The Best 55 Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free All Week

Raising children is costly. Prices climb for nearly everything: clothing, housing and — naturally — food.

We’ve shared tips for cutting costs on apparel and housing in past pieces. Today we’ll show you how to score complimentary kids’ meals any day of the week.

Some of the eateries below have nationwide footprints, while others are local to certain regions. Many of the spots listed offer one free kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult entrée.

If your preferred restaurant isn’t listed, ask your server next time you visit whether they have a kids-eat-free deal.

Restaurants That Make Family Dining Easier

Whether you need curbside pickup or you’ve got several children to feed, here are restaurants that can simplify mealtime.

Free Kids’ Meals for Takeout or Curbside

Most kids-eat-free promotions are limited to dine-in only, which can be inconvenient if you’re avoiding indoor dining. A handful of restaurants, though, let you redeem free kids’ meals with takeout or curbside pickup.

• Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. Accepts takeout and curbside with promo code KEFOLO.
• Community Tavern. Available for takeout.
• Moe’s Southwest Grill. Available via curbside or takeout.

If you’d rather stay outdoors entirely, Bruster’s is another safe option — there’s no indoor seating to worry about; you order at the window.

More Than One Free Kids’ Meal Per Adult Entree

Most spots limit the deal to one free child’s meal per adult entrée. That doesn’t help single parents with multiple kids, or families with three or more children.

To make sure all the youngsters eat free, consider these places that explicitly allow two free kids’ meals per adult entrée:

• Fox & Turtle
• IKEA
• MCL Restaurant & Bakery
• Holiday Inn

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Where Kids Eat Free on Sunday

Sunday is a popular day for kids-eat-free specials. Here are restaurants where kids can eat free on Sundays.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

To qualify for this deal, your order subtotal must be at least $12. The offer is limited to one free kids’ meal per order.

• When: Every Sunday.
• Age limitations: Ages 12 and younger.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult purchase: 1

Unlike many chains, Dickey’s extends the kids-eat-free promotion to takeout and delivery orders when you apply promo code KEFOLO at checkout.

Find a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location.

Moe’s Southwest Grill

For the Kids Eat Free deal at Moe’s Southwest Grill, the adult entrée must be at least $6.

• When: Every Sunday.
• Age limitations: Kids 12 and under.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult purchase: 1

Find a Moe’s Southwest Grill location.

Nantucket Grill

In the Triangle area of North Carolina, Nantucket Grill offers free kids’ meals every Sunday.

• When: Every Sunday.
• Age limitations: Kids 10 and under.

Find a Nantucket Grill location.

J.B. Dawson’s Restaurant & Bar

In eastern Pennsylvania, J.B. Dawson’s provides a free kids’ meal with an adult entrée on Sundays — excluding holidays like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.

• When: Every Sunday.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée: 1

The promotion applies to dine-in orders only.

Find a J.B. Dawson’s location.

IHOP

IHOP currently runs a kids-eat-free special on Sundays — and also some other evenings — from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Deals at IHOP rotate, so take advantage while it’s active.

• When: Sunday and certain other days from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Age limitations: Kids 12 and under.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée: 1

This promotion is dine-in only.

Find an IHOP location.

Nueva Cantina

Several Nueva Cantina locations in St. Petersburg, Florida, offer free kids’ meals every Sunday.

• When: Every Sunday.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée: 1

Pi Craft Pizza

In upstate New York, Pi Craft Pizza runs a kids-eat-free offer on Sundays.

• When: Every Sunday.
• Age limitations: Kids 12 and under.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée: 1

Find a Pi Craft Pizza location.

Esplendido

Just outside Detroit, Esplendido Mexican Cuisine runs a free kids’ meal special all day on Sundays.

• When: All day every Sunday.
• Age limitations: Kids 10 and under.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée: 1

This deal is dine-in only.

Other Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free on Sunday

Some places run promotions on multiple days. These restaurants offer kids-eat-free specials on Sunday and other days:

• Bravo Mexican Grill
• HOBNOB
• Cafe Brazil
• Bruster’s
• Fricker’s
• Holiday Inn
• Tony Roma’s
• 99 Restaurants
• Texas de Brazil
• Fogo de Chao
• JJ’s Grill
• Frasca’s Pizzeria & Bistro
• Community Tavern

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Where Kids Eat Free on Monday

Monday is another common day for kids-eat-free deals. Below are 11 restaurants that offer free kids’ meals on Mondays.

Arooga’s Grille House & Sportsbar

Arooga’s, Pennsylvania’s first Certified Green Restaurant, offers free kids’ meals every Monday.

• When: All day every Monday.
• Age limitations: Kids 12 and under.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult meal: 1

This offer is dine-in only.

Find an Arooga’s Grille House location.

