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18 Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free (2025 Deals)

Where can kids eat free in 2025? Here are 18 restaurants offering family-friendly deals that help you save when dining out.

Updated April 21, 2025
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Dining out can be an enjoyable experience, even when you have kids. With prices rising, buying the entire family dinner at a restaurant may seem almost unaffordable. Believe it or not, many family spots are very understanding about having kids, so they have kids-eat-free promotions.

Below are 18 popular restaurants that allow you to save money with kids eating free. Whether on a particular day or time of the week or a special redeemable offer through a rewards program, each place helps take a few dollars off your bill. It may not seem like much, but it sure helps families!

Kids Eat Free at These Restaurants (Plus Other Deals)

Here are all the places where you can get a “kids eat free” (or almost free) deal. They’re well-known restaurants that families across the nation know and love! (Just remember to check out your local eateries because participation may vary.)

1. IHOP

Three plates hold eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, ham, and toast; two stacks of pancakes with butter and syrup sit in the background. Confetti is scattered on a white table—perfect for a morning when kids eat free under bright lighting.
Image via ihop.com

Kids under 12 eat free every day from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. with the purchase of an adult entree. This deal even includes the famous create-a-face pancake and their new Jr. breakfast quesadilla. IHOP offers a variety of breakfast food and lunch options. It’s the best spot if your family is craving breakfast for dinner!

Fine print: This offer is valid for dine-in only at participating locations during certain times of the year.

2. Moe’s Southwest Grill

A selection of Moes Southwest Grill menu items including black beans, shredded lettuce, cheese, steak, chicken, white rice, queso, salsa, pico de gallo, sour cream, flour tortillas, and a bag of tortilla chips—plus kids eat free!.
Image via moes.com

Kids eat free all day every Sunday at Moe’s. You get one free kid’s meal with each adult entree purchase. The kids’ meals also come with a drink, a dessert, and free chips and salsa. This is a great option if you want to skip cooking on the weekend or enjoy a family lunch. Your kiddo can choose from a taco, quesadilla, or burrito. The best part is they can customize their food and only add the toppings they love.

Fine print: One free kid’s meal with each adult entree purchase.

3. Bob Evans Farmhouse Kitchen

If your kids are under 12, they can eat free after 4 p.m. on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entree. Their menu has many kid-friendly options, including breakfast plates with pancakes, French toast, and macaroni and cheese for lunch or dinner. They also have fun options like a cheeseburger and fish and chips.

Fine print: You must place your order within the app and spend a minimum of $15.

4. Smashburger

A cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and a beef patty in a bun sits in a wire basket on a table—perfect for family dining, especially when kids eat free—with fries and ketchup in the background.
Image via smashburger.com

With the purchase of any adult meal, kids 12 and under eat free all day every Wednesday. This is an excellent spot for takeout as well. Smashburger serves burgers or chicken tenders for the kids, and the meals come with a side of french fries and a choice of drink.

Fine print: This promotion can’t be combined with any other discount and is only available in-store and at participating locations.

5. Denny’s

Denny's restaurant
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Kids eat free with any adult entree purchase that’s $6 or more. Of course, Denny’s is a diner chain, so you can imagine all the options on the menu! This is no different for the kids. They even offer a Build Your Own Jr. Grand Slam and Jr. milkshakes, too.

Fine print: Days and participation vary by store location, so contact your local Denny’s for their promotion.

6. Margaritas Mexican Restaurant

A table with a glass of ice water, kids eat free menu, crayons, a skillet of steak with cheese and lettuce, fries with a quesadilla, and a baked stuffed pepper on a blue plate.
Image via margs.com

Take a break this weekend and enjoy some delicious Mexican food! Kids under 12 get a free kids’ entree all day Wednesday with the purchase of an adult entree (at full price). Their kids’ menu includes nachos, quesadillas, tacos, and even corn dogs!

Fine print: This deal is only valid at participating locations.

7. Uno Pizzeria & Grill

Sure! Here is your text with all single quote (') and double quote (") characters removed: A raw pizza crust topped with tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni slices sits on parchment paper—perfect for a fun kids eat free night! Nearby are two small bowls, one with extra tomato sauce and one with shredded cheese.
Image via unos.com

On Tuesdays, kids get a free meal with the purchase of an adult entree. Uno’s offers everything from pizza to pasta, giving your little one many tasty choices. They even have their famous “Make Your Own Pizza” option for kids.

Fine print: You must be a rewards member and dine at one of the participating locations.

8. Bruster’s Real Ice Cream

Here is your text with all single and double quote characters removed: An assortment of Brusters Real Ice Cream treats—including cups, cones, a blue milkshake, a sundae with whipped cream and a cherry—plus party decorations on a white surface. Perfect for celebrations where kids eat free!.
Image via brusters.com

Your little one can receive a free baby ice cream cone at Bruster’s. Who doesn’t love going out for ice cream, especially on a hot summer day? They have a huge variety of flavors across their locations, from classics like strawberry, Oreo, and cookie dough to signature flavors like key lime pie and blueberry cheesecake.

Fine print: Offer is only valid at participating locations, and your child must be less than 40 inches tall.

9. Beef ‘O’ Brady’s

A bowl of macaroni and cheese, a bowl of steamed broccoli, and a packaged Rice Krispies Treat are arranged on a wooden surface—perfect for a kids eat free meal.
Image via beefobradys.com

Join Beef’s Rewards, and your kids can enjoy a meal for only $1.99 all day on Sundays. Even though this isn’t technically free, it’s still a really nice discount since dining out can be expensive. They have a pretty standard kids’ menu with options like grilled cheese, macaroni and cheese, and chicken nuggets.

