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 EVERY DAY
Chili’s
Multiple locations
My Chili’s Rewards members can receive Free Kids Meal rewards offers that can be redeemed in-restaurant or online.
Fricker’s
Multiple locations
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
Multiple locations
Children 3 and under eat free from the buffet with the purchase of an adult meal.
IHOP
Select locations around Greater Southwest Ohio
Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. Valid daily from 4-10 p.m.
Rusty Bucket
Multiple locations
Grab a Bucketeer Bookworm Bookmark Tracker and record five books for a free kids meal.
Skyline Chili
Multiple locations
Kids eat free on varying nights at participating locations. Call your local Skyline to check for participation.
KIDS EAT FREE MONDAY
Buffalo Wings & Rings
Multiple locations
Kids eat free with a paying adult; $10 minimum purchase required.
Frisch’s Big Boy
Multiple locations
Enjoy one free kids meal (10 & under) per adult meal every Monday.
Quaker Steak & Lube
Milford, Colerain and Florence locations
All day Mondays, get a kid’s meal for $1.99 with each adult entrée purchase.
KIDS EAT FREE TUESDAY
Bob Evans
Multiple locations
Tuesdays are family nights, where kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree after 4 p.m.
Denny’s
Multiple locations
Kids eat free from 4-10 p.m. Participation varies per location.
Hofbrauhaus Newport
200 E. 3rd St., Newport, KY
The second Tuesday of every month is Family Night! Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree.
Texas Roadhouse
Select locations
Kids meals are $1.99 per adult meal purchased.
KIDS EAT FREE WEDNESDAY
Buffalo Joe’s
6130 Dixie Highway, Fairfield
Kids eat free all day on Wednesdays with the purchase of an adult entrée.
IKEA West Chester
9500 IKEA Way, West Chester
Get two kid’s entrees free with purchase of adult entrée.
KIDS EAT FREE THURSDAY
Denny’s
Multiple locations
Kids eat free from 4-10 p.m. Participation varies per location.
KIDS EAT FREE FRIDAY
Qdoba
Select locations
All day, get 1 free kids meal per adult meal purchased.
KIDS EAT FREE SATURDAY
Steak & Shake
Select locations
On Saturdays and Sundays, kids 12 and under eat free with each $9 dine-in purchase.
KIDS EAT FREE SUNDAY
Dickey’s Barbeque Pit
Multiple locations
Kids 12 and under eat free every Sunday. Offer limited to one kid’s meal per $10 adult purchase.
Old Bag of Nails Pub
5234 Kings Mills Rd., Mason
One complimentary kid’s meal with each adult entrée $10 or higher. Kids 12 & younger.
Steak & Shake
Select participating Cincinnati locations
On Saturdays and Sundays, kids 12 and under eat free with each $9 dine-in purchase.
Please note: this list only contains Kids Eat Free deals that we were able to confirm via website or phone. As promos and participation are subject to change, we recommend calling the particular restaurant and location you plan on dining before you go.
