Dining Out on Christmas Day

In one of the iconic scenes from A Christmas Story, the Parker family is forced to have an alternative Christmas dinner after the neighbor’s dogs storm into their kitchen and eat the turkey.

I laugh every time I see the family dining at Chop Suey Palace, but the possibility of ruining Christmas dinner is something everyone must face.

Just in case something tragic happens in your effort to prepare the ultimate feast or if you’d just like to eat out on Christmas Day, here is a registry of local eateries that will be open.

Odenton

The legendary restaurant will not be open on Christmas Day, but only because it's not usually open on Sundays. But there are a few other restaurants operating as normal, including the in the Odenton Shopping Center. The restaurant is well known for its dumplings and orange chicken. It's open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Christmas.

Glen Burnie

Open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., satisfy your pancake craving by stopping by the  in Glen Burnie. Use the trip to try the restaurant's seasonal and holiday hotcakes: White Chocolate Mint Chip Pancakes, Pumpkin Praline Pancakes, Eggnog Pancakes or the healthier SIMPLE & FIT Pumpkin Pancake combo.

Crofton

If you're looking for a cup of coffee to go with your Christmas celebration and treats, check out Caribou Coffee in the Village at Waugh Chapel. They serve light sandwiches and countless cups of seasonal-flavored coffees and teas.

Severna Park

Just visualize the scene from A Christmas Story and this is the place! It’s the in the Robinson Crossing shopping center and it’s open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. with a full menu and carryout.

Annapolis

will be open Christmas Day at 6 p.m. and will remain open until 2 a.m. Dec. 26. The kitchen will be open to help you out whether you want to step away from the festivities at home for a drink and a quick bite, or you're looking to escape the kitchen altogether.