If you’re deciding where to go out to eat with children, you might want to think about restaurants where kids eat free. Your wallet will thank you!
Finding the best restaurants that serve free kid’s meals can be a little cumbersome. So, Wallet Arrow has put together a handy list of nationwide restaurants that offer free food for the little ones. (Be sure to bookmark it for future reference!)
Not all restaurants have defined “kid” with an age range. But when they do, it’s noted in this guide.
Finally, this list of restaurants where kids eat free is organized by day of the week. We also included a few restaurants that offer nearly free meals – and we noted the prices.
Just a word of caution: Restaurants are constantly changing their policies. So, you might want to call ahead to double check that they’re still running these deals before you go.
- Where Kids Eat Free Everyday
- Where Kids Eat Free on Monday
- Where Kids Eat Free on Tuesday
- Where Kids Eat Free on Wednesday
- Where Kids Eat Free on Thursday
- Where Kids Eat Free on Friday
- Where Kids Eat Free on Saturday
- Where Kids Eat Free on Sunday
- Kids Menus for Different Restaurants
Where Kids Eat Free Everyday
1. TGI FRIDAY’S
- Kids eat free all day on Tuesday. Any other day of the week, kids eat free at TGI Fridays with online orders of $20 or more.
- See TGI Friday’s kids menu below or on the TGI Friday’s website.
2. IHOP
- At IHOP, kids 12 and under eat free every day from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Get one free kids’ meal with every adult entrée you purchase.
- See IHOP’s kids menu below or on the IHOP website.
Where Kids Eat Free on Mondays
After a fun-filled weekend, finding restaurants where kids eat free on Mondays can help ease you into the busy work week ahead.
On Monday kids eat free at these national restaurants:
1. CHEVY’S
- Kids 10 and under eat free on Mondays after 4 p.m.
- See Chevy’s kid’s menu below or on Chevy’s website.
2. MACARONI GRILL (Romano’s)
- Kids under 12 eat free on Mondays and Tuesdays after 5 p.m.
- See Macaroni Grill’s kids menu below or on the Romano’s Macaroni Grill website
3. **FUDDRUCKERS (**nearly free)
- Kids eat for $1.99 after 4 p.m. on Mondays with the purchase of an adult meal.
- See Fuddruckers’ kids menu below or on the Fuddruckers’ website.
4. TEXAS ROADHOUSE
- Kids 12 and under eat free at Texas Roadhouse on Mondays or Tuesdays.
- See Texas Roadhouse’s menu below or on the Texas Roadhouse website.
Where Kids Eat Free Tuesday
Tuesday is a busy day for kids eat free deals. It’s the day many of the restaurants on this list run their kids eat free specials.
Kids eat free on Tuesday at these locations:
1. APPLEBEE’S
- Many Applebee’s locations offer free kids meals on Tuesdays when you purchase an adult entrée. But kid-friendly deals vary by location, so call ahead.
- See Applebee’s kids menu below or on Applebee’s website.
2. BOB EVANS
- Kids eat free after 4 p.m. on Tuesdays. One free kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult meal.
- See Bob Evans kids menu below or on the Bob Evans website.
3. CHICK-FIL-A
- Kids eat free from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult combo meal. (Some locations may charge $0.99)
- See Chick-Fil-A kids menu below or on the Chick-Fil-A website.
4. DENNY’S
- Kids eat free from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesdays. Get two free kids meals for each adult meal of $6 or more. Dine-in only. Restaurant participation varies by location, so call ahead!
- See Denny’s kids menu below or on Denny’s website.
5. JOHNNY ROCKETS
- Kids eat free from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays with the purchase of an adult meal.
- See Johnny Rockets’ kids menu below or on Johnny Rockets’ website.
6. MACARONI GRILL (Romano’s)
- Kids under 12 eat free after 5 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays.
- See Macaroni Grill’s kids menu below or on the Romano’s Macaroni Grill website
7. RUBY TUESDAY
- Kids 10 and under eat free after 5 p.m. every Tuesday at Ruby Tuesday. Kids get a free meal with the purchase of an adult entree.
- See Ruby Tuesday’s kids menu below or on Ruby Tuesday’s website.
8. TEXAS ROADHOUSE
- Kids 12 and under eat free at Texas Roadhouse on Mondays or Tuesdays.
- See Texas Roadhouse’s menu below or on the Texas Roadhouse website.
9. TGI FRIDAYS
- Kids eat free all day on Tuesday. Any other day of the week, kids eat free at TGI Fridays with online orders of $20 or more.
- See TGI Fridays kids menu below or on the TGI Fridays website.
10. UNO PIZZERIA & Grill
- Kids eat free on Tuesdays at Uno Pizzeria & Grill.
- See Uno Pizzeria & Grill kids menu below or on the Uno Pizzeria website.
Where Kids Eat Free on Wednesday
Toward the end of the week, the number of restaurants where kids eat free dwindles, but you can still find some great deals.
