I had never been to Morton's and I was excited about an opportunity to give it a try (August 2011). As I walked in I couldn't help but notice a crowded little bar on the right. They clearly needed more room but I am sure space is at a premium in downtown Nashville.\r
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The dining room was elegant and the service was outstanding. The explanation of the menu and all the options were clearly explained. For an appetizer, I ordered the fresh atlantic smoked salmon strips and they were very tasty! They didn't have a choice of salad dressings that I like for my salad but again I dismissed the problem as being one of my own pickiness. \r
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For the main meal I had chosen a porterhouse steak. I ordered it cooked medium and it came out without any pink in the middle. I was expecting a light pink center. My associate had ordered his steak cooked medium and it came out with a very bright red center. Curious as to how that happened but again I dismissed it as no big deal.\r
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Now the real problem. The whole purpose of going to Morton's was to enjoy a really good steak! Don't get me wrong....my steak was huge and very tender. However it was JUST a huge tender steak! It had no seasonings whatsoever other than some little hints of a light sauce. I was expecting to take a bite and be wowed like I was at Houston's years ago!! I have never forgotten that steak at Houston's! So, naturally I was very disappointed with a plain tasting steak. How could a steak house as well known as Morton's serve a plain steak? Maybe this is how some people prefer their steak. I was expecting much more.\r
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My meal was right at $100 and I had chosen to only have water to drink. I tip my hat to Morton's for great service and a tender steak but for that price I expected a much better tasting steak. Unfortunate to say that I will not be back.
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