Every holiday season, Montclair locals look forward to the new and exciting holiday decor setups from their favorite bars and restaurants. Check out Montclair Girl’s holiday restaurant decor guide to add to your December bucket lists. Uncover the best Christmas and holiday ambiance in Montclair and beyond this year below.
Calandra’s | 118 U.S. Highway 46 East, Fairfield
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Guests will discover a cozy outdoor dining setup for a fun spin on winter dining. The patio at Calandra’s is situated in an outdoor holiday village with heated igloos covered in lights. It’s festive and warm, with all of the classics on the menu.
Egan and Sons | 118 Walnut Street, Montclair
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This Irish gastropub is ideal for festive happy hour or casual weekend cocktails. Holiday parties are available to book for eight or more people.
Halcyon Brasserie | 114 Walnut Street, Montclair
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Halcyon not only is a favorite romantic date night spot but is also a great restaurant to enjoy upscale vibes with outdoor Christmas archways and green and gold tree decor indoors. Seafood lovers can take advantage of the raw bar and sushi assortment. Make it a full night out with a nightcap at the lounge upstairs.
La Rocca Osteria | 23 Midland Avenue, Montclair
The outdoor patio area is decked out with cute lights and wreaths. Patrons will experience its authentic Italian menu while admiring the classic festive decor. The only thing better than the decorations is the homemade pasta paired with a big glass of red wine.
Miracle on Centre at Cowan’s Public | 229 Centre Street, Nutley
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This holiday cocktail bar is serving some major Rolf’s vibes this year. With the added convenience of location, it is a great North Jersey destination for holiday fun and Instagram-able drinks. Check out Montclair Girl’s complete guide to North Jersey holiday pop-ups here.
Rab-Bit Hole at Blue Steel Pizza Co. | 285 Glenwood Avenue, Bloomfield
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Rab-Bit Hole is seriously decking the halls with a little something extra this year. Throughout the month of December, this speakeasy inside of Blue Steel Pizza Co. will be completely transformed into a “Christmas Wonderland” instead of the usual “Alice in Wonderland” theme. Reserve a table on the website or text “RabbitHole” to (833) 612-1081. This Instagram-worthy event will book up fast.
The Barrow House | 1296 Van Houten Avenue, Clifton
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While it’s a Passaic County location is more of the ‘and beyond’ for our Montclair-focused list, to leave off the Barrow House would be an oversight. This farmhouse-style restaurant is beautiful even on regular days but definitely shines during the holidays. The homey vibes are enhanced by the holiday decorations and seasonal menu.
