60+ Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free Every Day of the Week

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Who doesn’t love saving a few bucks?

By Jamie Rivers
Updated: May 24, 2022
Originally Published: March 24, 2020

Let’s be honest: meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking can become a chore. When you’re tired of the same old routine, even fast food can feel like too much work—hauling everything inside, sorting orders, and making it all presentable for your little ones is just not what you signed up for. Instead, how about enjoying a hassle-free dining experience?

Eating out as a family can quickly add up, but it doesn’t have to be a wallet-buster. Numerous popular chains offer free (or nearly free) meals for kids when you order an adult meal. The trick is knowing which restaurant offers deals on which nights. Luckily, we’ve compiled a list of over 60 spots where kids can eat for free throughout the week. Don’t forget to check out this list before planning your next family getaway; it could help stretch your budget a bit further.

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Mondays

Arooga’s Grille House and Sports Bar: Kids under 12 eat free with an adult meal.
Cinzetti’s: Kids can dine free from 5:00-8:30 p.m.
Cody’s Original Roadhouse: Two kids 10 and under can eat for free with one adult meal.
Famous Dave’s: Some locations offer free meals for kids 12 and under; check your local spot.
Golden Corral: Kids 10 and under eat free from 5-9 p.m.
Planet Sub: One child eats free with each adult order.
Rock Bottom Cafe: Kids under 12 eat free on Mondays and Tuesdays.
T.G.I. Fridays: Kids eat free on Mondays (and some locations on Tuesdays).

Tuesdays

Back Yard Burgers: One child eats for free per adult meal.
Bob Evans: After 4 p.m., buy an adult meal for one child’s meal free.
Carrows: Kids 10 and under can eat free with an adult meal (up to two kids).
Chevy’s Fresh Mix: Kids eat free all day.
Chick-Fil-A: Kids eat free from 5:30-7:30 p.m. with an adult meal.
Cinzetti’s: Kids eat free from 5-8:30 p.m.
Cody’s Original Roadhouse: Two kids eat free with each adult meal purchased.
Famous Dave’s: Some locations have kids-eat-free on Tuesdays instead of Mondays.
IKEA: Certain locations provide free meals for kids on Tuesdays.
Lone Star Steakhouse: Kids eat free all day with an adult meal (two kids max).
Moe’s Southwest Grill: A child can eat free with each adult meal purchase.
Pizza Hut: Buy an adult buffet, get a kids’ buffet free.
Ponderosa Steakhouse: Two kids eat free after 4 p.m. with an adult meal.
Rock Bottom Cafe: Kids under 12 eat free on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Shari’s: Two kids meals free per adult meal.
T.G.I. Fridays: Check locally for their free meal day.
UNO Chicago Grill: Kids eat free with an adult meal.

Wednesdays

East Coast Wings: One kids’ meal with each adult meal purchased from 3:30 p.m. to closing.
Firehouse Subs: Adults must buy a combo meal for kids to eat free.
Jeffrey’s Sports Grill: Free kids’ meals from 5-9 p.m. with an adult meal.
Little Bitty Burger Barn: Kids under ten eat free after 5 p.m.
Luby’s Cafeteria: Kids under ten can dine free all day.
Qdoba Mexican Grill: Kids eat free all day.

Thursdays

C.B. & Potts: Kids eat free all day.
Captain D’s Seafood: Two kids eat for free with every paying adult.
The Chartroose Caboose: Kids eat free with an adult meal.
The Locker Room: Kids eat free from 4-9 p.m.

Fridays

Chicken Out Rotisserie: One child eats free per adult meal.
Shoney’s: Kids under four eat free with an adult meal.

Saturdays

Luby’s Cafeteria: Kids under 10 eat free.
Maggiano’s: Kids five and under eat free.
Steak n Shake: Kids eat free on Saturdays and Sundays with a $9 adult purchase.

Sundays

Arriba Mexican Grill: One free kids’ meal with an adult meal purchase.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Kids eat free all day.
Hooters: Free kids’ meal from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Qdoba: Kids eat free on Sundays and Mondays.
Slim Chickens: Kids 10 and under eat free.
White Castle: Kids eat free with an adult combo of $4 or more.

If you’re planning a trip to Disney, don’t fret about the costs—certain places have free meals for your little ones. For example:

Paddlefish: Kids 9 and under eat free Monday through Thursday with the purchase of two adult meals.
Terralina Crafted Italian: Ask about their kids eat free promotion during your visit.

Days Vary Depending on Location

These restaurants also offer free meals for kids, but not on a specific day, so it’s best to call ahead:

Applebee’s
Bennigan’s
Cici’s Pizza
Denny’s
iHop
Jason’s Deli
Quaker Steak And Lube
Red Brick Pizza
Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina
Smashburger
Texas Roadhouse

Kids Eat Free Every Day

Some fantastic restaurants and hotels provide free kids’ meals every day. Just confirm with your server for the specifics:

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream: Kids under 40 inches get a free baby cone.
Cafe Rio
Chili’s
Fricker’s
O’Charlie’s
Holiday Inn: Kids 12 and younger eat free; no time restrictions apply.
Choice Hotels: Most offer complimentary breakfast with stay, but check your location.
Aston Hotels & Resorts: Kids 17 and younger eat for free if staying with a parent.
Best Western: Free breakfast for kids 12 and under.
Marriott Courtyard and Residence Inn: Kids 18 and younger stay free with parents and enjoy complimentary breakfast.

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In summary, dining out with kids doesn’t have to break the bank. With this extensive list of restaurants offering free kids’ meals throughout the week, you can enjoy stress-free family outings while keeping costs low.