Stuffy and expensive as hell. One single slice of pie was $29.00. And tasted about the same as
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Maggie M.
4 Charles Prime Rib in NYC offers a luxurious dining experience that's sure to impress even the most discerning steak enthusiasts. From the moment you step inside, the elegant ambiance and attentive service set the stage for a memorable meal. I recently dined here on a date and indulged in their famed "Prime Rib," a succulent and perfectly cooked cut of meat that practically melts in your mouth. Additionally, we couldn't resist trying their burger. It was tough to secure a reservation.
Charles Levin
Just simply one of the highest quality restaurants in the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: American Cheeseburger with Farm Egg and Bacon, Prime Rib French Dip, Little Gem Salad
Anthony G.
Went back this month and my Resy reservation got canceled due to some account hacking. Thanks to Julian at the front door? He was able to seat us and got to seat inside. It'll the food was great as my last time and the service top notch. Glad that I was able to come back. Enjoyed the burger and the inside had a very old school and classy ambiance. Highly recommend.
Amy S.
The short version of this review is that this place is unfortunately so overhyped I showed up at 4:10 p.m. on a Thursday and was the first person in line for the dinner service. Around 4:50 p.m., we got seated in the outdoor patio. It's a legitimate structure with nice decorations. We were completely protected from the cold/wind which was really nice. But the music was SO loud. We had to scream to be able to hear one another. The food was nothing special for the price. We got the crab cake salad, the burger, prime rib, NY strip, and Mac n cheese. The salad was good - it was perfectly dressed, had lots of avocado, and the crab cake was decent. But $43 for a salad is steep to just be "good." We weren't a fan of the bun on the burger, but the actual patties tasted yum. The NY strip was $130 and sooooo mid. We've had way better steak for $80. Mac n cheese was a hit but VERY truffle forward fyi. The service left a lot to be desired. She was friendly but we felt ignored. My friend had to try multiple times to get her attention to order a drink. And two people's entrees came out way before our third guest.
Terrific experience all around... Great food.. Excellent service.. Fun place.. I recommend it highly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roast Prime Rib of Beef, American Cheeseburger with Farm Egg and Bacon, Prime Rib French Dip
Victoria H.
The fries and burger were very salty, had a hard time eating them- had high expectations of this one
Tim O.
Walked in at 4:55 and was rewarded with a table for 4 for 1 for 60 minutes. I've had proper Prime Rib at similar restaurants with the closest peer probably being the Alinea Group's St. Clair Supper Club in Chicago. Simply, 4 Charles Prime Rib has captured the essence of beef in a way that no other restaurant in America has. As an added bonus, the atmosphere is an exciting tribute to mid 20th century dining. Classy service and classic accompaniments abound. I regard the $145 King's Cut and the $125 fatty tuna tartare appetizer as the best purchase I've ever made with a tax refund. Though I've queued up a bunch of creative names to attach to those who play the reservation game at 4 Charles just to not eat the prime rib, it's hard to imagine that one can go wrong with any order here.
Katrina T.
One of the most famous NYC institutions, hardest rez's and every food bloggers favorite NYC restaurant. I was originally going to give 4 Charles a 3 but I went a second time and have bumped it to a 4. What we tried- Shirley Temple: I am a sucker for a good Shirley temple and there's is amazing! They use dark Luxardo cherries and you can taste the difference. We didn't even end up getting cocktails bc this was amazing. Sizzling Shrimp Scampi: First time I got this it was way too salty but cooked nicely. The next time I went, my party really wanted to try it so we got it and it was better this time around! Loved soaking the garlicky bread in the scampi sauce. Good but I would probably skip if I go again. Little Gem Salad: I've surprisingly seen soo many reviews on this salad, and I was thinking how good can a simple little gem salad be?? I'll give it to them. It's good. Dressed nicely, crisp lettuce and I love that they serve it with a side of extra dressing. However for $26? Not worth it. We also did add the baked crab cake on top which was good but didn't blow my socks off. It was a nice fresh bite in between bites of the burger and other meat tho. Crispy Brick Chicken: Juicy. Love the jus. But thought this was average. Stick to red meat here. 10oz Double Wagyu Cheeseburger: What they're known for besides their prime rib! First time I got it, I thought meh. I did add egg and get bacon on the side. 2nd time I got it, we did just egg and it was amazing! Juicy, seasoned well. Great burger! Def get the egg but I felt the bacon took away from the wagyu patties. A must order bc duh but also bc it is delicious! Prime Rib French Dip: Good amount of food. Love the side of