Rosebud Prime

Rosebud Prime is one of the pretentious Rosebud brand steakhouses in the city, and it claims to have the best burger in Chicago. It's burger is often very well-reviewed. Rosebud Prime is in the heart of The Loop on Dearborn, and caters to suits during lunch, and theatre-goers during dinner. We, of course, went before going to the theatre, and I wore a suit, so there we go. The pretentiousness comes complete with brass banisters, velvet curtains, and stairs leading to a place you can't go unless you're a VIP or something. I know how to handle swishing my wine and sipping it before giving approval, accepting a napkin being placed in my lap, and graciously listening to a server talk about the dishes for several minutes, but c'mon. The service was good, but it was so over-indulgent that it was hard to feel comfortable. After all, I was here for the burger. As for the burger, the beef patty weighs in at a massive 14oz. The quality of beef is very good, and the burger drips just the right amount. It's more tender than you would expect, even when cooked well. The bun is bland, slightly greasy, and fails to add to the flavor. The toppings include lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickles that are all served on the side. For a bit extra, you can add bacon, egg, your choice of cheese, etc. I added cheddar and bacon. Pommes Frites are available as a side option, which I went for, and they were good. All in all, while trying "the best burger in Chicago", which rounded out to be around $15, I kind of felt like they hated me the whole time because I didn't order one of the $88 steaks.