Dining out with kids can be expensive especially if you order your kids a meal and they only eat 1-2 bites and then say they are done! And then, wait for it…… they want dessert!
Fortunately, we have compiled a big list of restaurants in Orange County where kids eat free – or nearly free. If you know of any not on this list please e-mail us and let us know.
Sundays
Dickey’s BBQ Pit –Kids 12 and under eat free all day with the purchase of an adult entree
IHOP– Kids 12 and under eat free from 4pm-9pm with the purchase of an adult entree
Taco Mesa –Kids eat for $3.00 with the purchase of an adult entree
Hooters –Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult entree.
Wine Bistro –Kids 10 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult entree.
Mondays
Pei Wei– Kids Eat Free on Monday Nights with a paying adult.
El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant – Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree after 4:00pm
Buffalo Wild Wings –Kids eat for $1.99 which includes a drink and ice cream. You just have to ask them for a kid’s card for each child (adults must order at least $6 worth
Pitfire Pizza –Kids 10 and under eat free all day with each adult entree purchase.
IHOP –Kids 12 and under eat free from 4pm-9pm with the purchase of an adult entree
Ways & Means Oysters – Kids Eat Free With each Paid Adult
Fuddrucker’s –Kids 12 and under eat for $0.99 with the purchase of an adult entree.
Norms –Kids 12 and under eat free until 10pm
TGI Fidays – Kids 12 and under eat free all day with the purchase of an adult entree
Umami Burger – Kids eat free every Monday from 4pm-9pm with the purchase of an adult entree.
Fresca’s Authentic Mexican Kitchen – Kids eat free after 3pm with adult purchase
La Vida Cantina – Kids Eat Free with The Purchase Of An Adult Entree
Macaroni Grill – Kids Eat Free ALL DAY With The Purchase Of An Adult Entree.
Steak ‘n Shake – Kids Eat Free With The Purchase Of An Adult Entree.
Tuesdays
Famous Dave’s BBQ – Kids 12 and under eat free on Tuesdays after 4pm With The Purchase Of An Adult Entree.
Wingnuts – Kids Eat Free With The Purchase Of An Adult Meal
Luna Grill – Kids 10 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult entree from 4-9pm.
Ruby’s Diner – Kids 12 and under eat free with each adult entree purchase after 4pm
Denny’s – Kids 10 and under eat free from 4-10 pm. Restrictions may apply. Ask your server for details.
IHOP – Kids 12 and under eat free from 4pm-9pm with the purchase of an adult entree
Marie Callenders – Kids 12 and under eat free all day with the purchase of an adult entree.
Ikea – Kids 12 and under eat free from a selection of four kids meals.
Beach Fire – Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult entree.
Acapulco – Kids eat free every Tuesday with the purchase of an adult entree.
TGI Fidays – Kids 12 and under eat free all day with the purchase of an adult entree
Ways & Means Oysters – Kids Eat Free With each Paid Adult
Fresca’s Authentic Mexican Kitchen – Kids eat free after 3pm with adult purchase
Macaroni Grill – Kids Eat Free ALL DAY With The Purchase Of An Adult Entree.
Steak ‘n Shake – Kids Eat Free With The Purchase Of An Adult Entree.
Union Market Mission Viejo – Kaleidoscope host Kids Eat Free, with a child receiving a free beverage or kids meal with the purchase of a regular (adult) beverage or entrée. The Union Market Mission Viejo boutiques also offer 20% off on Tuesday
Wednesdays
IHOP – Kids 12 and under eat free from 4pm-9pm with the purchase of an adult entree
Sun Dried Tomato Cafe – (Talega Location Only) Kids eat free with purchase of one adult entree
Ways & Means Oysters – Kids Eat Free With each Paid Adult
Woody’s Diner – (Warner Location Only) Kids 12 and under eat free from 3pm-close with the purchase of an adult entree.