horseradish cream and jus to dip in. Again, my first time must've been a misfire bc the 2nd time was sooo much better! I like this over the burger personally but they're both decadent and oh so yummy. Creamed Spinach: Everyone at my table loved this. The blue cheese was little much for me but everyone else thought it was a subtle flavor. Truffle Mac & Cheese: Truffle and I have a love/hate relationship. It's been overdone so much that I just can't stand it sometimes. This Mac and cheese is THE BEST. So creamy and luxurious. The black truffle flavor is subtle so I keep going back for more. Must must order! Buttery Mashed Potatoes: Great garlicky flavor and I love that they use chicken jus for an extra oomph of flavor. I did think they could've made the consistency more smooth. This was good but not crazy good. Button Mushrooms: Looove the sherry cream sauce! Good onion flavor too from the caramelized and fried onions in this dish. A must order for me but my table thought it was ok. Golden Fries: Nicely cooked, salty (the way I like'm) and served with a side of ketchup and garlic aioli. Yum! Chocolate Cream Pie: My favorite dessert of theirs. Rich and creamy with that nostalgic Oreo crust. Not too sweet which is great! My first time, they also gave us a side of strawberry ice cream for free and the combo was giving chocolate covered strawberry. CHEF'S KISS!! Lemon Meringue Pie: Complimentary our second time visit. So sweet! I would've never ordered this on my own but it was better than I thought! Tart lemon curd, mile high torched meringue struck the right balance of sour and sweet. Both times, I was in their outdoor area. It's enclosed and was warm enough. They even had heating lamps. Furnished well that it didn't feel like we were outdoor. Mood lighting. Great for a date or for groups! Personally I think the menu is great for family style sharing. Service is top notch! Everyone is knowledgeable and go above and beyond for each customer. Really enjoyed them talking thru their faves and tips. They also do the burger show for each order. Love that! Everyone should go at least once. I hope to be back and try more of their menu!
Have been dining here since its opening. Up until this evening, I was interested in future reservations and buyouts. After my experience this evening with what felt like a "downgraded experience" I'm no longer interested.
Lynn S.
They advertise their Resy reservations at 9AM on a daily basis meanwhile they are not available. Checked for many days exactly the second their reservations open and it’s nothing but a scam. Maybe they want only rich and famous people there.
Service: 1
Hajir S.
4 Charles is a spot that everyone in Manhattan that has any idea of food is trying to get into. They're doing the right thing. It is certainly one of the best restaurants in NYC. I think one just needs to be a little careful with their ordering while at 4 Charles otherwise you might be having a heart bypass surgery with an empty wallet...but if you do that once a year, still worth it. I'll start with a controversial statement: the best dish is the little gem salad. It is not only one of the best salads I've had in any restaurant in NYC, but it provides much needed freshness to juxtaposition all the crazy heavy dishes that are coming, or are already out. Second controversial statement: the prime rib is the most underwhelming dish. It truly is. There is very little that is special about the prime rib, it's good, a standard for the 21st century in NYC, but it's not going to blow your socks off. Now the french dip and the burger, omg. They're both great, and really get it with the farm egg and bacon. That's the way to order this burger. The other thing you really want is crab cakes. I know weird to think a Prime Rib spot is the place for crab cakes, but it truly is. One of my favorite crab cakes period. The sides are great, the lamb chops even better, just keep ordering, you don't get to come here very often. I will continue to come to this small gem of a place with beautiful wood, and everything else you could ever want while you have great cocktails and eat the best burger in manhattan.
Jeff G.
Getting into 4 Charles is a horrible process. You have seconds to just grab whatever time slot comes up. We went on a Sunday for brunch. We sat outside but their outdoors is setup like a comfy living room. Started with an espresso martini. For some reason I don't think I had ever had one before (I've had plenty since!). We began our meal with the pastries and jam. Everything in the basket was good. Next were the oysters which were good but the cocktail sauce was lacking something. Next we had the prime rib French dip. This was the most disappointing dish of the meal. It was ok but not worth getting. Our last dish was surprisingly the burger. I know who would ever expect someone to get a burger at 4 Charles. I loved every aspect of this burger. The show the waiter does with the egg drip is fun. With bacon and egg this burger is basically $50 and it doesn't include fries. Can I justify the price. No. If you think of food and a meal as an experience then 100% go for it. If you judge things solely on dollar value than this isn't the place for you.
