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Small Savings

For many parents, a kids-eat-free deal practically inspires giddiness. It combines two rare treats: a night off from cooking and a chance to save some money. So, here's our gift to exhausted parents far and wide: 45 restaurants where kids can eat free. These offers come and go regularly, and the best place to find current deals is usually the restaurant's social media. It's also a good idea to call ahead of time to verify a deal is being offered, because offers may vary by location.


Every Day of the Week

Shoney's

Holiday Inn
Culver's
O'Charley's
IHOP
Shoney's

Mondays

Gunther Toody's Diner
British Beer Co.
Moretti's Ristorante & Pizzeria
Famous Anthony's
  • One free kids' meal with the purchase of an adult meal
  • Ages 12 and under.
  • Valid 3 p.m. to closing on Mondays, and noon until closing on Saturdays.

Mondays & Tuesdays

Cody's Original Roadhouse
Rumbi Island Grill
Manny's Original Chophouse
Duffy's Sports Grill

Tuesdays

Denny's
Bob Evans
Uno Pizzeria & Grill
Ruby Tuesday
  • Free kids' meal with purchase of adult meal from 5 p.m. to closing.
  • Ages not specified.
Ruby's Diner
Pluckers
K&W Cafeteria
Bonefish Mac's
Marie Callender'sFree kids' meal with each adult entree purchased.
Ages 12 and under.

Wednesdays

Penne Pomodoro
  • Kids choose any item from the children's menu for free. Two kids per adult meal bought, excluding pizza or salad.
  • Ages 12 and under.
Zarda Bar-B-Q
Hobee's
Serranos Cocina Y Cantina
East Coast Wings + Grill
  • Kids eat free from 3:30 p.m. to close with purchase of adult entree.
  • Ages not specified
Luby's
  • Free kids' meal including an entree, two sides, Jell-O, and a drink — or a three veggie-plate, Jell-O, and a drink.
  • Ages 10 and under
New York Pizza DepartmentOne free kids' meal with purchase of adult meal.
Valid on Wednesdays after 4 p.m.
Ages 10 and under.

Thursdays

Las MargaritasOne free kids' meal with purchase of each adult entree.
Ages 12 and under.

Saturdays & Sundays

Steak 'N Shake
Blue Mesa Southwest GrillFree weekend brunch buffet with purchase of an adult buffet meal.
Ages 5 and under.

Sundays

Dickey's Barbecue Pit
  • Kids eat free with purchase of an adult meal costing at least $10.
  • Ages 12 and under
The Pasta House
Arriba Mexican Grill
  • Kids eat free with purchase of an adult entree.
  • Ages 12 and under.
D'Amico & Sons
Zebb's
Tumbleweed Tex Mex Grill
J.B. Dawson'sOne free kids' meal per entree ordered.
Ages not specified.

Days Vary

Woody's Bar-B-Q
  • Free kids' menu meal with purchase of an adult entree on Kids Eat Free Nights.
  • Ages 12 and under or 10 and under, depending on location.
The Claddagh
Sam & Louie's
Chili'sOne coupon via email for a free kids' meal with purchase of an adult meal.
Ages 12 and under.