What to order at Morton's?

[Purple Patrick 638]

I have some gift cards so the gf and I are going on a date night. I've never been to Morton's but I eagerly await to compare it to Peter lugers and Ruth's Chris. Any must have items? I'll be at the Hackensack location

 

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[fatty 241]

I always order the ribeye at morton's, but their filet mignon is really good too. 

[Purple Patrick 638]

I'm thinking the Cajun ribeye. Looking at the tuna tacos and the truffle fries to go with

 

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[Purple Patrick 638]

They seem to have some fancy beers too

 

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[YankeeSC 1,204]

Go with the ribeye, 1000%.  I am a bit of a steak snob.  In order of preference and taste here are my beef rankings:

 

1. skirt

2. rib eye

3. brisket

4. chuck

5. flank

6. strip

7. sirloin

8. filet

 

Skirt simply has the very best flavor to me with rib eye a close second.  Skirt won't be a very popular cut in traditional steak houses, which is why I recommend the rib eye.  Filet, while very tender, just doesn't have much flavor and is relatively expensive.

[Rob0115 1,105]

I'm thinking the Cajun ribeye. Looking at the tuna tacos and the truffle fries to go with

 

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big fan of the tuna tacos and truffle fries.  It'll be very different than Lugers.  

[Malsua 1,422]

Go with the ribeye, 1000%.  I am a bit of a steak snob.  In order of preference and taste here are my beef rankings:

 

1. skirt

2. rib eye

3. brisket

4. chuck

5. flank

6. strip

7. sirloin

8. filet

 

Skirt simply has the very best flavor to me with rib eye a close second.  Skirt won't be a very popular cut in traditional steak houses, which is why I recommend the rib eye.  Filet, while very tender, just doesn't have much flavor and is relatively expensive.

 

I generally agree with your list.

 

That said, there is this Uruguayan steak house in San Pedro Sula Honduras called La Estancia that serves a 16oz filet that is to die for.  Literally, you almost have to die because you're in Honduras.  Best piece of meat I've ever eaten, by far. 

 

If you ever get to San Pedro Sula, you must go.   Don't mind the guards at the doors with Shotguns.  They let gente blanca in with a smile.

[Purple Patrick 638]

Idk if I want to risk a bullet in my ass for some steak.

 

Actually one of the best steaks I ever had was in the Netherlands at an Argentinian steak house

 

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[Zeke 5,504]

I'm thinking the Cajun ribeye. Looking at the tuna tacos and the truffle fries to go with

 

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you realize truffles are mushrooms right?

Jus sayen.

[Purple Patrick 638]

you realize truffles are mushrooms right?

Jus sayen.

Truffle oil while made of mushrooms is not the same to me

 

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[Purple Patrick 638]

I don't like peanut butter straight up but I'd push a girl scout over for a tagalong cookie

 

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[Zeke 5,504]

Whilst

Jus sayen

[Purple Patrick 638]

Whilst

Jus sayen

What is this 1440 England?

 

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[Zeke 5,504]

Did they have Girl Scouts back then?

[DirtyDigz 1,812]

Get a salad with added grilled chicken.  Really indulge yourself.

[tattooo 220]

I have always ordered the filet mignon

[Displaced Texan 11,748]

Go with the ribeye, 1000%. I am a bit of a steak snob. In order of preference and taste here are my beef rankings:

 

1. skirt

2. rib eye

3. brisket

4. chuck

5. flank

6. strip

7. sirloin

8. filet

 

Skirt simply has the very best flavor to me with rib eye a close second. Skirt won't be a very popular cut in traditional steak houses, which is why I recommend the rib eye. Filet, while very tender, just doesn't have much flavor and is relatively expensive.

100% agree. Skirt steak done correctly is one of the most amazing things you will ever put in your mouth (please...be gentlemen!! We're talking steak here!!).

Back home we marinade it in a chimichuri, and place it directly on the coals, and cook for an minute or two per side. Comes out a perfect medium rare, and is incredible.

[Displaced Texan 11,748]

Go with the ribeye, 1000%. I am a bit of a steak snob. In order of preference and taste here are my beef rankings:

 

1. skirt

2. rib eye

3. brisket

4. chuck

5. flank

6. strip

7. sirloin

8. filet

 

Skirt simply has the very best flavor to me with rib eye a close second. Skirt won't be a very popular cut in traditional steak houses, which is why I recommend the rib eye. Filet, while very tender, just doesn't have much flavor and is relatively expensive.

100% agree. Skirt steak done correctly is one of the most amazing things you will ever put in your mouth (please...be gentlemen!! We're talking steak here!!).

Back home we marinade it in a chimichuri, and place it directly on the coals, and cook for an minute or two per side. Comes out a perfect medium rare, and is incredible.

[HBecwithFn7 296]

I have always ordered the filet mignon

 

Me too.   And when you've had Kobe tenderloin in Japan, you never go back!

[fatty 241]

Me too.   And when you've had Kobe tenderloin in Japan, you never go back!

Mustve cost a small fortune lol

[JohnnyB 4,325]

All beef in Japan is ridiculously expensive!

[Golf battery 1,223]

I had the sirloin last time i was there at manys show in Baltimore. I thought maybe you were there. For me and my nursery manager it was 275$ by the time i left. Left pretty toasty though.

[T Bill 649]

Learn to 28 day dry age your own piece of Ribeye.  Trim it up, salt and pepper to taste, Slap it on the grill and finish with a compound butter of your choice.  Best you'll ever have.  Add a salad, sweet potato, and a beer, priceless!

[siderman 1,138]

Good ole ribeye, standard fare for me. However occasionaly when the opportunity is there my wife and I will go in on a big juicy porterhouse for two. Suprised no love for it here. And NO glop on my steak, no sauces, cheeses or veggys, just s&p to taste.

[HBecwithFn7 296]

Mustve cost a small fortune lol

 

It did. But it was worth it!  But, oddly enough, it wasn't the most expensive thing... That would have been the "Fugu Sashimi" dinner (poisonous puffer fish).  US$250.00 at the time (just for the entree). It had to be ordered a day in advance because the chef would have to go to the Tsukiji Fish market that morning to pick up a Fugu to prepare. 

 

Not worth it...  Too risky healthwise (what if the chef is having a bad day) and the cost.   Kobe Tenderloin... Definitely worth it!  Literally, melts in your mouth!

[Luke_WO 11]

Ribeye. Always. Bone-in if possible. Most of the time I'll get a ribeye even if it's boneless, but I just love bone-in steaks so damn much that I'll consider a strip/sirloin just because of the bone.

 

I was actually supposed to be at Gibson's in Chicago this weekend, but had to cancel the trip a few weeks ago. Would have been my 4th time. Place is heaven on earth.

[PD2K 115]

I usually get the bone-in ribeye with a side of fries at steakhouses. Obvious exception is the porterhouse at Luger's and the strip at Sparks.

 

I would do:

 

Oysters Rockefeller

Ahi Tuna Tower

Chicago Style Prime Bone-In Ribeye or Double Porterhouse for Two

Truffle Fries

Bacon & Onion Macaroni & Cheese 

 

Both Morton and Ruth's Chris are the same category but a big notch below Lugers IMHO, although Luger's is not as good as it used to be IMHO.

[10X 3,298]

What to order? Order them to set an extra place at your table for your dinner guest, 10X.

[Zeke 5,504]

3rd wheel? Awkward

[beachwhistle 28]

Porterhouse for two and a side 2 lb. lobster tail.