Morton's The Steakhouse - Bethesda

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   amateurchef

   Washington DC

   31 reviews

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   5.0

   31 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This is our favorite place for special occasions. However, it is now a bit overpriced. They should also have a GF indications on the Menu, hard to send the waiter back 3 times. GF bread would also be a great attraccion.

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   Nick

   New York Area

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 22, 2023

   overall3food4service2ambience4

   The food was very good. If they came in a timely manner without any mistake what we ordered, I should have rated overall experience as at least 4 our of 5. I would like to encourage them to improve Morton's service level.

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   FeliciaS

   Richmond

   9 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on January 22, 2023

   overall3food2service2ambience3

   We were looking forward to a nice meal out, a classic steakhouse experience if you will, for the DC Metro Restaurant Week. I’m not sure if the establishment was understaffed or simply not managed well, but this was the first time at a steakhouse that I mentioned to my husband that we might want to consider leaving after our appetizers were finished. We were seated promptly and then, the long wait began. Our server greeted us, offered us water and menus and then disappeared. About 20 minutes later he came back, we ordered off of the restaurant week menu (including plenty of upgrades to the pre-fixe cost) and we asked about a wine special they were having. Once again we didn’t see our waiter for about 20 mins to have that question answered. This was when he brought us the wine special bottle (still no apps or bread were served.) Another 15 mins later and finally I received my salad and my husband ordered the “bacon steak.” That was almost 50 minutes after we had been seated. Then in a timely fashion after our apps were finished, our steaks came to the table. We both ordered the upgraded ounce of filet mignon. The plates were luke-warm at best and the beef was only room temperature (no super hot, sizzling Ruth’s Chris type of plate presentation here.) The sides were also tepid (mashed potatoes and cream spinach.) We were so hungry by this point and needed to get home before a certain time that we just decided to finish up and not make a fuss. Desserts miraculously arrived very quickly after our entrees were cleared. The creme brûlée, although room temperature and sugary-crusted, was goopy/watery and not set correctly, but the key lime pie was tasty. From that experience alone, I will never dine nor recommend dining at this particular Morton’s in the near future. The food was good for what we paid on a Restaurant Week menu, but the service, management and presentation certainly needs attention and improvement.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   1 review

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   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 22, 2023

   overall5food4service5ambience3

   Wonderful server

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 22, 2023

   overall2food4service2ambience4

   Food was good and service wasn’t bad but the way they had everyone waiting was ridiculous. We were there for 50 minutes and only got 1 round of drinks and appetizers. Took over an hour to get our main course. We were there for so long we decided to leave without dessert just because we were scared we would have to wait too long even though it was in the plan. Other than tht the food was great EXCEPT for the lobster Mac n cheese, does not compare to del friscos lobster Mac at all. At first I thought they were just not taking us serious because we were noticeably younger than anyone else which is messed up but understandable I guess , but after hearing other people conversations it turns out everyone was waiting just as long

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   RolandoA

   New York Area

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on January 22, 2023

   overall3food4service2ambience1

   Horrible service. It was busy but no excuse for a restaurant of this caliber to have servers that cannot remember your order, the server was terrible in every way possible, trying to be funny and was even calling out one of the guests at our table by her first name which was not provided to him it was overheard in a conversation. I have been here several times and this was absolutely the worst experience that I have ever had here. Will not return. Food came cold not properly cooked and nothing came on time. Party of six half of us were done before the others got their food. What a terrible experience.

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   NWM1979

   Washington DC

   10 reviews

   2.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on January 21, 2023

   overall2food4service2ambience3

   We went to Mortons for Restaurant Week and they couldn't handle the volume. First, we had to ask for the RW menu which was kind of shady. We were seated on time, got bread, drinks and salads, then sat there for over an hour waiting for our entrees. When they finally arrived my husband's was wrong. He decided to keep it and the manager comped a round of drinks so that part was okay. The food was good thankfully. The last straw was that the elevator from the garage didn't work so we had to walk up and down the ramp to the garage to get there. Not good. I would recommend but with a warning.

