Although many restaurants and bars are closed on Christmas Day, a number of local spots stay open. Here's a list of five eateries and watering holes ready to welcome you with open arms. The best part? No reservations required.
Dao Palate
329 Flatbush Avenue (near the intersection of Carlton) 718-638-1995
Golden Chopstick
789 Franklin Avenue (between Lincoln Place and St. Johns Place) 718-774-0624
Columnist about the dumplings, moo shu, and egg rolls at this popular Chinese food takeout mecca.
India Place
655 Vanderbilt Avenue (between Park Place and Prospect Place) 718-398-7776
Korma, kebobs, and a plethora of tasty curries await at this eat-in or order-from . Try one of the mango lassi yogurt drinks and you'll soon be saying, "Egg nog, who?"
Soda Bar
629 Vanderbilt Avenue (at intersection of St. Marks Ave.) 718-230-8393
Dig in to hearty comfort fare like burgers, beer-battered onions and pierogies at and thank your lucky stars for the $3 drafts during happy hour from 12 to 7 p.m.
583 Vanderbilt Avenue (at the corner of Dean Street) 718-857-5777
Known primarily as a haven for "footie" (er, soccer) fans, this casual, eco-friendly bar offers an array of culinary choices from Cajun Bread Pudding to Pulled Pork Sliders and good old-fashioned Meatloaf.
