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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.
| Shoney's | Children eat free with the purchase of an adult entree. Some locations also offer a free meal during your child's birthday month. | Ages 4 and under. Valid every day of the week. Locations in 17 states. |
| Holiday Inn | Kids eat free from the kids' menu with one registered adult hotel guest ordering a full-priced main course. | Ages 11 and under. Up to four children per dining family or two children per parent. Valid every day of the week. Locations nationwide. |
| Culver's | Free cone or dish of frozen custard with a kids' meal. | Ages 12 and under. Valid every day of the week. 600 locations across 24 states. |
| O'Charley's Restaurant | One free kids' meal with the purchase of an adult meal. | Ages not specified. Valid every day of the week. 200 locations in 17 states. |
| Pop's Diner Co. | One free kids' meal per $8 spent on an adult entree. | Ages 10 and under. Valid every day of the week. Three locations in Chesapeake and Virginia Beach, Va. |
| IHOP | Free meals for kids with each adult entree on a promotional basis. | Ages not specified. Valid 4 – 9 p.m. on weekdays. Locations nationwide. |
| Gunther Toody's Diner | One free kids' meal with every adult meal. | Ages not specified. Valid on Mondays. Denver-area chain with six locations. |
| British Beer Co. | Free kids' meals all day with the purchase of an adult entree. | Ages not specified. Valid on Mondays. Locations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. |
| Moretti's Ristorante & Pizzeria | Free kids' meals after 4 p.m. with purchase of a beverage. | Ages not specified. Valid on Mondays. Locations in Chicago suburbs. |
| Famous Anthony's | One free kids' meal with the purchase of an adult meal, excluding soups, sides, and chili combos. | Ages 12 and under. Valid 3 p.m. to closing on Mondays, and noon until closing on Saturdays. Location near Roanoke, Virginia. |
| Cody's Original Roadhouse | Two kids eat free from the kids' menu with each paying adult. | Ages 10 and under. Valid on Mondays and Tuesdays. Locations in Florida. |
| Rumbi Island Grill | Free kids' meal after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal. | Ages not specified. Valid on Mondays and Tuesdays. Locations in Arizona, Idaho, and Utah. |
| Manny's Original Chophouse | Two free kids' meals with each paying adult. | Ages 10 and under. Valid on Mondays and Tuesdays. Six locations in central Florida. |
| Duffy's Sports Grill | One free kids' meal with each adult entree. | Ages not specified. Valid Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Locations in Florida. |
| Denny's | Up to two free kids' meals with an adult entree costing $6+. Additional promotion of free pancakes for kids from 4-10 p.m. daily varies. | Ages not specified. Valid on Tuesdays. Locations nationwide. |
| Bob Evans | Two free kids' meals with purchase of an adult entree. | Ages 12 and under. Valid on Tuesday evenings. Locations in 20 states. |
| Uno Pizzeria & Grill | Free kids' meal or gluten-free pizza with purchase of an adult meal. | Ages 12 and under. Valid on Tuesdays. 110 locations in 21 states. |
| Ruby Tuesday | Free kids' meal with purchase of adult meal from 5 p.m. to closing. | Ages not specified. Valid on Tuesdays. Locations nationwide. |
| Ruby's Diner | Free kids' meal from 4 p.m. to closing. | Ages 12 and under. Valid on Tuesdays. Locations in California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, and Washington, D.C. |
| Pluckers | Two free kids' meals with purchase of each adult meal. | Ages 10 and under. Valid on Tuesdays. Locations in Texas and Louisiana. |
| K&W Cafeteria | Up to two free kids' meals per paying adult. Meal includes entree, vegetable, bread, beverage, and dessert. | Ages 12 and under. Valid on Tuesdays. Locations in North and South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. |
| Bonefish Mac's | Kids eat free all day | Ages not specified. Valid on Tuesdays at Coral Springs, Port St. Lucie, and Wellington locations. Valid on Thursdays at Lighthouse Point location. |
| Marie Callender's | Free kids' meal with each adult entree purchased. | Ages 12 and under. Valid on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Not available on holidays. Locations in California, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah. |
| 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. Valid on Wednesdays. Locations in Dallas, Texas. |
| Zarda Bar-B-Q | Free kids' meal with purchase of $11.50 adult meal. | Ages 12 and under. Valid on Wednesdays. Locations in Lenexa, Kan., and Blue Springs, Missouri. |
| Hobee's | One free kids' entree per adult after 5 p.m. | Ages 9 and under. Valid on Wednesdays. Locations in Palo Alto, California. |
| Serranos Cocina Y Cantina | One free kids' meal per adult meal. | Ages 12 and under. Valid on Wednesdays. Locations in Austin, Texas. |
| East Coast Wings + Grill | Kids eat free from 3:30 p.m. to close with purchase of adult entree. | Ages not specified. Valid on Wednesdays. Locations in North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. |
| 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. Valid on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Locations in Texas, Oklahoma, and Mississippi. |
| New York Pizza Department | One free kids' meal with purchase of a small pizza, pasta entree, hero, or large salad. Two free kids' meals with a medium, large, or Sicilian pizza. | Ages 10 and under. Valid on Wednesdays after 4 p.m. Locations in Arizona. |
| Las Margaritas | One free kids' meal with purchase of each adult entree. | Ages 12 and under. Valid on Thursdays. Five locations in Ohio. |
| Steak 'N Shake | With every $9 adult meal, get one free kids' plate. | Ages 12 and under. Valid on Saturdays and Sundays. Locations nationwide. |
| Blue Mesa Southwest Grill | Free weekend brunch buffet with purchase of an adult buffet meal. | Ages 5 and under. Valid 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays. Locations in Dallas, Texas. |
| Dickey's Barbecue Pit | Kids eat free with purchase of an adult meal costing at least $10. | Ages 12 and under. Valid on Sundays. Locations in 43 states. |
| The Pasta House | Kids eat free. | Ages 12 and under. Valid on Sundays. Locations in Missouri and Illinois. |
| Arriba Mexican Grill | Kids eat free with purchase of an adult entree. | Ages 12 and under. Valid on Sundays. Locations in Phoenix, Arizona. |
| D'Amico & Sons | One free kids' meal with each adult meal purchase. | Ages 10 and under. Valid on Sundays. Locations in Minnesota and Naples, Florida. |
| Zebb's | Free kids' meal with purchase of an adult meal. | Ages 9 and under. Valid on Sundays. Locations in upstate New York. |
| Tumbleweed Tex Mex Grill | One free kids' meal with every adult entree. | Ages 10 and under. Valid on Sundays. Locations in Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. |
| J.B. Dawson's | One free kids' meal per entree ordered. | Ages not specified. Valid on Sundays. Locations in Pennsylvania. |
| 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. Days vary by locations in Florida and Pennsylvania. |
| The Claddagh | Kids eat free deals vary by location. | Ages not specified. Days vary. Locations in Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania. |
| Sam & Louie's | One free kids' meal per every $12 spent. | Ages 12 and under. Days vary. Locations in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, and Wisconsin. |
| Chili's | One coupon via email for a free kids' meal with purchase of an adult meal. | Ages 12 and under. One time only. Locations nationwide. |
