DINING ROOM & BAR HOURS
Open Tuesday - Saturday
Doors open at 5:00 p.m.
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Named one of The New York Times 50 Best Restaurants in America, 2025
Answers to our most frequently asked questions are grouped below. If your question is not covered, please reach out directly—our team is happy to help.
RESERVATIONS & POLICIES
DO YOU TAKE RESERVATIONS?
Yes. Reservations for parties of 6 or fewer are available via Resy, released 30 days in advance at noon. Reservations apply to standard dinner service; guests may choose between the à la carte menu or the Chef’s Classics Menu at the table.
HOW LONG ARE RESERVATION TIMES?
We allot up to 2.0 hours for parties of up to four guests and 2.5 hours for larger groups to ensure a complete dining experience. Our first seating begins between 5:00 and 6:15 p.m., with additional seatings later in the evening. Guests seeking a longer, uninterrupted dining experience must reserve a seating at 8:00 p.m. or later.
WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?
Cancellations made less than 4.0 hours prior to the reservation time are subject to a $25 per person fee.
WHAT IS YOUR DEPOSIT POLICY?
Standard dinner reservations do not require a deposit. Our Chef’s Classics Menu is selected at the table at the start of your reservation. Deposits may be required only for certain special events or private dining experiences. The Chef’s Tasting Experience, a private chef’s counter buyout, requires a deposit at the time of booking.
WHAT IS YOUR SPLIT CHECK POLICY?
We accept up to two forms of payment per table. Individual itemized checks are not available for large parties.
DINING EXPERIENCE
DO YOU OFFER A TASTING MENU?
Yes. Our Chef’s Tasting Experience is a private chef’s counter buyout prepared personally by Chef Joseph Lenn for one party of up to six guests.
For guests dining in the main dining room, we also offer the Chef’s Classics Menu, a five-course curated dinner selected at the table at the start of your reservation. Guests select one option from each course, and participation by the entire table is required. Each dish is served exactly as designed by the kitchen.
HOW LONG DOES THE CHEF'S CLASSICS MENU EXPERIENCE LAST?
The Chef’s Classics Menu is designed to be enjoyed within the standard dining time, with pacing guided by the kitchen and service team as the courses progress.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CHEF’S CLASSICS AND THE CHEF’S TASTING EXPERIENCE?
The Chef’s Classics Menu is a five-course curated dinner available throughout the dining room and selected at the table during standard dinner service. Guests select one option from each course while the kitchen guides the pacing of the experience.
The Chef’s Tasting Experience is a private chef’s counter buyout for one party of up to six guests, prepared personally by Chef Joseph Lenn with a bespoke multi-course menu.
CAN DISHES BE MODIFIED OR SUBSTITUTED?
Our menus are designed to be enjoyed as created by the kitchen. While we do our best to accommodate allergies when possible, substitutions and modifications are not available for the Chef’s Classics Menu. Guests who require menu adjustments may prefer to dine à la carte, where the kitchen has greater flexibility.
DO ALL GUESTS AT THE TABLE NEED TO ORDER THE CHEF’S CLASSICS MENU?
Yes. The Chef’s Classics Menu is designed as a complete dining experience for the table, and participation by all guests is required.
HOW OFTEN DOES THE MENU CHANGE?
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À La Carte Menu: Printed daily and subject to change based on seasonal availability. A sample menu is posted online and updated frequently.
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Chef’s Classics Menu: Crafted seasonally, with subtle adjustments made daily as ingredients become unavailable or new products arrive. While the overall structure remains consistent, individual components may change to reflect the freshest offerings from our local farms and purveyors. The evening’s menu is presented at the start of your reservation.
DO YOU ACCOMMODATE DIETARY RESTRICTIONS?
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À La Carte: We do our best to accommodate dietary needs with at least 24 hours’ notice.
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Chef’s Classics Menu: The Chef’s Classics Menu is served as designed. We do not offer gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, or allium-free versions of this menu. In some cases, guests with allergies may still be able to enjoy the experience by selecting options within each course that naturally avoid a particular ingredient. However, dishes themselves will not be altered or modified for allergies or dietary restrictions.
CAN WE REQUEST A FASTER OR SLOWER DINING PACE?
Our kitchen and service team guide the pacing of the meal to ensure each course is prepared and served at its best. Guests with timing considerations—such as attending a performance or event afterward—should inform their server when they arrive and we will do our best to accommodate.
For guests who prefer a more relaxed, extended evening, we recommend reserving a later seating at 8:00 p.m. or after and notifying your server upon arrival. Due to the structure of our early seating, slower pacing cannot be accommodated during the first seating.
WHAT IS YOUR DRESS CODE?
We recommend dressy casual, business casual, or elevated attire.
DO YOU ACCOMMODATE CHILDREN?
Children are welcome; however, we do not offer a separate children’s menu, highchairs, booster seat, or diaper changing stations. All guests should be included in your reservation.
DO YOU ACCOMMODATE STROLLERS/BOOSTER SEATS?
If you plan to bring a stroller, booster seat, or highchair attachment, it must fit within your reserved seating area. Due to the size of our dining room, we are unable to accommodate strollers in walkways or store them during service. Please plan accordingly.
HOURS & ACCESS
WHEN ARE YOU OPEN?
We are open for dinner Tuesday to Saturday. The dining room's first seating begins at 5:00 p.m.
