Save a few bucks on dinner next time you eat out with this list of kids eat free in Orange County restaurants. We’ll add new locations frequently so check back often to see what’s new in your area.
Sunday
Denny’s offers free kids meals with the purchase of an adult entrée. Guests can get up to two kids meals with an adult purchase of $6.00 or more. Free days and participation may vary by location.
Dickey’s BBQ Pit – Dickey’s BBQ Pit offers delicious BBQ’d meats and delicious sides like creamy macaroni and cheese and baked potato casserole. Kids 12 and under eat free all day every Sunday. One free kids meal per check with an adult purchase of $12 or more.
Hooters – Kids eat free all day Sunday at participating Hooters West Coast locations. Up to two children can eat free per adult purchase. Kids choices include mini burgers, grilled cheese, wings, fish and chips, and chicken tenders all served with fries. Must purchase a kids beverage to receive the free kids meal.
House of Blues Anaheim – Kids under 12 eat free on Saturday and Sunday from 11 – 4 with the purchase of an adult entrée. Free items must be selected from the Kids Eat Free menu and include pizza, chicken tenders, mini cheeseburgers, grilled cheese, hot dogs, and mac & cheese.
IHOP – Participating IHOP restaurants offer kids eat free every day for kids 12 and under from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with the purchase of an adult entrée at the regular price.
Legends Sports Bar – Kids 12 and under eat free every day at Legends. One free kids meal per each adult entrée purchase.
Loaded Café – Kids 12 and under eat free every day at the Long Beach and Santa Ana locations from 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. with an adult entrée purchase. Coupon is available on the website and must be presented at the time of purchase.
Red Table – At Red Table in Huntington Beach, kids get a free order of buttered noodles with the purchase of a regular priced adult entrée.
Monday
Claim Jumper – Kids eat free Monday through Friday from 11 to 4 with the purchase of an adult entrée. Available for dine in and carry out orders.
Denny’s offers free kids meals with the purchase of an adult entrée. Guests can get up to two kids meals with an adult purchase of $6.00 or more. Free days and participation may vary by location.
IHOP – Participating IHOP restaurants offer kids eat free every day for kids 12 and under from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with the purchase of an adult entrée at the regular price.
Legends Sports Bar – Kids 12 and under eat free every day at Legends. One free kids meal per each adult entrée purchase.
Loaded Café – Kids 12 and under eat free every day at the Long Beach and Santa Ana locations from 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. with an adult entrée purchase. Coupon is available on the website and must be presented at the time of purchase.
Macaroni Grill – At participating Macaroni Grill locations, kids eat free all day on Monday and Tuesday. One free kids meal per adult entrée purchase.
Norm’s – Participating Norm’s locations offer one free kids entrée with each paid adult entrée for kids 10 and under from 2:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m. every Monday.
Red Table – At Red Table in Huntington Beach, kids get a free order of buttered noodles with the purchase of a regular priced adult entrée.
Romano Cucina –Every Monday, guests can receive one free kids entrée for every paid adult entrée. Kids can choose from delicious pasta selections or garlic bread pizza.
Tuesday
2nd Floor Gallery Bar & Grill – Kids eat free every Tuesday. One free kids entrée with a paid adult entrée.
Claim Jumper – Kids eat free Monday through Friday from 11 to 4 with the purchase of an adult entrée. Available for dine in and carry out orders.
Denny’s offers free kids meals with the purchase of an adult entrée. Guests can get up to two kids meals with an adult purchase of $6.00 or more. Free days and participation may vary by location.
IHOP – Participating IHOP restaurants offer kids eat free for kids 12 and under from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with the purchase of an adult entrée at the regular price.
Legends Sports Bar – Kids 12 and under eat free every day at Legends. One free kids meal per each adult entrée purchase.
Loaded Café – Kids 12 and under eat free every day at the Long Beach and Santa Ana locations from 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. with an adult entrée purchase. Coupon is available on the website and must be presented at the time of purchase.
Macaroni Grill – At participating Macaroni Grill locations, kids eat free all day on Monday and Tuesday. One free kids meal per adult entrée purchase.
Marie Callender’s – Kids 12 and under eat free at Marie Callender’s all day every Tuesday and Saturday with the purchase of one adult entrée.
Red Table – At Red Table in Huntington Beach, kids get a free order of buttered noodles with the purchase of a regular priced adult entrée.
Ruby’s Diner – Ruby’s offers a free kids meal for kids 12 and under on Tuesday Family Night from 4:00 p.m. to closing time. One free kids meal per adult entrée purchase.
Wednesday
Claim Jumper – Kids eat free Monday through Friday from 11 to 4 with the purchase of an adult entrée. Available for dine in and carry out orders.
Denny’s offers free kids meals with the purchase of an adult entrée. Guests can get up to two kids meals with an adult purchase of $6.00 or more. Free days and participation may vary by location.
