Morton's, The Steakhouse

Morton's, The Steakhouse in San Francisco is best understood as an upscale American steakhouse for diners who want a familiar premium dinner built around steakhouse signatures. The details point to an evening-service restaurant with business casual dress, a $90 per person price point, a menu anchored by dishes such as Cajun Ribeye Steak, Center-Cut Filet Mignon, Lobster Bisque, Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, Cold-Water Lobster Tail, Morton’s Legendary Hot Chocolate Cake.

The value proposition is clearest for diners who want a traditional steakhouse meal rather than a restaurant built around surprise. In San Francisco, that makes the decision direct: book when the group wants a polished steakhouse dinner with recognizable beef, seafood, dessert choices; look elsewhere if the occasion calls for a lighter or more experimental meal.

Steakhouse signatures are the reason to book

The signature dishes make the restaurant’s lane clear: Cajun Ribeye Steak and Center-Cut Filet Mignon for the center of the meal, with Lobster Bisque, Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, Cold-Water Lobster Tail for diners who want seafood alongside the steakhouse core. Morton’s Legendary Hot Chocolate Cake is the confirmed dessert to keep in mind if the meal is meant to end on a classic steakhouse note.

This is not a page where the facts support detailed claims about sourcing, seating, a chef-driven format, or a broader menu beyond the confirmed dishes. If the table wants a wider view of other San Francisco dining rooms, use our full San Francisco restaurants guide. If the occasion calls for an upscale American steakhouse dinner with the confirmed dishes above, Morton's, The Steakhouse fits that purpose.

Business casual dinner hours

The dress code is business casual, which makes the restaurant a practical fit for diners who want a more polished meal than a casual weeknight stop. The confirmed hours are dinner-focused: Monday through Friday from 5–10 PM, Saturday from 4–10 PM, Sunday from 5–9 PM.

For timing, plan around evening service rather than lunch. Saturday starts earlier than the rest of the week, while Sunday ends earlier than other nights. Business casual dress is the safe baseline for a steakhouse dinner here.

Wine is part of the confirmed recognition: Morton's, The Steakhouse in San Francisco has a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence for 2026. For wine-focused plans elsewhere in the city, start with our full San Francisco wineries guide; for drinks before or after dinner, use our full San Francisco bars guide.

Who should choose this, who should pass

Book if the group values an upscale American steakhouse format, business casual polish, confirmed signature dishes such as ribeye, filet mignon, lobster bisque, crab cake, lobster tail, hot chocolate cake. It is especially useful when the guest list wants a classic steakhouse dinner at $90 per person. Pass if the group is looking for lunch, a casual meal, or a restaurant where the appeal is culinary experimentation rather than steakhouse familiarity.