R R
This is fantastic very hard to get a table got in on standby had the 4 Charles prime cut green beans potato and chocolate cream cake . The service is great and people very
Stuffy and expensive as hell. One single slice of pie was $29.00. And tasted about the same as
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
4 Charles Prime Rib in NYC offers a luxurious dining experience that's sure to impress even the most discerning steak enthusiasts. From the moment you step inside, the elegant ambiance and attentive service set the stage for a memorable meal. I recently dined here on a date and indulged in their famed "Prime Rib," a succulent and perfectly cooked cut of meat that practically melts in your mouth. Additionally, we couldn't resist trying their burger. It was tough to secure a reservation.
Just simply one of the highest quality restaurants in the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: American Cheeseburger with Farm Egg and Bacon, Prime Rib French Dip, Little Gem Salad
Went back this month and my Resy reservation got canceled due to some account hacking. Thanks to Julian at the front door? He was able to seat us and got to seat inside. It'll the food was great as my last time and the service top notch. Glad that I was able to come back. Enjoyed the burger and the inside had a very old school and classy ambiance. Highly recommend.
The short version of this review is that this place is unfortunately so overhyped I showed up at 4:10 p.m. on a Thursday and was the first person in line for the dinner service. Around 4:50 p.m., we got seated in the outdoor patio. It's a legitimate structure with nice decorations. We were completely protected from the cold/wind which was really nice. But the music was SO loud. We had to scream to be able to hear one another. The food was nothing special for the price. We got the crab cake salad, the burger, prime rib, NY strip, and Mac n cheese. The salad was good - it was perfectly dressed, had lots of avocado, and the crab cake was decent. But $43 for a salad is steep to just be "good." We weren't a fan of the bun on the burger, but the actual patties tasted yum. The NY strip was $130 and sooooo mid. We've had way better steak for $80. Mac n cheese was a hit but VERY truffle forward fyi. The service left a lot to be desired. She was friendly but we felt ignored. My friend had to try multiple times to get her attention to order a drink. And two people's entrees came out way before our third guest.
Very bad
Terrific experience all around... Great food.. Excellent service.. Fun place.. I recommend it highly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roast Prime Rib of Beef, American Cheeseburger with Farm Egg and Bacon, Prime Rib French Dip
The fries and burger were very salty, had a hard time eating them- had high expectations of this one
Walked in at 4:55 and was rewarded with a table for 4 for 1 for 60 minutes. I've had proper Prime Rib at similar restaurants with the closest peer probably being the Alinea Group's St. Clair Supper Club in Chicago. Simply, 4 Charles Prime Rib has captured the essence of beef in a way that no other restaurant in America has. As an added bonus, the atmosphere is an exciting tribute to mid 20th century dining. Classy service and classic accompaniments abound. I regard the $145 King's Cut and the $125 fatty tuna tartare appetizer as the best purchase I've ever made with a tax refund. Though I've queued up a bunch of creative names to attach to those who play the reservation game at 4 Charles just to not eat the prime rib, it's hard to imagine that one can go wrong with any order here.
One of the most famous NYC institutions, hardest rez's and every food bloggers favorite NYC restaurant. I was originally going to give 4 Charles a 3 but I went a second time and have bumped it to a 4. What we tried- Shirley Temple: I am a sucker for a good Shirley temple and there's is amazing! They use dark Luxardo cherries and you can taste the difference. We didn't even end up getting cocktails bc this was amazing. Sizzling Shrimp Scampi: First time I got this it was way too salty but cooked nicely. The next time I went, my party really wanted to try it so we got it and it was better this time around! Loved soaking the garlicky bread in the scampi sauce. Good but I would probably skip if I go again. Little Gem Salad: I've surprisingly seen soo many reviews on this salad, and I was thinking how good can a simple little gem salad be?? I'll give it to them. It's good. Dressed nicely, crisp lettuce and I love that they serve it with a side of extra dressing. However for $26? Not worth it. We also did add the baked crab cake on top which was good but didn't blow my socks off. It was a nice fresh bite in between bites of the burger and other meat tho. Crispy Brick Chicken: Juicy. Love the jus. But thought this was average. Stick to red meat here. 10oz Double Wagyu Cheeseburger: What they're known for besides their prime rib! First time I got it, I thought meh. I did add egg and get bacon on the side. 2nd time I got it, we did just egg and it was amazing! Juicy, seasoned well. Great burger! Def get the egg but I felt the bacon took away from the wagyu patties. A must order bc duh but also bc it is delicious! Prime Rib French Dip: Good amount of food. Love the side of horseradish cream and jus to dip in. Again, my first time