UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 27, 2011

Morton's Restaurant Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (312) 923-0030

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

⃞ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

⃞ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

⃞ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

⃞ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 2.02   Results of Operations and Financial Condition

       On October 27, 2011, the Company issued a press release relating to its results of operations for the fiscal third quarter ended October 2, 2011, a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Item 9.01   Financial Statements and Exhibits

       (d)       Exhibits.

                   The following exhibit is furnished herewith:

                   Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated October 27, 2011.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.