Tasty Orlando Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free

Dining out with kids can be challenging —whether they are picky eaters or just pick at the food, it’s a gamble whether they eat at all. However, there are some Orlando restaurants that make things easier on your wallet, providing a little peace of mind when food is left on the plate. Here's a roundup of Orlando restaurants offering free kids meals (or cheap kids meals) with purchase. Bon appetit!
This list is accurate as of published date, but call ahead to verify that the specials haven't changed. Find more free and budget-friendly fun in Orlando with our Orlando Free Things to Do With Kids Guide!
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Kids eat free on Sundays at Moe's Southwest Grill.
Orlando Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free –Sunday
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit – Ocoee & Orlando
Get your barbecue fix! Kids 12 and under eat for free every Sunday at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. Get one free kids meal per check, with a minimum purchase of $10. Kids meal options include choice of meat or sliders, side, drink, and a roll. For a limited time, this deal is available for delivery and carryout as well, using code KEFOLO at online checkout.
Moe’s Southwest Grill – Multiple Locations
With more than 10 locations around Central Florida, there’s sure to be a Moe’s nearby. On Sundays, get a free kid's meal with the purchase of an adult entrée. Kids can choose between a kid-sized burrito, kids quesadilla, or taco, accompanied by a cookie and drink. Don’t forget to add a cup of Moe’s famous queso dip!
Orlando Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free –Monday
Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar - Winter Park
Each Monday, Arooga’s Grille House offers free kids meals with purchase of an adult entrée. Several options are available for kids, including sliders, quesadilla, chicken fingers, grilled cheese, pasta, pizza, and wings. Offer is available for dine-in only.
Fuddruckers – Apopka & Orlando
Not technically free, Fuddruckers offers $1.99 kids meals every Monday from 4pm to close. This deal is offered with purchase of adult meal. Kids have a choice of hamburger, hot dog, or chicken tenders, served with fries or applesauce, drink, and a cookie.
TJ’s Seafood Shack – Oviedo
Kids eat free on Mondays with purchase of adult entrée at TJ’s Seafood Shack. Kids meal options include popcorn chicken or fish sandwich, as well as universal favorites like chicken tenders, corn dog, grilled cheese, and more.
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Orlando Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free –Tuesday
Beef O’ Brady’s – Multiple Locations
All day Tuesdays, kids ages 12 and under eat for just $2.99. Offer is available for dine-in only. The kids menu features favorites such as mac & cheese, chicken nuggets, quesadillas, served with a side, drink, and a treat.
Bob Evans - Multiple Locations
On Tuesdays after 4pm, kids eat free at Bob Evans with purchase of an adult meal. There's plenty of these Orlando restaurants that serve fun kids meal options like Little Piggy Hotcakes, Tic-Tac-Toast, Turkey Lurkey, and more.
Cariera's Fresh Italian – Winter Garden
Every Tuesday from 4-9pm is kids night at Cariera’s Italian restaurant. Kids meals are just $5 and a balloon artist makes fun creations for the kiddos. The kids menu includes Italian specialties such as chicken parmesean, cheese ravioli, pasta, and of course, pizza.
Gator’s Dockside – Multiple Locations
Tuesday is Family Night at participating Gator’s Dockside locations. Kids eat free with a paying adult, on Tuesdays from 5:30-8:30pm. Participating Central Florida locations include Baldwin Park, Clermont, Eustis, Hunt Club, Hunter’s Creek, Lake Mary, SODO, St. Cloud, Waterford Lakes, Windermere, and Winter Springs.
Graffiti Junktion – Multiple Locations
Kids under 10 eat free every Tuesday from 5-8pm at all Graffiti Junktion restaurants, with Orlando restaurants throughout the area. Kids can choose from a hamburger, chicken tenders, grilled cheese, or hot dog, served with fries, tater tots, or applesauce.
Main Event - Orlando
Spend a family fun day at Main Event, which features an arcade, bowling, laser tag, and more. On Tuesdays, kids 12 and under eat free with purchase of menu item of $8.99 or more. Kids meals include chicken dippers, sliders, and pizza.
Miller’s Ale House – Multiple Locations
Kids eat free on Tuesdays at Miller’s Ale House locations around Central Florida. Get one free kid's meal with the purchase of $10 or more (excluding alcohol). Limit of two kid’s meals per table.
