While Christmas is the most recognized holiday during the year, and the majority of restaurants and businesses will celebrate the day by being closed, a number of local establishments will open to accommodate family parties and groups the choose not to stay home and cook.

A recent National Purchase Diary poll showed that only 2 percent of those surveyed planned to go out for dinner on Christmas. The NPD Group provides consumer and retail information to manufacturers and retailers.

Along the Gulf Coast, a number of popular eateries will open their doors for Christmas customers.

In addition to their regular menu, Matt Young, a manager at Bubba’s Seafood House said they will be offering something a little special.

“We will have our regular menu but we will also be doing prime rib,” Young said. “Customers can enjoy a delicious prime rib dinner plus two side items of their choice for just $12.95.”

Young said the restaurant will be opening at 10:30 and will stay open until 9 p.m.

Some of those open will be:

Bubba's Seafood House

24621 Perdido Beach Blvd., 251-974-1800, open 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Doc’s Gulf Shores

1140 Gulf Shores Parkway, 251-967-4800Open 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Guy Harvey's

Island Grill

4851 Wharf Parkway,  Orange Beach, 251-224-8180, Open 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Live Bait Food & Spirits

24281 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, 251-974-1612, open 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Mud Bugs

Pub & Club

624 Gulf Shores Parkway, 251- 948-8081, open 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Rafters Restaurant

at The Wharf

4725 Main Street, Orange Beach, 251-224-6900, open 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

 While all of these restaurants will be open on Christmas Day, customers should call regarding possible changes in Christmas Eve hours.