Sacramento Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free

If you've been paying for your kids' meals, you're doing it wrong. The Sacramento area has a wide variety of restaurants where kids can eat free depending on the day of the week. Take the pressure off your busy schedule (and your wallet) and treat yourself to dinner out with the family. 

Check out our list of the top spots to grab a bite to eat in Sacramento with kids in tow for each day of the week. Be sure to check with your local restaurant first to verify the promotion, and also be mindful of age, time, and menu restrictions. If you're looking for more options beyond the Sacramento area, see our complete list of 50 places where kids eat free.

Skip ahead to check out the restaurants nearest you:

• Citrus Heights (95610) | Marie Callender's
  
• Folsom (95630) | Hacienda Del Rio
  
• Sacramento
  (95605) | Ikea Cafe
  (95816) | 33rd Street Bistro
  (95818) | Hoppy Brewing Company
  (95825) | Texas West BBQ
  (95833) | Chevys Fresh Mex
  (95834) | Malabar

Many locations in Sacramento area.
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Availability: Every day
Ages: 10 & under
Details: Kids eat free at Denny's with the purchase of an adult entree and beverage. One coupon, per table, per visit. Limit two free kids' entrees from the kids menu per one adult entree and beverage. 

1600 Fulton Ave.
Sacramento, 95825
(916) 483-7427

Availability: Every day
Ages: 10 & under
Details: All day, every day, kids eat for only $1.99 at Texas West BBQ. Choose from a classic burger, barbecue ribs, mac 'n' cheese, and more. 

Many locations in Sacramento area.
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Availability: Sunday
Ages: 12 & under
Details: Every Sunday at Dickey's, kids get one free meal with $10+ purchase per adult. They can choose the barbecue meat plate with a side, roll, and drink, the slider plate, chicken nuggets, or Texas Toast grilled cheese. 

2425 24th St. Suite B
Sacramento, 95818
(916) 451-4677

Availability: Sunday & Monday
Ages: 12 & under
Details: Kids eat for just $1 on Sundays and Mondays at Hoppy Brewing Company. Discount is valid on two kids' meals for every one adult entree. 

Many locations in Sacramento area.
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Availability: Sunday & Monday after 4 p.m.
Ages: 10 & under
Details: Dine in on Sundays and Mondays at Strings Italian Cafe, and kids eat free with each adult entree purchased. 

3301 Folsom Blvd.
Sacramento, 95816

(916) 455-2233

Availability: Monday 5 p.m. to close
Ages: 12 & under
Details: Kids can choose from a variety of menu items from the kids' menu including chicken quesadillas, grilled cheese, and more. Kids' entree is free with purchase of an adult entree.

700 Ikea Court
Sacramento, 95605
(888) 888-4532

Availability: Tuesday
Ages: 12 & under
Details: Get up to two kids' meals free with the purchase of one adult entree all day on Tuesdays at Ikea. Try the Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes and seasonal veggies. 

5525 Sunrise Blvd.
Citrus Heights, 95610
(916) 961-8571

Availability: Tuesday & Saturday
Ages: 12 & under
Details: Every Tuesday and Saturday, kids eat free at Marie Callender's. Get one meal from the kids' menu per adult entree purchased. Bonus: each kids' meal comes with a slice of pie!

702 Sutter St.
Folsom, 95630
(916) 351-1800

Availability: Tuesday 4:30-9:30 p.m.
Ages: Not specified
Details: Taco Tuesday just got a little better at Hacienda Del Rio. Kids eat free every Tuesday for dinner, but restrictions do apply. 

1309 Garden Hwy.
Sacramento, 95833

(916) 649-0390

Availability: Wednesday
Ages: 12 & under
Details: Every Wednesday, kids can eat for just $1 with the purchase of one adult entree at Chevys Fresh Mex. Plus, kids can play with their own tortilla dough ball and take home an avocado pit to grow their own tree. 

2960 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, 95834
(916) 574-9074

Availability: Saturday & Sunday
Ages: 12 & under
Details: Receive one free kids' meal with purchase of each adult entree (for parties of 10 or less) at Malabar. Valid all day Saturday and during Sunday brunch and dinner.