Woody’s BBQ

Not every Woody’s BBQ location participates in Kids Eat Free Days, but participating outlets most commonly offer it on Mondays. Call ahead to confirm the schedule at your local restaurant.

• When: Most participating locations: Mondays.
• Age limitations: Either 12 and under or 10 and under, depending on location.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée: 1

Find a Woody’s BBQ location.

Waldo’s BBQ

If you’re in Arizona, Waldo’s BBQ has kids-eat-free days on Mondays at both of its locations.

• When: Mondays.
• Age limitations: Kids 12 and under.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée: 1

Find a Waldo’s BBQ location.

MCL Restaurant & Bakery

MCL Restaurant & Bakery in the Midwest serves free kids’ meals all day Monday through Wednesday.

• When: All day Monday through Wednesday.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée: 2

This offer is dine-in only.

Find an MCL Restaurant & Bakery location.

Las Margaritas

Las Margaritas in Columbus, Ohio, runs a kids-eat-free lunch special on Mondays at its two locations.

• When: Every Monday.
• Age limitations: Kids 12 and under.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée: One (adult must also order a drink).

Colonial Cafe

Colonial Cafe in Illinois offers kids-eat-free Mondays after 4 p.m.

• When: Mondays.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée: 1

Find a Colonial Cafe location.

The Warbler Chicago

Monday through Friday, The Warbler in Chicago runs a family Supper Club. Adults pay $27 for family-style dishes; kids 9 and under dine free.

• When: Monday through Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Age limitations: Kids 9 and under.

Grand Hacienda

Monday nights are kids-eat-free nights at Grand Hacienda locations in the Tampa Bay area of Florida.

• When: Monday from 5 p.m. to close.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée: 1

Find a Grand Hacienda location,

Buena Onda Baja Taqueria

Two Buena Onda Baja Taqueria locations in the Philly area — Radnor and Fairmount — offer kids-eat-free on Mondays.

• When: All day every Monday.
• Age limitations: Kids 12 and under.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée: One free kids’ meal with a $10+ spend.

Find a Buena Onda Baja Taqueria location.

Wings & Rings

Most Wings & Rings locations offer kids-eat-free on Mondays, though a few outlets don’t participate. Call ahead to confirm.

• When: Every Monday.
• Age limitations: Kids 10 and under.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée: 1

Adults must spend at least $10 to qualify.

Find a Wings and Rings location.

Fox & Turtle

Fox & Turtle in Chicago runs kids-eat-free on Monday nights.

• When: Every Monday after 4 p.m.
• Age limitations: Kids 12 and under.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée: 2

Want even more freebies? Check out lists of birthday freebies and similar deals.

Other Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free on Monday

These restaurants may offer kids-eat-free deals on Monday and other days:

• Rumbi Island Grill
• IHOP
• Arirang Hibachi Steakhouse
• HOBNOB
• MCL Restaurant & Bakery
• Cafe Brazil
• Bruster’s
• Fricker’s
• Holiday Inn
• Tony Roma’s
• 99 Restaurants
• Texas de Brazil
• Fogo de Chao
• JJ’s Grill
• Frasca’s Pizzeria & Bistro

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Where Kids Eat Free on Tuesday

Tuesdays are also common for kids-eat-free nights. Here are restaurants that offer free kids’ meals on Tuesdays.

Famous Dave’s

At some Utah locations, Famous Dave’s runs a kids-eat-free special on Tuesdays. Even if your local Famous Dave’s isn’t in Utah, check by phone — participating locations vary.

• When: Tuesdays.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée: 1

Find a Famous Dave’s location.

Atlanta Bread

Some Atlanta Bread locations host a kids’ night on Tuesday evenings. Call ahead to confirm participation.

• When: Tuesdays after 4 p.m. or 5 p.m. (varies by location).
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée: 1

Find an Atlanta Bread location.

Marie Callender’s Restaurant & Bakery

Not all Marie Callender’s locations run kids-eat-free days, but when they do it’s often on Tuesdays.

• When: Varies by location, often Tuesdays.
• Age limitations: Kids 12 and under.

Find a Marie Callender’s Restaurant & Bakery location.

Village Inn

Visit Village Inn on Mondays and Tuesdays for kids-eat-free offers — and stop by on Wednesday for Free Pie Wednesday when you can.

• When: Mondays and Tuesdays.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée: 1

Find a Village Inn location.

Cody’s Original Steakhouse

In Florida, Cody’s Original Steakhouse offers free kids’ meals with an adult entrée on Tuesday nights.

• When: Every Tuesday night.
• Age limitations: Kids 12 and under.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée: 1

Find a Cody’s Original Steakhouse location.

Rumbi Island Grill

Rumbi Island Grill, a Utah chain, runs kids’ nights on Mondays and Tuesdays.

• When: Mondays and Tuesdays after 4 p.m.
• Age limitations: Kids 12 and under.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult meal: 1

Find a Rumbi Island Grill location.

