the rail - akron

if you want an amazing burger, this is the place to go. yes, it's a little pricey, but it's worth it for the quality of the food. the menu isn't large, but there is a good variety. there is more to choose from than just burgers, but the burgers are the real reason to be there. everything comes a la carte, but to be honest just a burger is filling enough... i've never even tried thefrieshere (though i've been told they're good)! i have tried the onion rings though and they are fantastic (i'm a bit of an onion ring snob, so this is important to me). and the milkshakes are deliciously creamy and perfect. plus there's pie... oh the pie!

if you want cheap, go to one of the fast food places on any corner and you'll get the low quality you pay for. but for a delicious, high quality, hearty meal i would recommend the rail.

great bruger. what a tasty burger and there were morefriesthan i knew what to do with. i'm coming back.

good, though limited. first, the positives. it's inexplicable that a heavy farming state like ohio has so few restaurants (at least, this far north) the emphasize "local and organic." my wife and i have even seen some restauranteurs who sneered at the idea when it came up in casual conversation. yet it's big in many other states in the midwest, such as wisconsin, illinois, and indiana.

so to the rail. they're big on ohio-sourced beef, and ohio-brewed micro-beers. i agree with a previous reviewer that the menu is too limited: they could provide a greater variety of meats and toppings, or at least the option of many more cheeses. but the burgers themselves have been large and well-cooked on all three times we've visited for lunch; the pickles were very sour, the sweet potatofriesnot overly oily. the service is polite and conscientious. it's a small chain, and i hope it never loses that sense. in the meantime, i can only hope they open up their menu a bit more, but we'll be coming back repeatedly over on-coming months.

expensive for a burger.friesextra cost. limited seating. would not probably return

truffle fries!. tried the rail this evening after a coworker mentioned it in passing. great burgers! the trufflefriesare truly amazing. they're worth the splurge! the staff was friendly and attentive. we also saw a table get cleaned very quickly so that people who were waiting could sit down as soon as possible. the manager also came around to ask how everything was which i appreciated because managers often skip us for some reason. i also loved the fact that they have comment cards. i think it shows they truly value what their customers think. we will be back!

half & half. based on my first visit, when i had one of the best burgers i've ever had, i keep making the trek from cleveland, twice a month. however, while the bar service and meat quality remain superior, i haven't been able to get the same rare and juicy burger, i had on that first memorable visit. that is rare means rare, not medium rare! also, thefriesand onion rings resemble those @ mickey d's and white castle, in quality and taste. the burgers, rare or not, beer and ambience, demand equal quality sides.....

best burgers and trufflefriesi've ever had.

the burgers &frieshere are unbeatable! great local beer and liquor selections. fantastic service with chris or mike. we eat here on a weekly basis! make sure to get in and try their bison burger special-delish!

the rail is the new burger place at summit mall. i really like the decor they chose. there is a cow with meat cut lines and the names of counties in ohio instead of cuts of meat. they advertise that all their meat is local and they have a good variety of local beers. the beer list is short but packs a big punch. the bar is pretty big and there is lots of bar type seating. there are also some booths in the back which is where we sat. they were not busy when we were there and our server was great. we actually had a complaint about the fried jalapenos on ourfriesand he took it right back to the kitchen and they made us fresh ones. he even recommended beers even though tbg didn't take his recommendations. there is a decent happy hour and seasonal specials. we started the meal with the bon firefrieswhich are nice thin crispyfrieswith creamy melted pepper jack cheese and sriracha and fried jalapenos on top. it was very good and plenty big enough for 2 people. i liked thefriesso much

burgers andfriesare good. disappointed with the strawberry milkshake though, i'll try chocolate next time.