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10 Places to Eat Out for Christmas Dinner

If cooking isn't your thing on the holidays, fear not. Patch has compiled a list of places you can visit to eat Christmas dinner with the whole family.

Dining out on Christmas Day? Though the options are not as bountiful as they are throughout the rest of the year, Sachem Patch rounded up a listing of 10 places that are open for dinner on Christmas Day. Check out where you can get a tasty meal for the holiday...

388 Union Avenue, Holbrook: This Chinese restaurant is not only open on Christmas Day, but open every day of the year except for Thanksgiving Day.

90 Church Street, Ronkonkoma: Dah Lee is open on Christmas Day until 9 p.m. This eat-in Chinese restaurant also has a cocktail lounge and bar area to enjoy drinks before being seated.

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297 Smithtown Boulevard, Ronkonkoma: Though Chan's Restaurant is primarily a take-out restaurant with limited seating inside. They are open for their regular business hours, so you can call in an order and still have a delicious meal at home without the hassle of cooking.

278 Portion Road, Ronkonkoma: Crystal Garden's all you can eat buffet serves up all your favorite classic Chinese dishes as well as sushi and some alternative American choices as well. The entire clan can be brought in to enjoy a meal in Crystal Garden as they have ample seating and the ability to host large groups.

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654 Horseblock Road, Farmingville: This Japanese and Chinese restaurant offers up your traditional and some unique Chinese, Japanese and Thai dishes, as well as a wide variety of sushi. They also have a bar where you can sit and enjoy one of their many cocktails or a drink off of their extensive wine and beer list.

Papa John's Pizza411 Furrows Road, Holbrook: Papa John's Pizza is open on Christmas Day for deliveries and takeout orders. Their menu consists of a wide variety of pizzas, chicken wings and chicken strips with a large selection of sauces and of course their dessert pies which come in either apple or cinnamon.

1260 Waverly Avenue, Farmingville: This Chinese and Japanese restaurant serves up all of your favorite Chinese and Japanese dishes. They also have a sushi bar with a variety of rolls available.

630 Horseblock Road, Farmingville: Ole Restaurant is a Portuguese-American in Farmingville that has a full bar for diners to sit and enjoy a drink before their meal. This restaurant serves up a variety of ethic and American dishes that the whole family with enjoy.

TGI Fridays2320 North Ocean Avenue, Farmingville: TGI Fridays is open Christmas Day from 4 p.m. until midnight. The whole family is sure to find something great to eat at Fridays from burgers and sandwiches to delicious salads and seafood dishes. Don't forget to enjoy something off of their full bar menu complete with a lengthy list of specialty drinks.

Mamma Lombardi's400 Furrows Road, Holbrook: Though Mamma Lombardi's is not open on Christmas Day, they are open until 6:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve for catering orders. This is a great option for those who want a home cooked meal without the work. All you'll need is an oven to do a bit of reheating.

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