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Had high expectations for this place and was very disappointed by the food quality. The space is nice and the drink menu is good, I guess. But when I go out for BBQ I want some good, off the bone food and this was dry, seasoned wrong, and left a lot of "ew" faces around me. Service was adequate and place had a nice charm, but not going back. Oh, and who puts funions on a 25 dollar steak?!

The menu is limited. The booth type seating is tight. Central area to hang your coat and will probably be on the floor hy the time you are ready to leave. Coffee was cold. I didn't like much about this place

For those of us who are bourbon or whiskey fans, not to mention smoked meats and southern comfort food, Char No. 4 is the place to go on Smith Street. They offer over 300 whiskeys for your drinking pleasure – though I would not recommend trying them all in one sitting. Their menu of whiskeys looks and weighs almost as much as a flight training manual for a Boeing 757. Fortunately, they do offer their whiskeys in one-ounce flights much the same way a winery in Napa or Sonoma offers at a tasting. The food pairs very well with whiskey, wine or anything for that matter. My girlfriend and I went there for dinner on our second date. We really loved the options in terms of the appetizers and the main courses. We started the evening with the lamb pastrami – which is by far one of their most savory and delicious appetizers. It is served with a coriander aioli and micro greens. We further indulged our appetite for meat with the smoked & fried pork nuggets. These are just sinful little heart-attacks waiting to happen. Imagine delicious pieces of pork belly – a nicely balanced combination of smoked pork meat and luscious pork fat – deep fried and served with a homemade hot sauce. Were we done with appetizers? I think not. We topped it off with the crispy cheddar curds served with a spicy pimento sauce. I could hear my arteries begging for mercy. However, they were too good and delicious to pass up. Then, the main courses came. My girlfriend ordered the chicken based on our waiter’s recommendation. I ordered the smoked beef sausage. My girlfriend’s selection – while good, moist and flavorful – was unexciting. I mean chicken is chicken. It will never trump the robust flavors of smoked pork or beef. My beef sausages were outstanding. The rich smokiness of the beef, the herbs and sauce, were phenomenal. We have been coming back frequently. We make sure we bring out of town guests to experience Char No. 4. We and our guests have always left satisfied knowing we had a wonderful meal, great beverages and enjoyed courteous and friendly service. If there was one thing to nitpick about would be their magnanimous bourbon/whiskey bible. I think it would be a welcomed addition – for both novices and aficionados alike – if their whiskey/bourbon menu had more detail about each selection. Additionally, I think the servers should be more knowledgeable about the liquor and process for which the locale is coined after. Otherwise, I highly recommend Char No. 4 to anyone.

The pulled pork is exceptional as is the smoked sliced beef. They are without question two of the tastiest sandwiches I have ever had. The bourbon selection is extensive and of fine quality, and the staff is always willing to help you find the perfect tipple to suit your preference. I have no doubts that I will return time and time again.

Went for Brunch. Food was fine, nothing special and as Char 4 is part of a movement of pricier establishments charging more and changing the shape of Smith St., fine is not good enough. And the service was subpar. They were out of the tea I ordered, our coffees took forever and then the regular was very bitter and the decaf while tasting pretty good, was only lukewarm. Request for milk from our waitress was first of many that had to be repeated to and fulfilled by another waitstaff person as our waitress would disappear for long stretches of time. Will be reluctant to give it another try - certainly will not return for brunch.

I had a subpar experience. I never rate an establishment but I am so disappointed I have to. First they sat us at a table outside in 50 degree whether while there were empty tables inside that they were "holding" for reservations over an hour away. When we ordered drinks they didn't have 5 of the 6 things we wanted. The last straw was when we tried to order starter before our main course and were told that due to the size of their kitchen all of our food would have to ordered at once... If I want to have a rushed meal I will go for fast food. I prefer to have starters and then an entree at whatever pace I desire. I prefer to eat inside in March and I prefer to not be treated like garbage... We left, went down the block and had an excellent meal devoid of pretension.

The scallops are absolutely amazing. For once a creative new recipe where all the ingredients actually come together and taste integrated. The sausages are great too. The side of kale with bacon is another keeper. It's just screaming for a nice red Burgundy. The bacon here is the real specialty--thick cut.