What Is the Sidecar Club?
Sidecar is the quieter heartbeat of P.J. Clarke’s – a reservations-preferred upstairs dining room built for people who appreciate the pause between courses. Inspired by the same old-New-York spirit that’s carried this house for 140 years, it’s where polished service meets “we’ve saved your table” comfort.
You settle into a leather banquette, hear Sinatra humming somewhere in the woodwork, and your server already knows how you take your martini. It’s intimate without being precious, refined without being stiff, and classic in a way only P.J. Clarke’s and its Sidecar club atmosphere can be.
Sidecar Member Benefits & Perks
A Sidecar membership gives you exclusive access, allowing your nights out to feel effortless. Priority reservations mean those tucked-away booths – the ones regulars swear by – start becoming yours. You’re invited to private tastings, seasonal menu previews, and curated events that feel like someone built a calendar around your appetite.
Sidecar members also enjoy early access to raw bar features, off-menu cocktails mixed by bartenders who pour with intention, and dishes the kitchen sends upstairs before they hit the wider menu. And if oysters or chilled seafood shape your evening, the PJC Raw Bar becomes an easy go-to for something cold and classic before settling in upstairs. So yes – Sidecar member benefits are really that good.
How Sidecar Membership Works
This is how Sidecar membership works at P.J. Clarke’s – just as simple (and personal) as the room itself. You reach out, the team gets to know your dining style, and they guide you through availability and next steps. There’s no fuss, no velvet rope, no performance.
Once you’re in, booking becomes the easiest part of your week. A quick message and you’re set – your favorite table, your preferred timing, the same polished service waiting upstairs. When plans shift, they shift with you. And every time you make a reservation, you walk in knowing the dining room is already tuned into your rhythm.
Join the Sidecar Experience at P.J. Clarke’s
From DC to New York, when you want a room that feels like it remembers you, Sidecar is the key. Whether you’re planning a long dinner, a quiet celebration, or one of those conversations best held over a martini. Explore P.J. Clarke’s locations to find your nearest Sidecar or look into Private Affairs at P.J. Clarke’s if you’re celebrating something bigger.
However you arrive, the warmth, the legacy, and the quiet confidence of Sidecar make every visit feel like you’ve known the place for years. Since 1884, Clarke’s has been serving fresh food, frosty drinks, and damn good conversation. Sidecar simply gives you a better seat at the table.
