Some restaurants offer deals where kids eat free — usually with the purchase of an adult meal.
Though not many restaurants offer this deal on Fridays, there are a few. We’ve compiled the list of them below, along with the restaurants where kids eat free on other days of the week.
Keep in mind, since local managers often have discretion over discounts and pricing policies, it’s a good idea to check with your nearest location to be sure it participates in the deal.
Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free on Fridays
Firehouse Subs
- The deal:Â Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal; age restrictions and purchase requirements may vary by location.
- Days and times the deal is valid: The deal is typically offered on Fridays; times may vary by location.
- Source: Customer service
- See the menu
- Find a Firehouse Subs
McAlister’s Deli
- The deal:Â Kids eat for free or for a discounted price (typically about $1.50); age restrictions and purchase requirements may vary by location.
- Days and times the deal is valid: The deal is typically offered on Fridays; times may vary by location.
- Source: Customer service
- See the menu (Note: Specific menu options vary by location.)
- Find a McAlister’s Deli
Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free Every Day
Cafe Rio
- The deal:Â Free kid’s quesadilla for children six and under; dine-in orders only.
- Days and times the deal is valid: Every day
- Source:Â Customer service
- See the menu
- Find a Cafe Rio
Carrows Restaurant
- The deal: Kids under 10 eat free with the purchase of an adult dinner entree.
- Days and times the deal is valid: Every day after 4 p.m.
- Source:Â Customer service
- See the menu
- Find a Carrows Restaurant
Chili’s
- The deal:Â Kids under 12 eat free with the purchase of an adult entree; corporate-owned locations only
- Days and times the deal is valid: Every day
- Source:Â Customer service
- See the menu
- Find a Chili’s
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Cici’s Pizza
- The deal:Â Kids under three eat free with the purchase of an adult buffet.
- Days and times the deal is valid: Every day
- Source:Â Customer service
- See the menu
- Find a Cici’s Pizza
DoubleDave’s Pizzaworks
- The deal: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult buffet; age limit varies by location.
- Days and times the deal is valid: Every day
- Source:Â Customer service
- See the menu
- Find a DoubleDave’s Pizzaworks
Fricker’s
- The deal: Kids under 10 eat free with the purchase of a children’s beverage and an adult meal; dine-in only.
- Days and times the deal is valid: Every day
- Source: The Specials page of the Fricker’s website
- See the menu
- Find a Fricker’s
Golden Corral
- The deal: Kids under three eat free.
- Days and times the deal is valid: Every day
- Source:Â Customer service
- See the menu
- Find a Golden Corral
Holiday Inn
- The deal: Up to four kids ages 12 and under eat free at any Holiday Inn onsite restaurant (valid for registered guests only; does not apply to room service).
- Days and times the deal is valid:Â All day, every day
- Source: The Kids page of the Holiday Inn website
- Menus for Holiday Inn onsite restaurants vary by location.
- Find a Holiday Inn
IHOP
- The deal: Get one free item from the kids’ menu with the purchase of an adult entree; only available at certain locations.
- Days and times the deal is valid: Every day from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- Source:Â Customer service
- See the menu
- Find an IHOP
Moe’s Original Bar B Que
- The deal:Â Kids eat free; may vary by location.
- Days, times the deal is valid (a few examples by location):
- Bangor, ME: Free kid’s meal when dining in with every adult meal.
- Hoover, Vestavia, and Trussville locations in Alabama: Kids under 10 eat free after 5 p.m. with the purchase of an adult meal.
- Eagle, CO: Free kid’s meal when dining in with the purchase of an adult meal.
- Hendersonville, NC: Kids under 10 eat for free after 4 p.m..
- South Portland, ME: Free kid’s meal for those under 12 with every adult meal when dining in.
- Source:Â Customer service
- See the menu
- Find a Moe’s Original Bar B Que
O’Charley’s
- The deal: Kids 10 and under get one kid’s menu entree for free with the purchase of an adult entree; may vary by location.
- Days and times the deal is valid: All day, every day
- Source: Customer service
- See the menu
- Find an O’Charley’s
Quizno’s
- The deal: Free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult meal; only available at some locations.
- Days and times the deal is valid: All day, every day (at participating locations).
- Source:Â Customer service
- See the menu
- Find a Quizno’s
Shoney’s
- The deal: Kids under four eat free with the purchase of an adult entree.
- Days and times the deal is valid: All day, every day
- Source:Â Customer service
- See the menu
- Find a Shoney’s
Steak ‘n Shake
- The deal:Â Kids 12 and under eat free for every $9 spent on adult meals.
- Days and times the deal is valid: All day, every day
- Source: The Steak ‘n Shake’s Kids’ Specials page.
- See the menu
- Find a Steak ‘n Shake
Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free Most Days
Brother Jimmy’s BBQ
- The deal:Â Kids eat for free with the purchase of a full-price adult meal; varies by location.
- Days and times the deal is valid: Weekday evenings
- Source: Customer service
- See the menu
- Find a Brother Jimmy’s
Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free on Mondays
Cody’s Original Roadhouse
- The deal: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal; limit two free kids’ meals per paying adult.
- Days and times the deal is valid: Mondays and Tuesdays
- Source: Customer service
- See the menu
- Find a Cody’s Original Roadhouse
Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free on Tuesdays
Cody’s Original Roadhouse
- The deal: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal; limit two free kids’ meals per paying adult.
