Mortons The Steakhouse -Food CA (Near San Jose)

Nicole Baird Came for my sons 21st Birthday. First time for most of our group. Food was good, my only complaint was that the steaks we ordered were very tough and hard to cut. They were tasty! The atmosphere was chill-literally! It was super cold inside...we sat next to a fireplace with no fire. When everyone has their coats on its a sign. Service was great! He was very informative and made good recommendations. I would recommend this place for a nice dinner.

Manuel Marez Great food and easy to enjoy atmosphere. Everyone working was helpful and attentive. Prices are up there, but youre clearly paying for the quality. It is 100% worth it. I had a 16oz ribeye, my wife had lobster. I made a reservation through their website and noted we were celebrating our anniversary. They laid out some rose petals and a card wishing us a happy anniversary, which was a great touch and my wife appreciated. Will be back as the service, food, and drinks were outstanding

Tamara Schwarting We chose Le Vallauris for dinner before attending the Palm Springs Pops at the Plaza Theater, and it was the perfect pairing. The location is ideal—an easy three-block walk to the theater, which made for a seamless and elegant evening. From start to finish, our experience at Le Vallauris was top notch. The restaurant itself is stunning. We dined outside beneath beautiful mature trees draped with lights, creating such a romantic and relaxed atmosphere—especially lovely for a Southern California evening. My husband and I both love French cuisine and were excited to try Le Vallauris, and it did not disappoint. The staff are truly attentive and professional. A junior waiter even noticed our table was slightly wobbly and fixed it immediately, without us having to mention it—those small details really stood out. I started with a French 75, and my husband had a whiskey sour. Both cocktails arrived promptly and were excellent. We shared the oysters of the night—Prince Edward Island oysters on the half shell—which were fresh and delicious, served with cocktail sauce and ponzu. (Pro tip: you can ask for horseradish, though the oysters were fantastic even without it.) For our next course, my husband enjoyed the lobster bisque. While there weren’t visible chunks of lobster, the flavor was rich and well-executed. I ordered the beef filet steak tartare, which was beautifully presented with toast points and the cutest little miniature eggs. It was very flavorful, though I personally would have liked just a touch more salt. For entrées, my husband had the veal medallions with mascarpone ravioli, peas, and spinach. The spinach was a surprise, but the dish was still very tasty. I chose the lobster entrée, served with a sweet corn cake and spinach. While premium-priced, it was excellent and worth it for a special occasion. We were a bit pressed for time due to our theater tickets, so we skipped dessert—but what we saw at neighboring tables looked amazing. A fun and unique touch was that the menu is presented on an easel right next to your table. This is definitely a splurge. Our total for two—cocktails, shared appetizer, courses, entrées, and tip—was around $325. Not an everyday dinner, but absolutely a memorable and special experience. We would happily return for another celebratory evening.

Ian Fels I rarely, if ever, leave reviews. I normally look down upon the people who take time to leave reviews (normally because it’s people upset about reservation mix-ups). But I felt compelled to say- this restaurant, the food, the service, and the ambiance, are exceptional. Yes, it’s expensive. Trust me when I say this- get the ragu and the corn ravioli thing- and get a steak, any steak- and get a dessert, any dessert- it’s all worth every penny. The staff is phenomenal, they were extremely accommodating, and the ambiance is cute, lively, warm, how else can I describe something that feels welcoming? 5 stars. I’m not kidding I’m writing this review at the dinner table. Make this your special occasion; or, do what I am going to do and make this your go-to semi weekly splurge spot. It’s that good.

Kelsey Kunda Such incredible food! Morimoto was one of our absolute favorite meals in Napa. My husband ordered the chef’s tasting menu and loved every single course — especially the nigiri, which he said was the best sushi he’s ever had. I ordered a Cosmopolitan (delicious), the gyoza (the best I’ve ever eaten), the braised cod (buttery and perfect), and the sorbet flight (refreshing and light). The portions were spot-on for a tasting-style meal. Service was great, the restaurant was beautiful and clean, and the bathrooms were easy to find. Our only complaint was the noise level — it was very loud, and we found ourselves raising our voices to talk. Overall, though, it was a fantastic dining experience and we will definitely be back. Delicious food, attentive service, and truly memorable dishes!

John Rushforth We have visited Nightbird 13 times in the past two years; the last time being December 31st 2025. Hands-down, it is our very favorite restaurant in San Francisco for dinner (we love Foreign Cinema for lunch / brunch). The tasting menu is out-of-this-world, Chef Kim does an incredible job of crafting delicious dishes in a way that some Michelin starred restaurants cannot. Theres a couple of staple dishes that always appear on the menus, despite the seasonal rotations, theres clearly a reason for that - they are expertly constructed and very tasty. Being attached to the Linden Room Bar allows you to select from a wide-range of beverages from the with a cocktail menu as you settle into the night. Both venues have their own distinct vibe, the restaurant is the perfect place if you like a low-to-medium level of noise from other diners and background music, this allows you to have very civilized conversations over dinner without raising your voice to be heard. The servers are on-point and so kind and friendly. We always receive the warmest of welcomes (Thank you Jordan, Mark and William. They will also suggest wines as you move through the menu to complement each dish. Do go and try Nightbird, its a real gem in Hayes Valley and so easy to get to from Muni and Bart. Its also super-handy if youre seeing a show at the Orpheum, which is a stones throw away.