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on January 21, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience3

   Anniversary dinner. Took advantage of the Restaurant week deal. Food was great - music wasn’t. We didn’t enjoy the music, too loud and the selections were odd. We liked that the staff took a picture of my wife and I and gave us a copy.

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   Diner

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on January 20, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Nadia (sp?) was a fabulous server. She made a wonderful night even better!

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    Lexy

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Great food, good service.

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    jeffb

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2

    Overrated. Had to return steak twice until it was cooked the way it was supposed to be.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service and quality food prep. Delightful wine lis🍷

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    Wadeh

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience1

    We went to Morton’s for a special occasion, expecting an upscale dining experience. We experienced a loud, unruly dining room from several very large groups and very few following the dress code guidance.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Good as always

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    TriciaWillie

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food drink and service

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    KenK

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall2food5service2ambience3

    We had the three course chateaubriand special. It was excellent, easily the best steak Morton's has ever served us. But service was a disaster. Our server disappeared for long stretches at a time, and the kitchen seemed very understaffed. The room was never more than 40% full. We arrived at 6:30, hardly prime time and it still took us two hours forty minutes to get thru a three course meal.

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    PatriciaM

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall2food4service2ambience2

    There were four of us. The plates were heavy and too large for the small table. The margarita was served in a small glass with too much ice. The server was so busy that we received little attention. I must say that it was Christmas evening which could have explained for his inattentiveness. The food was good but do not plan to return to the restaurant.

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    Bill

    Washington DC

    51 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience3

    This was Christmas day, which shouldn't make a difference (unless one might expect better service). Service was the worst we've experienced at Morton's. Slow from meeting our server and getting menus through each course to the end. Food was good, as expected. There was a very loud music track playing that wasn't to our taste, but maybe that's just us. Certainly it was not restful background music that one might expect at an expensive, premium restaurant. It did seem less obtrusive as the room filled up to capacity. The server, when we could find him, was extremely pleasant and responsive -- except for the time factor! Not sure whether we will be going back, although we have come on Christmas for several years.

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    BethesdaM1ke

    Washington DC

    199 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    199 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience3

    We have enjoyed Morton's for years. Our latest experience was disappointing. The service was spotty. There was a significant delay between courses, and our water glasses were never refilled. Our appetizers arrived well before the bread, which arrived only after we asked a second time where it was. While our filet mignon was well prepared, I was given a bourbon sauce for my steak although I had requested the cognac sauce. The creamed spinach ( one of our favorite Morton's sides) was bland and almost tasteless. If our next visit is as disappointing, we may drop them from our list of favored dining spots.

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    Patrick

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience4

    Only negative was when my filet was served the server split grease from my plate onto the table and it rolled over the table onto my pants. Other than that, great evening with our family of 11 on Christmas Eve.

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    mich

    Washington DC

    81 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    Great way to celebrate 54 years of bliss. As usual, boring bread. Well informed, cheerful server. Much improved crab cakes and whipped potatoes excellent Wagu filet. One highlight of evening was Zoe , the hostess. She greeted us when we arrived, took a picture of the celebrating couple, delivered it to our table with a smile. She exudes the feeling you always want to feel at Morton's.

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Anniversary

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    Arthurman

    Washington DC

    223 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    223 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    This was really a 4 1/2-star experience. It was a rare venture out for us during Covid time. The food (with one exception) was outstanding, as was the service. They accommodated all our requests. They split the chopped house salad for us, they split the 8 oz filet for us--both were excellent, and they split them in the kitchen, always our preference. We also got a plain baked potato with only butter on the side--it was the biggest baked potato we had ever seen, and we shared only about half of it! They brought our wine-by-the-glass in small carafes, always a god sign so no disappointments with a stingy pour at the bar (which we have experienced quite often). The bread also was outstanding. The only reason for not a full five-star experience is that the Sautéed Mushrooms & Onions were disappointing--rather bland.