- Days and times the deal is valid: Mondays and Tuesdays
- Source: Customer service
- See the menu
- Find a Cody’s Original Roadhouse
Denny’s
- The deal: Kids eat free when ordering off the kids’ menu.
- Days and times the deal is valid: Tuesdays and Saturdays from 4 to 10 p.m.
- Source: Customer service
- See the menu
- Find a Denny’s
Fazoli’s
- The deal: Up to three kids 12 and under can eat for $0.99 each with the purchase of an adult meal; options are pizza or pasta. Available at participating locations only.
- Days and times the deal is valid: Tuesdays from 5 to 8 p.m.
- Source: Customer service
- Find a Fazoli’s (select a location to see its menu)
IKEA
- The deal:Â Kids 12 and under eat for free with the purchase of an adult entree; not available at all locations.
- Days and times the deal is valid: Tuesdays
- Source: Customer service
- See the menu
- Find an IKEA
Marie Callender’s
- The deal: One free lower-priced kids’ meal (beverages not included) per adult entree; dine-in only at participating locations.
- Days and times the deal is valid: Tuesdays and Saturdays
- Source: Customer service
- See the menu
- Find a Marie Callender’s
Ruby Tuesday
- The deal:Â Kids 10 and under eat for free with the purchase of an adult entree.
- Days and times the deal is valid: Tuesdays after 5 p.m.
- Source: Customer service
- See the menu
- Find a Ruby Tuesday
Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free on Wednesdays
El Torito
- The deal: Get one free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entree.
- Days and times the deal is valid: Wednesdays
- Source: Customer service
- See the menu
- Find an El Torito
Logan’s Roadhouse
- The deal:Â Kids 12 and under eat free with every adult entree purchase; not available in CA, NC, SC or Augusta, GA.
- Days and times the deal is valid: Wednesdays
- Source: Customer service
- See the menu
- Find a Logan’s Roadhouse
Luby’s
- The deal: One free kid’s meal for children 10 and under with each adult meal purchase.
- Days and times the deal is valid: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to closing
- Source: The Luby’s Kids’ Meals page.
- See the menu
- Find a Luby’s
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PepperJax Grill
- The deal:Â Kids under 12 eat for 99 cents with the purchase of an adult entree; dine-in only.
- Days and times the deal is valid: All day on Wednesdays
- Source: Customer service
- See the menu
- Find a PepperJax Grill
Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free on Thursdays
Wahoo’s Fish Tacos
- The deal:Â Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal; may vary by location.
- Days and times the deal is valid: Thursdays after 4 p.m.
- Source:Â Customer service
- See the menu
- Find a Wahoo’s Fish Tacos
Fryn’ Pan Family Restaurant
- The deal: Kids eat free at participating locations; must be a member of the Fryn’ Pan VIP Club to receive the promotion.
- Days and times the deal is valid: Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Source: Customer service
- See the menu
- Find a Fryn’ Pan
Tomatina
- The deal:Â Kids under 10 eat free.
- Days and times the deal is valid: Thursdays after 4 p.m.
- Source: The Menu page of the Tomatina website.
- See the menu
- Find a Tomatina
Piccadilly
- The deal:Â Kids meals are $1.99 with the purchase of an adult entree.
- Days and times the deal is valid: The deal is available all day on Thursdays and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Source: Customer service
- See the menu
- Find a Piccadilly
Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free on Saturdays
Luby’s
- The deal: One free kid’s meal for children 10 and under with each adult meal purchase.
- Days and times the deal is valid: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to closing
- Source: The Luby’s Kids’ Eat Free page.
- See the menu
- Find a Luby’s
Denny’s
- The deal: Kids eat free when ordering off the kids’ menu.
- Days and times the deal is valid: Tuesdays and Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Source: Customer service
- See the menu
- Find a Denny’s
Marie Callender’s
- The deal: One free lower-priced kids’ meal (beverages not included) per adult entree; dine-in only at participating locations.
- Days and times the deal is valid: Tuesdays and Saturdays
- Source: Customer service
- See the menu
- Find a Marie Callender’s
Piccadilly
- The deal:Â Kids meals are $1.99 with the purchase of an adult entree.
- Days and times the deal is valid: The deal is available all day on Thursdays and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Source: Customer service
- See the menu
- Find a Piccadilly
Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free on Sundays
Arriba Mexican Grill
- The deal: Kids under 10 eat free with the purchase of an adult dinner item; dine-in only.
- Days and times the deal is valid: All day on Sundays
- Source: The Arriba Mexican Grill’s Events page.
- See the menu
- Find an Arriba Mexican Grill
Blue Mesa Grill
- The deal: Kids five and under eat free with the purchase of an adult brunch; may vary by location.
- Days and times the deal is valid: Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- See the menu
- Find a Blue Mesa Grill
- Source: The Blue Mesa Grill’s Brunch Specials page.
D’Amico & Sons
- The deal: Kids under 10 eat free at Minnesota locations with the purchase of an adult meal.
- Days and times the deal is valid: Every Sunday after 2 p.m. at Minnesota locations
- Source:Â The D’Amico & Sons’ Kids Eat Free page.
- See the menu
- Find a D’Amico & Sons
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
- The deal: Kids 12 and under eat free with a $10 purchase per adult; dine-in only.
- Days and times the deal is valid: All day on Sundays
- Source: The Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s Promos Page.
- See the menu
- Find a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Hooters
- The deal: Kids under 10 eat free with the purchase of an adult entree; may vary by location.
- Days and times the deal is valid: Sundays between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m.
- Source: Customer service
- See the menu
- Find a Hooters