4 Charles Prime Rib

"4 Charles is from the people behind Au Cheval, and the $39 burger here—cut tableside by a white-gloved server—is similarly fantastic. Like the burger at Au Cheval, the one at 4 Charles has tons of cheese, and two wagyu patties seared on the outside but still juicy inside. This small West Village spot looks like a rich uncle’s cigar room, and it’s nearly impossible to get a reservation before 11pm. If you know someone “important” like an ex-President who can get in anywhere, it’s time to call in a favor. Reservations are released online 21 days in advance at 9am. They don’t save seats for walk-ins, but you can put your name on a waitlist and hope for cancellations." - will hartman, bryan kim, neha talreja, willa moore, kenny yang

"If you can get into this pocket-sized restaurant decked out like an old-timey dining car, you’ll get to enjoy beef in its finest forms. There will be bone-in filets, dry-aged rib eyes, a french dip on a crusty roll with a side of glistening jus, and, of course, prime rib. Go for the relatively slim, melt-in-your-mouth English cut, and accompany it with a side of creamed spinach infused with blue cheese. The wagyu cheeseburger, with its glossy bun and two thin patties welded together with American cheese, is also an essential order. Wash it down with a martini and a majestic slice of lemon meringue pie. Reservations are released online 21 days in advance at 9am. They don’t save seats for walk-ins, but you can put your name on a waitlist and hope for cancellations." - neha talreja, kenny yang, carina finn koeppicus, bryan kim, willa moore

"Verdict: We’d like to be eating at 4 Charles Prime Rib right now. Unfortunately, this small, subterranean West Village spot somehow hasn’t become any easier to get into since it opened in 2016. Try to get a seat here. We believe in you, and we think you should start your meal with a burger before moving onto creamed spinach and prime rib. Reservations are released online 21 days in advance at 9am. They don’t save seats for walk-ins, but you can put your name on a waitlist and hope for cancellations." - bryan kim

"Like a hidden speakeasy in a Village townhouse, 4 Charles from Brendan Sodikoff — the Chicago restaurateur behind Gilt Bar, Bavette’s, and Au Cheval — is hard to get into. And while it’s touted for its steaks, the burger is no slouch: The double wagyu cheeseburger comes with American cheese, pickles, and onions with its rendition of Marie Rose sauce, that’s also available with an egg or bacon. It starts at $38.99." - Robert Sietsema, Melissa McCart, Emma Orlow

"Chicago restaurateur Brendan Sodikoff — best known for the renowned burger from Au Cheval opened 4 Charles Prime Rib in 2016; years later, it’s still a magnet for the meat-and-potatoes set, here for its clubby vibes and three variations on prime rib: English cut, Chicago cut, and a whopping king cut. Or if you’re a real baller, the limited gorgonzola-aged prime rib. Good luck getting a table." - Eater Staff