Five Places to Grab Christmas Dinner

While many local families will be sitting around the dining room table with a home-cooked meal on Christmas day, others will be looking to eat out. Here are some options of places that will be serving dinner on Dec. 25.

Oak Chalet Restaurant

Location: 1940 Bellmore Avenue, Bellmore

Description: This restaurant offers a taste of traditional German cuisine in a faux lodge atmosphere decorated with mounted animals, dark wood and stone. There is live entertainment in lederhosen and Hofbräu-München on tap.

Hours of Operation: Seatings at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

For More Information: Call 516-826-1700 or visit the website.

New Sing Mee Kitchen

Location: 566 East Meadow Avenue, East Meadow

Description: Located on the southwest corner of East Meadow and Powers avenues, New Sing Mee Kitchen serves both Chinese and Japanese cuisine. The menu features 200-plus items ranging from California rolls to beef prepared Szechuan-style.

Hours of Operation: Noon to 10 p.m.

For More Information: Call 516-794-7166.

Thai Station Restaurant

Location: 2161 Merrick Avenue, Merrick

Description: The restaurant offers Thai favorites like Pad Thai, Panang Curry and Pad See Ew at reasonable prices. The option of dining in is available, however seating is limited and they don't take reservations.

Hours of Operation: 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

For More Information:  Call 516-868-1168.

Cafe Symposio

Location: 2700 Sunrise Highway, Bellmore

Description: Cafe Symposio is a welcoming family-run Italian bistro that's been a staple of the Bellmore-Merrick community since 1996. The quaint cafe offers classic Italian dishes like antipasti, salads, soups, pizza, pasta, seafood, chicken, veal and steak.

Hours of Operation: 1-9 p.m.

For More Information: Call 516-785-6097 or visit the website.

Sakura Japanese Restaurant

Location: 369 Merrick Avenue, Merrick

Description: Sakura is a cozy Japanese eatery with over 10 years of experience crafting fine Japanese cuisine. Focusing mainly on sushi and rolls, the restaurant offers a thorough line-up of specialty sashimi, sushi and rolls. There are cooked dishes of teriyaki, tempura and sautéed treats.

Hours of Operation: 1-11 p.m.

For More Information: Call 516-771-7316 or visit the website.