Montclair Gastropub Made 'Inspiring Comeback' After Disaster: Report

MONTCLAIR, NJ — A popular gastropub in Montclair is showing the community how “grit, creativity and community spirit” can turn even the greatest challenge into a powerful comeback, a new report says.

Egan & Sons in Montclair was recently named as one of three New Jersey businesses that have displayed “Inspiring Comebacks After A Disaster.”

Here’s what earned the local restaurant a round of applause from financial media company MarketBeat.com, which surveyed more than 3,000 people as part of their report:

“Hurricane Ida flooded this pub in September 2021, shutting it down for 49 days. The owners tore out floors, replaced gear, and scrubbed top to bottom to recover. By late October, Egan & Sons reopened to a cheering crowd and a warm community welcome. Montclair’s favorite gastropub came back stronger than ever.”

Other New Jersey businesses that earned a nod in the report included Donovan’s Reef in Sea Bright) and Classic Cake in Cherry Hill.

“These businesses remind us that resilience isn’t just about weathering a storm - it’s about rebuilding something even stronger,” said Matt Paulson, founder of MarketBeat.com.

“Their stories show how grit, creativity and community spirit can turn even the greatest setbacks into powerful comebacks,” Paulson added.

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