
Save some dough on a fun family meal at these kids eat free restaurants!
This calendar shows national deals offered by popular chains for free or nearly free kids meals in 2023. Search our site to see if we have another list of local kids eat free deals for your city, too!
Our lists collect parent-to-parent recommendations, so if you know of other restaurants where kids eat free near you, add them below!
This list is verified with the restaurants and updated frequently as we learn about new deals. Offers can vary by location and may change at any time, so call ahead before visiting your local restaurant.
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Shoney's
Kids eat free today at Shoney's. The deal is offered for one child (age 4 and under) per adult entree purchased when dining in. This is a corporate policy, but can vary by location since some restaurants are franchise owned. Check with your nearest location to see if they're a kids eat free restaurant.
Modern Market Eatery
10/02/2022
10/03/2022
10/09/2022
Kids Eat Free Sunday & Monday After 5pm
Age 12 and under
Kids eat free at this healthy, from-scratch counter service spot for dinner on Sundays and Mondays. You'll receive one free kids meal with the in-restaurant purchase of an adult entree.
Cafe Rio
Cafe Rio serves made-from-scratch Mexican food, and your kids can enjoy free Niño Quesadillas every day with in-store entree purchases.
Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar
Kids eat free Monday at Arooga's with purchase of an adult entree when you dine in! There is a rewards program you can sign up for to receive additional discounts.
Wings and Rings
At most Wings and Rings locations, kids eat free on Mondays with a paying adult. Menu items include kid favorites like boneless wings and corn dogs with choice of side.
Bruster's
Bruster's serves up premium ice cream, and kids under 40 inches tall receive a free baby cone all week long at participating stores.
Fricker's
12/23/2022
12/24/2022
12/25/2022
Kids Eat Free Every Day, All Day
Age 10 and under
At Fricker's, kids eat free every day, all day when you dine in! The kids menu is available for ages 10 and under and features the restaurant's signature chicken wings in addition to other kid-friendly favorites. Adult entree and child beverage purchase are required for the deal.
Cody's Original Roadhouse
12/26/2022
12/27/2022
01/02/2023
Kids Eat Free Monday & Tuesday Night
Age 12 and under
Kids eat free Monday and Tuesday nights at Florida-based Cody's Original Roadhouse. For each adult entree purchased, there's a limit of 1 free kids meal (pulled pork sandwich, corn dog, chicken tenders and more).
Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern
01/01/2023
01/02/2023
01/03/2023
Kids Eat Free After Reading 5 Books
Age 10 and under
Kids eat free at all Rusty Bucket locations with their Bucketeer Bookworm program. Pick up a bookmark reading tracker at your local restaurant (many locations are in Ohio), and your child will earn a free kids meal once they have finished five books. This deal is for dine-in only, with purchase of an adult entree.
See where kids eat free near Columbus.
Romano's Macaroni Grill
01/02/2023
01/03/2023
01/09/2023
Kids Eat Free Monday & Tuesday
Age 12 and under
Kids eat free Mondays and Tuesdays when dining in at Macaroni Grill, with purchase of an adult entree.
Fogo de Chao
12/27/2022
12/28/2022
12/29/2022
Kids Eat Free Every Day
Age 6 and under eat free
Age 7-12 are half price
The Churrasco Experience at Fogo de Chao is free every day for kids 6 and under. Kids 7 to 12 are half price. Gauchos prepare perfectly seasoned meats and offer continuous table-side service of several different cuts. You'll enjoy delicious food, and a fun family experience!
Tucanos Brazilian Grill
Kids eat free every day at Tucanos Brazilian Grill! Receive free Children's Churrasco for kids 6 and under with a paying adult.
I Heart Mac & Cheese
At this family favorite mac and cheese spot, kids eat free Monday with the purchase of an entrée.
Village Inn
01/02/2023
01/03/2023
01/09/2023
Kids Eat Free Monday & Tuesday
Age 10 and under
Monday and Tuesday are popular days for kids eat free restaurants in 2023, and Village Inn offers their deal on both! Receive a free kids menu item (french toast, grilled cheese, burgers and more) with the purchase of an adult entree at participating locations.
Fuddruckers
01/02/2023
01/09/2023
01/16/2023
$1.99 Kids Meals Monday, 4pm-Close
Age 12 & under
Stop in for a burger Monday evenings at Fuddruckers, and kids eat for $1.99 with adult entree purchase.
Huddle House
Huddle House invites you to feed the family on Monday or Tuesday at their kids eat free restaurants located throughout several states. One free kids meal per adult entree purchase of $6 or more. Kids can choose from waffles, pancakes, grilled cheese and more.
