J.C. Holdway

We called a few weeks prior to reserve seats for the chef’s tasting. They offer two seating times. We went at 7:45 and as soon as you walk in, you know you’re in a special place. We had 8 courses (advertise 6) and each course was absolutely amazing and large. The sommelier was extremely knowledge and chose great wine to accompany us last night. All the chefs and assistants in the kitchen (shoutout to Courtney too!) were awesome and Maggie, our server, was very attentive too. This is hands down one of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to in my life. Knoxville is very lucky to have this gem. Do not wait, just go! You will not regret your decision. 10000/10.

We called a few weeks prior to reserve seats for the chef’s tasting. They offer two seating times. We went at 7:45 and as soon as you walk in, you know you’re in a special place. We had 8 courses (advertise 6) and each course was absolutely amazing and large. The sommelier was extremely knowledge and chose great wine to accompany us last night. All the chefs and assistants in the kitchen (shoutout to Courtney too!) were awesome and Maggie, our server, was very attentive too. This is hands down one of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to in my life. Knoxville is very lucky to have this gem. Do not wait, just go! You will not regret your decision. 10000/10.

I love everything about this place. Stephen was our server was did a phenomenal job. We couldn’t have asked for better service or a kinder person at that. I came here for my anniversary and it was more than I could’ve asked for. Stephen walked us through the menu and genuinely cared about what we were being served and had pride in the food his chef made. I kindly thank him for his service. In addition, everyone else who was apart of our service tonight was kind and extremely attentive as well. The chef here is amazing as well the food couldn’t not have been better everything was so perfect in my opinion. I’ve been to many restaurants and this is only the second review I’ve ever left. That is because this place deserved it! We had the hush puppies (best I’ve ever had), oysters, pasta, ribeye, pure potatoes, cornbread (amazing), and to top it off the spice cake dessert. For the cocktails I had 2 of the frozen Saturn (most perfect frozen drink I’ve ever had and I never drink frozen drinks)

I love everything about this place. Stephen was our server was did a phenomenal job. We couldn’t have asked for better service or a kinder person at that. I came here for my anniversary and it was more than I could’ve asked for. Stephen walked us through the menu and genuinely cared about what we were being served and had pride in the food his chef made. I kindly thank him for his service. In addition, everyone else who was apart of our service tonight was kind and extremely attentive as well. The chef here is amazing as well the food couldn’t not have been better everything was so perfect in my opinion. I’ve been to many restaurants and this is only the second review I’ve ever left. That is because this place deserved it! We had the hush puppies (best I’ve ever had), oysters, pasta, ribeye, pure potatoes, cornbread (amazing), and to top it off the spice cake dessert. For the cocktails I had 2 of the frozen Saturn (most perfect frozen drink I’ve ever had and I never drink frozen drinks)

Excellent last minute dinner, got lucky reserving a spot on Resy. Appetizers excellent, enjoyed both Wagu tartare and Pimento cheese w crackers. Entree was a pasta dish w seafood, very good and unique comfort flavor. Sitting at the “chefs table/bar” was unexpected and really nice. Grace served very well along w her associates. We enjoyed seeing the host who we met couple times before, was warm and welcoming. Highly recommend this spot.

Excellent last minute dinner, got lucky reserving a spot on Resy. Appetizers excellent, enjoyed both Wagu tartare and Pimento cheese w crackers. Entree was a pasta dish w seafood, very good and unique comfort flavor. Sitting at the “chefs table/bar” was unexpected and really nice. Grace served very well along w her associates. We enjoyed seeing the host who we met couple times before, was warm and welcoming. Highly recommend this spot.

Wow. Truly a Michelin Star experience at J.C. Holdway. Our service was fantastic, the servers were very thoughtful. My food was fantastic; the hush puppies were delicious, perfectly crispy. My slow cooked farm egg was wonderful! The desert was great too, good cheesecake and ice cream. I would absolutely go here again, although it is very expensive.

Wow. Truly a Michelin Star experience at J.C. Holdway. Our service was fantastic, the servers were very thoughtful. My food was fantastic; the hush puppies were delicious, perfectly crispy. My slow cooked farm egg was wonderful! The desert was great too, good cheesecake and ice cream. I would absolutely go here again, although it is very expensive.

Phenomenal experience at JC holdway! I cannot say enough about the exceptional service. Our waiter (Davin I think is his name) walked us through the menu with special tips and descriptions. He was spot on with everything. My favorite things were the egg in a bowl gnocchi and the bolognese. Everything came as a perfect bite when you put every single ingredient together. Fantastic wine selection available. The whole experience is worth the price. Highly recommend. I’ll be back!

Phenomenal experience at JC holdway! I cannot say enough about the exceptional service. Our waiter (Davin I think is his name) walked us through the menu with special tips and descriptions. He was spot on with everything. My favorite things were the egg in a bowl gnocchi and the bolognese. Everything came as a perfect bite when you put every single ingredient together. Fantastic wine selection available. The whole experience is worth the price. Highly recommend. I’ll be back!

The food was comparable to Michelin star in my opinion. Not only was the food delightful, the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. The restaurant overall had an incredible atmosphere. 5 star dining experience.

The food was comparable to Michelin star in my opinion. Not only was the food delightful, the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. The restaurant overall had an incredible atmosphere. 5 star dining experience.

Went for my birthday and the service was phenomenal. Every dish felt like thought and care went into it. The most memorable dishes were the cornbread, pork osso buco, and the blue cheese cheesecake with lemon sorbet The scallops, ribeye, and truffle pasta were also excellent. Would absolutely return. I didn’t think to take any photos, but did appreciate how they packed my leftover cornbread!

Went for my birthday and the service was phenomenal. Every dish felt like thought and care went into it. The most memorable dishes were the cornbread, pork osso buco, and the blue cheese cheesecake with lemon sorbet The scallops, ribeye, and truffle pasta were also excellent. Would absolutely return. I didn’t think to take any photos, but did appreciate how they packed my leftover cornbread!

Impressive service with equally impressive food. Last evening we had a reservation for six and wanted to treat a couple who were visiting with us who live 5,000 miles away. I must say I had a great dinner and our treatment from the servers made us feel like we were a group of some very important people. The food delivery and the cleaning of the table in waves was reminiscent of some of the most well known places around the world we have eaten. I will be back and invite some new friends to get their thoughts on our new Diamond experience. I must say e haven't had such a well done evening with ZERO complaints about the entire dinner, location and a cool place to eat. Keep up the good work and we'll come on another evening to try different items from the menu.

Impressive service with equally impressive food. Last evening we had a reservation for six and wanted to treat a couple who were visiting with us who live 5,000 miles away. I must say I had a great dinner and our treatment from the servers made us feel like we were a group of some very important people. The food delivery and the cleaning of the table in waves was reminiscent of some of the most well known places around the world we have eaten. I will be back and invite some new friends to get their thoughts on our new Diamond experience. I must say e haven't had such a well done evening with ZERO complaints about the entire dinner, location and a cool place to eat. Keep up the good work and we'll come on another evening to try different items from the menu.