Kids Eat Free in Orange County: Restaurant Deals by Day
Eating out with kids adds up fast, so we tracked down Orange County restaurants where a child’s meal is free (or close to it) on certain days. Use the table for the full details, then scan the day-by-day lists to plan tonight’s dinner.
Deals change often, so please confirm with the restaurant before you go.
Check Before You Go
- Each restaurant (and often each location) sets its own deal, and offers can change without notice. Call the location before you head out.
- Most deals require a paid adult entrée for each free kids meal, and several are dine-in only.
- Age limits differ: 6 and under at Fogo de Chão, under 10 at Avila’s El Ranchito, and 12 and under at Mama’s and El Torito.
- Ask whether drinks are included and whether the deal applies on holidays or to online orders.
Kids Eat Free Deals at a Glance
| Restaurant | City/Locations | Day & time | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fogo de Chão | Irvine; Huntington Beach | Every day | Children 6 and under dine free with the Full Churrasco Experience, and kids 7–12 pay half price for it. | Fogo de Chão FAQ |
| Denny’s | Santa Ana, Tustin and Anaheim (1610 S. Harbor Blvd.) | Every day, 4–10 p.m. | Recent local lists name these stores for a free kids meal with an adult meal. The deal varies by location (Irvine, Anaheim Katella and Garden Grove are reported as not participating), so call ahead. | Denny’s California locations |
| Claim Jumper | Costa Mesa (South Coast Plaza); Buena Park | Monday, all day | One free kids meal per adult entrée, dine-in only. Kids also get to choose a toy from the treasure chest. | Claim Jumper |
| Luna Grill | Participating locations (check the store locator) | Monday–Thursday | Free kids meal offered as a Club Luna Rewards perk, redeemed in the Luna Grill app for dine-in. | Luna Grill |
| Avila’s El Ranchito | Orange | Monday, 4–10 p.m. | One kids meal (for children under 10) with each adult meal purchased. | Avila’s El Ranchito Orange |
| Green Tomato Grill | Orange, Brea, Huntington Beach | Tuesday and Saturday nights | A free kids meal comes with the purchase of an adult entrée. Call ahead to confirm the deal is running. | Green Tomato Grill |
| Marie Callender’s | Fountain Valley only (18889 Brookhurst St.) | Tuesday and Saturday | The Fountain Valley store lists Kids Eat Free on these two days. