4 Charles Prime Rib
Steak house · West Village ·
Steakhouse with intimate supper club vibe, jazz, and prime rib
Steakhouse with intimate supper club vibe, jazz, and prime rib
"Much is made of the West Village's 4 Charles in general—how impossible it is to get a table, and how worthwhile the food is once you do. And I've got to tell you, having scored a seat by showing up at 4 p.m. in the middle of the week myself, the burger warranted such ridiculous pursuit if burgers are your area of interest. It's $39 and accordingly massive, with two Wagyu patties and dripping American cheese—as such, it's somewhere between smash and steakhouse. It's cut table-side by a white-gloved waiter (order the fried egg on top for extra drama). Godspeed." - Charlie Hobbs
"A near-impossible reservation and the ritual of lining up are part of the appeal here; once inside, the sense of camaraderie makes the meal. I loved the 10-ounce double wagyu smash burger with thick slabs of bacon (optionally topped with an egg) and the titular 4 Charles Cut, over which we poured beef jus and paired with horseradish cream. Martinis are on point, and the place can feel practically like a private members' club where walk-ins become memorable encounters." - Charlie Hobbs
"At this prime rib specialist, the French dip ($39.99) tucks hot prime rib into a Parisi Bakery bun and pairs it with both horseradish dip and au jus." - Andrea Strong
"A highly sought-after dining room that, along with several other Village fine-dining establishments, is notoriously difficult for the ordinary diner to reserve a table at, signaling its elevated prestige and demand." - David Farley
"Like a lot of spots on this list, 4 Charles Prime Rib is tough to get into. If you manage to score a table, prepare yourself to eat meat and drink something strong in a small dark space filled with diners who look like they talk about market caps and liquidity all day. Order a few big hunks of prime rib, and be sure to dip your fries in creamed spinach. For dessert, have a sundae, a burger (one of the best in the city), or both. If you’re looking to have dinner in a space that feels like a rich relative’s private drinking den, it doesn’t get much better than this. Reservations are released online 21 days in advance at 9am. But unless you've already eaten here, you probably won't get one. The restaurant gives preferential access to customers who are verified in the system, and they only way to get verified is to dine at 4 Charles, then ask to be put on the list. To do that, line up outside no later than 3pm, and wait until the host starts seating people around 3:45 pm. If you're one of the first few parties in line, there's a very good chance you'll get a table." - bryan kim, will hartman, sonal shah, molly fitzpatrick