Kids ages 12 and under get great meal deals at Chevys Fresh Mex.
Orlando Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free –Wednesday
Chevys Fresh Mex – Millenia
Kids ages 12 and under eat for just $1 every Wednesday, all day long at Chevys Fresh Mex. One discounted kids meal per each adult entrée purchased. Kids menu includes options such as tacos, corn dogs, quesadilla, pizza, and more.
Duffy’s Sports Grill – Altamonte, Lake Mary, Waterford Lakes
Kids eat free every Wednesday at Duffy’s Sports Grill. Kids can choose from mac & cheese, grilled cheese, hamburger, hot dog, pasta, or chicken tenders.
NYPD Pizza – Multiple Locations
Wednesday is Kids Night at NYPD Pizza locations! Kids 12 and under eat free and can make their own pizza. One child eats free per adult purchase of $10 or more.
Winter Garden Pizza Company —Winter Garden
Kids eat free with the purchase of adult entree on Wednesday nights from 5-8pm at Winter Garden Pizza Company.
Raise your hand for My Chili's Rewards members who can receive free kids meal rewards!
Orlando Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free –More Deals
Chili’s – Multiple Locations
Become a My Chili’s Rewards member to receive free kids meal rewards. These meals are for ages 12 and under with the purchase of regular entrée. Kids can choose from the Pepper Pals menu, which includes pizza, burger bites, grilled cheese, and more, paired with a side and drink.
Denny’s – Multiple Locations
Sign up for Denny’s rewards and kids can eat free with the purchase of adult entrée of $6 or more. Days vary by location. Rewards members also get birthday gifts and other deals throughout the year.
Firehouse Subs – Multiple Locations
Sign your kids up online to receive a free meal on their birthdays. Offer is valid on child’s birthday or within six days following. Kids choose from a free kids combo (with purchase of a sub sandwich, chips, and drink) or a free medium sub (with purchase of a sub, chips, and drink).
Homers and Hoagies – Winter Springs
Kids eat free every Monday through Thursday. This sports cafe is located at Sports Heaven Orlando, which features batting cages, basketball courts, practice turf fields, and more. Offer includes one free Little League meal with purchase of an adult meal. Options include chicken tenders, grilled cheese, PB&J, or deli sandwich, plus chips, Cracker Jack popcorn, and a prize.
IKEA – Orlando
Sign up for a free IKEA Family card and kids ages 12 and under eat free with purchase of adult entrée on select dates. Kids entrees include meatballs, chicken tenders, and mac & cheese.
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Places featured in this article:
Dickey's Barbecue Pit Orlando - Lake Nona
Dickey's Barbecue Pit Orlando
Dickey's Barbecue Pit Ocoee
Moe's Southwest Grill - I-Drive
Moe's Southwest Grill - Narcossee
Moe's Southwest Grill - Conroy
Moe's Southwest Grill - Waterford Lakes
Moe's Southwest Grill - Lee Vista
Moe's Southwest Grill - Altamonte Springs
Fuddruckers - East Colonial
Fuddruckers - Apopka
TJ's Seafood Shack
Beef O' Brady's - Oviedo
Beef O' Brady's - Apopka
Beef O' Brady's - St. Cloud
Cariera's Fresh Italian
Gator's Dockside - Baldwin Park
Gator's Dockside - Hunt Club
Gator's Dockside - Hunter's Creek
Gator's Dockside - Lake Mary
Gator's Dockside - SODO
Graffiti Junktion - Thornton Park
Graffiti Junktion - Lake Nona
Graffiti Junktion - College Park
Graffiti Junktion - Curry Ford
Main Event Orlando
Miller's Ale House - Altamonte Springs
Miller's Ale House - Hunter's Creek
Miller's Ale House - Kissimmee
Miller's Ale House - Lake Buena Vista
Chevys Fresh Mex Orlando
Duffy's Sports Grill - Waterford Lakes
Duffy's Sports Grill - Altamonte
NYPD Pizza Apopka
NYPD Pizza Winter Garden
NYPD Pizza Metro West
Homers and Hoagies
IKEA Orlando