So, it is your turn to have the family over for the big holiday feast...worried about Uncle John and Aunt Sue and the rest of the gang complaining that the food is too dry, overcooked or cold? Fear not, your local restaurants can help serving Christmas Eve and Christmas Day feasts that everyone can enjoy.

The Patio at 54 Main in Westhampton Beach is offering a special prix fixe menu in honor of Christmas Eve on Monday, December 24 from 4 to 8 p.m. The cost of the dinner is $25 per person and $12.50 for children under age 12, plus tax and gratuity. Choose from seafood chowder; Chilean sea bass with fine herbs beurre blanc; half Long Island duck with wild rice and port cherry reduction; lamb and filet mixed grill with mint demi and béarnaise; and apple crisp. For reservations or further information, call (631) 288-0100.

Mirabelle Restaurant in St. James is serving a three-course Christmas Eve dinner on Monday, December 24 at 5 p.m. The cost is $68 per person plus tax and gratuity. Menu items include: lobster ravioli with tomato-olive bouillon and miniature sepia; roulade of sole filled with scallop mousse, lemon-ginger sauce, porcini mushrooms and Yukon gold lemon potato puree; roasted beef filet, turnip gratin, horseradish and green onion relish, red wine butter sauce; and passion fruit soufflé. For reservations, please call (631) 584-5999.

Rowdy Hall in East Hampton will be serving lunch on Christmas Eve closing at 5 p.m. and will be closed Christmas day. For further information call (631) 324-8555.

Almond Restaurant in Bridgehampton a classic French bistro offering unpretentious French at affordable prices, will be celebrating Christmas Eve on Monday, December 24 starting at 6 p.m. They will be offering their regular menu and their special 7th annual tradition of roast suckling pig served with cabbage, caramelized apples and spaetzle for $25 per person plus tax and gratuity. For reservations or more information call (631) 537-8885.

After weeks of buying gifts, decorating and baking, most of us would rather put our feet up and relax than cook for the family. If that's the case head to Nick & Toni's in East Hampton for newly added holiday specials available December 19 - 23 starting at 6 p.m. They will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. For further information or reservations, call (631) 324-3550.

This holiday season give your guest something to snack on that is sure to impress. Tutto Italiano offers their handmade mozzarella to keep you warm and your stomach full. Whether you're planning a big Italian Christmas feast or bringing a special hors d'oeuvre, this warm treat is sure to impress dinner guests. For more information, call (631) 324-9500.

Give the kids a chance to tell Santa what they want for Christmas at East Wind Caterers in Wading River. Brunch will be served on Sunday, December 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. with Santa where kids can tell Santa their Christmas wishes while listening to holiday favorites sung by the East Wind Christmas carolers. The cost is $29.95 for adults and $15.95 for children with those under three-years-old at no cost. Prices do not include service charge and tax. Brunch includes: kids buffet; omelet station; carving station; Belgium waffle station; breakfast buffet; luncheon buffet; salad station; home baked bread display and a dessert table. For further information call (631) 929-6585.

Need to send a last minute gift to the cousin who you always seem to forget. This holiday season, Citarella in East Hampton and Watermill is offering a variety of delectable perishable and non-perishable baskets for the gourmand or anyone who just loves good food. Prices range from $69-$649 and can be delivered in Manhattan as well as nationally. For further information or to place and order, contact your nearest Citarella in East Hampton at (631) 324-9190 or Water Mill at (631) 726-3636.

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