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    jenniferb

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall3food5service2ambience3

    Food was excellent. A lot of “best ever” comments from our group of 5. Waiter was extremely pleasant, but it was apparent that the restaurant is struggling with finding and keeping adequate staff. Empty appetizer/salad players not removed until waiters brought entrees. Empty cocktail glasses were left on the table even though we started during wine when appetizers were brought to table. They were not removed until we asked for the check. Would have enjoyed coffee with desert but were not asked. Hard to get a water refill. Again, our waiter was very good but very busy. Other wait staff seemed to make a point of avoiding eye contact. I would like to point out that the waiter said there was a problem with the unfinished crab cake that we were taking home. They made a fresh crab cake to go to make up for the problem. Definitely get an A for effort, but staffing challenges interfered with their efforts

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    EricR

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    always a great meal, celebrated a birthday for my daughter

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    SteveH

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved it and will host my next event there.........

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    KitchenWitch

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall3food5service4ambience4

    The food was excellent and service was good when he was there. But it took more 30-45 minutes for drinks to arrive and nearly 90 minutes from when we sat to when our food came! After ordering dessert, we were there for almost 2.5h. Super irritating. I saw another party also getting frustrated by the situation. They had a few large tables, but it wasn’t even as if the dining room was full. At this price point, it should be flawlessly executed.

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    Micheleh

    Washington DC

    82 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Made us feel very special

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    ChristopherM

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Thanksgiving meal!

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall5food4service3ambience4

    Thanksgiving

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    Geno

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience2

    This doesn’t seem like the same Morton’s I used to know and love. The food was ok, nothing was amazing like it once was. Maybe the oysters but they were a raw item. The medium rare filet came out Pittsburg rare which is ok as it can always go up but in all my years of coming here this is a first. Everything else just ok. I guess you just want more than ok when you spend over $400 for two people.

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    pamM

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was very busy, all the tables were full. Even though it was super busy Saturday night, the staff was very attentive, Johnny our waiter was phenomenal! Our food came out as ordered, glasses were flowing and constantly full, the table was cleaned from our crumbs and of course the food was delicious! We will be back and requesting Johnny again!He is the best!

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our server, Sevrin, was amazing! And the tomahawk was fabulous.

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    FredO

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The team at Morton's did a wonderful job making my daughters birthday celebration one to remember. The custom menu with her name to the picture taken and given to her as a memento of the evening. The wait staff was excellent and Kamal was wonderful. He catered to my daughter and made sure our evening was perfect.

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    MichaelP

    Omaha

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2022

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    Steaks were made incorrectly with onion and blue cheese butter on them. The Filet’s were replaced but then undercooked. Still tasted great but not exactly as ordered as medium rare. Other food we had was wonderful! Service was really good too.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience3

    The food was definitely not up to speed . The oysters Rockefeller barely had any oysters in them although the spinach was tasty .The tuna poke was inedible as it was seasoned with too much sesame seeds with a salty soy sauce and the tuna was cut in large chunks and rather chewy .Very disappointing. The service however was excellent.

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    LISAM

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2022

    overall4food4service1ambience2

    Was my 65th today celebration with 10 people. Overall the experience was just ok. Service was slow and the waiter disappeared for 15 minutes at a time. Never checking back to see if we needed anything.

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    BellaC

    Baltimore

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience3

    Our server wasn’t tentative, was very forgetful. For was over cooked as well.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    Our service was extremely poor as

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    Scotty40

    San Antonio

    82 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    Started out good but was a little warm in the restaurant. The soup was good but the bread tasted cold and stale. My steak was cooked the way I like and the corn soufflé was quite good. Waited an extra 15 min before the second side arrived (mashed potatoes) which was strange. After we finished our meal this is where it got really weird. Was told their electronics were down and they couldn’t bring the check. Ended up waiting over 30 min to get a check then another 20-25 min to process the bill. It came back hand printed receipt like it was 1985. I have no idea what the charges are going to be so I will be watching my statement. My worst experience at a Morton’s despite the food being pretty good.

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