Many working families simply can’t afford to dine out with kids in tow. Even moderately-priced meals can cost a bundle by the time you multiply the price times four, five or more. But restaurants that offer free meals for the kids give Mom and Dad a break from the kitchen and provide a fun family experience at an affordable rate. We provided a list just a couple months ago, and was so popular we’ve now brought back an even more comprehensive kids-eat-free summary to help budget-conscious parents throughout the U.S. have a night off from the kitchen without breaking the bank.
Cafe Rio
Kids ages 6 and under get a free quesadilla and a free strawberry for dine-in with paying adult.
Ci Ci’s Pizza
Kids under 3 eat free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Coco’s Restaurant & Bakery
Kids 10 and under eat free every day.
Cody’s Original Roadhouse
Kids 10 and under can eat for free at Cody’s Original Roadhouse on Mondays and Tuesdays from the Kid’s Stuff Menu. There is a limit of 2 free kids’ meals for each adult entree purchase.
Country Buffet
Kids ages 2 and under eat free with adult meal purchase.
Denny’s
Kids can eat free at Denny’s on select nights from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., at participating Denny’s. Limit 2 free entrees per one regularly purchased adult entree.
Fuddruckers
Kids 12 and under can eat for just 99 cents from the kids’ menu from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays at Fuddruckers. A drink is included!
Golden Corral
Kids under age 3 eat free with purchase of adult entrée every day.
Holiday Inn
Kids eat free all day every day from the kids menu – two kids per one adult (paying for a full-price entrée).
Old Country Buffet
Two kids’ buffets for 99 cents each with the purchase of an adult buffet on Thursdays for children ages 11 and under. Participation varies by location. Offer also available at participating HomeTown Buffet and Country Buffet locations.
Quaker Steak and Lube
Free cheddar goldfish for toddlers every day.
Famous Dave’s
Children eat free all day Tuesdays, check location for participation.
Ryan’s
Two kids’ buffets for 99 cents each with the purchase of an adult buffet on Thursdays. For children ages 11 and under. Participation varies by location.
Locos Grill and Pub
Kids eat free on Mondays at Locos Grill & Pub. Purchase of an adult entree is required.
Piccadilly
Kids 6 and under eat for free at Piccadilly Monday through Saturday.
Tony Roma’s
Kids 12 and under eat free at Tony Roma’s on Tuesdays.
Buffalo Wild Wings
On Wednesdays, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. kids 12 and under eat for $1.99 from the kids’ menu at Buffalo Wild Wings.
Firehouse Subs
On Wednesdays and Sundays kids 12 and under get to eat free from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. One free kids’ meal comes with each adult purchase.
Qdoba Mexican Grill
Kids eat free at Qdoba Mexican Grills only on Wednesdays at some locations and only on Sundays at some locations. Check with your local location to see which day of the week kids eat free at your Qdoba’s.
Tucanos Brazilian Grill
Kids ages 6 and under eat free every day.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Kids 12 and under eat free on Sundays. Kids get free ice cream daily. One free kids’ meal for every adult meal purchased. Dine in Only.
Firehouse Subs
Kids 12 and under eat free – day and time varies by the location.
Steak n Shake
One free kids meal on Saturdays and Sundays with purchase of an adult entree of $8 or more for dine-in only.
Hooter’s
Kids 12 and under eat free from a set kids menu on Sundays – two kids per one adult for dine-in only.
Marie Callender’s
One free kids’ meal with each adult purchase on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Quiznos
Free kid’s entree with the purchase of an adult meal.
Skyline Chili
Kids eat free Wednesdays from 4 to 9 p.m.
TGI Friday’s
Kids eat free with purchase of adult entrée Mondays and Tuesdays – offers vary by location.
Texas Roadhouse
Kids 12 and under eat free Tuesdays from 4 p.m. until closing. Participation varies by location.
Ponderosa Steakhouse
Kids eat free Tuesdays from 4 to 9 p.m. You can get up to two free kids’ meals with each adult entree purchased.
Chili’s
Get one free children’s entrees per adult meal purchased on Monday.
White Castle
Kids eat free 4 to 8 p.m. Sundays with purchase of $4 adult meal. May vary by location.
Perkins
Kids 12 and under eat free Tuesdays – one freebie with purchase of adult entrée. Plus every day, kids ages 12 and under get free milk, soda, or juice, plus a free dessert with purchase of a kids meal.
IHOP
Kids 12 and under eat free Tuesdays from 4 to 8 p.m. One kids’ menu item per adult entree. Drinks not included.
Lone Star Steakhouse
Kids eat free all day on Tuesday. Two kid’s entrees with each adult entree. Not valid in Orlando, Fla.
Godfather’s Pizza
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., to 8 p.m., on Tuesday, kids 10 and under at for free from the Godfather’s Pizza buffet.
Culver’s
Kids eat free for dine-in only on Tuesdays.
Fazoli’s
From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays from the kids’ menu.
Chick-fil-A
Kids eat free with each adult purchase on Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Gatti’s
Kids 12 and under get free kids’ buffet with the purchase of adult buffet at regular price on Mondays. Limit one child per adult.
Bob Evans
Kids eat free with adult purchase Tuesday from 4 to 9 p.m.
Bennigan’s
Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée on Tuesdays.
McAlister’s Deli
Kids’ meals for 99 all day every day at select locations. Call ahead for participation.
Backyard Burger
Buy one adult combo meal and get a kids meal free for kids 12 and under from 4 p.m. to close on Tuesdays.
Applebee’s
Kids ages 12 and under eat free on Tuesdays when an adult purchases a full-price entrée.
Millie’s Restaurant and Bakery
Every weekday kids eat for 99 cents at Millie’s with the purchase of an adult entree.
Pizza Hut
Kids aged 3 and younger eat free at Pizza Hut every day on the lunch buffet. At some locations kids younger than three can eat free at Pizza Hut’s dinner buffet as well.
Shoney’s
Kids eat free at Shoney’s every day if they are 4 or younger. An adult entree purchase is required.
Black-eyed Pea
After 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, kids 12 and under receive a free kids’ meal with every adult entree purchased at Black-eyed Pea.
Captain D’s
Kids eat for free at Captain D’s on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There is a limit of 2 free kid’s meals for each adult dinner purchased.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Kids eat free all day on Sundays at Tropical Smoothie cafe at participating locations.
Magganio’s
On Sundays kids 5 and under eat free. Check with your local restaurant for participation.
