My husband was really hoping to try 4 Charles Prime Rib during our recent NYC visit. Before our trip, we both had attempted to grab reservations off and on for weeks but were unsuccessful. We decided to try doing a walk-in at brunch and were shocked that there was only 1 other party ahead of us when we arrived 15 mins before they opened. We were seated outside and got a great view of the neighborhood during our meal. If you aren't coming for the prime rib or other dinner specific items, I would suggest checking them out for brunch. They still serve their famous burger and many other delicious items on their brunch menu. We had pleasant interactions with all members of the staff at 4 Charles and our waiter gave great recommendations for other places we should check out on our trip. Truffle Mac and Cheese (9/10) The truffle flavor is not overwhelming and I liked the cheese combo they use for their recipe. Double Wagyu Burger (9/10) How many places can you go where someone puts on white gloves and cuts the burger for you? Beyond the presentation, the burger itself is really flavorful. Prime Rib French Dip (9/10) One of the best french dips I've had. I wished there was a tad bit more meat on it, but I was impressed by the meat quality. The sandwich could be shareable if you are ordering other apps/sides

Wow. This meal lived up to the hype. Not only were we blown away by the burger, which is exactly what you'd expect from the fantastic reviews, but the prime rib French dip & sides surprisingly stole the show! The prime rib French dip is my top recommendation- the bread was perfectly crisped (but still soft on the inside) and didn't crumble when dipped & the meat was high quality. The truffle Mac and cheese was rich & was the truffle did not overwhelm the dish. The little gem salad was citrusy and herby- perfect at the beginning or in between dishes to break up the decadence. The steak was a 10/10, perfectly seared and cooked. Just excellent altogether. Dimly lit relaxed ambiance, with jazz music. Felt lush & elevated.

Good food, and even better theatrics. Definitely felt like an old school gentleman's club. There was fantastic attention to detail in terms of service. The place is very small, cozy and gives prohibition era vibes. We got the burger, truffle mac and cheese, and the lemon meringue pie. Everything was excellent, including the strong martinis. The mac and cheese is underrated - cheesy but not too creamy and lightly toasted to perfection.

I have heard many ravings about this place and how it is the hardest reservation to get. Can confirm reservation was extremely hard to get - but my friend had an idea to just walk in. They arrived 30 mins before opening on a Sunday morning and was able to get seating for 2 when they opened at 11 am. Highly recommend using this method if you aren't able to snag a reservation but you must come early because the seats fill up almost immediately. The place itself has both outdoors and indoor seating and we were lucky enough to get seating inside. It is pretty dim and definitely more on the smaller side - hence the hard to get reservations but the service here was amazing. Our waitress was so nice and friendly and super attentative as well. For food we decided to get: -Truffle Mac and Cheese: Highly recommend this, super creamy and yummy -Truffle Fries: Honestly not my favorite fries but still solid -Double Wagyu Cheeseburger with cheese: Honestly the burger was good but I really am not just a burger person and I really wish I got something else instead. -Bone in Rib Eye: My friend got this and I got to try a piece of their steak and honestly it was very good. Very tender and flavorful, not tough at all. It also came with a side of hasbrown and eggs for brunch. Definitely would recommend this dish -Sundae Royale: highly recommend this dish as well. It pretty much is a make your own sundae and it was the perfect end for the whole meal. Great brunch place - would highly recommend you checking it out if you are able to snag a reservation or coming early to try it out! Great food and amazing service!!

Getting reservations here is almost impossible so instead of giving up on our dreams, we wait in line 30 minutes BEFORE they open There was 4 of us and a few people ahead already. Luckily we were seated and had to leave before a specific timeframe. But there was plenty of time to eat! Our waitress was super energetic and made the dining experience so much fun! We had 2 burgers, a prime rib, and 2 desserts. The prime rib is better than house of prime in SF or any other prime rib places I've tried! Will try to be back next time!

I haven't been to many places like this, so I'm not sure what to expect from a highly coveted steakhouse. I felt very Great Gatsby here. The food is probably the most I've ever paid for a meal. The cheeseburger is amazing, still feel the juices It's okay loud but very intimate setting. Not sure how people actually get a reservation here I just tagged along for the ride with a friend. I

This place is fantastic. It lives up to the hype and everything on the menu is cooked to perfection and is delicious. In terms of steaks this is my top restaurant. My table got the French dip, New York strip, 4 Charles cut prime rib, Wagyu burger. All were just so good. The desserts and other dishes were also made extremely well. The otoro uni was delicious and so were the appetizers and desserts. The drinks along with everything else is great. I'd recommend just trying a little of everything. I've come here twice in the last month. Once with a large group of 8 and another time with a group of 3. Both times we had such attentive and lively service. They cleaned our table and replaced our utensils after every dish. Make sure to try this place at least once!

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.