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50+ Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free (or Cheap!)
Eating out is so convenient yet SO Expensive for the whole family! That’s why we’ve compiled a list of 50+ restaurants where kids eat free (or cheap!) For the most part, these offers usually mean a free item from the kid’s menu with a paying adult. This may or may not include a beverage. Ages vary by restaurant and are noted. I can’t stress enough how important it is to check with your local restaurant to make sure they’re participating before you go.
Kids Eat Free Every Day!
- Bruesters Ice Cream
- Kids 40 inches or less get a FREE baby cone!
- Chili’s
- Become a My Chili’s Rewards Member to claim free kids meals. Choose from Pepper Pals Burger Bites, Pizza, Mac & Cheese, Grilled Cheese, & more! Each kid’s meal comes with a drink.
- Frickers
- in OH, IN & MI: kids eat free all day, every day!
- Holiday Inn
- 12 and under eat free any time of day with paying adult. Adult must be registered as a guest at the hotel.
- IHOP nationwide
- Kids eat free from 4 to 8 pm daily with an adult entree purchase. Be sure your location is participating because not many are this year.
- O’Charley’s Restaurant + Bar
- Last year, kids could eat free all day, every day at participating locations with adult entree purchase. There are over 200 locations across 17 states.
Sunday
- Arriba Mexican Grill
- There are multiple locations in AZ: 10 years and under eat free every Sunday. There will also be a clown and face painting for entertainment.
- Bertuccis Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta
- In the past, you can receive a free Kids Meal with every adult entrée purchase. They have locations in the Northeastern United States.
- Blue Mesa Grill
- In past years, Blue Mesa Grill has offered 5 and under free meals, for brunch 9 am-2 pm. They have a few locations in Texas.
- Dickey’s
- Kids 12 and older eat free every Sunday with a minimum $10 purchase. You can dine in, and for a limited time pickup or delivery orders for a limited time. Just use code KEFOLO at online checkout.
- Fricker’s
- Children eat free all day, every day.
- IHOP nationwide
- Kids eat free from 4 to 8 pm daily with an adult entree purchase. Be sure your location is participating because not many are this year.
- Moe’s
- Southwest Grill nationwide: Children eat free at with adult meal purchase.
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- O’Charley’s Restaurant + Bar
- Last year, kids could eat free all day, every day at participating locations with adult entree purchase. There are over 200 locations across 17 states.
- Steak n Shake
- In the past, locations nationwide offer free kids meals on Saturdays and Sundays. The meal includes one kids combo free when an adult entree of $9 or more is purchased (excludes drink/shake). Dine In Only.
- Tumbleweed
- Kids 10 and under eat free off the kids’ menu. One kids meal per adult entree purchased. This offer is not valid with any other offer, promo, or discount. Dine-in only. You can find Tumbleweed restaurants in Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana.
- Zebbs Deluxe Bar and Grill
- Located in NY. Bring the kids to Zebb’s! Children under 10 can choose a free kids meal (value up to $3.99) with each adult meal purchased. Drinks are 99 cents.
MONDAY
- Arooga’s Grille House and Sports Bar
- Kids 12 and under eat free with an adult entree purchase. Located in NJ, PA, FL, CT, RI, and MA.
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- Frisch’s Big Boy
- Kids 12 and under eat free with $6.98 purchase. This is a dine-in, drive-thru, and carryout special only for a limited time.
- Cowboy Chicken
- Kids eat free after 4 PM. Children 10 and under can get a free kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult meal. This offer is valid for dine-in, curbside, and pickup!
- Cinzetti’s
- Located in CO and KS. Starting at 5 pm – 9 pm on Monday & Tuesday, children ages 12 and under eat dinner for $2.00.
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- Cody’s Original Roadhouse
- There are multiple locations in FL. Kids 10 and Under Eat FREE from the Kid’s Stuff Menu on Monday & Tuesdays. Limit 2 Kids Per Adult Entree Purchase.
- Frickers
- Located in OH, IN & MI: kids eat free all day, every day!
- IHOP nationwide:
- Kids eat free from 4 to 8 pm daily with an adult entree purchase. Be sure your location is participating because not many are this year.
- O’Charley’s Restaurant + Bar
- Last year, kids could eat free all day, every day at participating locations with adult entree purchase. There are over 200 locations across 17 states.
- Romano’s Macaroni Grill
- In past years, kids 12 and under eat free all day, Monday & Tuesday with the purchase of an adult entree.
TUESDAY
- Applebee’s nationwide
- Last year, kids age 12 and under ate free with and adult entree purchased.
- Carrow’s
- Children 10 and under eat free from 11 am to 10 pm. You can get two free kids meals per adult entree purchased. Carrow’s restaraunts are located in California.
- Chik-fil-A nationwide
- In the past, kids eat free at select locations on Tuesdays between 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm with an adult entree purchase.
- Cinzetti’s
- Located in CO and KS. Starting at 5 pm – 9 pm on Monday & Tuesday, children ages 12 and under eat dinner for $2.00.
- Coco’s Bakery
- There are multiple locations in CA. In past years, 0n Tuesdays from 11 am to 10 pm, children 10 and under eat free. You can get 2 kids’ meals per adult entree purchased.
- Cody’s Original Roadhouse
- There are multiple locations in FL. Kids 10 and Under Eat FREE from the Kid’s Stuff Menu on Monday & Tuesdays. Limit 2 Kids Per Adult Entree Purchase.
