Kids Eat Free: 20+ Restaurants Sorted by Day of the Week (2026 Edition)

Looking for restaurants where kids eat free? You’re in the right place. Keep reading to see where you can find kids-eat-free offers–sorted by day of the week so you can plan tonight’s dinner out!

Eating out with the family is one of those simple pleasures that can get expensive fast! That’s why we love a good kids-eat-free deal. Plan your next family dinner out around this list and you can get a night off from cooking without the bill to match.

A few things to know before you go: deals vary by location, can change without notice, and most require the purchase of at least one adult entrée. Always call ahead or check the restaurant’s website to confirm before loading everyone in the car.

Every Day

These spots offer deals all week long — no need to plan around a specific night.

• Chili’s — My Chili’s Rewards members get free kids’ meal offers for dine-in or online orders. Free to join.
• Cicis Pizza — Kids 3 and under eat free every day.
• Denny’s — Kids eat free from 4–10 p.m. daily for Rewards members with an adult entrée purchase of $6 or more. Days and participation vary by location.
• Golden Corral — Kids 3 and under eat free (buffet) with one adult buffet purchase — up to two kids per adult.
• IHOP — Kids eat free with an adult entrée purchase from 4–10 p.m. Participation varies, so check your local location.
• Tony Roma’s — Kids 12 and under eat free with each adult entrée (limit two per family), any day.
• Wendy’s — Free kids’ meal with purchase of a premium combo when you use the in-app offer. Limit one per visit.

Mondays

• Huddle House — Kids eat free with an adult entrée purchase. Dine-in.
• MCL Restaurant & Bakery — Up to two free kids’ meals with each adult entrée, all day.

Tuesdays

Tuesday is the biggest kids-eat-free night of the week — lots of choices here.

• Bob Evans — Kids eat free after 4 p.m. with an adult entrée purchase, ordered through the Bob Evans app. Max 3 kids’ meals per 3 entrees.
• Huddle House — Kids eat free with an adult entrée. Dine-in.
• Main Event — Kids 12 and under eat free with a menu purchase of $11.99 or more.
• Miller’s Ale House — One free kids’ meal with a $10+ food purchase (limit 2 per table). Dine-in.
• Pizza Ranch — Free kids’ buffet with an adult buffet purchase.
• Ruby Tuesday — Kids 12 and under eat free after 5 p.m. with an adult meal. Dine-in.

Wednesdays

• IKEA — IKEA Family members get two free kids’ entrées with an adult entrée purchase.
• Luby’s Cafeteria — Kids 12 and under eat free with an adult meal. (Also Saturdays.)
• Red Robin — 50% off kids’ meals (max 4) with an adult entrée. Use promo code KIDSMEAL50 online or in-app. Kids 11 and under.
• Smashburger — Kids 12 and under eat free with purchase of an adult meal (entrée + side + drink). Offer valid through Dec. 31, 2026.

Thursdays

• Rubio’s — Rubio’s Rewards members get a free kids’ meal with any entrée purchase. Limit one per transaction.

Fridays

• Ruby Tuesday — Kids 12 and under eat free all day with an adult meal. Dine-in.

Saturdays

• Luby’s Cafeteria — Kids 12 and under eat free with an adult meal. (Also Wednesdays.)

Sundays

• MOD Pizza — Free kids’ meal (12 and under) with a MOD-size pizza or salad. Use promo code PIZZA4KIDS online, in-app, or in-restaurant. Valid through Dec. 27, 2026.

A Few More Worth Knowing

These deals are tied to apps, memberships, or special conditions — but they’re still solid saves:

• Bruster’s Ice Cream — Kids under 40 inches tall get a free baby cone every day. No purchase required.
• Chick-fil-A — Trade in an unopened kids’ meal toy for a free ice cream cone or cup, any day.
• Habit Burger & Grill — CharClub members get a free kids’ meal (10 and under) with a $10+ purchase, Monday–Thursday. Drops into your offers wallet every Monday. Valid through Oct. 30, 2026. See participating locations.

Tips for Making the Most of These Deals

• Download the apps ahead of time. Several deals (Bob Evans, Wendy’s, Habit Burger) require an app order or in-app offer. Don’t get to the restaurant and realize you haven’t signed up yet.
• Confirm with your local restaurant. These are national promotions, but franchise locations don’t always participate. A quick call saves a frustrating trip.
• Stack with birthday freebies. If your kid has a birthday coming up, many of these restaurants also offer free birthday meals — double the savings on one dinner out. (Check out our Birthday Freebies list here.)

Know a kids-eat-free deal we missed? Drop it in the comments and we’ll add it to the list!

And if you found this helpful, check out our Birthday Freebies list and our Free Samples list for even more ways to save for your family.

Deals are subject to change — always verify with your local restaurant before visiting.

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