We all know just how convenient it can be to let someone else take care of dinner every now and then. But all those restaurant meals add up! Keep your budget in check by visiting these Boston-area restaurants where kids eat free (or cheap)!
We do our best to keep this list up to date. Please check with the restaurant first!
99 Restaurant and Pub
More than 50 locations around Massachusetts
The 99 offers a free kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult entree the day after the Red Sox win. (You must use the restaurant’s mobile app.) Check the app or website for other perks or kids-eat-free days.
Barrett’s Alehouse
Bridgewater, Fall River, West Bridgewater
Celebrate Wednesday each week with a free kids’ meal for every adult entrée purchase of $15 or more!
Evviva Trattoria
Malden, Maynard, Marlborough, Stoneham, Westford, Wrentham
The Tuesday “bambino” special means kids meals are $5 with the purchase of an adult entree.
IHOP
More than 20 locations across Massachusetts
Order one adult entree from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. any day of the week, and your kid will eat free! (Note that IHOP locations are franchised, so some restaurants may have variations of the deal.)
IKEA
Stoughton
On Wednesdays, TWO kid’s entrees are free with the purchase of an adult entrée! Be sure to sign up to be an IKEA Family member first — it’s free to join (and IKEA Family members save 5% in-store on all furniture and décor!).
Jake ‘n’ Joes
Norwood, Foxboro, Waltham, Woburn, Braintree
Does your child like to draw or color while they wait for their meal? Leave your kiddo’s work of art with the restaurant — once a week they choose about 25 winners and send them each a free meal coupon!
La Qchara
Melrose
Every Tuesday, the fun begins at 4 p.m. when kids receive a free meal if accompanied by an adult meal purchase!
Longwood Grille + Bar
Boston
Visit Longwood any day of the week — at lunch or dinner time! — and your child will receive a free meal with the purchase of your adult entree.
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Bellingham, Chelmsford, Leominster, Littleton, Lowell, Plymouth, Shrewsbury, Springfield, Waltham, Westborough, Westfield, Worcester
Head to Moe’s on Sundays for a free kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult meal over $6.
Owen O’Leary’s
Westborough, Southborough
For every adult entree purchased on Tuesdays between 4 and 8 p.m., two kids’ meals are free!
Ruby Tuesday
Wrentham
At Ruby Tuesday, Friday is for kids! With the purchase of an adult entree, kids eat for free on Fridays.
Smashburger
Attleboro, Boston, Medford, Natick, Westwood
Every Wednesday, grab a free kids’ meal with the in-store purchase of an adult meal (entrée, side, and drink).
Uno Pizzeria & Grill
Attleboro, Bellingham, Braintree, Dedham, Framingham, Haverhill, Holyoke, Leominster, Millbury, Revere, Springfield, Sturbridge, Westborough, Worcester, Wrentham
Kids eat free (with entrée purchase) on Tuesdays at Uno! The deal is available to all UNO Extras members — sign up online before heading into the restaurant.
Village Manor
Dedham
It’s good to be a kid on Tuesdays! With the purchase of one entree at Village Manor, your child can choose a meal from the kids’ menu.