You want to take your kids out to eat but you don’t want to spend a ton of money feeding your entire family a decent meal when you dine out and that is why my family frequently takes advantage of kids eat free nights.
Besides, if your kids are like mine, there is a 50/50 chance on whether they will actually eat the food in the first place.
To help all us parents out, I put together this huge list of places where kids eat free or really cheap. As with any deal like this you HAVE to check with your local restaurant.
These promotions can vary greatly by location so make sure you aren’t solely relying on what the chain as a whole is doing.
I organized all the restaurants by what day you are wanting to eat out. If you want to jump to the right day use these links
Kids Eat Free Every Day
Bruster’s
Kids that are under 40 inches get a free baby cone.
Cici’s Pizza
Free food for children under 3 all day every day with adult buffet purchase.
Golden Corral
Kids 3 and under eat free with adult meal purchase with a limit of two per paying adult.
Holiday Inn
All day every day and two kids meals for kis 11 and under for each adult meal purchased
IHOP
Kids eat free at some IHOP’s every day from 4-10PM. Others not so much. Check with your local manager to find out
S&S Cafeterias
Kids can enjoy a kid’s meal for $2.99. The meal includes entree, two veggies (if you are in the south mac and cheese counts), bread, jell-o and a drink. Kids 10 and under with an adult meal purchase.
Tucano’s Brazillian Grill
Another 6 and under eat free everyday!
Shoney’s
If you can still find one, four and under eat free with purchase of an adult entree.
Kids Eat Free on Sunday
The competition for after church traffic is really big on Sunday. So a lot of restaurants do kids eat free Sunday deals.
Arriba Mexican Grill
One free kids meal for kids 10 and under with an adult meal.
Blue Mesa Grill
5 and under eat free for brunch from 9AM to 3PM.
California Tortilla
Bring your kids in after 5 pm at some locations.
Hooters
Who takes their kids to Hooters? Well, different locations offer a kids eat free night and Sunday seems to be the most popular.
Jason’s Deli
Kids eat free at some locations on Sundays with an adult meal purchase.
Jose Pepper’s
All day Sunday kids 12 and under eat free.
Maggiano’s
Children 5 and under get the free meal deal on Sundays.
Mel’s Diner
12 and under –limit of one free meal for each adult meal.
Planet Sub
Free kids subs or sandwiches with purchase of adult meal.
Qdoba Mexican Grill
Kids eat free with purchase of an adult entrée
Ricetta’s Brick Oven Pizzeria
Limited to two per each adult meal that is at least $7.95
Salsarita’s
12 and under get the deal between 3pm and 7pm with an adult entree purchase
Shari’s Restaurant
Kids can eat free 4pm to 9pm.
Souper! Salad!
4 and under eat free and 5-12 for $2.49 – two free meals for each adul entrée.
Steak n’ Shake
One free kids’ combo with purchase of adult entree of $9 or more. That does not include the drink or a shake and is for dine-in only
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Kids eat free Sunday all day
Tumbleweed SouthWest Grill
12 and under eat free –limit of one kids’ meal for each adult meal and limit of $3.99 on the meal.
White Castle
Kids are free with adult meal purchase of $4 or more from 4-8 PM
Zapata’s Restaurant
Another all day Sunday Kids eat free.
Zebbs Grill & Bar
10 and under get a free kids meal with each adult meal. Kids meal cannot exceed $3.99.
Kids Eat Free on Monday
Maybe you had a rough first day of the week and need someone ese to take care of cooking. Kids eat free Monday restaurants will help you out.
Buffalo Wild Wings
12 and under eat for 99₵ from 5-8 PM
Chili’s
One Free kids entree for each adult meal purchased
Cinzetti’s
12 and under eat free from 5pm to 9pm
Cody’s Original Roadhouse
10 and under eat free –limit of 2 free meals for each adult entvilllree.
Denny’s
Kids 10 and under eat free from 4pm to 10pm at participating Denny’s on select nights. –limited to 2 free entrees per one adult entree.
Fuddruckers
12 and under can eat for .99 from 4pm to 9pm and a drink is included
Gatti’s Pizza
12 and under and one child per adult. Have to purchase the adult buffet.
Locos Grill and Pub
Gotta purchase an adult entrée for free kids meal
O’Charley’s
12 and under eat free with adult entree
Piccadilly
Six and under eat free entree, two sides, jell-o or pudding or a cupcake and drink.
Quaker Steak and Lube
From 5pm to 10pm on Mondays–limited to one free meal per adult adult entrée and you get free video games!
