“ Service, ambiance, and food are the best in all the city. We love this restaurant and can't wait to come back for more! Flavors are out of this world! ”

“ Service was to die for . Drinks were out of the this world . The grilled shrimp maybe the best I have ever had . The atmosphere Was really good . My only knock on this place was the sides in my humble opinion they lacked flavor . But I will definitely eat here again ”

“ Lia and Andrew are the best bartending team ever and made our dinner the most indulgent and memorable experience! Kudos to Chef Lenn, it must be hard to be so talented and creative in the kitchen but we thank him for carrying the weight of his brilliance and sharing it with us all. Can't wait to come back! ”

“ Food is transcendent, service makes us always feel at home. From the moment you walk in the door, it feels both unique and familiar. The wine recommendations are always on point and come with a great story. ”

“ My wife and I heard nothing but great things about this place, yet it took us almost three years to finally dine here. It exceeded my expectations! The decor is a post-modern style with an upscale tailored look. We visited on a Tuesday without reservations and had no problem getting a seat. For some reason, the hostess had to get the manager when we asked to be seated. The manager then took us to a very romantic, almost secluded table in the back corner, which provided privacy from other diners. It appeared they purposely spread the diners out throughout the restaurant because of the light attendance. Domingo was perhaps one of the finest servers I have ever experienced! When he learned it was our first time, he gave us the menu tour of a lifetime, providing explanations and suggestions. I started with a glass of Pinot Noir, which was delightful. My wife and I then shared the kale salad. This is truly a kale salad for anyone who doesn't like kale. It was magnificently tender and tasty, with some unusual twists. We then shared the pork osso bucco served on cheese grits with shredded sauteed red cabbage and turnips. The pork didn't even need a knife to eat it was so tender. The flavor was spectacular. I finished with a drink of very rare Kosher Buffalo Trace whiskey. The pace of the meal was perfect, and the service was outstanding. It was everything we had hoped for. True fine dining. ”

“ Trendy modern farmhouse type feel with excellent farm to table plates. Definitely has a Blackberry Farm vibe, which makes sense since the chef was once there. It's moderately priced, but everything worth it! We ordered several snack plates and a full entree: pimento cheese (5/5), hush puppies (5/5) good, both plain and with the comeback sauce. Farm egg dish was like upgraded chicken and dumplings! (5/5) my husband and I shared the ribeye - good for sharing. Steak was cooked to perfection, had good flavor too. (5/5) didn't care for the accompanying sauce. We finished with dessert - the chocolate cake with coffee ice cream. WOW! Portions are easily shareable when ordering multiple plates. Attire is trendy casual. Great wine list!! ”

“ Excellent all around! Food, service, wine pairing.... Easily one of the best restaurants in Knoxville. ”

“ Had a 7:45p reservation. Seated pretty quickly at reservation time. Was a bit slow at the beginning with us just hanging out at the table with water but, everything picked up after a bit. Seemed like a place for dates, birthdays, and celebrations especially with the steep pricing. For three people, what we got filled us to the brim with a little bit of room for dessert. Cornbread (4/5) - great cornbread that pairs wonderfully with the sorghum butter. Bone marrow (4/5) - came with four slices of bread and picked cauliflower on top. A decent size of marrow was just the right amount of salty and fatty. Kale and squash salad (3/5) - was mostly dressed kale, didn't seem like there was any summer squash in it if any. The cornbread crumbles added a nice crunch. Grilled Prime Ribeye (5/5) - great cut of steak and cooked beautifully. Super tender. Got a side of the potato puree since the potatoes that came with the steak was mostly garnish. Charcoal grilled pork chop (3/5) - IMO no one really eats pork chops like steak so I wished it wasn't cooked similarly. It was a really thick pork chop so the inside felt a bit more rare and bland than I'm used to. The outside was more flavorful due to the char. The pork fried farro was an interesting component and added some flavor when eaten with the pork. Peaches and cream (4/5) - interesting dessert that does well with different temps and textures. Peaches with cold cream and crispy white chocolate pearls. Definitely a southern dessert. I would like to come back to check out the trout, but otherwise more of a I've been there before kind of place. ”

“ J C Holdway was our favorite dining experience during our visit! Knoxville native, Chef Joseph Lenn has created an incredible restaurant offering only the best farm to table cooked by wood-fire. His cuisine honors his late Uncle Joe's legacy of appreciating great food and showcases the freshest ingredients of the Southeast region. The J C Holiday team provides wonderful hospitality in an elevated and beautifully designed space. Each dish was exceptional and packed so much flavor in every bite. This establishment is not only a celebration of his hometown and what wood-fire cooking means to him, but also what happens when someone chases their dreams. And his cuisine is a perfect reflection of that. ”

“ Very fun friendly upscale experience with excellent cocktails that match the excellent service. I had the orecchiette with lobster-deliciously spring fresh. Blue cheesecake was outstanding. Coming back again and again. ”