UPDATED AUGUST 2024

Want to dine-out without breaking the bank? Here’s our list of local restaurants where kids eat free*.

The savings will spare your wallet and you get to enjoy a night free from the question – “what’s for dinner?”

Don’t see your favorite “kids eat free” restaurant on the list? Be sure to add it in the comments section.

Bob Evans – Kids eat free after 4 p.m. with adult entrée.

IHOP – Kids eat free every Tuesday after 4p.m. with adult entrée.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers – Free Custard when wearing a Freedy's Frozen Custard  T-Shirt.

Dickey's BBQ Pit.- Kids under 12 eat free on Sundays with the purchase of an adult meal of at least $10.

Mason Dixon Cafe- Kids 12 and under eat free on Thursdays with the purchase of an adult meal. Minimum $10 purchase. One free kid’s meal per adult meal. This is available 5 – 9 pm.

I Heart Mac and Cheese- Free Kids meal with a purchase of an adult meal any day of the week.

Eats Burgers- Every Monday 5pm- close is 50% off classic burgers. Wednesday is Family night which means $2 off combos, and 50% off kids meals from 5pm-close. Thursday is all day happy hour. Happy hour is Monday - Friday from 2pm- 5pm which means FREE small fry with any sandwich.

6 Bears and a Goat Brewing Company- Every Tuesday and Wednesday Kids eat free with the Purchase of an adult meal.

Freddy Donuts – while technically not offering “kids eat free” they do offer free donuts regularly on their Instagram 

Many corporate restaurants like Chili’s, Applebee’s, Salsarita’s and Joe’s Crab Shack offer kids eat free. Ask your location because participation varies by franchise.

*Restaurant participation guidelines vary by date, time, age restrictions and dine-in status; check with the restaurant’s participation guidelines for Kids Eat Free offers. Most require the purchase of an adult entrée and/or beverage (no coupons on the adult entrée) in order to qualify for the freebie or discount. Some require sign-up in a rewards or frequent diner program.