Char Bar No. 7 could very well be poised to steal the \"Best Burger in Charlotte\" crown from The Liberty.\n\nI felt the need for a burger, and wanted to try somewhere new, so CB7 is what was decided.  I was skeptical of the hokey name - and the steer antlers on the wall - but was quite surprised by the quality this place is putting out.\n\nAs others have said, they do have a very elegant patio, which you walk through to get to the restaurant proper.  Wrought iron tables on one side, couches and a huge stone fireplace on the other.  Inside has more of the traditional western bar feel: dark wood, \"aged\" wall decor, and plenty of cowboy-type things.  The bar area is pretty big (and pretty noisy), and there is also a dining room as well.\n\nWe started with the appetizer of the night, a charred portabello mushroom. It had that great smoky, open flame quality that surprisingly did not overpower the delicate, mellow flavor of the mushroom. Everything meshed well with the tomato, feta, and arugula that came with it.  My burger was perfectly cooked, with a warm pink interior and loads of juicy flavor, just how I prefer it. A rich, toasted bun helped solidify the sandwich, and my particular burger (there are plenty to choose from) came loaded with lettuce, tomato, onion, and fried pickles.  Yes, fried pickles - could it get any better?  Indeed it can! There is a great selection of NC beers to wash it down with.\n\nOur server was spot-on, and the service manager personally followed up with every table.\n\nSeeing as how I only had one of their many burger options, I think it's safe to say I'll be back to sample through the rest of the menu.