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Looking to save on dining this summer? Here are some restaurants where kids can eat free or nearly free this summer. Do note it depends on location so be sure to check ahead before heading to the restaurant. Not all locations of these restaurants may have the same deals, and locally owned franchises may have different specials.
Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free
Every Day
Fricker’s | One kid eats free per each adult eating.
IHOP | One kids’ menu item per adult entrée from 4PM – 8PM.
O’Charley’s | One free kids’ meal (beverage not included) with the purchase of an adult entrée, valid for dine-in only.
Tony Roma’s | Kids 12 and under get a free kid’s meal with an adult meal; limit 2 per family.
Day varies
Applebee’s | Kids can eat free (or 99¢ at select locations) with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Barberito’s Southwestern Grille & Cantina | Kids eat free all day with purchase of an adult meal.
Bennigan’s | One free kid’s meal with purchase of adult entrée.
Captain D’s | Two free kids’ meals for each adult entrée purchase at regular price for kids ages 12 and under, valid for dine-in only.
Fatz Southern Kitchen | One free kid’s meal per adult purchase.
Firehouse Subs | Kids 12 and under eat free with purchase of adult combo.
Moe’s | One free kids’ meal per adult entrée purchased after 4PM.
On the Border | Kids eat lunch or dinner free with purchase of adult entrée.
Perkins | Free kid’s meal with purchase of adult entrée.
Pizza Ranch | Free kid’s buffet with purchase of adult buffet.
Qdoba Mexican Grill | Kids under 12 get a free meal with an adult purchase.
Quaker Steak and Lube | Free kid’s meal with adult entrée purchase.
TGI Friday’s | Free kid’s meal with adult entrée.
Woody’s BBQ | One kid’s meal free of charge with purchase of adult entrée.
Monday
Arooga’s Grill House & Sports Bar | One free kids’ meal with each purchase of adult entrée.
Brewzzi | Two free kid’s meals with adult purchase of at least $12.
Chili’s | Free kid’s meal with each adult purchase.
Cinzzetti’s | Kids 12 and under eat free from 5:30PM – 8:30 PM.
Cody’s Original Roadhouse | Two free kid’s meals for kids under 10 per adult purchase.
Golden Corral | Kids 10 and under eat free from 5PM – 9PM.
Johnny Rockets | Kids eat free with purchase of adult entrée.
Norms | Kids eat free from 12PM – 10PM.
Rock Bottom Cafe | Kids 12 and under eat free.
Romano’s Macaroni Grill | Kids ages 12 and under can eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill | Kids eat free after 5PM with adult purchase.
Texas Roadhouse | Kids 12 and under can get a free kid’s meal.
Urban Cookhouse | Kids eat free from 4PM – 8PM with purchase of adult entrée.
Tuesday
Atlanta Bread Company | Kids eat free 4PM to close with purchase of an adult meal.
Back Yard Burgers | Kids eat free with purchase of an adult meal.
Beef ‘O Brady’s | Kids eat free from 4PM – 8PM with purchase of an adult meal.
The Black Eyed Pea | One free kid’s meal from 5PM to close with purchase of an adult entrée.
Bob Evans | Kids eat free after 4PM with purchase of an adult entrée.
Brewzzi | Two free kid’s meals with adult purchase of at least $12.
Carolina Ale House | One free kid’s meal per adult entrée.
Carrows | Two free kid’s meal per adult purchase from 11PM to close.
Chick-fil-A | Kids can eat free between 5:30PM – 7:30PM with the purchase of an adult combo meal (some locations may charge 99¢).
Chili’s | Free kid’s meal with each adult purchase.
Cinzzetti’s | Kids 12 and under eat free from 5:30PM – 8:30 PM.
Cody’s Original Roadhouse | Two free kid’s meals for kids under 10 per adult purchase.
Denny’s | Two free kids’ meals with each adult entrée from 4PM – 10PM.
Famous Dave’s | One free kid’s meal for kids 8 and under for each adult entrée purchased.
Genghis Grill | Kids 11 and under eat free with purchase of adult meal.
Godfather’s Pizza | Kids 10 and under get one free pass through the buffet line at lunch and dinner.
Pizza Hut | Kids under 10 eat free with purchase of adult buffet.
Pizza Street | One free kid’s cheese pizza for kids under 10 from 4PM – 8PM.
Red Brick Pizza | Free kid’s meal with purchase of adult meal.
Rock Bottom Cafe | Kids 12 and under eat free.
Romano’s Macaroni Grill | Kids ages 12 and under can eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Ruby Tuesday’s | One free kids’ meal with each adult purchase from 5PM to close.
Texas Roadhouse | Kids 12 and under can get a free kid’s meal.
Uno Chicago Grill | Free kid’s meal with purchase of adult meal.
Wednesday
East Coast Wings + Grill | One free kid’s meal per adult entrée from 3:30 PM to close.
Gatti Town | Kids eat free with 1 adult buffet and 2 drink purchases.
Jeffrey’s Sports Grill | Kids 12 and under eat free from 5PM – 9PM with purchase of an adult meal.
Little Bitty Burger Barn | Kids 10 and under eat free.
Logan’s Roadhouse | Kids 10 and under eat free with 1 adult purchase.
Thursday
Back Yard Burgers | Kids eat free with purchase of an adult meal.
Friday
Chicken Out Rotisserie |Kids eat free with purchase of an adult entrée.
Saturday
Shari’s | Kids eat free from 4PM – 9PM.
Steak N Shake | One free kids’ meal for each $9 spent.
Sunday
Arriba Mexican Grill | Free kids’ meal with purchase of adult entrée.
Baja Fresh | Free kids’ meal with adult entrée/drink purchase.
C.B. & Potts | Kids under 12 eat free with purchase of an adult entrée (some locations may charge $1).
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit | Kids 12 and under can get one free kid’s meal per $10 adult purchase.
Double Dave’s Pizza | One free kid’s buffet from 5 PM – 8 PM with each adult buffet purchase.
Freebirds | Kids 12 and under eat free with adult entrée purchase.
Planet Sub | Kids eat free with purchase of an adult entrée.
Shari’s | Kids eat free from 4PM – 9PM.
Slim Chicken’s | One free kid’s meal with each adult purchase.
Steak N Shake | One free kids’ meal for each $9 spent.
White Castle | Kids eat free from 4PM – 8PM with purchase of adult entrée.