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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.

Kids Freebie Meal Deals by Day:


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.