Red Robin
10 and under eat free. Ask server for details
Ricetta’s Brick Oven Pizzeria
Limited to two per each adult meal that is at least $7.95
Rio Wraps
Twelve and under dine-in only. Kids menu includes burritos, quesadillas, and tacos.
Rock Bottom Cafe
Twelve and under eat free from the kids menu.
Salsarita’s
12 and under get the deal between 3pm and 7pm with an adult entree purchase
Skyline Chili
Four and under eat free from 4-9 PM
TC Hooligans
The kids’ menu includes grilled cheese, hamburger, cheeseburger, hot dog, chicken fingers and mac & cheese wedges. Served with french fries and a drink.
Texas Land & Cattle
12 and under eat free from the kid’s from 11am to 4pm –limit of 2 free meals for each adult meal.
Texas Roadhouse
This is limited to only some locations (more do this on Tuesdays), kids 12 and under eat free Menu for kids include: hot dogs, cheeseburgers, sirloin bites, macaroni & cheese, chicken critters, a side and a drink.
TGIFriday’s
Offer’s vary greatly by location.
Village Inn
Free kids meal all day with adult purchase.
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
Kids meals are 99₵, are for 12 and under and include a sandwich, treat, and drink.
Kids Eat Free on Tuesday
Tuesday is by far the biggest night for kids eat free. This is because so few people go out to eat on this night. So if there is one night where you want the most choices, kids eat free Tuesday should be that night.
Applebee’s
Kids meals run 99₵ with purchase of adult entrée varies greatly by location.
Austin Grill
Dine in only and have to purchase an adult entree is required
Austin Java
This place lets your kids eat free all day.
Backyard Burger
Bring them in from 4pm until close for free food.
Barberito’s
Kids 12 and under eat free after 5 PM
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s
10 and under chow down from 4pm to 8pm.
Bennigan’s
One free kids meal per adult entrée
Black-eyed Pea
12 and under eat free after 5pm –limit one free meal per adult meal
Bob Evans
Free kids meal with ever adult meal after 4 PM
California Tortilla
Bring your kids in after 5 pm at some locations.
Captain D’s
Limit of 2 kids meals for every adult dinner.
Champps
12 and under get a choice of chicken fingers, corn dogs, grilled cheese sandwich, grilled chicken tenders, hambuger, macaroni and cheese, spaghetti, and cheese pizza.
Chick-fil-A
Some locations have a Family Fun Night from 5:30-7:30pm.
Cinzetti’s
12 and under eat free from 5pm to 9pm
Coco’s Restaurant & Bakery
Kids 10 and under eat free after 4pm –one free meal per adult purchase.
Cody’s Original Roadhouse
10 and under eat free –limit of 2 free meals for each adult entree.
Culver’s
It’s only for dine-in customers but a good deal for families whose kids will sit still in the restaurant.
Denny’s
Kids 10 and under eat free from 4pm to 10pm at participating Denny’s on select nights. –limited to 2 free entrees per one adult entree.
Famous Dave’s
It’s an all day deal but you have to buy one adult entree for every kids meal
Fazoli’s
Kids 12 and under eat free on Tuesday From 5-8pm from the kids menu.
Friendly’s
Kids eat free on Tuesdays and Big kid meals are also discounted.
Fuddruckers
12 and under can eat for .99 from 4pm to 9pm and a drink is included
Gator’s Dockside
Kids under 12 eat free 6-8:30pm. Limit of one child per adult.
Ghengis Grill
11 and under get the free grub and a drink. Dine-in only
Godfather’s Pizza
Kids 10 and under eat free 11 am to 2 pm and 5-8pm from the buffet.
Gold Star Chili
Kids 10 and under eat free — limit of one kids meal per adult meal and it is dine-in only. Include meal, small drink and a surprise!
Ikea
Some locations have kids eat free throughout the day.
Islands Restaurant
Includes cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, grilled cheese, hamburgers, hot dogs, mac & cheese. and quesadillas
Marie Callender’s
Get a free kids meal with each adult meal purchase
McCalister’s Deli
Kids eat free after 5pm and it has to be a dine in order.
Norms Restaurants
10 and under eat free with adult entree purchas. Drinks not included.
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery
Includes breakfast, as well as lunch and dinner meals.
Pizza Street
Kids eat free 4-9 PM from the buffet from 5pm to 8pm.
Planet Sub
Free kids subs or sandwiches with purchase of adult meal.
Ponderosa Steakhouse
Kids eat free from 4pm to close.
Red Brick Pizza
Kids 10 and under get a free cheese pizza with adult meal
Rock Bottom Cafe
Twelve and under eat free from the kids menu.
Ruby’s Diner
12 and under eat free after 4pm on Tuesday –limit of one free kids’ meal for each adult meal.