Fine print: Dine-in only at participating locations; the child must be under 12.

10. Miller’s Ale House

On Tuesdays, kids can get a free meal with the purchase of a $10 food item. You can redeem this for up to two meals per table. From mini burgers to fried shrimp to grilled chicken, there are fun options for every child here!

Fine print: Valid only at participating locations.

11. Chili’s

A pepperoni pizza cut into four slices is placed on a wooden serving board, which sits on a light textured surface—perfect for family nights, especially when kids eat free.
Image via chilis.com

If you join the Chili’s rewards program, you can receive offers for free kids’ meals and other discounts. Sometimes you can even get free appetizers! The kids’ menu has everything from pizza to Kraft macaroni and cheese, as well as side choices like fries, fruit, and veggies.

Fine print: You must sign up for My Chili’s Rewards, and the offers will be emailed to you.

12. Ruby Tuesday

A Ruby Tuesday restaurant with a stone exterior, red trim, and red double doors. The sign above the entrance reads Ruby Tuesday Classic Grill. Benches and landscaping are visible in front—plus, kids eat free on select days.
Image via rubytuesday.com

Ruby Tuesday offers daily deals all week long. On Tuesdays, kids eat free after 5 p.m. with an adult entree purchase (at full price). They can choose from pasta, grilled chicken, and crispy shrimp, to name a few options. Several kids’ meals also come with a side.

Fine print: This offer is available dine-in only and for kids 12 and under.

13. BurgerFi

Here is your text with all single quote and double quote characters removed: Outdoor view of BURGCRFT, a modern fast-food restaurant with a gray and white exterior, green and black umbrellas over patio tables, potted plants, palm trees nearby, and a sign highlighting kids eat free under a partly cloudy sky.
Image via burgerfi.com

Enjoy tasty burgers for dinner! On Mondays, you can treat your kids to one free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult meal. The offer includes your child’s choice of an entree, side (such as hand-cut fries), and cold beverage. Take advantage of this deal to start your week off with a break from cooking.

Fine print: This deal can’t be combined with other offers or rewards. It’s only available for in-restaurant orders and only at participating locations.

14. Red Robin

The exterior of a Red Robin restaurant with a stone facade, red accents, a large yellow and red Red Robin sign, green bushes, benches, and a covered entrance promoting kids eat free specials.
Image via redrobin.com

Although this isn’t a free deal, getting half off is still pretty awesome! Kids’ meals at Red Robin are 50% off every Wednesday! They can pick from entrees like a juicy cheeseburger and a personal pizza — plus a side and drink. As a bonus, the fries (and certain drinks, like their lemonade and root beer float) are bottomless if you eat at the restaurant!

Fine print: Offer is valid at participating locations for kids under 11 with a purchase. Limit of four kids’ meals per adult entree. Applies to dine-in meals or mobile app orders with the code KIDSMEAL50.

15. Chevys Fresh Mex

A brightly lit bar and restaurant with metal chairs and tables, colorful light fixtures, a corrugated metal bar counter, and bottle displays. A TV above the bar shows a baseball game. Large windows let in natural light—and kids eat free on select nights.
Image via chevys.com

Every Wednesday, kids 12 and under can eat for $1. These kids’ meals include an entree, side, dessert, and drink! Choose from classics like macaroni and cheese, tacos, or a cheese quesadilla. Kids can finish their meal with a yummy ice cream cone, too!

Fine print: This offer is available all day every Wednesday in the Chevys dining room for kids 12 and under with the purchase of an adult entree.

16. Piccadilly

Here is the text with all single quote (') and double quote (") characters removed: A plate with three fried chicken tenders, a bowl of steamed broccoli, corn, and a dinner roll sits on a wooden table with utensils and napkin. A bottle of hot sauce is also visible—perfect for family night when kids eat free.
Image via piccadilly.com

This southern, cafeteria-style chain is a family favorite! Kids’ fresh meals are $1.99 all day every Thursday at Piccadilly! They’ll receive an entree, two sides, a dessert, and a drink. Options include chicken tenders and French fries, but offerings may vary by location.

Fine print: Offer is valid for kids 12 and under and dine-in only. Limit two kids’ meals per adult entree.

17. El Chico

Here’s your text with all single quote (’) and double quote (") characters removed: A plate with two beef and cheese chalupas, Mexican rice, and refried beans topped with cheese. Beside the plate are a cup of red gelatin and crayons on a kids menu placemat—perfect for family nights when kids eat free.
Image via elchico.com

If you’re craving Mexican food, check out El Chico, which is known for its burritos and enchiladas. On Thursdays, kids eat for only $0.99. Options include Mexican pizza, a taco dinner, and enchiladas, to name a few. They come with a drink and cherry gelatin for dessert.

Fine print: This offer is valid for kids under 12 with the purchase of an adult entree. Their meal must be selected from the Niños menu and has a limit of $5.99.

18. Cowboy Chicken

Known for its wood-fired rotisserie chicken, Cowboy Chicken is a smaller chain found in states like Florida, Georgia, and Texas. Kids eat free here every Monday after 4 p.m. They can choose between chicken drumsticks, crispy tenders, and a veggie option. The meal comes with their choice of two sides and a dinner roll.

Fine print: Receive one free kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult entree. Limit of four kids’ meals per transaction. The offer is limited to kids 10 and under.

Everyone, even parents, deserves the opportunity to take a night off from cooking and washing dishes! Saving just a little bit on kids’ meals can put money back in your wallet while taking some stress off your shoulders.

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