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DINING ROOM & BAR HOURS
Open Tuesday - Saturday
Doors open at 5:00 p.m.
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thoughtfully crafted. rooted in season. southern at heart.
Named one of The New York Times 50 Best Restaurants in America, 2025
and USA TODAY's Best Restaurants in the Country, 2026
Answers to our most frequently asked questions are grouped below. If your question is not covered, please contact us at hello@jcholdway.com — our team is happy to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
RESERVATIONS
Reservations for parties of up to six guests are available through Resy and open 30 days in advance at noon. If your preferred date or time is unavailable, we recommend joining Resy's Notify list or selecting another date.
For groups of 7 to 24, we offer Center of the Table, a seasonal four-course shared dinner. For parties larger than 24 or groups seeking greater privacy, please visit jcholdway.com/parties for semi-private dining and full restaurant buyout options.
Please include special requests in your Resy reservation notes. Requests are not guaranteed, but detailed information helps our team plan. Include any allergies, dietary restrictions, patio or lounge preferences, and timing considerations. For allergy, dietary, or time-sensitive questions, email hello@jcholdway.com before your reservation.
We allot up to two hours for parties of up to four guests and 2.5 hours for larger groups. Our kitchen and service team guide the pace of the meal. If you are attending a performance or have another timing consideration, note it on Resy and tell your server when you arrive. For a longer, more relaxed dinner, reserve at 7:30 p.m. or later; extended pacing cannot be accommodated during the first seating.
A credit card is required to hold a standard dinner reservation. Cancellations made less than four hours before the reservation time are subject to a $25 per person fee. Special events, Center of the Table and the Chef's Tasting Experience have separate cancellation terms provided at booking.
Standard dinner reservations and the Chef's Classics Menu do not require a deposit. Center of the Table requires a $500 deposit and signed agreement. The Chef's Tasting Experience, a private Chef's Counter buyout, requires a 50% non-refundable deposit at booking, with the remaining balance charged 72 hours before the experience.
We accept up to two forms of payment per table. Individual itemized checks are not available for large parties.
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS & ALLERGIES
With at least 24 hours' notice, we will do our best to accommodate most allergies. Options that naturally avoid gluten, tree nuts, shellfish, or meat are available within our menus. Vegan, dairy-free, allium-free, and seed-oil-free diets cannot be accommodated. Please include all allergies and dietary restrictions in your Resy notes when booking.
Include allergies and dietary restrictions for every guest in your Resy reservation notes. For detailed concerns, email hello@jcholdway.com before booking or at least 24 hours before your reservation so we can help determine whether we can serve you safely and well.
No. We are a scratch kitchen working with shared equipment and ingredients, so we cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment or eliminate the possibility of cross-contact.
With at least 24 hours' notice, we will do our best to accommodate most allergies. The Chef's Classics Menu offers options that naturally avoid gluten, tree nuts, shellfish, or meat within each course. Vegan, dairy-free, allium-free, and seed-oil-free diets cannot be accommodated. Because all food is prepared in a shared kitchen, cross-contact cannot be guaranteed. Please include all allergies and dietary restrictions in your Resy notes and confirm them with your server.
Because Center of the Table is a shared, fixed-format menu, dietary flexibility is more limited than during a 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.
MENUS & DINING EXPERIENCE
Guests may dine from our seasonal a la carte menu or select the five-course Chef's Classics Menu at the table. The a la carte menu is printed daily, and the Chef's Classics Menu is presented at the start of the reservation. Visit jcholdway.com/menus for current sample menus and dining experiences.
The Chef's Classics Menu is a five-course prix fixe dinner available during standard dinner service. Guests select one option from each course, participation by the entire table is required, and the menu unfolds within the standard dining time. Options that naturally avoid gluten, tree nuts, shellfish or meat may be available; dishes otherwise are served as designed.
Chef's Classics is a five-course dinner selected at the table during standard service. The Chef's Tasting Experience is a private Chef's Counter buyout for one party of up to six guests, featuring a bespoke multi-course menu prepared personally by Chef Joseph Lenn.
Include timing considerations in your Resy notes and tell your server when you arrive; we will do our best to help. For a longer, more relaxed dinner, reserve at 7:30 p.m. or later. Extended pacing cannot be accommodated during the first seating.
Our a la carte menu changes frequently and is printed daily according to seasonal availability. The Chef's Classics Menu evolves seasonally, with individual dishes adjusted as ingredients become available. Online menus are representative and may change before service.
CHEF'S COUNTER & CHEF'S TASTING
Chef's Counter seating offers a direct view into our open kitchen during standard dinner service. Guests may enjoy the a la carte menu or Chef's Classics Menu. These limited seats can now be booked directly on Resy when available.
The Chef's Tasting Experience is a private buyout of the Chef's Counter for one party of up to six guests. Chef Joseph Lenn personally prepares a bespoke multi-course menu, creating our most immersive and exclusive dining experience.