Bob Evans

Bob Evans offers kids-eat-free on Tuesdays when you order through the Bob Evans app.

• When: Tuesdays.
• Age limitations: Kids 12 and under.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée: One free kids’ meal per order.

This deal is for dine-in customers only.

Find a Bob Evans location.

Arirang Hibachi Steakhouse

Arirang Hibachi & Steakhouse offers free kids’ meals for children 10 and under most Mondays and Tuesdays, excluding holidays like Memorial Day and Labor Day.

• When: Mondays and Tuesdays (not on certain holidays).
• Age limitations: Kids 10 and under.

Offer applies to dine-in orders only.

Find an Arirang location.

Alessio’s

One of Alessio’s three Georgia locations offers kids-eat-free on Tuesdays at Alessio’s Restaurant & Pizzeria.

• When: Every Tuesday.
• Age limitations: Kids 10 and under.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée: One (adult entrée must be $10+).

Find an Alessio’s location.

El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant

El Vaquero has locations across central and northeastern Ohio, plus one in Michigan. Kids eat free at this Mexican chain every Tuesday.

• When: Every Tuesday.
• Age limitations: Kids 11 and under.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult meal purchase: 1

Find an El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant location.

Stack’d

Not every Stack’d Burgers in Western Pennsylvania participates, so call ahead to find a location that does.

• When: Every Tuesday.
• Age limitations: Kids 12 and under.

This offer is dine-in only.

Find a Stack’d location.

Other Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free on Tuesday

Here are establishments that may offer kids-eat-free specials on Tuesday and other days:

• Cafe Brazil
• Community Tavern
• HOBNOB
• Bruster’s
• Fricker’s
• Holiday Inn
• Tony Roma’s
• 99 Restaurants
• Texas de Brazil
• Fogo de Chao
• JJ’s Grill
• MCL Restaurant & Bakery
• Frasca’s Pizzeria & Bistro

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Where Kids Eat Free on Wednesday

Wednesdays still feature plenty of kids-eat-free offers. Here are restaurants offering free kids’ meals on Wednesdays.

IKEA

At IKEA, children’s meals are free or discounted depending on age. Baby food is free for kids 2 and under every day.

On Wednesdays, kids’ meals for children 12 and under are usually half-price with an adult purchase; some locations have offered these meals free in recent years — check your local store for details.

• When: Wednesdays.
• Age limitations: Kids 12 and under.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée: 2

Find an IKEA location.

Luby’s

Luby’s has kids-eat-free deals on Wednesdays and Saturdays at participating Texas locations.

• When: Wednesdays and Saturdays at participating locations.
• Age limitations: Kids 12 and under.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée: 1

Offer is for dine-in only.

Find a Luby’s location.

HuHot Mongolian Grill

HuHot offers free meals for children under 3 every day. Many locations also run kids-eat-free nights for kids under 10, often on Wednesdays. Check your local HuHot to confirm which night they participate.

• When: Varies by location; often Wednesdays.
• Age limitations: Kids 10 and under.

Find a HuHot location.

Bravo Mexican Grill

Bravo Mexican Grill in Buford, outside Atlanta, offers kids-eat-free nights after 5 p.m. on Wednesdays and all day on Sundays.

• When: After 5 p.m. on Wednesdays; all day Sunday.
• Age limitations: Kids 12 and under.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée: 1

Offer is dine-in only.

Chicago’s Home of Chicken & Waffles

Wednesdays are kids-eat-free days at Chicago’s Home of Chicken & Waffles.

• When: All day Wednesday.
• Age limitations: Kids 10 and under.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée: 1

Qualifying adult entrées must be at least $18. Offer is dine-in only.

Smashburger

Smashburger provides free kids’ meals to dine-in customers on Wednesdays when an adult entrée is purchased.

• When: Varies by location; often 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.
• Age limitations: Kids 12 and under.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée: 1

Smashburger lists participating locations on a dedicated page.

Other Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free on Wednesdays

These restaurants may offer kids-eat-free specials on Wednesdays and other days:

• Cafe Brazil
• IHOP
• Community Tavern
• HOBNOB
• Bruster’s
• Fricker’s
• Holiday Inn
• Tony Roma’s
• 99 Restaurants
• The Warbler Chicago
• Texas de Brazil
• Fogo de Chao
• JJ’s Grill
• Frasca’s Pizzeria & Bistro

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Where Kids Eat Free on Thursday

Thursday is less common for kids-eat-free promotions, but a few restaurants still run them. Here are places that offer kids-eat-free on Thursdays.

Rookies All American Pub and Grill

At Rookies All American Pub and Grill in Illinois, you can get one free kid’s meal with the purchase of adult entrées on Thursdays.

• When: Every Thursday.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée: 1

Find a Rookies All American Pub and Grill location.

