4 Charles Prime Rib
29 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 26 threads.
What people say, in short
4 Charles has strong advocates for its ribeye, especially the crust, while several diners prefer its other steaks to the prime rib. Some favor the burger, and one would choose the French dip over prime rib. Reservations are repeatedly described as difficult, although one diner reports succeeding as a walk-in at opening. It is highly sought after without every cut receiving the same enthusiasm.
Address
4 Charles Prime Rib, 4 Charles St, New York, NY 10014
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Ribeye, Prime rib
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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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/SailorBulkington in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025taste
Enthusiastically praises the ribeye's seared exterior and felt dinner met high expectations.
- Recommendsu/thansal in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2024ambience
Says it fits the desired vibe best but reservations are hard to get.
- Recommendsu/zenmaster75 in r/FoodNYC · May 2024taste
Chars ribeye like Luger but high end with better flavor; recommends for charred ribeye.
- Recommendsu/Prior_Parsley7440 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2026
Suggests 4 Charles for prime rib.
- Recommendsu/tastefully-yours in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2026
Recommends it for prime rib, though hard to get into.
- Recommendsu/mr_duong567 in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2024
Cites 4 Charles as one of the places that set their steak standards.
- Recommendsu/Storm1211 in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2026taste
Host says the steak was superb and the prime rib was also amazing, even as leftovers.
- Caveatu/Bighurt2335 in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2024taste
Calls the prime rib totally lame and says to skip it.
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- Mixedu/Vegetable-Judge in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2024taste
Says steak is good but wasted there; if getting one, prefers the ribeye.
- Recommendsu/yoshiee in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2025
Prefers 4 Charles when wanting steak.
- Mixedu/Luckytiger1990 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2026taste
Prime rib less enjoyable than their other steaks in their opinion.
- Caveatu/RealityBright8190 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026
Says 4 Charles is meh after influencers blew it up.
- Recommendsu/keanukoala1213 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024
Lists it among recommended steakhouses.
- Recommendsu/Known_Guidance_7431 in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026
Calls 4 Charles the tops in their opinion.
- Recommendsu/MSPCSchertzer in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024ambience
Amazing ambiance but hardest NYC reservation
- Recommendsu/throwawaycuriae in r/FoodNYC · May 2024taste
Says the steak at 4 Charles is better, though slight preference for Del Frisco's overall.
- Recommendsu/smilin-wizard in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2026
Ranks it among their favorites after Keen's.
- Recommendsu/TinyCauliflower224 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2026wait time
Great, and walk-in possible if you arrive at opening.
- Mixedu/ForDepth in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2026taste
Found the prime rib unremarkable but was impressed by the burger.
- Caveatu/nightkhan in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026taste
Says the prime rib isn't great; other mains are better.
- Recommendsu/Head-Plankton-7799 in r/FoodNYC · May 2024
Recommends 4 Charles alongside Smith & Wollenskys.
- Recommendsu/AnonymousRedditNinja in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2024taste
Best restaurant ribeye they've eaten; suggests sticking to the ribeye if a reservation is secured.
- Recommendsu/cute_polarbear in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026
Recommends 4 Charles as a steakhouse answer to the question.
- Recommendsu/Eviana27 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025
Lists 4 Charles among steak options they love.
- Caveatu/the_chonkist in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2024taste
Says skip the steaks there; the burger and sides are what's perfection.
- Recommendsu/Ill_Assignment4369 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025wait time
Says reservations are much easier now; they go every three months.
- Recommendsu/givemecookie123 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2024
Suggests it as a steakhouse answer.
- Recommendsu/Theweekendatbernies in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024
Says it is the best, having switched their favorite from Hawksmoor to it
- Recommendsu/ReliabilityTalkinGuy in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2024
Agrees with parent's 4 Charles recommendation.
- Recommendsu/nyc-dad in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024taste
Had the porterhouse special at 4 Charles and rated it 11 out of 10.
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