Space Aliens
10 and under get a free kids pizza and 10 tokens for games.
Texas Roadhouse
Some Locations do Mondays, kids 12 and under eat free Menu for kids include: hot dogs, cheeseburgers, sirloin bites, macaroni & cheese, chicken critters, a side and a drink.
TGIFriday’s
Offer’s vary greatly by location.
Tony Roma’s
12 and under eat free
Uno Chicago Grill
1 free kid meal or gluten-free pizza when you purchase an adult entrée
Kids Eat Free on Wednesday
Many people head to church on Wednesday nights and these kids eat free Wednesday restaurants make that night a little less hectic.
Buffalo Wild Wings
5-8pm 12 and under get their meal for $1.99.
Carrow’s Restaurant
10 and under eat free and only one meal per adult purchase.
Chevy’s Fresh Mex
Every Wednesday kids 12 and under eat for $1, get a free tortilla dough ball, and take home a pit to grow their own avocado.
Coco’s Restaurant & Bakery
Kids 10 and under eat free after 4pm –one free meal per adult purchase.
Firehouse Subs
12 and under eat free 4-9pm. Meal includes sub or sandwich, drink, cookies and free fireman’s hat (which my kids love).
Gatti Town Buffet
10 and under grab a free meal with adult entrée purchase.
Islands Restaurant
Kids choose from cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, grilled cheese, hamburgers, hot dogs, mac & cheese and quesadillas.
Jason’s Deli
Kids eat free at some locations on Wednesdays with an adult meal purchase.
Jeffrey’s Sports Grill
12 and under eat free from 5-9pm on Wednesdays –limit of one kids meal per paying adult.
Luby’s Cafeteria
After 4:30 pm 10 and under get $2 kid’s meals that are dine-in only.
Lucille’s Bad to the Bone BBQ
12 and under eat free with limit of 2 kids meal for each adult entree.
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery
12 and under from 4-9pm
Qdoba Mexican Grill
Kids eat free with purchase of an adult entrée
Rainforest Cafe
$1.99 in the evening.
Skyline Chili
Four and under eat free from 4-9 PM
Zarda BBQ
Free meals for kids all day on Wednesdays
Kids Eat Free Thursday
I really thought the kids eat free Thursday list would be longer. Apparently a lot of people are eating out on Thursdays and most restaurants don’t see a need to drive traffic.
Backyard Burger
Bring them in from 4pm until close for free food.
C.B. & Potts Restaurant & Bakery
Kids eat free but check your restaurant for ages.
Captain D’s
Limit of 2 kids meals for every adult dinner.
Carrow’s Restaurant
10 and under eat free and only one meal per adult purchase.
El Chico Mexican Restaurant
Kids are free after 5PM
Fire Mountain
Kids eat for 99₵ if they are 11 and under and you can get 2 kids meals with any one adult meal.
Hometown Buffet
11 and under get their meal for 99₵ and you get two meals for every adult entree.
Old Country Buffet
11 and under eat for 99₵
Picadilly
All day long kids 12 and under eat for $1.99. Two kids meals for each adult meal purchase.
Ryan’s
Another buffet another 99₵ meal for kids 11 and under.
Salsarita’s
Free all day for kids with an adult entrée purchase
NO Kids Eat Free on Friday
Honestly you guys are eating out way too much on Fridays because I could not find a single kids eat free Friday restaurant. Hopefully this list will prompt you to eat out on other nights and I might get to take the fam out on a Friday from time to time.
Kids Eat Free on Saturday
While Friday is a failure, There are a good number of kids eat free on Saturday options.
Baja Fresh
12 and under get a free meal with adult meal purchase (notorious for locations doing different days).
Luby’s Cafeteria
After 4:30 pm 10 and under get $2 kid’s meals that are dine-in only.
Marie Callender’s
Get a free kids meal with each adult meal purchase
Picadilly
All day long kids 12 and under eat for $1.99. Two kids meals for each adult meal purchase.
Quiznos
Buy one meal for an adult get one kids meal free (also bad about per location).
Salsarita’s
Free all day for kids with an adult entrée purchase
Shari’s Restaurant
Kids can eat free 4pm to 9pm.
Steak n’ Shake
One free kids’ combo with purchase of adult entree of $9 or more. That does not include the drink or a shake and is for dine-in only
This is one of the big ways I save money. If you have any other restaurants where kids can eat for free then please share them with everybody in the comments.
Jon Sterling says
This is a great list! We are part of a parents group and they LOVE to chase deals like this. I will share it with them. The one that’s the most exciting to me is Steak N Shake. I grew up loving that place.