1. FRIENDLY’S
- Kids eat free after 4 p.m. on Wednesday’s with the purchase of an adult meal.
- See Friendly’s kids menu below or on Friendly’s website.
2. QDOBA MEXICAN GRILL (Call to confirm your location serves.)
- Kids eat free on Wednesdays and Sundays with the purchase of an adult enchilada.
- See Qdoba’s kids menu below or on Qdoba’s website.
Where Kids Eat Free on Thursday
1. JOHNNY ROCKETS
- Kids eat free from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays with the purchase of an adult meal.
- See Johnny Rockets menu below or on Johnny Rockets’ website.
2. **OLD COUNTRY BUFFET (**nearly free)
- At Old Country Buffet, kids ages 4 to 11 eat for $1.99 from 4 p.m. to close with the purchase of an adult buffet.
- See buffet options on Old Country Buffet’s website.
Where Kids Eat Free on Friday
1. SHONEY’S
- Kids under age 4 eat free at Shoney’s with the purchase of an adult entrée.
- See Shoney’s full menu here. (Their kids menu is not posted.)
Where Kids Eat Free on Saturday
1. STEAK ‘N SHAKE
- Kids 12 and under eat free at Steak ‘n Shake on Saturdays and Sundays. Get one free kids meal with every $9 spent.
- See Steak ‘n Shake’s kid menu below or on Steak ‘n Shake’s website.
Where Kids Eat Free on Sunday
1. QDOBA MEXICAN GRILL (Call to confirm your location serves.)
- Kids eat free on Wednesdays and Sundays with the purchase of an adult enchilada.
- See Qdoba’s kids menu below or on Qdoba’s website.
2. STEAK ‘N SHAKE
- Kids 12 and under eat free at Steak ‘n Shake on Saturdays and Sundays. Get one free kid’s meal with every $9 spent.
- See Steak ‘n Shake’s kid menu below or on Steak ‘n Shake’s website.
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Kids Menus for Major Restaurants
- Applebee’s
- Bob Evans
- Chevy’s
- Chick-Fil-A
- Denny’s
- Friendly’s
- Fuddruckers
- IHOP
- Johnny Rockets
- Macaroni Grill
- Qdoba
- Ruby Tuesday
- Steak ‘n Shake
- Texas Roadhouse
- TGI Friday’s
- Uno Pizzeria & Grill
Applebee’s Kids Menu
Many Applebee’s locations offer free kid’s meals on Tuesdays when you purchase an adult entrée. But kid-friendly deals vary by location, so call ahead.
- Cheesy Pizza
- Chicken Tenders
- Corndog
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Cheeseburger
See Applebee’s full menu here. Applebee’s serve alcohol.
Bob Evans Kids Menu
On Tuesdays, get one free kid’s meal for every adult meal you order after 4 p.m.
Bob Evans Kids Breakfast Menu (which is served all day):
- Lil’ Farmer Breakfast: One egg cooked to order, two mini hotcakes, home fries, a sausage or piece of bacon.
- Hotcakes and Sausage link dishes: Either with a banana or whipped cream
- Tic-Tac-Toast: French toast with a sausage link or piece of bacon
- Turkey Sausage Breakfast: Scrambled egg whites, turkey sausage, wheat toast
Bob Evans Kids Lunch and Dinner Menu:
- Slow Roasted Turkey, mashed potatoes, and carrots
- Chicken Tenders and fries
- Cheeseburger and fries
- Grilled Cheese triangles and fruit
- Grilled Chicken and broccoli
- Mac and Cheese and broccoli
Bob Evans also has several Family Meal Deals, from fried/grilled chicken to pot roast with several sides and drinks.
See Bob Evans’ full menu here.
Is there alcohol at Bob Evan’s? No, Bob Evans does not serve alcohol.
Chevy’s Kids Menu
Kids 10 and under eat free on Mondays after 4 p.m.
- Chicken Bowl
- Build Your Own Taco
- Kiddie Cheeseburger
- Fresh Mex Chicken Bites
- Kiddie Cheese Quesadilla
- Mac & Cheese
- Chicken or Steak Fajitas
- Sides: Carrots and Celery, Applesauce, Fresh Fruit, French Fries, Grilled Veggies, Sweet Corn Tomalito
Does Chevy’s have alcohol? Yes, Chevy’s has a full bar, with happy hour from 3 p.m. to close, and all day Sunday.
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Chick-Fil-A Kids Menu
Kids eat free from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult combo meal. (Some locations may charge $0.99). Meals are served with a fruit side and beverage.
- Nuggets Meal
- Chicken Strips Meal
- Grilled Nuggets Meal
See Chick-Fil-A’s full menu here.
**Chick-Fil-A is closed on Sunday’s.
Denny’s Kids Menu
On Tuesdays, get two free kids’ meals for every adult meal you order from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m.
