Cowbell

"The heart of this husband-and-wife operation is undoubtedly delicious, no-frills comfort food: Chili-cheese fries, Gulf shrimp quesadillas, and something called It's All Schnitz & Giggles (pork tenderloin, grits, and shrimp gravy). It's all served in a fun, low-key setting—it used to be a filling station back in the day—with the option to take your meal al fresco. The grass-fed burger (get it topped with bacon, eggs, cheese, homemade ketchup) is best washed down with a cold beer from the bar or a house-special “adult” soda. "

"With each burger at this local institution comes a rich, savory homemade ketchup and a cup of “agogo sauce,” which is a mayo mixture boosted by sambal chilis, garlic, and honey that compels you to dip everything but the straw in. The burgers — and most everything else on Cowbell’s menu — is outstanding as-is, but the agogo sauce is what the most memorable after walking out the door." - Chris Branch

"This lively, casual Riverbend spot excels at everything on the menu, and the crispy chicken sandwich is no exception. Fried chicken, applewood smoked bacon, Swiss cheese, creamy slaw, and habanero-honey, it comes with a choice of soup, salad, or fries to help justify the $15.95 price. Only available during lunch, served Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m." - Clair Lorell