Description: Morton's Original Gold Coast location on State & Rush is a true steakhouse. We visited the Morton's Phoenix location 5 years ago and remembered that the steak was phenomenal, so we decided to visit the original location on the Gold Coast.
The restaurant is located in the basement of an office building (no windows), and there is low lighting. I guess this could be perceived as mood lighting, but I think the lighting had to be low as a cover for the outdated furnishings. I was not impressed by the decor.
Our total bill was $190, including two glasses of wine, one NY Strip, one large rib eye, one side of sauteed mushrooms, one order of mashed potatoes, and a chocolate souffle for dessert. The NY Strip and rib eye were impeccably cooked with just the right amount of char. The mashed potatoes were creamy and lumpy at the same time, with little or no seasoning. The sauteed mushrooms were delightful. The meal was MADE by the chocolate souffle. As always, this is the best part of the meal. At $14 for a souffle to share, I recommend it highly.
I am glad we visited the Gold Coast location because of its history, but I wish we had gone to the downtown location on Wacker, because the atmosphere had to be a little better there. I just feel like a $200 meal should be served in a nicer-looking place.
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