Morton's The Steakhouse is renowned for its signature menu and legendary hospitality. Going into its 30th year, Morton's has set the standard for fine steakhouse dining. Morton's serves only the finest quality foods, featuring USDA prime aged, Midwest grain-fed beef shipped directly from Chicago, fresh fish and seafood, hand-picked produce and elegant desserts prepared to perfection. The first Morton's was opened in 1978 by founders Arnie Morton and Klaus Fritsch in Chicago. Between 1978 and 1989, Morton's The Steakhouse expanded to nine restaurants in eight cities. Today, there are 77 company-owned restaurants. The Morton's experience no longer stops at the dining room. Designed for convivial meeting, greeting and eating, Bar 12·21 at Morton's has the look and feel of a warm and inviting private club. Rich decor, well-spaced tables and comfortable chairs. Large plasma televisions make rooting for your favourite team even more exciting. The Bar Bites' menu is accompanied by Morton's extraordinary bar selections featuring over 50 martinis, including Morton's signature "Mortinis," an award-winning wine list, the finest spirits, domestic and imported beers, the best in cordials and coffee drinks — and stellar service. The name, Bar 12·21? It pays homage to the first Morton's, which opened in Chicago in 1978 — on December 21.