ACE No. 3

With its menu of burgers, fries, and onion rings, Ace No. 3 is a departure for Andrew Chapman and Paul Manley, who are known for Charlotte seafood staples The Waterman and Sea Level. Just a few years old, the restaurant has quickly established itself as one of the best burger joints in the Queen City. There are currently three locations in Belmont Village, Myers Park, and Concord Village. Don’t let the simple menu fool you. The burgers are juicy and gooey with cheese and the shakes can be made with booze if you want, and are a throwback to bygone days of soda shops. The Ace is the burger to order—with two patties, American cheese, steamed onions, house-made pickles, comeback sauce—but you can also build your own. There are also sandwiches and hot dogs should a burger not tickle your fancy, but really…you should order a burger.