We rarely went out to eat when the kids were young. It was such a hassle trying to keep tabs on everyone. Between setting up the special clip-on high chair for the baby, helping kids use the bathroom or wash hands, and settling arguments over where people should sit, I was done before I had begun. The kids always had a great time but it felt like all I did was bark out orders in between bites.
“Put those salt and pepper shakers down right now!”
“No, you don’t need to move seats. Your seat is just fine.”
“Baby, please stop caressing the underside of the table with your hands.”
As they got older, it got easier and eating out became a fun treat that we could all finally enjoy. It’s great for the adults since we don’t have to cook or clean after a meal. And the kids love the change of scenery and the general festive atmosphere of being out somewhere. The best part though is that many restaurants have promotions where kids eat free or at a discount on certain nights!
We’ve rounded up a list of places that offer kids eat free {or cheap!} promotions. Before you head out to grab a great meal deal for your family, remember to call ahead and confirm that the promotion is still valid. Also, many establishments will put an age limit to a kids meal deal and/or how many you can get per family so be sure to check the details.
Kids Eat Free Multiple days a week
–Backyard Grill {Monday – .99 cent kids meal, Wednesday – kids eat free 4 p.m. – close, Saturday – free breakfast}
–BuffBurger {Monday and Tuesday, dine-in only, various locations}
–IHOP {Every day from 4 p.m.-10 p.m. daily, at select locations only}
Mondays
–Alicia’s {All day – Cypress, Houston, Katy, Spring}
–Texas Roadhouse {.99 cent kids meal 4pm-10pm, Pearland, Katy}
–Fuddrucker’s {$1.99 4 p.m. – close}
–Golden Corral {Kids age 3 and under eat free, various locations}
Tuesdays
–Dish Society {various locations}
–Denny’s {days vary by location}
–Centercourt Pizza & Brew {Cinco Ranch}
Wednesdays
– La Finca {Westheimer and Fulshear locations – Wednesdays after 4 p.m.}
– Luby’s {various locations}
– Creekwood Grill {Kids eat free all day, Cypress}
Thursdays
–Frio Grill {Cypress}
– It’z {All day, one personal pizza}
Saturdays
–Luby’s {After 11 am, various locations}
Sundays
–Freebirds World Burrito {various locations}
–The Goose’s Acre Bistro and Irish Pub {The Woodlands}
It’s been a rough year for the restaurant business. Many restaurants that used to offer kids eat free promotions no longer do, or have tweaked their deals in the past year. If you know of any other restaurants offering kids meal specials, comment below!
RIP Mediterra
Thank you for the list!
You are very welcome!
All these places are awesome, especially Alicia’s and Luby’s. Both of these have great menu covers which offer the best food for kids as well as adults.
Sweet Tomatoes is almost always free on Mondays and Tuesdays with coupon and adult purchase if you sign up through their Club Veg program. Occasionally they send coupons for any day of the week!
Appreciate adding to the listing:
Studio Movie Grill Theaters. Sunday Kids Eat FREE. Order an adult entrée in-theater or in our bar-lounge on Sundays, and get your kids’ meal – a $10 value – on the house. Choose from Kids’ Crispy Chicken Bites or Mini Cheeseburgers with French Fries or Fruit, Cheese Pizza, or Pepperoni Pizza – plus a beverage and cookie for free. Offer valid at all locations, excludes CA. Dine-in only. Seeing a movie isn’t required. Present flyer or screenshot to server before ordering. Kids must be 12 or under.
https://www.studiomoviegrill.com/