If your family loves eating out but not the high prices, you’re going to want to bookmark this list! We’ve rounded up dozens of restaurants where kids eat free (or super cheap). Eating out as a family can add up fast, so don’t miss this master list of all the best kids’ deals at over 50 restaurants!

This list was last updated in February 2026. These deals are subject to change and may vary by location. Check with your local stores ahead of time to see if they participate.
Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free for Breakfast/Brunch
Blue Mesa Grill: (Saturdays from 10 am – 2 pm and Sundays from 10 am – 3 pm) — Kids 5 and under eat free with the purchase of adult brunch.
Denny’s: (Day varies by location, usually 4 – 10 pm) — Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée of $6 or more.
Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free: Fast Food
Chick-fil-A: (Tuesdays between 5:00-7:00 pm) — Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult combo meal. NOTE: some locations charge $0.99 per kid’s meal or don’t offer this deal.
Firehouse Subs: (Wednesdays) — Some locations offer a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult combo.
Jason’s Deli: — Kids eat free at participating locations. Contact your local deli for days and times. One free kids’ meal per paying adult, valid for dine-in or pickup.
Moe’s Southwestern Grill: Moe Rewards members get a weekly coupon in the app for a free kids meal with an adult entrée purchase.
Smashburger: (Wednesdays) — Get a free kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult meal (entrée, side, and drink). Valid in-store for kids 12 & under.
Dine In Kids Eat Free Restaurants
Kids Eat Free on Weekdays:
Bennigan’s: (Day varies by location) — At some locations, kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée. Search for your location for details.
Black-Eyed Pea: (Tuesdays after 5 pm) — One item from the kid’s menu is free with each purchased adult entrée.
Bob Evans: (Tuesdays after 4 pm) — Free Kids’ Meal with every adult meal when you place your order in the app.
Chili’s: Loyalty members can receive emails and texts for a free kids meal with the purchase of a regular entrée.
Famous Dave’s BBQ: (Tuesdays) — Kids 10 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Fricker’s: (Daily) — Kids can eat free all day, every day with the purchase of a kid’s beverage and an accompanying adult meal – valid for dine-in only.
Huddle House: (Mondays & Tuesdays) — Get a free kids meal with any adult entrée at participating locations.
Ikea: (Wednesdays) — Kids eat free on Wednesdays! Get 1 free kid’s entrée when you buy 1 adult entrée.
Luby’s Cafeteria: (Wednesdays and Saturdays) — Kids under 10 eat free with every adult entreé purchase when dining in.
Main Event: (Tuesdays) — Kids under 12 eat free all day when you buy an adult entrée for $11.99 or more.
Marie Callender’s: (Tuesdays and Saturdays) — One free Kid’s Meal with each adult entrée purchased, available at select locations.
Manuels: (Wednesdays) — Kids 12 and under eat free when dining in.
Miller’s Ale House: (Tuesdays) — Get one free kids meal with the purchase of a $10 food item. Limit 2 per table.
Quaker Steak and Lube: (Tuesdays) — At some locations, kids eat free Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entrée. (Note: Some locations offer $.99 or $1.99 kid’s meals on select days, so be sure to check with your location.)
Roots Natural Kitchen: (Daily) — Kids under 12 eat free with the purchase of an adult bowl. The child must be present to get this deal.
Skyline Chili: (Tuesdays – Wednesdays) — Kids 14 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. Day and offer varies by location.
Sonny’s BBQ: (Monday-Wednesday) — Kids under 10 eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée and with their free rewards membership. Dine-in only, select locations.
Texas Roadhouse: (Monday or Tuesday nights) – Kids eat free or for $1.99 with the purchase of an adult entrée, with the price and day depending on the location.
Kids Eat Free on Weekends:
Chipotle: (Sundays) — Every Sunday in September, kids eat free with the purchase of an entrée.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: (Sundays) — Kids 12 and under eat free for every adult meal purchased. Use the code KIDSB2S if you’re ordering in the app. (Note: they say this is for a limited time, but don’t have an end date published.)
Freebirds World Burrito: (Saturdays & Sundays) — Get one free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entrée, up to 2 per online order. Use the code KIDSEATFREE when placing your order in the app.
Luby’s Cafeteria: (Wednesdays and Saturdays) — Kids eat free with every adult meal purchase.
Ruby Tuesday: (after 5pm on Fridays and Saturdays) — Free kids meals with the purchase of an adult entreé when dining in.
Shoney’s: (Fridays) — Kids under 4 eat free all day with paying adult.
Souper!Salad!: (Sundays) — Kids ages 3 and under eat for free with a paying adult.
Tony Roma’s: (Sundays) — Kids 12 and under eat free with a purchase of an adult entrée at some locations.
Kids Eat Free (or Cheap) at Buffets:
Double Dave’s Pizza: (Wednesdays) — Some locations offer a free kids buffet with the purchase of an adult buffet.
Fogo de Chão: (daily) — Children 6 and under enjoy complimentary dining and children ages 7 – 12 dine at half price.
GattiTown: (Wednesdays) — Kids 10 and under get a free kid’s buffet with the purchase of an adult buffet and drink at regular price.
Golden Corral: (Mondays after 4 pm) — Some locations offer a $2.99 kids buffet for kids under 12 with the purchase of an adult buffet, and kids under 3 are always free.
Pizza Ranch: (Tuesdays) – Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult buffet.
Places Kids Eat Free For Dessert
Culver’s: (Daily) — Kids 12 and under receive a free custard with the purchase of a kid’s meal.
Restaurants Where Kids Eat Almost-Free
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s: (Sundays) — Kids ages 12 and under can get a $1.99 kids meal (including a side, drink, and treat) with an adult entrée purchase.
California Pizza Kitchen: (Mondays and Tuesdays) — Feed the family with an oven-fresh or take-and-bake Pepperoni pizza, Original BBQ Chicken pizza, Mushroom Pepperoni Sausage pizza, or Traditional Cheese pizza for only $10! Mention $10 pizza days when you dine in or use the code CPKPIZZA to order in the app.
Carvel: (Wednesdays) – Buy one classic sundae, get one free. In-store only.
Chevy’s Fresh Mex: (Wednesdays) — Get a kids meal for $1 with the purchase of an adult entrée. Plus, kids get a ball of tortilla dough to play with and can bring home an avocado pit to grow their own avocado tree!
Costco: (daily) – In addition to offering great deals on bulk groceries, Costco offers a bargain dinner for the whole family! Costco members can get the hot dog + fountain drink meal for $1.50, a slice of pizza for $1.99, or an 18″ pizza for $9.95.
El Chico: (Thursdays) — Kids 12 and under get a kids meal (valued at $5.99 or less) for $.99 all day, with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Fuddruckers: (Mondays & Tuesdays from 4 – 9 pm) — Kids 12 and under can order from the kids’ meal menu for $1.99 at some locations. Be sure to mention the $1.99 deal to your cashier before paying.
Picadilly: (Thursdays) — With the purchase of an adult meal, you can get a kids meal (which includes an entrée, two sides, a kid’s drink, and a kid’s dessert) for only $1.99. This is valid for dine-in only and for kids under 12.
Red Robin: (Wednesdays) — Kids meals — which include a kids entrée, side and drink — are 50% off every Wednesday at Red Robin. Dine-in or use the code KIDSMEAL50 when you order online.
Slim Chickens: (Sundays) — Kids aged 10 and under get a kids meal for only $1.99.
Know of any other restaurants where kids eat free? Let us know in the comments!
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