Mama’s Comfort Food & Cocktails

In Southern California, Mama’s Comfort Food & Cocktails runs a kids-eat-free day on Thursdays.

• When: All day every Thursday.
• Age limitations: Kids 12 and under.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée: 1

Find a Mama’s Comfort Food location.

HOBNOB

Most evenings, including Thursdays, kids eat free at five Atlanta-area HOBNOB locations for loyalty members.

• When: Sunday through Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m.
• Age limitations: Kids 12 and under.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée: 1

You must be part of the loyalty club to redeem Kids Eat Free Nights.

Find a HOBNOB location.

Cafe Brazil

Most Cafe Brazil locations in Texas offer kids-eat-free specials for much of the week, including Thursdays.

• When: Sunday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Age limitations: Kids 12 and under.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée: 1

Find a Cafe Brazil location.

Community Tavern

Community Tavern in Chicago lets kids eat free Tuesday through Thursday and on Sundays.

• When: Every Tuesday through Thursday and Sundays.
• Age limitations: Kids 12 and under.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée purchase: One (each adult must spend $16+).

Community Tavern also allows this offer on carryout orders as well as dine-in.

Other Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free on Thursdays

These places may offer kids-eat-free specials on Thursday and other days:

• Bruster’s
• Fricker’s
• Holiday Inn
• Tony Roma’s
• IHOP
• The Warbler Chicago
• 99 Restaurants
• Texas de Brazil
• Fogo de Chao
• JJ’s Grill
• Frasca’s Pizzeria & Bistro

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Where Kids Eat Free Friday

Because Fridays and Saturdays tend to be busy dining nights, fewer restaurants offer kids-eat-free promotions on those days. One chain that does is Ruby Tuesday.

Ruby Tuesday

Ruby Tuesday serves free kids’ meals all day on Fridays.

• When: All day every Friday (and Tuesdays after 5 p.m. at some locations).
• Age limitations: Kids 10 and under.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée: 1

Offer is for dine-in customers only.

Find a Ruby Tuesday location.

Where Kids Eat Free Every Day

Several restaurants offer kids-eat-free options every day of the week, including weekends. Here are nine spots where children can eat for free daily.

Bruster’s Ice Cream

If you have very young kids, Bruster’s Ice Cream hands out free baby cones as long as the child meets the height requirement.

• When: Every day.
• Age limitations: No age limit, but child must be under 40” tall.

Find a Bruster’s location.

Fricker’s

Fricker’s offers kids-eat-free all day, every day. To qualify, you must purchase an adult entrée and a kids’ drink. Fricker’s has several locations in Ohio and single locations in Indiana and Michigan.

• When: Every day.
• Age limitations: Kids 10 and under.
• Number of free kids’ meals with an adult purchase: 1

Offer applies to dine-in customers only.

Find a Fricker’s location.

Holiday Inn

When you stay at a Holiday Inn, kids can often eat free — and some properties also let kids stay free. Terms vary by region and property, so call ahead before planning around the program.

North, South & Central America

In the Americas, you may get two free kids’ meals per adult entrée, with many locations capping family benefits at four free kids’ meals.

• Age limitations: Kids 11 and under.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée: 2 to 4

Europe

Across Holiday Inn locations in Europe, kids 12 and under typically eat free all day.

• Age limitations: Kids 12 and under.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée: 2 to 4

Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa

• Age limitations: Kids 12 and under.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée: 2 to 4

China

In China, usually only one on-site restaurant offers the kids-eat-free program; check with the front desk to learn which venue participates.

• Age limitations: Kids 12 and under.
• Number of free kids’ meals per adult entrée: 2

Find Holiday Inn locations.

Tony Roma’s

Tony Roma’s offers kids-eat-free every day at many locations worldwide.

• Frequently Asked Questions

  Which restaurants most often offer Kids Eat Free promotions?

  Chains like IHOP, Ruby Tuesday, Holiday Inn, Bruster’s and various regional spots frequently run kids-eat-free deals, though participation and days vary by location.

  Do Kids Eat Free deals usually require an adult purchase?

  Yes. Most offers require at least one paid adult entrée (sometimes with a minimum spend) to receive one free kids’ meal; terms differ by restaurant.

  Are Kids Eat Free offers available for takeout or delivery?

  Some restaurants allow takeout or curbside redemption (for example Dickey’s with a promo code), but many deals are dine-in only — always check the specific location’s rules.

  Is there typically an age limit for Kids Eat Free promotions?

  Yes. Common age limits are 10–12 years old depending on the restaurant; some places specify different limits, so confirm with the location beforehand.

  Can I get more than one free kids’ meal per adult purchase?

  Most restaurants limit the offer to one free kids’ meal per adult entrée, though a few (like Holiday Inn, IKEA, MCL or Fox & Turtle at some locations) allow two or more under certain conditions.

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