✔️The Reliable

Morton's The Steakhouse

Corporate Steakhouse Wine Safety in the Tropics

Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗

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Reviewed February 28, 2026

Wingman Metrics

List VarietyCrowd Pleasers
MarkupSteep
GlasswareStemless Casual
StaffWilling but Green
Specials & DealsSet & Forget
Storage & TempAcceptable

First Impression

Morton's delivers exactly what you'd expect from a national steakhouse chain: a leather-bound wine book filled with recognizable labels and prices that make you wince. The list reads like a greatest hits compilation designed to pair with expense accounts, not adventurous drinking.

Selection Deep Dive

The selection leans heavily on California Cabs and familiar Napa names—think Silver Oak, Caymus, and Jordan dominating the red side. You'll find token representation from France (mostly Bordeaux) and Italy, but this isn't where you come for Austrian Grüner or obscure Rhône producers. The list prioritizes brand recognition over discovery, which makes sense for a room full of business dinners. Expect solid producers marked up to steakhouse stratosphere—we're talking 3.5-4x retail on most bottles.

By the Glass

The by-the-glass program sticks to safe territory: a Sonoma Chardonnay, a Washington Cab, maybe a Malbec for the adventurous. Pours run $14-22 and rotate about as often as the menu (rarely). You won't find natural wine or skin-contact experiments here—this is Kendall-Jackson and La Crema country, reliable but uninspiring.

💰Best Value

J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon — $58

Still overpriced at nearly 3x retail, but it's a workhorse Cab that won't embarrass you with the ribeye—and it's one of the few bottles under $60 that isn't total plonk

💎Hidden Gem

Trimbach Riesling

If it's on the list, grab it—Alsatian Riesling cuts through butter-soaked lobster tail better than any $80 Napa Chard, and the markup is slightly less offensive on white Burgundy alternatives

Skip This

Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon

At $185+ per bottle, you're paying for the name on what's become a fruit-bomb shadow of its former self—find better Napa for half the price elsewhere

🍽️Perfect Pairing

Duckhorn Merlot + Filet Mignon with Bearnaise

The supple tannins and dark cherry fruit play nicely with butter-rich sauce without overwhelming the tender cut—classic pairing executed competently

✔️ The Bottom Line

Morton's is the wine list equivalent of airport WiFi: functional, overpriced, and utterly predictable. You won't drink badly, but you'll pay handsomely for the privilege of playing it safe.

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