WHAT TIME IS YOUR LAST SEATING?
Our final reservation is at 9:00 p.m. on weeknights and 9:45 p.m. on weekends. We stay open to service those tables. Last call for the bar is at 9:30 p.m. on weeknights and 10:30 p.m. on weekends.
ARE YOU OPEN FOR LUNCH?
Not for regular service. Group lunch takeout is available Tuesday to Saturday with at least 10 days’ notice. Minimum order is $1,000, and pricing starts at $50 per guest. For private lunch events in our dining room, pricing begins at $75 per guest with an event minimum of $3,000.
ARE YOU OPEN ON SUNDAYS OR MONDAYS?
We are closed both Sunday and Monday.
DO YOU ACCEPT WALK-INS?
Yes, space permitting. Reservations are strongly recommended.
WHERE SHOULD I PARK?
Parking is available within one block at Market Square, Locust Street, and Walnut Street garages. Most are free in the evenings.
PRIVATE DINING & GROUPS
DO YOU HOST PRIVATE EVENTS OR LARGE GROUPS?
Yes. For parties of 7 to 20, visit Center of the Table. Pricing begins at $99 per guest (excluding beverages, tax, and service charge). This experience is designed for groups and features a shared, family-style menu curated by the kitchen. We are unable to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, or allium-free allergies for this experience.
For larger groups or those seeking privacy (main dining room or full restaurant buyout), visit Groups & Parties. Additional event fees will apply.
IS THE CHEF'S CLASSICS MENU AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE EVENTS OR LARGE GROUPS?
The Chef’s Classics Menu is offered during standard dinner service and is intended for regular table dining. It is not available for Center of the Table bookings, private events, or buyouts unless specifically arranged in advance.
WHAT SPACES ARE AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE DINING?
We host private lunch and dinner events Tuesday through Saturday. Options include reserving the main dining room or a full restaurant buyout. Visit Groups & Parties for more information.
WILL YOU OPEN ON SUNDAY OR MONDAY FOR A PRIVATE EVENT OR GROUP?
Yes, limited private events may be considered on Sundays or Mondays. The minimum event commitment to open the restaurant outside of regular operating days is $20,000, excluding tax and service charge. Availability is limited and subject to approval.
CHEF'S COUNTER
IS THE CHEF'S COUNTER OPEN?
Yes. The Chef’s Counter is open Tuesday through Saturday during standard dinner service and offers a view into the open kitchen. Guests seated at the counter may enjoy our à la carte menu, or inquire about reserving the Chef’s Tasting Experience, a private tasting prepared by Chef Joseph Lenn.
HOW DO I RESERVE THE CHEF'S COUNTER?
Chef’s Counter seating is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests may request counter seating by adding a note to their Resy reservation. While we do our best to accommodate these requests, placement at the Chef’s Counter cannot be guaranteed.
WHAT MENU IS AVAILABLE AT THE CHEF'S COUNTER?
Guests seated at the Chef’s Counter during standard dinner service may enjoy the full à la carte menu. The Chef’s Classics Menu is not available at the Chef’s Counter.
WHAT IS THE CHEF’S TASTING EXPERIENCE?
The Chef’s Tasting Experience is a private buyout of the Chef’s Counter for one party of up to six guests, prepared personally by Chef Joseph Lenn. This bespoke multi-course tasting offers the most immersive way to experience the kitchen and is available by advance request only.
BAR
IS THE BAR OPEN FOR DINNER?
Yes. The bar opens at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. We do not accept bar reservations. 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 will be glad to add your party to the bar waitlist. All names must be added in person—we do not accept phone-in requests. We seat only complete parties, and seating is offered in the order guests arrive.
WHAT MENU IS SERVED AT THE BAR?
Our full à la carte menu is available at the bar.
TAKEOUT & OUTSIDE ITEMS
DO YOU OFFER TAKEOUT?
Yes, takeout is available Tuesday to Saturday from 5:00–8:00 p.m. Orders must be placed in person at the bar during dinner service. We do not accept phone or online takeout orders.
DO YOU OFFER DELIVERY?
No. We do not partner with any delivery services.
CAN I BRING MY OWN WINE (CORKAGE) OR BEVERAGES?
No outside beverages are permitted.
CAN I BRING MY OWN CAKE/DESSERT?
No outside cakes or desserts are permitted. However, custom cakes may be pre-ordered from our in-house baker with at least 5 days’ notice by emailing hello@jcholdway.com.
OTHER
IS THE COVERED PATIO OPEN FOR DINNER?
Yes. Guests may request patio seating by adding a note to their Resy reservation. Please note that we do not move guests inside if weather conditions change. The patio is covered but not heated, so we encourage guests to dress appropriately for outdoor conditions. If the covered patio is full, our host team will be glad to add your party to the patio waitlist. We seat only complete parties, and seating is offered in the order guests arrive.
GIFT CARDS
Both physical and digital gift cards are accepted, and gratuity may be applied to gift card balances. Please note that gift cards cannot be applied to Resy ticketed events.
HOW CAN I STAY UP TO DATE?
Join Our Email List to receive updates on seasonal menus, special events, and winemaker dinners.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Email us at hello@jcholdway.com. While phone correspondence is limited due to the nature of our operation, our team is available to assist Tuesday through Saturday, between 1:00–3:00 p.m., at (865) 312-9050.