Going out to eat can be a fun and convenient way to spend time with the family — but it can be pricey. Check out this Southwest Ohio Parent’s Guide to find places that offer free or cheap kids’ meals so that a night out doesn’t break the bank. Always make sure to call beforehand to check the location’s participation.
KIDS EAT FREE CINCINNATI & DAYTON
KIDS EAT FREE EVERYDAY
Chili’s
My Chili’s Rewards members can receive Free Kids Meal rewards offers that can be redeemed in-restaurant or online.
Fricker’s
Kids 10 and under eat free at Fricker’s with the purchase of an adult meal and kid’s beverage. Offer valid for dine-in only.
Golden Corral
Children 3 and under eat free from the buffet with the purchase of an adult meal.
IHOP
Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. Valid daily from 4-10 p.m.
Rusty Bucket
Grab a Bucketeer Bookworm Bookmark Tracker and record five books for a free kids meal.
Skyline Chili
Kids eat free on varying nights at participating locations. Call your local Skyline to check for participation.
KIDS EAT FREE MONDAY
Wings & Rings
Kids 10 and under eat free with a paying adult; $10 minimum purchase required. Dine in only
Frisch’s Big Boy
Enjoy one free kids meal (10 & under) per adult meal every Monday.
KIDS EAT FREE TUESDAY
Bob Evans
Tuesdays are family nights, where kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult entree after 4 p.m.
Chick-fil-A
At select locations, children under 12 can get a free meal with a purchase.
Denny’s
Kids eat free from 4-10 p.m. Participation varies per location.
Hofbrauhaus Newport
The second Tuesday of every month is Family Night! Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree.
Texas Roadhouse
One free kid’s meal is offered per paying adult entree purchase. Call your local Texas Roadhouse to confirm.
KIDS EAT FREE WEDNESDAY
IKEA
All day, 12 and under. Free kids meal with adult purchase.
KIDS EAT FREE THURSDAY
Denny’s
Kids eat free from 4-10 p.m. Participation varies per location.
KIDS EAT FREE WEEKENDS
CiCis Pizza
All day, under 3. Kids eat for $1.29 off the buffet (excludes drink)
Qdoba
All day, get 1 free kids meal per adult meal purchased. Friday
Dickey’s Barbeque Pit
Kids 12 and under eat free every Sunday. Offer limited to one kid’s meal per $10 adult purchase.
Izzy’s
All day, 14 and under. 1 free kids meal per adult purchase. Saturday
Old Bag of Nails Pub
One complimentary kid’s meal with each adult entrée $10 or higher. Kids 12 & younger.
Steak & Shake
On Saturdays and Sundays, kids 12 and under eat free with each $9 dine-in purchase.
