WHAT SHOULD FAMILIES DINING WITH CHILDREN KNOW?

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.

MAY I BRING A STROLLER OR MY OWN BOOSTER SEAT?

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.

WHAT IS YOUR DRESS CODE?

Dressy casual, business casual, or elevated attire.

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DINING ROOM & BAR HOURS

Open Tuesday - Saturday

Doors open at 5:00 p.m.

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(865) 312-9050

501 Union Avenue

Knoxville, TN 37902

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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

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS & ALLERGIES

MENUS & DINING EXPERIENCE

CHEF'S COUNTER & CHEF'S TASTING

GROUPS & PRIVATE EVENTS

BAR, PATIO & WALK-IN SEATING

HOURS, PARKING & ACCESS

CHILDREN & DRESS CODE

OUTSIDE ITEMS, TAKEOUT & GIFT CARDS

UPDATES & CONTACT

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Frequently Asked Questions

RESERVATIONS

HOW DO I MAKE A RESERVATION, AND WHEN DO RESERVATIONS OPEN?

HOW DO I BOOK FOR 7 OR MORE GUESTS?

HOW SHOULD I SHARE SPECIAL REQUESTS WITH MY RESERVATION?

HOW LONG IS A RESERVATION, AND CAN I REQUEST A DIFFERENT PACE?

WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?

IS A DEPOSIT REQUIRED?

WHAT IS YOUR SPLIT-CHECK POLICY?

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS & ALLERGIES

WHAT ALLERGIES OR DIETARY RESTRICTIONS CAN YOU ACCOMMODATE?

HOW SHOULD I SHARE ALLERGIES OR DIETARY RESTRICTIONS?

CAN YOU GUARANTEE NO CROSS-CONTACT WITH ALLERGENS?

WHAT DIETARY PATHS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE CHEF'S CLASSICS MENU?

WHAT DIETARY ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR CENTER OF THE TABLE?

MENUS & DINING EXPERIENCE

WHAT MENUS ARE AVAILABLE DURING STANDARD DINNER SERVICE?

WHAT IS THE CHEF'S CLASSICS MENU?

HOW IS THE CHEF'S CLASSICS MENU DIFFERENT FROM THE CHEF'S TASTING EXPERIENCE?

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I HAVE TIMING NEEDS OR WANT A SLOWER DINNER?

HOW OFTEN DO THE MENUS CHANGE?

CHEF'S COUNTER & CHEF'S TASTING

WHAT IS CHEF'S COUNTER SEATING, AND HOW DO I BOOK IT?

WHAT IS THE CHEF'S TASTING EXPERIENCE?

HOW DO I RESERVE THE CHEF'S TASTING EXPERIENCE?

WHAT DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION TERMS APPLY TO THE CHEF'S TASTING EXPERIENCE?

GROUPS & PRIVATE EVENTS

WHAT GROUP-DINING AND PRIVATE-EVENT OPTIONS DO YOU OFFER?

WHAT IS CENTER OF THE TABLE, AND HOW ARE GROUPS SEATED?

WHAT DOES CENTER OF THE TABLE COST, AND WHAT IS INCLUDED?

WHAT MENU AND DIETARY POLICIES APPLY TO CENTER OF THE TABLE?

WHAT PRIVATE-DINING, BUYOUT AND LUNCH OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE?

HOW DO I INQUIRE ABOUT A GROUP RESERVATION OR PRIVATE EVENT?

BAR, PATIO & WALK-IN SEATING

HOW DOES BAR SEATING WORK?

HOW DOES THE BAR WAITLIST WORK?

HOW DO I REQUEST PATIO SEATING, AND IS IT GUARANTEED?

IS THE PATIO HEATED, AND WHAT HAPPENS IF THE WEATHER CHANGES?

HOW DOES THE PATIO WAITLIST WORK?

DO YOU ACCEPT WALK-INS?

HOURS, PARKING & ACCESS

WHERE SHOULD I PARK?

WHAT ARE YOUR DINING-ROOM AND BAR HOURS?

ARE YOU OPEN FOR LUNCH OR ON SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS?

CHILDREN & DRESS CODE

WHAT SHOULD FAMILIES DINING WITH CHILDREN KNOW?

MAY I BRING A STROLLER OR MY OWN BOOSTER SEAT?

WHAT IS YOUR DRESS CODE?

OUTSIDE ITEMS, TAKEOUT & GIFT CARDS

MAY I BRING MY OWN WINE OR OTHER BEVERAGES?

MAY I BRING A CAKE OR DESSERT?

WHAT TAKEOUT OPTIONS DO YOU OFFER?

HOW MAY J.C. HOLDWAY GIFT CARDS BE USED?

UPDATES & CONTACT

HOW CAN I CONTACT J.C. HOLDWAY OR STAY INFORMED?