IHOP – Participating IHOP restaurants offer kids eat free for kids 12 and under from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with the purchase of an adult entrée at the regular price.
Jimboy’s Tacos – At participating Jimboy’s Tacos locations, kids 12 and under eat free all day on Wednesday with the purchase of any adult entrée. Call ahead to see if the location near you offers the promotion.
Legends Sports Bar – Kids 12 and under eat free every day at Legends. One free kids meal per each adult entrée purchase.
Loaded Café – Kids 12 and under eat free every day at the Long Beach and Santa Ana locations from 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. with an adult entrée purchase. Coupon is available on the website and must be presented at the time of purchase.
Red Table – At Red Table in Huntington Beach, kids get a free order of buttered noodles with the purchase of a regular priced adult entrée.
Slapfish – Every Wednesday, kids 12 and under eat free at participating Slapfish locations with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Sun Dried Tomato Café – The San Clemente at Talega location of Sun Dried Tomato Café offers free kids meals all day on Wednesdays with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Woody’s Diner – Kids 12 and under eat free from 4:00 p.m. to close with the purchase of an adult entrée at the Huntington Beach Warner location and the Sunset Beach location.
Thursday
Claim Jumper – Kids eat free Monday through Friday from 11 to 4 with the purchase of an adult entrée. Available for dine in and carry out orders.
Denny’s offers free kids meals with the purchase of an adult entrée. Guests can get up to two kids meals with an adult purchase of $6.00 or more. Free days and participation may vary by location.
IHOP – Participating IHOP restaurants offer kids eat free for kids 12 and under from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with the purchase of an adult entrée at the regular price.
Legends Sports Bar – Kids 12 and under eat free every day at Legends. One free kids meal per each adult entrée purchase.
Loaded Café – Kids 12 and under eat free every day at the Long Beach and Santa Ana locations from 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. with an adult entrée purchase. Coupon is available on the website and must be presented at the time of purchase.
Mama’s on 39 – At Mama’s on 39 (all locations), kids 12 and under eat free from the Lil Rascals menu all day on Thursday with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Mendocino Farms – When you dine in on Thursdays, kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Red Table – At Red Table in Huntington Beach, kids get a free order of buttered noodles with the purchase of a regular priced adult entrée.
Friday
Claim Jumper – Kids eat free Monday through Friday from 11 to 4 with the purchase of an adult entrée. Available for dine in and carry out orders.
Denny’s offers free kids meals with the purchase of an adult entrée. Guests can get up to two kids meals with an adult purchase of $6.00 or more. Free days and participation may vary by location.
IHOP – Participating IHOP restaurants offer kids eat free for kids 12 and under from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with the purchase of an adult entrée at the regular price.
Legends Sports Bar – Kids 12 and under eat free every day at Legends. One free kids meal per each adult entrée purchase.
Loaded Café – Kids 12 and under eat free every day at the Long Beach and Santa Ana locations from 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. with an adult entrée purchase. Coupon is available on the website and must be presented at the time of purchase.
Red Table – At Red Table in Huntington Beach, kids get a free order of buttered noodles with the purchase of a regular priced adult entrée.
Saturday
Denny’s offers free kids meals with the purchase of an adult entrée. Guests can get up to two kids meals with an adult purchase of $6.00 or more. Free days and participation may vary by location.
IHOP – Participating IHOP restaurants offer kids eat free for kids 12 and under from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with the purchase of an adult entrée at the regular price.
House of Blues Anaheim – Kids under 12 eat free on Saturday and Sunday from 11 – 4 with the purchase of an adult entrée. Free items must be selected from the Kids Eat Free menu and include pizza, chicken tenders, mini cheeseburgers, grilled cheese, hot dogs, and mac & cheese.
Legends Sports Bar – Kids 12 and under eat free every day at Legends. One free kids meal per each adult entrée purchase.
Loaded Café – Kids 12 and under eat free every day at the Long Beach and Santa Ana locations from 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. with an adult entrée purchase. Coupon is available on the website and must be presented at the time of purchase.
Marie Callender’s – Kids 12 and under eat free at Marie Callender’s all day every Tuesday and Saturday with the purchase of one adult entrée.
Red Table – At Red Table in Huntington Beach, kids get a free order of buttered noodles with the purchase of a regular priced adult entrée.
Kids Eat Cheap
Acapulco – Kids eat for $1 every Wednesday with the purchase of an adult entrée. One kids meal per regular priced adult entrée. Participating locations only.
El Torito – Kids Eat for $1 every Wednesday with the purchase of an adult entrée. Participating locations only.
Romeo Cucina – Sunday night is Family Night at the Laguna Niguel location and all kids meals and kids drinks are 50% off.
Taco Mesa – Every Sunday at Taco Mesa, kids eat for a low $3.00 with the purchase of an adult entrée.
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Heidi Deal is the author of the Newcomers Handbook to Living In Los Angeles & Orange County, an expert at exploring all that Orange County has to offer, and a children’s book author specializing in history and human rights.