Best Restaurant for Christmas Decorations

I searched and couldn't find anything on this topic. I'm looking for restaurants with festive Christmas decorations. I love Butch McGuire's and (of course) there's always The Walnut Room, but I feel like I am missing out on other places. Anyone been to any really Christmas-y restaurants lately that put them in the spirit?

Hi,

By reputation only, Strongbow Inn in Valparaiso, Indiana is supposed to be highly decorated. They feature turkey on the menu.

2405 E US 30
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-5121
(800) 462-5121

Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Thursday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday - Saturday 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
Sunday 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

How far are you willing to go?

Liebighof, in the Lehel region of Munich, is insane with Christmas decorations.



Liebighof
Liebigstraße 14, 80538 München, Germany
+49 89 295405
liebighof.de
(Lehel U-Bahn, Tram 18)

I always enjoy the upstairs area at Owen & Engine during the holidays. It's a great place to cozy up to a fireplace in a deep leather chair to nurse a mug of hot buttered rum and gaze at festive Christmas decorations.

JoelF wrote:How far are you willing to go?

Liebighof, in the Lehel region of Munich, is insane with Christmas decorations.



Liebighof
Liebigstraße 14, 80538 München, Germany
+49 89 295405
liebighof.de
(Lehel U-Bahn, Tram 18)

I would LOVE to go to Germany for Christmas! Was hoping for something within an hour of Chicago. One day...sigh...

Hi,

If you go to the Julbord at Tre Kronor, you feel like you left Chicago and dropped in on an intimate Scandinavian Christmas party. I especially like the second floor, though anywhere you are seated will be perfectly wonderful.

Regards,

I've REALLY been wanting to do Julbord and I know it'd really be a festive thing to do...but right now a little steep for me. I think I should save for it next year!

Teresa, Owen & Engine sounds wonderful...I'm searching for a good place to go with a friend over our break from work and I think that is a major contender! Thanks for the suggestion!

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Teibel’s Family Restaurant
1775 US Highway 41
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 865-2000
http://www.teibels.com/

Marie's and it's not even close. (Actual appearance from my vantage, last Xmas.)

JeffB wrote:

Marie's and it's not even close. (Actual appearance from my vantage, last Xmas.)

+1 on Marie's.

+1 more on maries

another contender - Gino's North - which is in my near-here rotation very soon

Ahhh...Marie's isn't too far from where I live, either. That looks awesome!

Did our annual visit to Marie's during Decoration Season. It's the best.
Lady Gregory in Andersonville is very warm and decorative for the holidays. A super handsome, festive space.

Artie wrote:http://www.travelstarzonline.com/Oak%20Ridge%20Boys%202012.htm
Teibel’s Family Restaurant
1775 US Highway 41
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 865-2000
http://www.teibels.com/

Here's some new pictures of Teibels at Christmas. https://www.facebook.com/teibels?fref=photo&sk=photos
It is truly worth a visit.

This is a great topic! Thanks.

I think that the Walnut Room at Macy's (FKA Marshall Fields) is awful. it is the same tree but the ornaments and garland are neutral so the disco lights that flash a monotone colors won't clash. IMHO BORING and nontraditional. Skip the lines.

We make a yearly trip to Lawry's Prime Rib (on Ontario). Decorations are nice and they have carolers roaming the place to give it that festive ambiance. Pricey, but a nice tradition.

Went to White Fence Farm. Kids love it and the decorations are on the shabby side of chic-but every crazy room is decorated. We think it a good value and a unique experience. Bring quarters for the amusements room.

White Fence Farm
1376 Joliet Road, Romeoville, IL
630 / 739-1720

Hello LTH'ers,

We do Toon"s Bar & Grill up really good for Christmas. We just had one of our Beer delivery Drivers say we had the best decorations in Wrigleyville. Will drop a reminder of our daily specials for everyone to check out! Thanks so much Folks!

Monday All appetizers 1/2 Price including Wings, $4.50 Great Lakes Drafts
Tuesday All Wraps for $4.50 during Lunch and $3 Mozzarella Sticks all day $3 Domestic Bottles
Wednesday $4.50 Half Pound Cheeseburger's with Chips and All 18 Drafts $4.50
Thursday $ 3.50 - 6 pc. Jumbo Wings, Bartenders Draft Choice $4.50
Friday $10 Half Rack House Smoked Baby Backs, Hand Cut Fries & House Slaw. $4.50 Lagunitas Sumpin Sumpin & IPA

We are proud of our GNR and hope to see some folks soon.

Danny

Toons Bar & Grill
3857 N. Southport
773-935-1919

Thanks for the reminder Danny, I was looking for a place to add to my rotation besides Marie's. I'll be in for your wonderful burgers and ribs.

Danny would love to come by with my missus and our 10-year old son -- is it ok to bring kids, or are you 21+ only?

I can answer that--Toons is one of only a few places that my stepsons request to go when they stay with me in the city--they've been going since they were about 11 and 12--now they're almost 15 and almost 16

awesome, thank you boudreau

I'll be hitting Marie's 2-3 times in the next few weeks. Not only for the decor of course, but for one of my all-time favorite pizzas. One more reason to love December! All we're missing is snow and we're all set.

Take a trip to Ervs Mug in Oak Creek Wisconsin for one of the best ranked fish fries and Schlocky Christmas decor out the wazoo.

funholidaygirl wrote:Take a trip to Ervs Mug in Oak Creek Wisconsin for one of the best ranked fish fries and Schlocky Christmas decor out the wazoo.

What part of that is Christmas specific?

Its probably not the "Best" place for Christmas decorations, but if you find yourself in that part of the loop, Miller's Pub makes an honest effort to decorate. Also, this time of year they have Tom & Jerry's which are really very good, with both brandy and rum in a warm frothy milk base similar to, but not quite like egg nog.

Edelweiss German Restaurant in Norridge I believe decorates very nicely for Christmas.

very cozy

and I always thought that all the Ann Sathers restaurants really do something with decorations to bring the holiday spirit.

Cheers and Happy HOlidays.

I was at the Drake once at Xmas and it was very beautiful.