must've been a misfire bc the 2nd time was sooo much better! I like this over the burger personally but they're both decadent and oh so yummy. Creamed Spinach: Everyone at my table loved this. The blue cheese was little much for me but everyone else thought it was a subtle flavor. Truffle Mac & Cheese: Truffle and I have a love/hate relationship. It's been overdone so much that I just can't stand it sometimes. This Mac and cheese is THE BEST. So creamy and luxurious. The black truffle flavor is subtle so I keep going back for more. Must must order! Buttery Mashed Potatoes: Great garlicky flavor and I love that they use chicken jus for an extra oomph of flavor. I did think they could've made the consistency more smooth. This was good but not crazy good. Button Mushrooms: Looove the sherry cream sauce! Good onion flavor too from the caramelized and fried onions in this dish. A must order for me but my table thought it was ok. Golden Fries: Nicely cooked, salty (the way I like'm) and served with a side of ketchup and garlic aioli. Yum! Chocolate Cream Pie: My favorite dessert of theirs. Rich and creamy with that nostalgic Oreo crust. Not too sweet which is great! My first time, they also gave us a side of strawberry ice cream for free and the combo was giving chocolate covered strawberry. CHEF'S KISS!! Lemon Meringue Pie: Complimentary our second time visit. So sweet! I would've never ordered this on my own but it was better than I thought! Tart lemon curd, mile high torched meringue struck the right balance of sour and sweet. Both times, I was in their outdoor area. It's enclosed and was warm enough. They even had heating lamps. Furnished well that it didn't feel like we were outdoor. Mood lighting. Great for a date or for groups! Personally I think the menu is great for family style sharing. Service is top notch! Everyone is knowledgeable and go above and beyond for each customer. Really enjoyed them talking thru their faves and tips. They also do the burger show for each order. Love that! Everyone should go at least once. I hope to be back and try more of their menu!
Restaurantji Recommends
Have been dining here since its opening. Up until this evening, I was interested in future reservations and buyouts. After my experience this evening with what felt like a "downgraded experience" I'm no longer interested.
They advertise their Resy reservations at 9AM on a daily basis meanwhile they are not available. Checked for many days exactly the second their reservations open and it’s nothing but a scam. Maybe they want only rich and famous people there.
Service: 1
4 Charles is a spot that everyone in Manhattan that has any idea of food is trying to get into. They're doing the right thing. It is certainly one of the best restaurants in NYC. I think one just needs to be a little careful with their ordering while at 4 Charles otherwise you might be having a heart bypass surgery with an empty wallet...but if you do that once a year, still worth it. I'll start with a controversial statement: the best dish is the little gem salad. It is not only one of the best salads I've had in any restaurant in NYC, but it provides much needed freshness to juxtaposition all the crazy heavy dishes that are coming, or are already out. Second controversial statement: the prime rib is the most underwhelming dish. It truly is. There is very little that is special about the prime rib, it's good, a standard for the 21st century in NYC, but it's not going to blow your socks off. Now the french dip and the burger, omg. They're both great, and really get it with the farm egg and bacon. That's the way to order this burger. The other thing you really want is crab cakes. I know weird to think a Prime Rib spot is the place for crab cakes, but it truly is. One of my favorite crab cakes period. The sides are great, the lamb chops even better, just keep ordering, you don't get to come here very often. I will continue to come to this small gem of a place with beautiful wood, and everything else you could ever want while you have great cocktails and eat the best burger in manhattan.
Getting into 4 Charles is a horrible process. You have seconds to just grab whatever time slot comes up. We went on a Sunday for brunch. We sat outside but their outdoors is setup like a comfy living room. Started with an espresso martini. For some reason I don't think I had ever had one before (I've had plenty since!). We began our meal with the pastries and jam. Everything in the basket was good. Next were the oysters which were good but the cocktail sauce was lacking something. Next we had the prime rib French dip. This was the most disappointing dish of the meal. It was ok but not worth getting. Our last dish was surprisingly the burger. I know who would ever expect someone to get a burger at 4 Charles. I loved every aspect of this burger. The show the waiter does with the egg drip is fun. With bacon and egg this burger is basically $50 and it doesn't include fries. Can I justify the price. No. If you think of food and a meal as an experience then 100% go for it. If you judge things solely on dollar value than this isn't the place for you.
This is fantastic very hard to get a table got in on standby had the 4 Charles prime cut green beans potato and chocolate cream cake . The service is great and people very
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5