2025 Columbus Kids Eat Free Calendar + Map
We know where kids eat free, Columbus families! Many kid-friendly restaurants offer deals for free kids meals or big discounts that make them almost free, so you can have an easy dinner option while saving money on a fun night out with the family.
Check our map and calendar to see local spots and chains where kids eat free near you today or any day of the week around Columbus. These deals can change and might not apply to all locations, so call ahead to confirm the discount is still valid.
Our lists collect parent-to-parent recommendations, so if you know of other restaurants where kids eat free near you, add them below. Set your location at the top of the page to find more curated recommendations from fellow parents, and don't forget to chime in with your own reviews!
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Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern
Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern
Pick up a Bucketeer Bookworm Bookmark Tracker at The Rusty Bucket. When your child has finished reading and recorded 5 books, they earn a complimentary kid’s meal.
New Albany, OHKids eat free once they read 5 books
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Smashburger
Smashburger
Kids eat free every Wednesday at participating Smashburger locations with the purchase of an adult meal (entrée, side, & drink). This is one of our family's favorite fast food restaurants, with tasty burgers, sandwiches, salads and chicken strips we all like, and some of the yummiest fries and milkshakes around!
Westerville, OHKids Eat Free Wednesday
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Rise Pies
Wednesdays are kids days at Rise Pies, where kids get a free cheese pizza with the purchase of a build your own pizza or large salad.
Sunbury, OHKids eat free Wednesday
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Roosters Wings
As the name would suggest, Roosters Wings is known for their wings from boneless to traditional and plenty of sauces to choose from. Other traditional favorites include burgers, salads, subs and pizzas. Families won't want to miss out on Kids Night every Wednesday, where parents will love the $0.99 kids meals with the purchase of an adult entrée. There are many Roosters in the Columbus area, be sure to check your local location's website for deal information.
New Albany, OHKids eat for $0.99 Wednesday after 3 PM
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Submarine House
Enjoy a meal at Submarine Hillard Bar & Grill where your kids can eat for free daily! You can enjoy one free kid's meal for each adult purchase of $15 or more.
Hilliard, OHKids eat free daily after 4pm
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Star Lanes Polaris
Take advantage of the kids eat free deal at Star Lane Polaris on Wednesday nights. Your kiddo can receive a free kids menu item with the purchase of an adult entrée. After dinner, you can enjoy bowling or playing games in the arcade.
Columbus, OHKids eat free Wednesday, 5pm-close
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Quaker Steak and Lube
Kids eat free on Thursdays at Quaker Steak & Lube with the purchase of an adult entrée. Kids meals even come in cute, cardboard cars.
Columbus, OHKids eat free Thursday
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The Old Bag of Nails
The Old Bag of Nails
The Old Bag of Nails is an Irish Pub serving the best in salads, sandwiches, burgers, steak and seafood. Kids menu items include chicken tenders, grilled cheese, burgers and mac and cheese along with caesar salad and fish and chips. Kids eat free on Sundays.
Newark, OHKids eat free Sunday
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Tumbleweed Food & Drink
Tumbleweed is a great family friendly restaurant serving up Tex-Mex food from scratch. They serve table side guacamole which is sure to add a bit of excitement to your meal! Kids eat free on Sundays. You can enjoy one free kids meal per adult entrée purchased.
Heath, OHKids eat free Sunday
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MCL Restaurant & Bakery
When you take your family to eat out at MCL, you'll get up to two free kids meals for every adult entree you purchase on Monday. Enjoy delicious comfort food made from scratch and served cafeteria-style at either of their two Columbus-area locations.
Columbus, OHKids eat free Monday
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Frisch's Big Boy
Children eat free, all day, every Monday at participating locations of Frisch’s Big Boy. Your child can enjoy one free Frisch’s Kids Meal with an adult purchase of $6.98 or more.
Heath, OHKids eat free Monday
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Las Margaritas
Kids eat free on Monday at Las Margaritas!
Canal Winchester, OH Kids eat free Monday
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Carsonie's Stromboli & Pizza Kitchen
Kids eat free on Mondays at Carsonie's Stromboli & Pizza Kitchen. This family-friendly Italian restaurant serves spaghetti and meatballs, meatball sliders, penne noodles, French bread pizza, chicken tenders and grilled cheese. Best of all, you can receive 2 kids meals per 1 adult entrée!
Westerville, OHKids eat free Monday
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Buffalo Wings & Rings - Lewis Center
Receive a free kids meal on Mondays for each adult meal ordered at the Buffalo Wings & Rings location at the Lewis Center. Your kiddos can also enjoy their arcade games!
Lewis Center, OHKids eat free Monday
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El Vaquero
El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant
Vaquero has something for everyone on their large menu and with so many Columbus locations you're never too far away from a great meal! Receive one free kids meal for each regular dinner purchased on Tuesdays. Available for dine-in only.
Pickerington, OHKids eat free Tuesday
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