Morton's Power Hour

When someone says the words "Morton's Steakhouse," the first thing you think of is not necessarily a great place to go for Happy Hour.  But you are wrong.

Over the past few years Morton's has been transforming the bars in their restaurants into the one of a kind Bar 12:21.  The bar gets the name 12:21 from the opening of the first Morton's restaurant in Chicago, IL on 12/21/78.  These newly remodeled bars feature multiple flat screen TV's, more seating and some great appetizers which are properly named "Bar Bites."

Morton's offers what they call Power Hour which is their version of the Happy Hour.  It takes place 7 days a week from 5-6:30pm & 9pm-Close.  This is one of the best Happy Hour deals in the US when you consider the quality of food you are getting for a price that's next to nothing.  All of the Bar Bites are available for $5, with Beer & Wine going for $4 & $5.

The key is to only order the drinks from the Power Hour Menu.  A cocktail will cost you anywhere between $10-$14 depending on where in the country you are dining, but you can choose from one of four Power Hour drinks for only $7.  I personally recommend trying two of the Bar Bites and a Bud Light, which comes to the grand total of $14.  If you told someone you could fill up at Morton's for less than $20 including tax & tip, they would think you were crazy.

If you are looking for something a little more substantial than a snack, you can get a Morton's Prime Cheeseburger with Fries for $15, get a Sam Adams to wash it down and you're still only looking at $19 before tax & tip.

Everything on the menu is classic comfort food, but my favorite would have to be the Crab, Spinach & Artichoke Dip served with toasted slices of French Bread.  Top it off with some Mini Cheeseburgers and you will be stuffed!

The Beverly Hills location has three 40" TV's that always have sports from open to close.  It's a great place to go with friends and get some "cheap" food before going out or while watching a sporting event.  Nothing goes better with Monday Night Football than some Crab, Spinach & Artichoke Dip.

'Bar Bites' - $5
*Three Miniature Crab Cakes
Iceberg Wedge Bites
Chicken Goujonettes
*Three Prime Cheeseburgers
*Jumbo Lump Crab, Spinach & Artichoke Dip
*Four Petite Filet Mignon Sandwiches
Blue Cheese French Fries

Beer - $4
Sam Adams Seasonal
Budweiser
Bud Light

Wine - $5
BV Coastal Cabernet
Canyon Road Chardonnay
Cavit Pinot Grigio
Columbia Crest Merlot

Morton's Mortinis - $7
Power Hour Cosmo
Power Hour Gin or Vodka Mortini
Power Hour Mojito
Power Hour Jim Beam Manhattan

Not all Morton's locations currently off Power Hour so make sure that you call ahead.  The following locations all offer Power Hour:

Downtown LA
Burbank
Beverly Hills
Woodland Hills
Santa Ana
Sacramento