4MC BSM Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Alpharetta,GA iTrader: (0)	Have eaten at most of the high end chain steak joints and Morton's is closer to the bottom end. You're almost always better off with the locals.
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MisterSkiMask Banned 147 Rep 2,014 Posts Drives: I Can not say Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: you must not know iTrader: (0)	I have enjoyed Flemings, once you get half decent behind your own grill its hard to go out for a steak.
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timmahh ghey 483 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: Viertürigen Fahrzeugs Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southern California iTrader: (1)	Friends took us to Ruth's Chris, overall not blown over by the food. Steak was good of course, but the side dishes and dessert, which I consider to be important, just tasted like mass made cafteria food. __________________ 21 G05 > 20 G05 > 17 G30 > 14 F30 > 08 E90
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Crimson92 Smiling Politely 1381 Rep 29,118 Posts Drives: Like a boss Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Whales Vagina iTrader: (3)	local donovans, chain ruth chris or flemmings.
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Kensta335 Brigadier General 161 Rep 3,637 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: So Cal 626 iTrader: (4)	I prefer Mastro's and Houston's over Mortons.
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Andrew@ET Brigadier General 181 Rep 4,038 Posts Drives: Red thing Join Date: May 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (9)	prime 112 for the celebs great for a date.. ruths for best steak to price ratio.
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