Center of the Table Experience

Seasonal, chef-curated courses to pass, taste, and share, created by James Beard Award–winning Chef Joseph Lenn.

THE EXPERIENCE

Center of the Table is J.C. Holdway’s group dining experience for 7–24 guests: a seasonal, four-course dinner served for the table to pass, taste, and share. It is ideal for celebrations, business dinners, rehearsal dinners, and gatherings centered around food, wine, and conversation.

Groups are seated in the main dining room alongside other reservations; this is not a private dining experience. For more than 24 guests, semi-private dining, or a full restaurant buyout, please inquire through our Groups & Parties page.

HOW TO RESERVE

Complete the Center of the Table inquiry form below. Our team will confirm availability and guide the planning process. A $500 deposit and signed agreement are required to secure the reservation. Final menu selections and dietary requests are due in writing seven days before the reservation; the final headcount is due 72 hours before arrival and becomes the billing guarantee.

For questions, email hello@jcholdway.com.

START A CENTER OF THE TABLE INQUIRY

MENU & DIETARY REQUESTS

The experience includes shared snack plates, small plates, and larger plates, followed by individually plated dessert. Menus follow peak seasonal ingredients; upgrades and add-ons are generally selected for the entire group.

Because this is a shared, fixed-format menu, dietary flexibility is more limited than during à la carte service. Submit every allergy and dietary request in writing with final menu selections, at least seven days in advance. Requests are reviewed case by case. Gluten-free and vegetarian accommodations may be possible as one Chef-selected individual option per course; a $10 per accommodated guest charge applies. Vegan, dairy-free, allium-free, and seed-oil-free diets cannot be accommodated, and cross-contact cannot be guaranteed.

BEVERAGES

Our team can help plan wines, pairings, cocktails, non-alcoholic selections, or a per-guest beverage plan. Beverages are charged by the drink or bottle unless another plan is confirmed. Outside wine is not permitted, and corkage is not available.

AVAILABILITY & SEATING

Center of the Table is offered Tuesday through Saturday for 7–24 guests in the main dining room. First-seating start times are 5:00–5:45 p.m.; second seating begins at 7:45 p.m. Reservations include 2.5 hours. Parties of up to 10 may be seated at one table; parties of 11–24 are arranged at nearby tables.

PRICING

Tuesday–Thursday: $99 per guest. Friday–Saturday: $125 per guest. A seven-guest minimum applies, even when fewer attend. Pricing includes the four-course menu; beverages, upgrades, 20% service charge, and sales tax are additional.

HEADCOUNT, DEPOSIT & PAYMENT

The final headcount, including children, is due in writing 72 hours before the reservation and becomes the billing guarantee. Late arrivals do not delay service or extend the reservation. A $500 deposit and signed agreement are required to secure the date; the deposit is applied to the final bill. Up to two forms of payment may be used.

CANCELLATIONS

Written cancellations received at least 72 hours before the reservation are eligible for a full deposit refund. After that deadline, the deposit is nonrefundable and the guaranteed count—or the seven-guest minimum, when applicable—is billed in full, plus tax and service charge. No-shows are billed the same way. Requests made less than seven days in advance may be considered only when availability and kitchen timing allow.