The holidays are a time for enjoying family and friends and making cherished seasonal memories. Sweating in the kitchen and tackling a mountain of dishes may not be part of that vision. Need a last-minute takeout side dish or a neutral territory for a family meal? These restaurants around Boston are open and serving on Christmas Day.

Bricco 

- 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

- 241 Hanover St., Boston

- Info: Get a headstart on the holiday carb coma at Bricco, an Italian restaurant in the North End specializing in hearty pastas, special-occasion steaks and espresso martinis. bricco.com

Eastern Standard

- 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

- 775 Beacon St., Boston

- Info: This beloved Fenway brasserie is offering a three-course prix fixe menu for Christmas Day including festive menu options like a full branzino, braised lamb shank and a truffle, chestnut and Swiss chard stuffed pasta. This coursed menu is $98 per person. easternstandardboston.com

Rebel’s Guild at the Revere Hotel

- 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

- 200 Stuart St., Boston

- Info: The Rebel’s Guild Christmas menu relies on New England classics like clam chowder, lobster bisque and baked ham. Don’t miss the eggnog crème brûlée for dessert. rebelsguild.com

Rowes Wharf Sea Grille

- 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

- 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston

- Info: The special holiday menu at this harborside dining spot errs on the side of luxury. Try a surf-and-turf risotto, a decadent local caviar service or a baked stuffed lobster, to name a few items. roweswharfseagrille.com

Seamark Seafood & Cocktails 

- 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

- 1 Broadway, Everett

- Info: This swanky seafood spot in the Encore Boston Harbor casino will be serving its regular menu all evening on Christmas. Don’t forget to have a nightcap at the in-house speakeasy Old Wives Tale while you’re there. seamarkencore.com

Margeaux Supper Parlor 

- 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

- 1924 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge

- Info: Kick off a three-course, prix fixe holiday meal with popovers and salted butter, then choose from seasonal options like lobster and crab bisque, truffle beef Wellington and bananas foster beignets. This coursed menu is $80 per person. margeauxsupperparlor.com

Clink at the Liberty Hotel

- 10 a.m. time slots only

- 215 Charles St., Boston

- Info: Avoid the late-night dinner hour with a morning brunch service on Christmas Day at Clink in the Liberty Hotel. The à la carte menu includes sweet and savory favorites. libertyhotel.com/restaurantsbars/clink