Slapfish – Kids 12 and under eat free every Wednesday with the purchase of an adult meal
Fresca’s Authentic Mexican Kitchen – Kids eat free after 3pm with adult purchase
Steak ‘n Shake – Kids Eat Free With The Purchase Of An Adult Entree.
El Torito (Placentia Location) – Kids Eat Free With The Purchase Of An Adult Entree)
Main Street Restaurant– Kids Eat Free With the Purchase Of An Adult Entree.
Slidebar Rock N Roll Kitchen – Kids (10 & Under) Eat Free. (1 free kids meal with purchase of adult entrée.) 4PM – 8PM
Loaded Cafe Santa Ana – Kids 12 and under Eat Free Every Day from 3pm-10pm with the purchase of an adult entree. (end August 31st)
Jimboys Tacos Aliso Viejo – Kids 12 and under Eat Free ALL DAY with the purchase of any adult entree. (Limit is 2 kids meals)
Thursdays
IHOP –Kids 12 and under eat free from 4pm-9pm with the purchase of an adult entree
Citrus Fresh Grill – Kids 9 and under eat free from 5pm-8pm on Prime Rib Thursdays
Mama’s on 39 – Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult entree
Mendecino Farms – (Brea Location Only) – Kids Eat Free With The Purchase of An Adult Sandwich Or Salad
Loaded Cafe Santa Ana – Kids 12 and under Eat Free Every Day from 3pm-10pm with the purchase of an adult entree. (end August 31st)
Woody’s Laguna Hills – Kids 12 and under Eat Free from 4pm-close with the purchase of an adult entree.
Fridays
IHOP – Kids 12 and under eat free from 4pm-9pm with the purchase of an adult entree
Ways & Means Oysters – Kids Eat Free With each Paid Adult
Fresca’s Authentic Mexican Kitchen – Kids eat free after 3pm with adult purchase
Steak ‘n Shake – Kids Eat Free With The Purchase Of An Adult Entree.
Loaded Cafe Santa Ana – Kids 12 and under Eat Free Every Day from 3pm-10pm with the purchase of an adult entree. (end August 31st)
Saturdays
Denny’s – Kids 10 and under eat free from 4-10 pm. Restrictions may apply. Ask your server for details.
IHOP – Kids 12 and under eat free from 4pm-9pm with the purchase of an adult entree
Marie Callenders – Kids 12 and under eat free all day with the purchase of an adult entree.
Ways & Means Oysters – Kids Eat Free With each Paid Adult
Fresca’s Authentic Mexican Kitchen – Kids eat free after 3pm with adult purchase
Steak ‘n Shake – Kids Eat Free With The Purchase Of An Adult Entree.
Loaded Cafe Santa Ana – Kids 12 and under Eat Free Every Day from 3pm-10pm with the purchase of an adult entree. (end August 31st)
The House of Blues Anaheim Restaurant & Bar – From 11:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m, children under the age of 12 can enjoy the specialty menu just for kids, with the purchase of any adult full-priced entree. Kids menu items include choices of cheese or pepperoni pizza, chicken tenders, mini-cheeseburgers, grilled cheese, hot dog, or mac & cheese.
Hotels offering kids eat free options
Aqua Restaurant (Inside the Holiday Inn Lake Forest) – Kids 11 and under eat BREAKFAST for free with the purchase of an adult entree.
TusCA (located inside the Hyatt Regency) – Kids 12 and under eat free for dinner every day of the week with each full price adult entree.
Clarion Hotel Anaheim Resort – Kids 9 and under eat free for Breakfast and Dinner.
Eats Kitchen & Bar (inside Hotel Irvine) -Kids Eat Free With The Purchase Of an Adult Meal
****Souplantation has a great price for kids meals. ages 0-2 is FREE/ ages 3-6 is $2.99/ ages 7-12 is $5.99 for ALL YOU CAN EAT buffet.
Note – Different chain restaurant locations may vary their promotions, so please always call your closest location ahead of time to confirm!
Woody’s in Laguna hills has kids eat free on Thursday.
that is awesome! Adding it now. Thank you!