The Chef's Tasting Experience is available by advance request and is not booked through Resy. Email hello@jcholdway.com with your preferred date range, number of guests and occasion. Requests may be submitted up to three months in advance and generally must be made at least 14 days before the desired date.
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at booking, and the remaining balance is charged 72 hours before the experience. Requests to change the date more than seven days in advance may be eligible for one reschedule, subject to availability. Cancellations or changes within seven days are not permitted, and all payments are forfeited.
GROUPS & PRIVATE EVENTS
For 7 to 24 guests, Center of the Table offers a seasonal four-course shared dinner in our main dining room. Larger groups or gatherings seeking greater privacy may reserve the main dining room with a divider or arrange a full restaurant buyout. Visit jcholdway.com/parties for current options.
Center of the Table is a seasonal four-course shared dinner for 7 to 24 guests. It is served in our main dining room alongside other reservations and is not private. Parties of up to 10 may be seated at one table; groups of 11 to 24 are seated at multiple nearby tables.
Current pricing is $99 per guest Tuesday through Thursday and $125 per guest Friday and Saturday, based on a seven-guest minimum commitment. Pricing includes the seasonal four-course shared dinner. Beverages, optional upgrades, applicable tax and a 20% service charge are additional. A $500 deposit and signed agreement are required.
Center of the Table is served in place of the a la carte and Chef's Classics menus. Vegan, dairy-free, seed-oil-free and allium-free restrictions or allergies cannot be accommodated. Gluten-free and vegetarian requests may be reviewed case by case and are not guaranteed. Approved accommodations are limited to one Chef-selected option per course and carry a $10 per guest upcharge.
We do not have a separate private dining room. Depending on group size and availability, options include a semi-private main dining room with a divider, a full restaurant buyout, and private lunch events Tuesday through Saturday. Limited Sunday or Monday events may be considered with a substantial minimum commitment. Visit jcholdway.com/parties for current capacities, pricing and availability.
Visit jcholdway.com/parties to review current options and submit the appropriate inquiry form, or email hello@jcholdway.com. Our events team will help determine the best format for your group.
BAR, PATIO & WALK-IN SEATING
The bar opens at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and is first-come, first-served; bar reservations are not accepted. Our full a la carte menu is available. Last call is at 9:30 p.m. on weeknights and 10:30 p.m. on weekends.
If the bar is full, our host team can add your party to the waitlist in person; phone-in requests are not accepted. We seat complete parties in the order they arrive.
Add a patio-seating request to your Resy reservation. We will do our best to accommodate it, but patio seating is not guaranteed. If the covered patio is full, our host team can add your party to the patio waitlist.
The patio is covered but not heated. We cannot move patio guests inside if weather conditions change, so please dress appropriately for outdoor conditions and plan accordingly.
Patio seating is offered in the order guests arrive, and the complete party must be present before being seated.
Yes, space permitting. Reservations are strongly recommended for dining-room seating. The bar is walk-in only, and lounge and covered-patio seating are offered based on availability.
HOURS, PARKING & ACCESS
Convenient parking is available within one block at the Market Square, Locust Street and Walnut Street garages. Most nearby garages are free in the evenings.
We are open Tuesday through Saturday. Dining-room seatings begin at 5:00 p.m.; the final reservation is at 9:00 p.m. on weeknights and 9:45 p.m. on weekends. The bar opens at 5:00 p.m., with last call at 9:30 p.m. on weeknights and 10:30 p.m. on weekends.
We are not open for regular lunch service and are closed on Sundays and Mondays. Group lunch takeout and private lunch events may be available with advance notice. Limited Sunday or Monday private events may be considered with a minimum commitment.
CHILDREN & DRESS CODE
Children are welcome and must be included in the reservation count. We do not offer a separate children's menu, highchairs, booster seats or diaper-changing stations.
A stroller, booster seat or highchair attachment must fit within your reserved seating area. Because our dining room is compact, strollers cannot be stored in walkways or elsewhere during service.
Dressy casual, business casual, or elevated attire.
OUTSIDE ITEMS, TAKEOUT & GIFT CARDS
No. Outside beverages are not permitted, and we do not offer corkage.
Outside cakes and desserts are not permitted. Custom cakes may be pre-ordered from our in-house baker with at least five days' notice by emailing hello@jcholdway.com.
Dinner takeout is available Tuesday through Saturday from 5:00-8:00 p.m. and must be ordered in person at the bar; we do not accept phone or online orders or partner with delivery services. Group lunch takeout may be available Tuesday through Saturday with at least 10 days' notice, a $1,000 minimum and pricing beginning at $50 per guest. Email hello@jcholdway.com to inquire.
We accept physical and digital J.C. Holdway gift cards, and gratuity may be applied to the gift-card balance. Gift cards cannot be used for Resy ticketed events.
UPDATES & CONTACT
Email hello@jcholdway.com with questions. Phone assistance is available Tuesday through Saturday from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at (865) 312-9050. Join our email list to receive seasonal-menu news, special-event announcements and winemaker-dinner updates.
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