Wineshark HK Restaurant Review - Morton's of Chicago

This is a classic American steakhouse, first started in Chicago in 1978, and has now grown to 63 outlets in US and overseas. The HK branch is located at Sheraton Hotel in TST, and my first visit was almost twenty years ago, joining a senior executive of my company who hosted a dinner with some guests here.

The night is the eve of Lunar New Year, and the restaurant is fully occupied. The ambience did not change much, with dim lighting, plush carpet and nice table size, offering comfortable seating. Though packed it is not that noisy, and for those fortunate to get the window seats there is also the fantastic Victoria Harbour view to accompany the meal.

After ordering a glass of Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs ($150) and a mocktail Passion Show ($70) as aperitif, we are served the signature onion bread, which is very soft, with a nice butter to go along. Even though it is quite big, we almost finish the whole in one go before the appetizers arrive.

The Jumbo Lump Crab Cake ($240 each) is very good, with the crab cake truly jumbo in size, the largest one I have eaten. Beautifully pan-fried with a brown crust, the crab cake is stuffed with delicate and sweet crab meat. Paired with a roasted lemon to give some acidity with a smoky touch, and a nice mayonnaise, this one is fantastic in taste and in my opinion one of the must order dish.

The Caesar Salad ($155) is more straight forward, with the Romaine lettuce crunchy and fresh. The dressing is also nicely done, sufficient to coat the lettuce and give a nice flavour while not excessive, with the crunchy croutons and plenty of shaved Parmesan cheese complementary. The portion size is also very large, allowing us to split to two and each of us still having a good serving.  

Ordering a glass of Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon ($350) to go with my steak, I have ordered the Signature Cut Prime New York Strip ($828), cooked to medium level. The large piece of steak is of 20oz, very juicy and tender with the right amount of lean and fat, and seasoned wonderfully. It will take a big stomach to eat the whole portion though, and recommend you to order the smaller serving or to share if possible. Might seem simple, but it is one of the best steaks I have tried. 

My wife has the leaner Center-Cut Filet Mignon ($698) instead. For the ladies this one also is a bit big in size, of a generous 12oz. The steak is very tender, and I would recommend having this one to medium rare to medium at most to ensure it does not get too dry, as otherwise that will significantly reduce the enjoyment. 

For the side dish we have Sauteed Spinach & Button Mushrooms ($120) and Lyonnaise Potatoes ($140). The spinach is young and not fibrous, and the mushrooms having a nice earthy taste which also goes well with the wine. 

The potatoes are sliced and deep-fried before cooking together with plenty of shredded onion and some bacon, very delicious. Both the side dishes are also big in size so I would suggest ordering just one for two persons. We ended up having to pack half of each back home.

For dessert I have Morton’s Coffee ($130), a signature beverage similar to Irish coffee, but instead of whisky, it uses Amaretto and Baileys Irish Cream, as well as dark crème de cacao, to mix with the coffee, then topped with a thick whipped cream, with some cinnamon on the glass rim. A nice dessert drink but quite strong in alcohol so need to be aware.

My wife has the Mixed Berries ($130) which has an abundance of fresh berries, including blueberries, strawberries, raspberries. Sweet and flavourful. 

Service is good, but there is not much explanation of the dishes. The bill is $3,692 and if you like steak, this is a good option to enjoy a nice one, and to experience the vibe of a classic American steakhouse.