62 Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free

Learning to cook and meal prepping is a very useful skill to help your family reach FI faster. But where FI differs from traditional personal finance, is that we don’t subscribe to the “latte factor” mentality--which takes an all or nothing approach to indulgences. If eating out for your family is a necessity from time to time, or simply a mindful treat--we want to do it, but do it smarter! We scoured the internet for the best kids eat free days at all the major chains. We’ve collected what days of the week and what rules apply for all of the major chains that offer “Kids Eat Free Days” for easy planning. If you’d prefer to scour by restaurant name to see when your favorite place is offering a deal, hit Control+F to search! So pack your crayons and bring your kids, here are all the “Kids Eat Free” deals we could find!

Kids Eat Free Sunday:

Baja Fresh: Purchase an adult entree and drink and get a free kid's meal, for children aged 12 and under. (Kids Eat Free days may vary, so call ahead.) Dickey's BBQ Pit: Everybody loves BBQ, right? And if you go to Dickey's on Sundays, the whole family can feast on BBQ for less. Purchase one adult entree (value $10 or more) and get one free kid's meal for children aged 12 and under. Hooters: I dare say that Hooters hasn't made it on very many "10 Best Family-Friendly Restaurants" lists. But, surprisingly, they do have a Kids Eat Free day, offered 11am-11pm on Sundays. Yeah...we'll let you decide what to do with that information. Jason's Deli: Purchase one adult entree and get one free kid's meal on various days of the week, so call your local Jason’s Deli to verify. Your kids are sure to love the fact that every Jason's Deli customer gets a free ice cream cone. Who are we kidding? Parents love this too! Moe's Southwest Grill: Buy one adult entree and get one free kid's meal every Sunday from 4 pm to close. Plus unlimited chips and salsa every day! Planet Sub: Get one kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal. QDoba: Every Sunday and Wednesday, get a free kid’s meal with the purchase of a plate of enchiladas for children aged 12 and under. (Call ahead, these days can vary by location!) Souper! Salad!: Eating out doesn't have to be unhealthy. Choosing an unlimited salad bar restaurant like Souper! Salad! is a great way to eat out without the guilt. Plus, kids aged four and under eat free. Kids aged 5-12 eat for $2.49. Limit two children per adult. Slim Chicken's: With locations throughout the south and a few overseas, Slim Chicken's offers free meals for kids age 10 and under. Steak and Shake: Steak and Shake is like the ultimate restaurant for budget-conscious families. Not only do they offer full meals starting at $4, and not only do they regularly send out coupon mailers, but they also have kids eat free days! For Children 12 and under, spend $9 spend and get on Kids Plate for free all day Saturday and Sunday. White Castle: Purchase an adult meal for at least $4 and get a free kid's meal from 4-8pm on Sundays.

Kids Eat Free Monday:

Chili’s: Kids eat free on Monday and Tuesday with the purchase of an adult entree. And, speaking from experience, I can say that they have some of the best kids activity sheets to keep your little ones busy and quiet until the food arrives. Golden Corral: Do your kids always argue about what type of food they're in the mood for? Sick and tired of having to play restaurant referee? Then bring the family to Golden Corral where everybody can get whatever they want! On Mondays, kids 10 and under eat free from 5-9 p.m. WhichWich Superior Sandwiches: On Mondays and Saturdays, kids' meals are $.99 with the purchase of a 7" sandwich for kids 12 and under. Rock Bottom Brewery: Kids under 12 eat free on Mondays and Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entree. Texas Roadhouse: Kids under 12 eat free on Mondays or Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entree from 4pm-close. (Call ahead, can vary by location.) Plus, if you get to the restaurant before 6 pm, you'll be eligible for "Early Bird" prices on your adult entrees. Fuddruckers: Kids under 12 eat for only $.99 on Mondays and Tuesdays, from 4pm - 9pm. TGI Fridays: Kids eat free with the purchase of adult entrée Mondays and Tuesdays* (Call to verify, this offer does vary!) You'd think that they would offer this on...umm, Friday...but, hey, Monday is cool. Related: Birthday Freebies: Where To Get Free Stuff On Your Birthday

Kids Eat Free Tuesday:

