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    The Rail

    3.7 (332 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Bars, Sandwiches
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    THE RAIL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Trendy
    Casual
    Happy hour specials

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    Laura F.

    I generally visit this place once every couple of months. We always sit at the bar for lunch usually to watch a football or a basketball game. the service is not good at all. It's tough to get anyone's attention. I don't know where everybody disappears to but they really need to improve their greet time, menu drop, order time, quality check, and check drop time. There's one girl in particular who has long, dark hair she's a mom and she's the best that this place has in terms of bartenders. However, I would still go because it's a great location it's clean. It's kind of unique.

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    Jacob B.

    An intriguing 2nd visit to a local hot spot. The burgers here are great. Flavkrs are top notch. And the previous time the food was excellent. We went on off hours because thats when we're hungry, and we find we usually get immaculate service. This is wrong. While the place was mostly clean, and the atmosphere very fun, the wait staff is borderline rude and never want to help. We were one of two couples in the place and in an hour we got one refill and were unable to get dessert because we were too irritated to wait even longer. Two times the service has been awful. Not sure I will bother a 3rd time.

    BBQ Chicken Salad - Amazing
    Amy S.

    Food - All dishes were on point! First time there and looking forward to going back to try the other dishes. The Burgers all looked amazing. Service - Attentive and Respectful Ambiance - I love a restaurant with good ambience lighting and that's what this place had. The music was on point and not obnoxious. Great bar area too!

    Sweet spicey shrimp

    Super yummy shrimp with spicey sweet sauce, and the best tasting burger around. We always know the food is going to be delicious and the wait staff is so fun. I haven't tasted a beef flavor this good in any restaurants in Cleveland. The fried pickles and pretzel with honey mustard are super yummy.

    That was a kids meal
    Ashley O.

    This restaurant should be 5 stars, but every time we come, something goes wrong. Service was not great taking over 20 minutes to get a few waters and fountain drinks. Patio had a good ambiance with it being covered, but could still feel the breeze. Food was good and came out quickly. The skinny fries now have some sort of seasoning on them and I wasn't a fan of that

    Victoria L.

    Excellent food! Loved the ambiance, it was drizzling and cool so they opened the "garage doors", just so cool! We were seated super quick, make sure you call ahead and just add your name to the list, not a reservation, but you'll get seated before those who don't call in! Our waiter was training and he did excellent! Our food came timely and accurate and oh so yummy! Never felt rushed and enjoyed our time!!!! Will be back! Their milkshakes were to die for!!!

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    The food is amazing, i always LOVE to go here, great food, would DEFINITELY recommend.

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    Understaffed. Many people waiting on a weekday around 2p. Many other choices nearby. Too bad.

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    Pretty good burger. Service was fantastic. Just wish the fries were a tad better but everything was great

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    Service was good and attentive, and the food was quite good. An easy choice for a good meal if you're in the neighborhood!

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