Cowboy Chicken
01/02/2023
01/09/2023
01/16/2023
Kids Eat Free Monday after 4pm
Age 10 & under
Kids eat free on Monday at Cowboy Chicken, with most locations in the Dallas area. This deal includes delivery, pick-up and curbside! Receive one free kids meal with purchase of an adult entree.
Frisch's Big Boy
Kids eat free all day on Mondays at Frisch's, where they can enjoy pancakes, burgers, grilled cheese and more. Receive one free Kids Mini Meal per adult purchase of $6.98 or more. This offer is good for dine-in, drive-thru and carryout at participating locations!
MCL Restaurant & Bakery
On Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays you can receive up to two free kids meals for each adult entree purchased when you dine in at MCL. Enjoy homemade comfort food at this restaurant with locations in Indiana and the midwest.
See where kids eat free near Indianapolis.
Shari’s
Enjoy fresh Northwest comfort food when kids eat free Tuesdays at Shari's. Receive one free kids meal with any dine-in order.
Marie Callender's Restaurant & Bakery
01/07/2023
01/10/2023
01/14/2023
Kids Eat Free Tuesday & Saturday
Age 12 and under
At some Marie Callender's locations, kids eat free on Tuesdays and/or Saturdays. Check their website to see the deals at your location (most are in California), and remember to leave room for their famous pie!
See more kids eat free deals around Los Angeles.
Bob Evans
Kids eat free Tuesdays at Bob Evans, when you'll get a free kid's meal after 4PM with the purchase of an adult entrée. In addition to classic breakfast favorites, the menu includes dinner options like burgers, mac and cheese and chicken tenders with choice of a side.
Beef 'O' Brady's
Save money feeding the family on Tuesdays at participating Beef 'O' Brady's locations, where kids eat for $2.99 and parents can enjoy a great deal on tacos, too! Kids meals all come with a side, drink and treat.
Max & Erma's
Kids eat free Tuesdays at Max & Erma's with the purchase of an adult entree. Kids meals like grilled chicken, sliders and mini corn dogs come with a choice of side.
Miller's Ale House
Kids eat free Tuesdays at Miller's Ale House, with locations in 10 different states. Get one free kids meal with the purchase of a $10+ menu item (limit 2). For additional savings all year long, you can also join their Raving Fans eclub. You'll get a coupon for Free Zingers just for joining (with a $20 purchase), though the coupon can't be combined with the kids eat free deal.
See where kids eat free near Philadelphia and Chicago.
Ruby's Diner
Located mostly in California, Ruby's Diners are kids eat free restaurants every Tuesday for Family Night! Bring your crew to enjoy their signature burgers, fries and shakes.
See where kids eat free near Los Angeles.
Coco's
Coco's Bakery Restaurant offers kids eat free on Tuesdays, when you place an online pickup or delivery order with the code "FREEKIDSMEAL." Locations are in California and Arizona.
See where kids eat free near Los Angeles.
Main Event
Make Tuesdays your new family night at Main Event, where kids eat free all day long with the purchase of a food item of $8.99 or more! Enjoy family friendly games and experiences like bowling, VR and laser tag along with your free food at this family fun center with locations all around the U.S. (Kids eat free deal not valid at the Orlando location.)
See where kids eat free near Fort Worth.
Joella's Hot Chicken
Once you've started moving up the tiers of Joella's rewards program, you'll earn their kids eat free on Tuesday deal. "Tweener" tier and above receive one free kid's meal per adult entree purchase.
IKEA
IKEA Family members receive a variety of different restaurant discounts each week, including kids eat free Wednesdays! Receive two free kids entrees with the purchase of an adult entree.
Smashburger
Kids eat free every Wednesday at participating Smashburger locations all around the country with the purchase of an adult meal (entrée, side, & drink).
East Coast Wings + Grill
01/18/2023
01/25/2023
02/01/2023
$1.99 Kids Meals Wednesday, 3:30pm-Close
Age 12 & under
Kids meals are $1.99 on Wednesdays at East Coast Wings + Grill, starting at 3:30 pm. You can order one discounted kids meal per paying adult entrée. Most restaurants are located in the North Carolina area.
See where kids eat free near Charlotte.
Luby's
12/24/2022
12/28/2022
12/31/2022
Kids Eat Free Wednesday & Saturday
Age 12 and under
Kids eat free Wednesday and Saturday at Luby's, when you'll score a free kids combo for each adult meal purchased. Kids can enjoy comfort food favorites at this Texas-based chain, including chicken tenders, chopped steak or even a three veggie plate. Participating locations only.
See more kids eat free deals around Dallas and Houston.
Chevys Fresh Mex
Kids eat for only $1 on Wednesdays at Chevys. Receive one discounted kids meal with each purchase of an adult entree. Certain locations are excluded from this deal, so check their website for details.
