Free Rein -- The Verdict

A pleasant restaurant, directly on Michigan Avenue, is always a delight. And, this was a lovely space, with good service, and interesting apps. The burger also seemed architecturally significant. "I’ll never forget that moment after we ordered but before our food arrived where a waiter walked by our table holding two delightful looking burgers and we all felt the urge to tackle him. This burger LOOKS fantastic and alllllllmost is." Most liked the mustard-y sauce, cooked-to-order quality, and flavorful meat.  But, for some, the bun crowned the burger with distraction and disappointment. "It’s like the bun is the stiff camera hogging star of a show with a stellar supporting cast." So, ignore the bun, and this burger and the restaurant as a whole is a winner.  Low of 78; high of 89; average of 84.