KIDS EAT FREE CINCINNATI & DAYTON
Going out to eat can be a fun and convenient way to spend time with the family, but it can be pricey. This guide rounds up places around Cincinnati and Dayton that offer free or cheap kids’ meals so a night out doesn’t break the bank. Participation and rules vary by location, so call ahead before you load up the family.
Kids Eat Free Every Day
Chili’s
My Chili’s Rewards members get a free kids meal (ages 12 and under) from the Pepper Pals menu with the purchase of a regular adult entree. Sign up for the free loyalty program to receive the offer.
Fricker’s
Kids 10 and under eat free every day with the purchase of an adult entree and a kid’s beverage. Dine-in only.
Golden Corral
Children three and under eat free from the buffet with the purchase of an adult buffet, typically up to two kids per paying adult.
IHOP
Kids 12 and under get a free kids entree with the purchase of an adult entree, daily from 4 to 10 p.m. This isn’t a permanent nationwide program, so call your local IHOP to confirm participation.
Rusty Bucket
Pick up a Bucketeer Bookworm Bookmark Tracker and log five books read for a complimentary kids meal with beverage, one per adult entree purchased. Dine-in only.
Skyline Chili
Kids eat free on varying nights at participating locations, often paired with a free kids craft. Call your local Skyline to confirm which night and whether it participates.
Denny’s
Kids eat free every day from 4 to 10 p.m. with the purchase of an adult entree. Participation and specific rules vary by location.
Kids Eat Free Monday
Wings & Rings
Kids 10 and under eat free with a paying adult and a $10 minimum purchase, Mondays and Fridays. Dine-in only.
Frisch’s Big Boy
Kids 12 and under get one free kids meal per adult purchase of $6.98 or more, all day Monday. Participating locations only.
Kids Eat Free Tuesday
Bob Evans
Kids 12 and under eat free with an adult entree purchase on Tuesdays through the Bob Evans app. Limit three free kids meals per three adult entrees ordered.
Chick-fil-A
At select locations, kids 12 and under get a free meal with an adult combo purchase, typically Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. This isn’t a corporate-wide program, so check with your local restaurant.
Hofbrauhaus Newport
The second Tuesday of every month is Family Night. Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree.
Texas Roadhouse
Kids 12 and under get one free kids meal per adult entree purchased on select nights, most commonly Tuesdays. This varies by location and is no longer a corporate-wide program, so call your local Texas Roadhouse to confirm.
Kids Eat Free Wednesday
IKEA
IKEA Family members (free to join) get up to two free kids entrees per adult entree purchased at the Swedish Restaurant, Wednesdays only, for kids 12 and under.
Kids Eat Free Weekends
CiCis Pizza
Kids three and under get a discounted buffet price at most locations; the exact amount varies by restaurant.
Qdoba
Kids get one free kids meal per adult entree purchased on select days, which vary by location. Call ahead to confirm which day your local Qdoba participates.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Kids 12 and under eat free every Sunday with an adult purchase of $15 or more. Available in-store and online.
Izzy’s
Kids 14 and under get one free kids meal per adult purchase, all day Saturday.
Old Bag of Nails Pub
Kids 12 and under get one complimentary kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree, every Sunday.
Steak & Shake
Kids 12 and under get a free kids plate for every $9 spent, Saturdays and Sundays, dine-in only.
