4 Charles Prime Rib
9 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC16 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Diners repeatedly recommend the burger at 4 Charles, and several praise the French dip. Opinions about steak are more mixed: three find it underwhelming or unmemorable, while one dislikes the prime rib but praises the strip, ribeye and sides. Two burger critics find it overpriced or over-seasoned, or prefer Red Hook Tavern.
Address
4 Charles Prime Rib, 4 Charles St, New York, NY 10014
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Burger, French dip
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/givemecookie123 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026
Recommends 4 Charles, noting its vibe is very different from the other picks.
- Mixedu/RoosterClan2 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026taste
Describes the restaurant as strong overall, though the steak left no impression while the burger and French dip are worth ordering.
- Recommendsu/tsang714 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025taste
Says 4 Charles is a bit better for its classic dishes and cool speakeasy feel.
- Caveatu/manicakes1 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024taste
Calls 4 Charles's burger overpriced, over-seasoned and unremarkable.
- Caveatu/hwwr93 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024taste
Tried 4 Charles recently and found it fell far short of Red Hook.
- Recommendsu/Terrible-Charity-375 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026
Lists 4 Charles among their picks.
- Recommendsu/Reasier in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026
Lists 4 Charles among their picks.
- Recommendsu/authenticgemstone in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026
Lists 4 Charles among their picks.
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- Recommendsu/Dougiebrowngetsdown in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025
Names 4 Charles as their pick.
- Mixedu/LeadingGuide693 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024taste
Steak underwhelmed, but the burger made an impression and the French dip is a regular order.
- Recommendsu/Justified_Gent in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026
Ranks 4 Charles first among their picks.
- Mixedu/nightkhan in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026taste
Agrees with praise for the burger and French dip relative to the steak.
- Recommendsu/No_Thing1303 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026
Lists 4 Charles among their picks.
- Mixedu/kevin122000 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025
Liked it on the first visit, but struggles to see what makes its menu stand out.
- Mixedu/the_chonkist in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024taste
Says prime rib disappoints, but strip and ribeye are excellent, with sides the highlight.
- Recommendsu/kanyeviking in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024taste
Puts 4 Charles's burger ahead of the others.
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Details last checked 4 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.