Eating out with your children can be tricky. Whether they nitpick their food or they are picky eaters in general, it can be a crapshoot whether they eat at all. Eating out at a restaurant where kids eat free, however, absolutely sweetens the deal (along with restaurants with awesome play areas). Here's a breakdown we update annually of restaurants where kids eat free all around Houston.

If you want more ideas on how to survive as a parent in Houston without going broke, see our Guide to Fun Free Things to Do With Houston Kids. For more ideas on great places to eat as a family, visit our Kid-Friendly Restaurant Guide for Houston Families.