Dining out with the family doesn’t have to break the bank! We’ve rounded up a list of restaurants where kids eat free or discounted on select days of the week—making it easier than ever to plan a budget-friendly meal out. From national chains to regional favorites, these deals offer great savings when dining with kids. Be sure to call ahead or check each restaurant’s website, as offers can change. If you know of a deal we are missing, please let us know at info@elementaryconnections.com.
National Chain Restaurants
Bob Evans: Kids eat free after 4 p.m. on Tuesdays with an adult meal purchase.
Denny’s: Kids eat free on Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. with the purchase of an adult entrée. Participation may vary by location.
Friendly’s: Join Friendly’s Fan Club Rewards and get a FREE Medium sundae, bonus treats and tasty perks as part of being a club member.
Maggiano’s Little Italy: Kids under 5 eat FREE with family-style dining, which requires 4 or more people.
Moe’s Southwest Grill: They are currently offering Moe Rewards members one FREE kids meal with the purchase of an adult entrée, at participating locations. The reward is available once per week and can be redeemed in-store or online.
Miller’s Ale House: With every adult meal of $10 or more, kids get a free meal on Tuesdays. Dine-in only; limit two per table.
Outback Steakhouse: One free kids’ meal for each full-price adult entrée, on Mondays at participating locations. Restrictions apply.
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery: All kids’ meals are $3.99 for kids 12 and under, participating locations only.
Red Robin: First Wednesday of every month, 5pm-8pm, kids meals are free for children 11 and under. Requires purchase of a Gourmet Burger, entrée, entrée salad, sandwich, or wrap. Participation varies by location.
Ruby Tuesday: Kids 12 and under eat free on Tuesdays after 5 p.m. AND all day Friday with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Smashburger: Kids eat free EVERY Wednesday! Grab a Free Kids Meal with the purchase of an adult meal (entrée, side, & drink). Kids 12 & under. In-store only at participating locations.
Texas Roadhouse: One free kids meal for every adult entree purchased. The Kids Eat Free program is usually offered on certain days, such as Mondays or Tuesdays. Confirm the days with your local Texas Roadhouse before planning your visit.
Uno Pizzeria & Grill: Kids 10 and under eat free on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entrée. Participating locations.
Regional Favorites
Barnaby’s of America: West Chester, Aston, and Havertown
Wednesdays: At all three locations, kids 12 and under eat free all day on Wednesdays, with chef specials starting after 3pm. One kids’ meal per adult entree.
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream: Trevose, Audubon, Limerick
Every day: Kids under 40 inches tall get a FREE baby cone
Ember & Ale: Collegeville
Wednesdays: 3pm – 10pm, Kids FREE with adult entrée ($15 minimum)
Great American Pub: Conshohocken
Wednesdays: Two free kids’ meals with each adult entrée purchase (dine-in only).
IKEA: South Philadelphia and Conshohocken
Monday – Friday: Kids 12 and under eat free Monday through Friday. Get two kids’ entrees free with the purchase of an adult entree.
J.B. Dawson’s: Langhorne
Sundays: Kids eat free at J.B. Dawson’s on Sundays, one child’s meal free per adult entree purchased, excluding holidays.
JT Bankers: Sellersville
Sundays: 4:30-9pm, kids eat for 50% off with adult meal purchase.
KC’s Alley: Ambler
Sundays: Kids can eat free every Sunday, 5pm-10pm, with purchase of adult meal.
Liberty Union Bar & Grill: Phoenixville and Chester Springs
Thursdays: All kids 10 & Under eat free from 5–8 p.m. with purchase of adult entree.
Poco’s: Doylestown
Saturdays: All kids food ½ price, 11am-6pm. For kids 12 and under.
The American Star Diner: North Wales
Mondays and Tuesdays: 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Buy 1 adult entree get a kids meal off the kids menu free (12 yrs and under).
Termini Bros: Philadelphia
Every day: Kids under 12 get a free cupcake with a qualifying purchase, available at their flagship location (S. 8th St.) only.
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Updated September 2026