LeBurger 4304 in Ohio City is serving up elite burgers and fries

• It's in the space formerly occupied by Pioneer.

What they're saying: "Le Burger is what happens when fine-dining chefs get nerdy about burgers," the restaurant told Cleveland Scene's Doug Trattner.

🍔 What I ate: "Le Boeuf," a bacon cheeseburger topped with fried onions and jalapeños, and an order of the light and crispy "thrice-cooked" fries.

• My wife and I split the fried cheese curds as a starter. We've been on the hunt for this exact appetizer ever since Banter shuttered its Detroit-Shoreway location last year.

By the numbers: Burgers are $13.50–$16.50, with one elevated option — "La Royale" — topped with foie gras and black truffle aioli, for $23.50.

• Fries are $6.50, and can be dressed up for an additional cost.
• Draft beers, from Miller Lite to Head Hunter, are $6.

And the "4304" in the name? That's a nod to the restaurant's Minneapolis address.

Vibe check: The wooden surfaces and outdoor decor of Pioneer have been replaced by white-washed minimalism, a significant downgrade, in my view.

• But the no-frills presentation — burgers and fries arrive on cafeteria trays, wrapped in festive wax paper — lets the food do the talking.

Verdict: A burger this good is worth the slightly higher price point.

🏃‍♀️ Fun fact: LeBurger also hosts a popular Tuesday night run club — Run With the Winners — where participants enjoy post-run discounts.