- Jr. Birthday Cake Pancakes
- Chocolate Chip Pancakes
- Build Your Own Jr. Grand Slam
- Jr. French Toast
- Mini Corn Dogs
- Jr. Chicken Tenders
- Grilled Chicken on a Stick
- Jr. Spaghetti
- Jr. Cheeseburger
- Mac & Cheese
Is there alcohol at Denny’s? No, Denny’s does not serve alcohol, including wine or beer, except for a few locations.

Friendly’s Kids Menu
Kids eat free after 4 p.m. on Wednesday’s with the purchase of an adult meal.
Breakfast:
- Breakfast Sliders
- Silver Dollar Pancakes
- Belgian Waffle
- Cheese Omelet
Lunch and Dinner
- Double Sliders
- Fried Dough Pizza
- Fish N Chips
- Mac & Cheese
See Friendly’s full menu here.
So, does Friendly’s serve alcohol? No, Friendly’s does not serve alcohol.
Fuddruckers Kids Menu
Kids eat for $1.99 after 4 p.m. on Mondays with the purchase of an adult meal.
- Cheeseburger
- Chicken Tenders
- Corndog
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich
- Hamburger
- Hot Dog
See Fuddruckers full menu here.
Does Fuddruckers serve alcohol? No, Fuddruckers does not have a bar.
IHOP Kids Menu
Kids eat free everyday at IHOP from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- 3 Different Pancake Combo Platters
- Chicken and Waffles
- Cheeseburger
- Chicken Strips Dinner
- Mac & Cheese
IHOP does not serve alcohol at its restaurants.
Johnny Rockets Kids Menu
Kids eat free from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays with the purchase of an adult meal.
- Chicken Tenders
- Grilled Cheese
- Hot Dogs
- Mini Burgers
See Johnny Rockets full menu here.
Johnny Rockets serves alcohol.
Qdoba Mexican Eats Kids Menu
Kids eat free on Wednesdays and Sundays at Qdoba Mexican eats with the purchase of an adult enchilada. Call to confirm with your location.
- 3-cheese Nachos Meal
- Taco Meal
- Quesadilla Meal
Some Qdoba locations serve alcohol.
See full Qdoba menu here.
Romano’s Macaroni Grill Kids Menu
On Monday’s or Tuesdays after 5 p.m., get kids 12 and under get a free meal with the purchase of an adult meal.
- Spaghetti and Meatballs
- Mac & Cheese
- Cheese Ravioli
- Chicken Strips
See Macaroni Grill’s full menu here.
Does Macaroni Grill have a bar? Yes, Romano’s Macaroni Grill has a full bar that includes wine, beer and liquor. Happy hour is from 3 p.m. to close.
Ruby Tuesday Kids Menu
After 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, kids 10 and under eat free at Ruby Tuesday. Kids get a free meal with the purchase of an adult entree.
- Cheese Pizza
- Mini Corn Dogs
- Cheeseburger Sliders
- Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders
- Sides: Mashed potatoes, Apples, Green Beans, Grapes, Broccoli, French Fries, Grilled Zucchini
See Ruby Tuesday’s full menu here.
Ruby Tuesday serves alcohol with happy hour starting at 4 p.m.
Steak ‘N Shake Kids Menu
Kids 12 and under eat free at Steak ‘n Shake on Saturdays and Sundays. Get one free kids meal with every $9 spent.
- Steakburger with cheese
- Grilled Cheese
- Mini Corn Dogs
- Hot Dog
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Chicken Bites
- Sides: Applesauce, Banana, Baked Beans, French Fries, Macaroni & Cheese
Steak ‘n Shake does sell alcohol.
Texas Roadhouse Kids Menu
Kids 12 and under eat free at Texas Roadhouse on Mondays or Tuesdays.
- Hot dog
- Mini Cheeseburger
- Steak Bites
- Chicken Tenders
- Rib Basket
- Grilled Chicken
- Steak
- Chicken Critters Basket
See Texas Roadhouse’s full menu here.
Texas Roadhouse serves alcohol.
TGI Fridays Kids Menu
Kids eat free all day on Tuesday. Any other day of the week, kids eat free at TGI Fridays with online orders of $20 or more.
- Chicken Tenders
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Kids Sliders
- Kids Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta
- Kids Buttered Pasta
- Kids Marinara Pasta
See TGI Fridays’ full menu here.
Does TGI Fridays serve alcohol? Yes, TGI Fridays serves alcohol.
Uno Pizzeria & Grill Kids Menu
Kids eat free on Tuesdays at Uno Pizzeria & Grill.
- Make Your Own Pizza
- Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza
- Spaghetti and a Giant Meatball
- Chicken Tenders and Fries
- Sides: Fries, Sweet Potato Fries, Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Vegetables, Steamed Broccoli, Red Grapes
See Uno Pizzeria & Grill full menu here.
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