Christmas is just about here, and instead of scrambling to make food for everyone, why not let one of these places in Baldwin County take care of it for you?

There may be 12 days Christmas, but here are 10 restaurants that will be open in Baldwin County during the holiday season, whether you are looking to dine in or are wanting to bring something home to eat.

BOLO Steak & Seafood
27370 Canal Road, Orange Beach

BOLO is inviting those to a special holiday dinner on Christmas Eve from 4 to 8 p.m., featuring prime rib, apple stuffed pork loin and flounder Rockefeller as the main courses, complete with a variety of sides and desserts. Reservations are required and can be made online at www.bolorestaurantoba.com or by phone by calling (251) 345-6739.

Doc's Seafood Shack and Oyster Bar
Foley: 20520 Miflin Road
Orange Beach: 26029 Canal Road

Doc's will be open during the holidays and will be serving their regular menu. At the Foley location, they are open on Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Christmas Day from 3 to 7 p.m. At the Orange Beach location, they are open on Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Christmas Day from noon to 8 p.m.

Flora-Bama Lounge and Oyster Bar

Spend your Christmas at the Flora-Bama, which will host its annual Christmas potluck on Christmas Day. Turkey and ham will be provided by the establishment while patrons are encouraged to bring their own covered dish to share.
Dishes can be brought to the Flora-Bama between 9 and 11 a.m. on Christmas Day, with food being served promptly at 11 a.m. The event is free to attend.

Foodcraft
21196 E. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores

Foodcraft at Gulf State Park will be serving a special holiday buffet on Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring a prime rib carving station, herb-roasted chicken, au gratin potatoes, a salad bar, desserts and much more. It costs $55 for adults and $27.50 for children 6 to 12 years old. Children under 5 years old eat for free.

The Galway Irish Public House
2301 E. 2nd St., Gulf Shores

The Galway in Gulf Shores will be open on Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. They will also be hosting a pub trivia beginning at 6 p.m.

The Grand Hotel

The Grand Hotel will be serving a special holiday menu at the Southern Roots restaurant on Christmas Eve and will also host a Christmas Day buffet from 10:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Reservations are required. Visit www.grand1847.com for more information.

Shipp's Dockside Grill
27075 Marina Road, Orange Beach

Shipp's is serving a special dinner for Christmas Eve, featuring beef wellington ($46) and Cornish hen ($32) as main courses, along with select sides. Reserve your spot by calling (251) 4112-7447 or online at www.shippsdockside.com.

Tulum Mexican Cuisine
9878 Spanish Fort Blvd., Daphne

Celebrate the holiday season at Tulum in Daphne, which will be open on Christmas Eve, in addition to New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Wolf Bay Restaurant - Christmas Delivery Service
20801 Miflin Road, Foley

Let Wolf Bay Restaurant in Foley take care of the holiday cooking for you with a drop-off-and-go style food delivery service. The menu includes ham, pot roast, mashed potatoes with brown gravy, mac and cheese, cornbread stuffing, green beans, house salad and rolls, along with a choice of one dessert, including pecan pie, berry cobbler, apple crisp and assorted cookies. Sweet tea by the gallon can also be added for $10.

It costs $30 per person plus tax and 20% gratuity. Delivery is free within 10 miles of the restaurant and $3 per mile beyond 10 miles (up to a 20-mile round-trip. Delivery beyond 20 miles is unavailable. Delivery dates are on Dec. 20, Dec. 21, Dec. 22 and Dec. 23 between 2 and 7 p.m.

Call (251) 987-5129 and ask for Chanda to reserve your order.

Zeke's Restaurant
26619 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach

Zeke's will be open on Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. but will be closed on Christmas Day. They will also be open on New Year's Eve from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made by calling (251) 280-8008 or by visiting www.zekeslanding.com.