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OKALOOSA COUNTY — Have family in town, and you want to give them a taste of what the Emerald Coast offers? Or maybe you overcooked the ham and need a backup plan?
Below is a list of restaurants across Okaloosa County that will be open on Christmas Day. Call or check the restaurant’s social media page for the latest information.
What’s open in Fort Walton Beach?Holi Indian Cuisine will be open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and dinner from 5 to 10 p.m.Sealand Restaurant will offer a Christmas buffet from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adults eat for $55, while children younger than 10 eat for $20. Reservations are highly recommended; call 850-244-0044.Two Waffle House locations will be open 24 hours.Okinawa Japanese Steak & Seafood House will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner hours are 5 to 10 p.m.Whataburger will close at 10 p.m.IHOP will be open from 6 a.m. to midnight.What’s open in Crestview?All three Waffle House locations will be open 24 hours.Whataburger will close at 10 p.m.What’s open in Niceville and Valparaiso?Whataburger will be open until 10 p.m.Waffle House will be open all day.Absolute Thai Cafe will be open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner hours are 4 to 8:30 p.m.
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What’s open in Shalimar?Waffle House will be open 24 hours.What’s open in Destin?Both Waffle House locations will be open 24 hours.Jasmine Thai will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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