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Russell Araujo
1 day ago
This review takes us back to March 21st, when Candice and I met up with friends and neighbors for dinner at Morton's The Steakhouse.
To kick off the evening, I ordered an Bruichladdich Octomore 15.3. If you're into Scotch, you already know Octomore is famous for being one of the peatiest, smokiest whiskies on the planet. It was absolutely delicious and a fantastic way to start the night.
For appetizers, we shared the Seared Ahi Tuna, and it was outstanding. The ahi was seared perfectly, the balsamic soy caramel added just the right amount of sweetness, and the pickled vegetables and crispy capers brought everything together beautifully. Easily one of the highlights of the meal.
For our entrées, Candice ordered the Dry-Aged Ribeye, while I decided to splurge on the Wagyu Ribeye.
I'll start with the good. Candice's dry-aged ribeye was excellent. You could immediately taste that rich, dry-aged flavor, it was cooked perfectly, and it was incredibly juicy.
Unfortunately, my Wagyu was a different story.
It was cooked to the requested medium-rare, but instead of the buttery, melt-in-your-mouth experience you expect from Wagyu, it was surprisingly dry and chewy. Having enjoyed Wagyu at restaurants all over the country, I have to admit I was disappointed. Since we were out with friends, I kept it to myself and just enjoyed the evening.
For sides, we ordered the Thick-Cut Onion Rings and the Smoked Gouda & Bacon Au Gratin Potatoes.
Those potatoes? Absolutely the bomb. If you visit Morton's, they're a must-order.
If we ever go back, I'd definitely skip the Wagyu--especially considering the price--and either order the dry-aged ribeye or go with what I was originally considering: the 16-ounce Prime Cajun Ribeye.
For dessert, we finished with their signature Molten Lava Cake served with house-made ice cream. It was good...not the best we've had, but definitely enjoyable.
So, would we return?
Honestly...I'm not sure.
We've been to Morton's four or five times since moving to Las Vegas, and years ago--especially when money was tighter--it always felt like a special occasion. But after experiencing so many incredible steakhouses over the last 15 years, it disappoints me to say that Morton's just doesn't feel like a top-tier steakhouse anymore.
Service also played a role. Our server never once came back to ask how any of the food was or whether we were enjoying our meal. That simple follow-up can make a huge difference in the overall dining experience.
If I had to rate this visit, I'd give it 3.5 out of 5 stars.
Not a bad meal by any means, but with so many exceptional steakhouses in Las Vegas, it's hard to justify putting Morton's near the top of our list anymore.
Of course...never say never.
What an outstanding birthday experience at Morton’s! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with a warm welcome by the hostess and Tom, which immediately set the tone for a wonderful evening.
We started with the Wagyu wontons, the crispy bacon appetizer, and a Caesar salad. For our entrée, we enjoyed the chicken, and we finished the meal with the chocolate lava cake. Every dish was cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious.
A special thank you to Tanya for providing phenomenal service throughout the evening. She was attentive, professional, and made our dining experience truly memorable.
It was also refreshing to enjoy such a great meal off the Strip, with the added convenience of free parking. We will definitely be back and highly recommend Morton’s to anyone looking for exceptional food and service.