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.
Chick-fil-A: Kids can eat free at select Chick-fil-A locations on Tuesdays between 5pm and 7pm with the purchase of an adult combo meal (Note: Some locations may charge $0.99)
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.
IHOP: Kids eat free every day from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the purchase of an adult meal
Maggiano’s Little Italy: Kids under 5 eat free on Mondays with purchase of an adult entree.
Moe’s Southwest Grill: Kids eat free on Sundays with the purchase of an adult entrée.
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: Kids Eat *FREE on Mondays, now until 9/1/25. Get a free kids meal with purchase of an adult entree at participating locations. Restrictions apply.
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery: After 4 pm, Kids Eat Free with purchase of adult entree. Day of the week varies so check with your local restaurant.
Red Robin: Every Wednesday Red Robin has a delicious treat for the kiddos and a delicious deal for you with 50% OFF Kids Meal – which includes a kids entrée, side, and drink. When you dine-in, that includes unlimited free refills of bottomless sides and drinks. Bring the whole crew to Red Robin on Wednesdays, or order online using promo code: KIDSMEAL50
Ruby Tuesday: Kids eat free on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to closing 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 eat free on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entrée.
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.
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 eat free on Monday through Friday at IKEA. 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 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.
The American Star Diner, North Wales
Mondays and Tuesdays: 3:00 -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 only.
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