- Famous Dave’s Over 200 restaraunts nationwide
- Kids age 8 and under, can get free meals with purchase of adult entree. Plus, anyone named “Wilbur” always eats free on Tuesdays!
- Frickers
- Located in OH, IN & MI: kids eat free all day, every day!
- Gator’s Dockside in FL.
- On Tuesdays from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, 1 child can eat free per adult entree.
Seriously, what’s up with Tuesday being the super-popular kids eat free day at restaurants? Okay, back to Tuesday’s list…
- IHOP nationwide
- Kids eat free from 4 to 8 pm daily with an adult entree purchase. Be sure your location is participating because not many are this year.
- Logan’s Roadhouse:
- Last year, Kids could eat free all day! Children age 10 and under eat free at many locations in AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, DS, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV (note: not all of the CA, NC, SC, GA locations typically participate).
- Marie Callender’s
- Located in CA, NV, UT, offer one FREE Kid’s Meal (12 & under) with each adult entrée purchased on Tuesday & Saturday
- Max & Erma’s
- Located in SD, MI, MO, KY, OH, IN, PA, VA. Children age 12 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult entree. 1 kids meal per adult entree.
- O’Charley’s Restaurant + Bar
- Last year, kids could eat free all day, every day at participating locations with adult entree purchase. There are over 200 locations across 17 states.
- Pizza Street Buffet in MO & KS
- On Tuesdays from 4 pm until 9 pm, kids 9 and under can eat for $3.99. Kids 3 and under can eat for $0.99. But, you must purchase the child’s drink.
- Pluckers
- in TX, LA offers to let Kids Eat Free on Tuesdays (varies by location).
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- Ponderosa & Bonanza Steakhouse
- Steak House in OH, PA, MI, WV, MI, IN, IL, WI, MN, usually gives free kids meals on Tuesdays from 4 pm to close.
- Romano’s Macaroni Grill
- In past years, kids 12 and under eat free all day, Monday & Tuesday with the purchase of an adult entree.
- Ruby’s Diner
- Some locations in CA, NV, AZ, PA,TX, NJ, give kids, age 12 and under, free meals on Tuesdays from 4 pm to close.
- Ruby Tuesdays
- Nationwide: Usually kids eat free from 5 pm to close at select locations. We’re still waiting to hear for 2022.
WEDNESDAY
- Bertuccis
- Children can receive a free Kids Meal with every adult entrée purchase.
- Frickers
- Located in OH, IN & MI: kids eat free all day, every day!
- IHOP nationwide
- Kids eat free from 4 to 8 pm daily with an adult entree purchase. Be sure your location is participating because not many are this year.
- Luby’s
- Located in MS, TX: On Wednesday & Saturday at participating locations, kids under 10 eat for free with adult entree purchase. Meal includes; entree, 2 sides, jell-0, and drink or Three Veggie Plate with Jello and a Drink. Sides can be substituted for a small salad or fruit.
- O’Charley’s Restaurant + Bar
- Last year, kids could eat free all day, every day at participating locations with adult entree purchase. There are over 200 locations across 17 states.
- Zarda Bar-B-Q
- Located in KS: on Wednesdays, Kids 12 & under are free with adult purchases of $11.99 or more. This offer is for dine in only.
THURSDAY
- Frickers
- Located in OH, IN & MI: kids eat free all day, every day!
- IHOP nationwide
- Kids eat free from 4 to 8 pm daily with an adult entree purchase. Be sure your location is participating because not many are this year.
- La Mesa Mexican Restaurants
- Located in IA, KS, MO have kids eat free deals all day Thursdays. Children ages 12 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult entree!
- O’Charley’s Restaurant + Bar
- Last year, kids could eat free all day, every day at participating locations with adult entree purchases. There are over 200 locations across 17 states.
FRIDAY
- Frickers
- Located in OH, IN & MI: kids eat free all day, every day!
- IHOP nationwide
- Kids eat free from 4 to 8 pm daily with an adult entree purchase. Be sure your location is participating because not many are this year.
- Moe’s Southwest Grill nationwide
- Children eat free at select locations on varying days – check with your Moe’s!
- O’Charley’s Restaurant + Bar
- Last year, kids could eat free all day, every day at participating locations with adult entree purchase. There are over 200 locations across 17 states.
SATURDAY
- Blue Mesa Grill
- In past years, Blue Mesa Grill has offered 5 and under free meals, for brunch 9 am-2 pm. They have a few locations in Texas.
- Frickers
- Located in OH, IN & MI: kids eat free all day, every day!
- IHOP nationwide
- Kids eat free from 4 to 8 pm daily with an adult entree purchase. Be sure your location is participating because not many are this year.
- Luby’s in MS, TX
- On Wednesday & Saturday at participating locations, kids under 10 eat for free with adult entree purchase. Menu selections vary daily.
- Marie Callender’s in CA, NV, UT
- One FREE Kid’s Meal (12 & under) with each adult entrée purchased on Tuesday & Saturday
- O’Charley’s Restaurant + Bar
- Last year, kids could eat free all day, every day at participating locations with adult entree purchases. There are over 200 locations across 17 states.
- Steak n Shake
- In the past, locations nationwide offer free kids meals on Saturdays and Sundays. The meal includes one kids combo free when an adult entree of $9 or more is purchased (excludes drink/shake). Dine-In Only.