The charity events and dinners with football teams, etc, those are all pay per person events right? (Only the wine tastings are free AFAIK)

I received my VIP packet in the mail today.

Background: I've been dining at Morton's regularly for well over ten years. My significant other and I are about once-a-month customers (a little less lately due to the economy). About six months ago, we befriended one of the servers and started requesting her when making reservations. About two months ago, she asked me for my business card and mentioned that I'd be receiving a card in the mail. I was aware of the program, as some of my college classmates were VIPs about ten years ago.

Like I said, two months went by and, honestly, our preferred location is kind of hit or miss when it comes to management, so I was sort of doubtful the card would even show.

The envelope has a Chicago postmark and return address. Inside the envelope is a smaller inner envelope. Inside that is a nice letter from the GM of our preferred location.

The card is plastic, colored brown, with my name, my preferred location and their VIP phone number. It has the Morton's logo on it, but nothing else. No expiration date. The back of the card is blank. The VIP directory looks just like the small folding directories they give out in the restaurants, but it is gold on black. The questionnaire asks for basic contact info and birthdate. Interestingly, there's no 'fine print' or any real mention or description of the benefits. Kind of makes it seem more exclusive, I think.

Anyway, I'm a big fan of Morton's (obviously), and I'm real happy they're recognizing my business. I look forward to reaping the benefits soon!

Congrats jbatl and welcome to the club :D

Morton Discount Coupon's
 

USA Today ran a story about 6 weeks ago about Morton's giving out $25 discount coupons at select restaraunts.

I signed up at Morton's web site but never received any information about this offer. I also directly emailed a Morton's, that I occassionally eat at but they did not respond .


Anybody get a Morton's discount coupon?

You are correct... but my Morton's knows I like them, so they save my favorite table and make sure I know about it..etc...

No.. but I buy several grand worth of gift cards.. get my $100 for each one..then order the 2 for $99 special and love every minute of it..

So, I basically eat free at mortons during the months of jan, feb, march..

Just found out about the Mortons VIP card on this thread. There is a Mortons in our condo building and we frequent the bar 2-3 times a week. Last night I asked a server about the VIP card and she promptly brought me a "info" sheet requesting the standard stuff on my address, family names and birthdays, etc.. She said I would receive a "package" in the mail. Will soon see what benefits we receive.

Question about the wine lockers.
When you stock it, do you purchase wine from mortons at retail prices or at morton's menu prices?

Depends. I believe the standard VIP deal is 10% off menu prices, but sometimes they do 20% off for special locker stocking events.

However, I've also been offered wine at 10% over cost on even more "special" occasions.

Just got one in the mail...

Brown plastic card with 5-stars on top, Morton's Logo, My name, The city location I live in misspelled and location phone number.

Card came with location directory and letter from local manager as well as a postcard requesting further contact information... Mailed from Chicago, IL...

No information on benefits...

UPDATED:

Called local location... they faxed this to my office...

As a Morton's VIP member you will receive the following benefits:

VIP Reservations – Simply walk into any Morton's, show them your VIP card, and you and your guests will be seated at the first available table. Or you may use the Morton's private directory to call any Morton's with your VIP number and arrange an immediate reservation.

Private Directory – The private numbers for each of Morton's worldwide locations only issued to VIPs.

Morton's Reserve – Lifestyle publication for Morton's VIPs only. Full of articles on taste and style, inside news, and VIP profiles.

Personal Preferences Upon Arrival – Everything from seating preferences to your preferred beverages will be waiting for you when you make a VIP reservation.

After Dinner Tray – An elegant selection of after dinner drinks poured for you and your guests. Complimentary, of course. Please note this offering is not available in the states of MA and VA due to liquor laws.

VIP Extras – Small gifts, unexpected treats, invitations to private receptions and truly special service throughout the year.

Private Dining – Morton's extends the opportunity for private dining in their Boardroom to you and your party.

VIP Wine Lockers – Morton's Wine Locker Program is an exclusive way to purchase and store your unique wine selection. Wine lockers are extremely limited and available only to VIPs on a first come, first serve basis.

If you want to "buy" Mortons VIP status, it comes with the Continental Presidential Plus MasterCard

VIP status is free. Just google the application.

We went to the original Mortons in Chicago. We received 2 after dinner drinks, and they waived the $25 corkage fee for bringing my own wine.

Morton's VIP
 

We have a VIP card, a wine locker and our picture on the wall. We have been going to the Charlotte uptown location for 2 years or so. I have also recieved gift cards and complimentary off menu items such as the Mac and Cheese which is no longer available and Filet Mignon on hoarseradish and crustini. I have eaten at most fine steakhouses on the east coast and I prefer Morton's above all else. Chophouse would be second.

The staff at Charlotte uptown treat us like family, actually better becuase they are never rude or frank. We know the entire staff and they are first class all the way.

There is only one CLT location now. Uptown, is the only one.

Also, I get gift certs, special menu items, birthday cards, after dinner drinks and a number of other things as well.

I had both the wine locker and VIP card in Vancouver, allas Morton's decided to leave Van. The benifits were much the same as most but the one thing that the staff always did for me was when my favorite drink L IIIX was near end 3_5 oz left they would always keep the rest for me in my locker thus assuring that I receive the bottle.

Question though would I still be a VIP, Morton's has been closed for over a year here. I should call and see.

Cheers..