Back Yard Burgers: For children 12 and under, purchase one adult combo meal and get a child’s meal free. Bob Evans: Get one free kid's meal with each adult entrée every Tuesday Beef O'Brady's: Sometimes you just have to have wings. And Beef O' Brady's has some of the best. If you're a Beef O' Brady's fan, you'll be happy to hear that they offer free kids meal for children 12 and under with the purchase of each regular priced adult meal from 4pm-8pm. Bennigans: Kids aged 12 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult entree from 4pm-close. Chevy's Fresh Mex: Kids aged 10 and under eat free when you purchase one adult entree, up to two children. Chik-Fil-A: Kids can get a free kid’s meal (or one for $.99, depending on location) with the purchase of an adult meal from 5:30pm-7:30pm. And after the kids finish eating, you can release them to run rampant on the playground -- which means you get some peace and quiet while you finish up your chicken sandwich and cookies n' cream milkshake. Chili’s : Kids eat free on Monday and Tuesday with the purchase of an adult entree. Denny’s : Kids eat free from 4-10pm. Up to two kids get a free meal for every paying adult, and is also offered on Saturdays at some locations. That's a Grand Slam (pun intended)! Famous Dave's: Most Famous Dave’s locations allow kids aged 12 and under to eat free on Tuesdays, but other locations may charge $.99 for kid's meals. Fazoli’s:  The whole family should be able to agree that Fazoli's famous garlic sticks are awesome. Kids eat for $0.99 from 5-8pm, with the purchase of one adult meal, for up to two children per one paying adult. Freebirds: For kids aged 11 and under, get a free kid’s burrito or quesadilla with the purchase of an adult entree from 10:30-9pm. Fuddruckers: Fuddruckers "Build Your Own" fresh produce bar allows every member of the family to make their own unique burger. Kids under 12 eat for only $.99 on Mondays and Tuesdays, from 4pm - 9pm. Genghis Grill: Kids under 12 can get a free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entree. Godfather's Pizza: Kids 10 and under can eat free from the buffet for lunch from 11-2pm and dinner from 5pm-8-pm. IKEA: Want to keep your kids occupied and quiet while you furniture shop? Stick a meatball in their mouth! For kids under 12, get two free kids combo meals valued at $2.49 each with purchase of an adult entree all day on Tuesday. Johnny Rockets: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree and beverage on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4pm-8pm. Plus, your kids are sure to love playing music on the jukebox and watching their servers sing and dance. Marie Callender’s: Kids 12 and under can get a free kid’s meal with each adult purchase on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Plus, kids also get a free slice of pie! Rock Bottom Brewery: Kids under 12 eat free on Mondays and Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entree. Ruby Tuesday: Now this one makes sense, doesn't it? Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree on...Tuesdays. Uno’s Pizzeria & Grill: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree on Tuesdays.

Kids Eat Free Wednesday:

Firehouse Subs: Get a free kids meal (up to two children) with the purchase of an adult entree from 5pm-8pm. And while you're there, make sure to get your kids a free fireman hat! Friendly's: While there are no Kids Eat Free specials, children 12 and under can grab a kids meal for only $1.99 all day on Wednesdays. Logan's Roadhouse: Kids under 12 eat free with the purchase of one adult entree. Luby's: Kids under 12 eat free with the purchase of an adult meal after 4pm. *Kids 10 and under eat free all day on Saturdays! QDoba: Every Sunday and Wednesday*, get a free kid’s meal with the purchase of a plate of enchiladas for children aged 12 and under. (Call ahead, these days can vary by location!)

Kids Eat Free Thursday:

Hometown Buffet: Can't have enough buffets on this list, can we? For kids aged 11 and under, purchase an adult buffet and get up to two kid's buffets for $1.99 each from 4pm-close. Johnny Rockets: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree and beverage on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4pm-8pm. Mellow Mushroom: Buy a large specialty pizza and get up to two kid's meals for free on Thursday from 5pm-7pm. Old Country Buffet: For kids aged 11 and under, purchase adult buffet and get up to two kid's buffets for $1.99 each from 4pm-close. Piccadilly: As a kid, I use to love going through the Picadilly line and getting to pick out my meat, veggies, and dessert. For kids 12 and under get an entree, two sides, a drink, and a dessert for just $1.99 all day on Thursdays and Saturdays from 11am-4pm. Red Robin: Kids eat for $1.99 with the purchase of an adult entree, but occasionally offer Kids Eat Free nights that vary from location to location for limited time offers. Ryan’s Buffet: For kids aged 11 and under, purchase adult buffet and get up to two kid's buffets for $1.99 each from 4pm-close. Salsaritas: Taco Thursdays anyone? Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree at Salsaritas on Thursdays.

Kids Eat Free Friday:

Cici’s Pizza: Kids aged three and under eat free. And that should help offset the money that your kids will beg you to spend at the arcade after you're done eating. Culver’s: Kids under 12 get a free custard with the purchase of a meal...which gives you an excuse to get a custard as well. Golden Corral: Kids aged three and under eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. Shoney's: Kids aged four and under eat free with the purchase of an adult entree. On The Border: Kids of all ages receive a free sundae with meal purchase. Plus, if you join their email club, you can get free queso!

Kids Eat Free Saturday:

Luby's: Kids 10 and under eat free all day on Saturdays. *Kids under 12 eat free with the purchase of an adult meal after 4pm on Wednesdays. Maggiano's Little Italy: Kids under five eat free all day on Saturdays. Plus, if you go from May-August each year, you can take part in their annual Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish campaign which helps grants wishes for kids who have critical illnesses. Marie Callender’s: Kids 12 and under can get a free kid’s meal with each adult purchase on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Plus, kids also get a free slice of pie! Piccadilly: For kids 12 and under get an entree, two sides, a drink, and a dessert for just $1.99 all day on Thursdays and Saturdays from 11am-4pm. Steak and Shake: For Children 12 and under, spend $9 spend and get on Kids Plate for free all day Saturday and Sunday. WhichWich Superior Sandwiches: Sandwiches are nice because everyone can get them made however they like them. And at WhichWhich on Mondays and Saturdays, kids' meals are $.99 with the purchase of a 7" sandwich for kids 12 and under. Related Articles

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