Cowbell Burger & Bar

The Carolina burger adds house Fifth Street chili, cheddar, and mustard, while Boogan's Bacon doubles down with bacon marmalade and bacon strips. The Ultimate Chzburger goes further, using a fried mozzarella cheese patty, pepper jack, bacon, onion straws, and cheese sauce on a pretzel bun.

Starters show the same appetite for embellishment. Disco fries follow a poutine-style combination of cheese curds, mushrooms, caramelized onions, and gravy; Lil' Smokey's coats sausage in sweet-potato batter. There are alternatives to beef, too, including turkey burgers, a salmon sandwich, and an Impossible patty preparation.

Although the mailing address is North Tryon Street, Cowbell identifies its storefront as Fifth Street behind Capital Grille. Standard burgers come with Parmesan fries, making comparisons easier than at counters that price sides separately. Most sit in a moderate range, with the Wagyu Midnight Rider and premium substitutions costing more; the restaurant says food continues until closing.