4 Charles Prime Rib

My review is slightly biased by the “untouchable” reputation this restaurant has built and the pure joy that came with just being able to eat here. Overall the food is good. It’s not the most incredible restaurant in NYC for the price, but you will have a good meal. Loved the bacon, steak, and truffle mac. The burger was also good and I appreciate that they make it a show with the glove and egg cutting. Only thing I was meh on was the French dip but I think that’s just because it was served cold. The ambience is great. Very institutional feeling. I like that it’s an intimate dining space, well decorated, dimly lit - you feel like you’re dining among NYC’s elite. Service was great. Very personable staff and clearly they can recruit the best of the best. I just wish I was on their list so I could eat here more regularly but alas. Well worth

Finally managed to get into 4 Charles Prime and it was worth it. How to do it: If you are a walk-in, the restaurant opens at 4pm, if you are a party of 2 or 4 (any larger is not worth trying) I suggest someone be in line by 230/3pm. We arrived at 3pm and were the 4th party in line (party of 2) and just before opening, the host accepted the first two parties and we were entered into a lottery slot for any potential openings before 8pm and we managed to get a 630 slot. Onto the experience… the decor is intimate and dark/rustic and all of the staff were very kind, accommodating and professional. The wine and cocktail lists are extensive and offer many delicious options. We ordered a lot of food, since it may be our only visit. Be prepared to take some home, as the portions are large and rich. The sizzling shrimp scampi starter was excellent, filled with flavor and accompanied by crispy garlic bread. The cheeseburger was also excellent, though adding the bacon and egg makes for a rich and filling experience, if we return I would skip the bacon and egg. The star of the night was the French dip sandwich, which we shared. The meat was so flavorful and the roll had a perfect crisp. The dip and horseradish together made for a perfect dish. I also recommend the truffle Mac & Cheese. We took most of it home, and it heats up well the next day. If you have room for dessert, the chocolate cream pie is a must. It’s a rough place to get in, but it made for a nice experience, and worth the hype.

The reservation was difficult to get but so so so worth it. The whole experience from the service to the dessert was just top notch. Although named for the prime rib, the burger was the star of the show. The thick cut bacon with the egg drizzle was spectacular. I wish I could buy the patty blend and make it at home. All starters were tasty as expected and the prime rib was very juicy and perfectly cooked. I’ll go back as soon as I can get another reservation!

First off, from the front door “bouncer” to the bus boys the staff here is all incredibly patient and kind. While waiting 10 minutes for our table no less than 15 people walked up to the door looking for a reservation and each person was treated with kindness and time. Food can definitely get expensive because you’ll want to over order with so many delicious options on the menu. Everything was great, from the gem salad to the bone barrow. Sides I will always get Mac and cheese and fries, but my friends said the brussel sprouts were good too. 4 Charles cut of prime rib 10/10 - can’t decide if I like think or thin cut best. Tip: get the burger as an appetizer and split with your group! Overall great lux experience for a meal.

All around wonderful experience. Four of us had quite the amazing dinner. One of us waited for them to open and we luckily got a table. The staff were extraordinarily pleasant and friendly. They immediately made us feel comfortable. They helped us understand the menu and home in on our choices. All of the food was out of this world. We started with the gem salad. Incredibly fresh, dressed perfectly with delicious avocado in the center. They then brought out the cheeseburger and the French dip sandwich. They cut the burger and sandwiches in four and we shared everything. Our second course was the Wagyu strip steak and the 4 Charles cut prime rib. The Wagyu was absolutely extraordinary! Probably the best piece of steak ever. Prime rib was also delicious. Both were served with sauces, one Bernaise and one horseradish. We also tried the shrimp scampi, which was the best I’ve ever had. We had the cream spinach and the mac and cheese as sides. Both quite decadent. We finished with a table full of desserts. Way too much food, but it was an important birthday and the staff were very kind. We took home the leftovers, lol. This place is tough to get in. This place is quite expensive. But, for a special meal it’s worth it. Really a step beyond other places with similar menus. Intimate. Attentive, informative and friendly staff.

After countless years of trying to get a reservation, I finally got the chance to try 4 Charles Prime Rib and it absolutely lived up to the hype. It was 100% worth the wait. From the service to the food, everything was truly amazing. The salad, drinks, burgers, sides, and of course the King Cut Prime Rib were all outstanding. I'm honestly still drooling just thinking about everything I ate while writing this review! I will definitely be back assuming I can snag another reservation in the future. Highly recommended.

Okay- it was worth the hype! A great experience from soup to nuts. We tried just about everything on the menu and I’ll share the highlights. We started with the Bone Marrow and honestly I’m going to be thinking about it for a while. The shrimp were also excellent. Moving onto the reason why you’re here, the Burger? Increíble.. but you know what else is as great? The French DIP!! Truffle Mac and cheese and the corn are a must. I know this might sound controversial but get the Broccoli, it was so good and a nice palette cleanser before dessert. Lastly? Get the coconut cake + chamomile tea. Bonus points: the Whiskey Sour is very nice.

My friends and I have been trying to get a spot for a long time, and luckily we got a reservation for lunch. We were surprised how small this restaurant was. No wonder the reservation was really hard. We ordered the Double Wagyu Cheeseburger with bacon and egg, Cacio e Pepe Carbonara Pasta, Dry Aged Bone-In Ribeye, Smoked Salmon Caesar, Truffle Mac & Cheese, and Charred Broccoli. For dessert, we also tried the Lemon Meringue Pie. We loved the burger, macaroni, and the ribeye. Others were okay. We would love to come back for the burger, but getting the reservation for that is not worth it. Overall, it was a good experience.