Red Robin
Joanna Kaufman: Red Robin offers 50% OFF Kids’ Meals every Wednesday, inclusive of kids’ entrees, sides and drinks. And when you dine-in, that includes unlimited free refills of Bottomless sides and drinks. This offer is also available when ordering to-go by using the online promo code KIDSMEAL50. A delicious treat for the kiddos and a delicious deal for the adults!
This offer is available at participating locations and with minimum purchase.Cotton Patch Cafe
Kids eat free Thursday with purchase of an adult entree when you dine in at this family-friendly homestyle restaurant with most locations in Texas.
El Chico
Kids eat for $0.99 on Thursdays at El Chico, one per adult entree purchase! Your family will love this classic Mexican restaurant with fajitas, tacos, burritos, and delicious queso for the whole table!
Piccadilly
Piccadilly offers $1.99 kids meals all day Thursday. Receive up to 2 discounted kids meals with purchase of an adult meal. Kids meals include an entree, two sides, a drink and dessert!
Ruby Tuesday
Save money on a family meal at Ruby Tuesday, where kids eat free on Fridays! Receive a free kids meal all day with an adult entree purchase.
B.GOOD
Enjoy an in-restaurant kids meal deal on Fridays at B.GOOD, with locations in New England. You'll receive $5 off a kids meal with the purchase of each entree from the farm fresh menu.
See where kids eat free near Boston.
Moe's Southwest Grill
Check with your local Moe's to see if they offer kids eat free Sundays! The deal is determined by individual franchises, so not all locations will have it.
Tumbleweed
01/01/2023
01/08/2023
01/15/2023
Kids Eat Free Sunday
Age 10 and under
Close out your weekend with authentic Tex Mex cuisine at Tumbleweed, where kids eat free on Sunday! You'll receive one free meal from the kids menu for each adult entrée purchased. This deal is good for dine-in only, and can't be combined with any other offers or deals.
SPIN! Pizza
Kids eat free Sunday at SPIN! Pizza, with most locations in the Kansas City area. Receive one free kid’s meal per purchase of an adult entree (full size salad, Mini Mia combo, 12” or 14” pizza). Kids can choose from pizza, mac and cheese or grilled cheese, and kids meals even include a mini gelato!
See where kids eat free near Kansas City.
Arriba Mexican Grill
Kids eat free Sundays at Arriba Mexican Grill, with locations in Arizona. Receive one kids meal for each adult dinner entree purchase (dine-in only).
See where kids eat free near Phoenix.
Kona Grill
01/29/2023
02/05/2023
02/12/2023
Kids Eat Free Sunday after 2pm
Age 12 and under
Sunday night is Family Night at Kona Grill, where kids eat free from 2pm to close every week. Receive up to two free meals from the kids menu with each purchase of an adult entrée.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Stop in for slow-smoked barbecue on Sundays at Dickey's, when kids eat free in 2023! Receive a free kids meal with a minimum $12 purchase. Use code KEFOLO in the app or online.
IHOP
When kids eat free at IHOP, receive one free kids entree for each adult entree purchased. This promotion tends to change throughout the year and varies by location, so make sure to check with your local restaurant. You can also sign up for rewards to earn free pancakes and more special offers.
Jason's Deli
Some Jason's Deli restaurants offer a kids eat free deal, but days and offers vary by location. Call ahead to see if and when the restaurant near you offers the deal. The menu includes fresh and delicious soups, sandwiches, salads and pasta, and everyone gets free ice cream!
Denny's
Kids Eat Free Days Vary
Denny's kids eat free deal is offered with an adult entree purchase of $6 or more. Days of the week and participation vary by restaurant, so call ahead to see if and when your local restaurant offers this deal.
Chili's
Kids eat free at Chili's through e-mail and text offers sent to members of the My Chili's Rewards program. The offer is good for a free kids meal (pizza, quesadilla, burgers and more) with purchase of a regular entree.
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar
Kids Eat Free Days Vary
Certain Applebee's locations offer weekly kids eat free promotions, either throughout the year or seasonally. This American-style family restaurant has plenty of crowd favorites for all ages, from fajitas and ribs for parents to kid-pleasing corn dogs and quesadillas. Check with your local Applebees to see if they offer a kids eat free deal.
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
Kids Eat Free Availability Varies
Most Perkins Restaurants are independently owned and operated so promotions vary by location, but many offer kids eat free specials with the purchase of an adult meal. This casual diner is a great place to share a family meal, so check with your local restaurant to confirm their kids eat free deal.
Zaxby's
Kids Eat Free Availability Varies
Some Zaxby's locations offer a weekly kids eat free deal or discount, so reach out to your local restaurant to see if they participate. Zaxby's serves up famous fried chicken and signature sauces.