Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free (or Nearly Free)

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Kids can be expensive, so isn’t it nice to catch a break every once in a while? If you want to take your family out to dinner tonight without busting the budget, here are some restaurants where kids eat free (or close to it) broken down by day of the week.

Let Your Kid Eat Free at These Restaurants

Take a look at the list of restaurants below where your child can get a free meal, but remember this: Offers may vary by location, so make sure to check with your local establishment for the details.

These deals are typically for children ages 12 and under. Other restrictions include:

  • These will be for participating restaurants only
  • Most of these promotions cannot be combined
  • Most kids meals must be ordered from the kids menu

Where Kids Eat Free or Nearly Free

Day of the Week  Restaurant 
Monday
  • Norms Restaurants: Kids eat free on Mondays from noon to 10 p.m.
  • O’Charley’s: Kids eat free every day with the purchase of an adult entree.
  • IHOP: Kids eat free every day from 4 to 9 p.m. with purchase of adult entree.
  • Bruster’s ice cream: Kids get free child-size cup or cone every day as long as they are shorter than the counter (40 inches). No purchase necessary.
Tuesday
  • Ruby Tuesday: One child receives a free kids meal per adult meal purchased on Tuesdays after 5 p.m.
  • Chompie’s: Kids eat free all day on Tuesdays.
  • Texas Roadhouse: Kids eat for $1.99 from 4 to 8 p.m. Varies by location.
  • Denny’s: Kids eat free on Tuesdays 4 to 10 p.m. Some times vary by location.
  • O’Charley’s: Kids eat free every day with the purchase of an adult entree.
  • IHOP: Kids eat free every day from 4 to 9 p.m. with purchase of adult entree.
  • Bruster’s ice cream: Kids get free child-size cup or cone every day as long as they are shorter than the counter (40 inches). No purchase necessary.
Wednesday
  • Qdoba Mexican Grill: Free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entrée. Typically Wednesdays or Saturdays for lunch and dinner. Day varies by location.
  • Logan’s Roadhouse: Kids eat free on Wednesdays.
  • Chevys Fresh Mex: Kids eat for $1 on Wednesdays at some locations. One free kids meal per adult entree on Sundays. Deals may vary.
  • O’Charley’s: Kids eat free every day with the purchase of an adult entree.
  • IHOP: Kids eat free every day from 4 to 9 p.m. with purchase of adult entree.
  • Bruster’s ice cream: Kids get free child-size cup or cone every day as long as they are shorter than the counter (40 inches). No purchase necessary.
Thursday
  • Piccadilly: Up to 2 kids eat for $1.99 all day with an adult purchase.
  • O’Charley’s: Kids eat free every day with the purchase of an adult entree.
  • IHOP: Kids eat free every day from 4 to 9 p.m. with purchase of adult entree.
  • Ryan’s: From 4 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays (Family Night), kids eat for $1.99 per adult meal purchased.
  • Bruster’s ice cream: Kids get free child-size cup or cone every day as long as they are shorter than the counter (40 inches). No purchase necessary.
Friday
  • O’Charley’s: Kids eat free every day with the purchase of an adult entree.
  • IHOP: Kids eat free every day from 4 to 9 p.m. with purchase of adult entree.
  • Bruster’s ice cream: Kids get free child-size cup or cone every day as long as they are shorter than the counter (40 inches). No purchase necessary.
Saturday
  • Qdoba Mexican Grill: Free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entrée. Typically Wednesdays or Saturdays for lunch and dinner. Day varies by location.
  • Steak ‘N Shake: Free kids meal with every $9 purchase on Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Piccadilly: Up to 2 kids eat for $1.99 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. dine-in only. Times may vary.
  • O’Charley’s: Kids eat free every day with the purchase of an adult entree.
  • IHOP: Kids eat free every day from 4 to 9 p.m. with purchase of adult entree.
  • Bruster’s ice cream: Kids get free child-size cup or cone every day as long as they are shorter than the counter (40 inches). No purchase necessary.
Sunday
  • Dickie’s Barbecue Pit: Kids eat free on Sundays with a $10 purchase from an adult. Offer good for dine-in only and children must be age 12 and under.
  • Freebirds World Burrito: Kids eat free meal on Sundays with the purchase of an adult entree.
  • Steak ‘N Shake: Free kids meal with every $9 purchase on Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Chevys Fresh Mex: One free kids meal per adult entree on Sundays. Kids eat for $1 on Wednesdays at some locations. Deals may vary.
  • O’Charley’s: Kids eat free every day with the purchase of an adult entree.
  • IHOP: Kids eat free every day from 4 to 9 p.m. with purchase of adult entree.
  • Bruster’s ice cream: Kids get free child-size cup or cone every day as long as they are shorter than the counter (40 inches). No purchase necessary.
Any Day
  • O’Charley’s: Kids eat free every day with the purchase of an adult entree.
  • IHOP: Kids eat free every day from 4 to 9 p.m. with purchase of adult entree.
  • Bruster’s ice cream: Kids get free child-size cup or cone every day as long as they are shorter than the counter (40 inches). No purchase necessary.

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