While Akron has a plethora of burger establishments to tickle any carnivore's fancy, Akron lacks a truly upscale burger experience. The Rail, which opened recently, fill that void.
All their protein is locally-produced (read: Ohio-made). I'm not sure if the beef is grass-fed and organic, but that is doubtful. Their focus on growing locally makes the meat taste fresher and not as bland as burgers that require extensive freezing.
They have a full-service bar where they are quite creative with their drinks.
I ordered the Crouching Burger (Hidden Bacon) -- corny name, I know. It was essentially a Western-style burger with their homemade The Rail Sauce, a tangy BBQ sauce that makes me water just thinking about it. The bacon was thick-cut and breathtaking. My only complaint is that fries are a few bucks extra, although the burgers are not for the faint of heart. I mean, they are massive!