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Published: November 17 2011

FORT LAUDERDALE – Morton's The Steakhouse in Fort Lauderdale will be serving something rare this holiday season. In addition to prime steaks, the restaurant is opening for lunch on eight select days in December and can cater parties in your home with Prime Platters, as well as offering an array of specialty items perfect for gift giving. Free valet parking will be available starting Thursday, December 1.

Morton's Holiday Lunches

Whether you're working, shopping or simply celebrating the season with family, friends or business colleagues, Morton's will add a dash of holiday spirit by serving a sensational à la carte holiday lunch menu on December 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21 and 22, starting at 11:30 a.m. The holiday lunch menu features Morton's renowned USDA prime steaks (and slightly smaller cuts), fresh seafood, juicy burgers and chicken, bountiful salads, savory side dishes and tempting desserts, including Morton's Legendary Hot Chocolate Cake.

Guests who prefer a pre-fixe menu can enjoy Morton's "Prime Lunch Selections" for $35 per person which includes a cup of soup or salad (Lobster Bisque, Baked Five Onion Soup, Morton's Salad or Caesar Salad) and choice of an entree (Filet Mignon, Broiled Salmon or Chicken Christopher).

"Morton's expects to make many people merrier by serving a memorable midday meal during this holiday season," said Michael Savitt, General Manager of Morton's The Steakhouse in Fort Lauderdale. "This rare chance to enjoy Morton's legendary great food, great service and warm hospitality at lunchtime comes only once a year, so you'll want to put lunch at Morton's at the top of your holiday wish list."

Morton's Private Parties

In addition to the special holiday lunch schedule, Morton's Private Dining offers a complete pre-set holiday lunch every weekday in December to groups, companies and organizations that book the restaurant's private boardrooms for special functions or seasonal celebrations. As an added bonus, guests who book a private event of $1,500 or more will receive a personal reward gift card based on 10 percent of the bill excluding tax and gratuity. The promotion ends December 30.

Morton's Catering

Spend more time with the family and less time cooking and cleaning over the holidays with Morton's at-home catering! Morton's catering menu features signature items beautifully served on party trays with all the necessary instructions for serving. Menu items offered include sliced petite filet mignon sandwiches, crab cakes, prime mini cheeseburgers, salads, desserts and much more.

Morton's Must-Give Gifts

If you're looking for a perfect holiday gift, Morton's makes it easy to finish your shopping with time to spare for lunch or dinner at the restaurant. All gifts are available online at www.mortons.com.

• Morton's Gift Cards – This is the perfect stocking stuffer this holiday season. Purchase $500 in gift cards and receive a $100 reward gift card, or purchase $300 in gift cards and receive a $50 reward gift card. Reward gift cards are valid January 1 through March 31, 2012. This offer is only valid on gift card purchases that are placed within the same order. Certain restrictions apply.

• Morton's eGift Cards – Perfect for a last minute gift for anyone on your list, eGift cards are delivered via e-mail to the recipient's inbox within two hours after processing and can be used in any of our U.S. locations. eGift Cards are available in denominations ranging from $25 to $1,500.

• Morton's Seasoning Duo Kit – This tasteful gift is guaranteed to spice up your life. Priced at $14, this kit features Morton's Signature Grilling Seasoning and Morton's Cajun Seasoning.

• Morton's Hole In One Golf Package – This is a must-have gift for your favorite golfer. Priced at $90, this package includes a water resistant Reebok Windshirt, a sleeve of Titleist Pro V1® golf balls, a Slazenger shoe bag and a Morton's signature divot tool.

• Morton's Classic Pewter Pig Table Lamp – This one-of-a-kind gift always triggers curiosity and conversation. Priced at $80, the lamp has graced Morton's tables since the first Morton's restaurant opened in Chicago in 1978.

• Morton's Steak Knives – These custom-crafted knives are sold in boxed sets of six knives for $55 or sets of two for $20.

• Morton's Steak Bible – This is the book that spills Morton's grilling secrets and many of its beloved recipes for easy preparation at home. Written by Morton's co-founder Klaus Fritsch and food writer Mary Goodbody, Morton's Steak Bible is available for $30 and the latest edition Morton's The Cookbook retails for $32.50.

Morton's The Steakhouse in Fort Lauderdale is located at 500 East Broward Blvd. For reservations, please call 954-467-9720. For more information please visit www.mortons.com/fortlauderdale.

About Morton's

Morton's Restaurant Group, Inc. is the world's largest operator of company owned upscale steakhouses. Morton's steakhouses have remained true to its founders' original vision of combining generous portions of high quality food prepared to exacting standards with exceptional service in an enjoyable dining environment.

The Company owns and operates 77 Morton's steakhouses located in 64 cities in 26 states, and in Puerto Rico and six international locations (Toronto, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, Shanghai and Mexico City), as well as Trevi, a Las Vegas Italian restaurant.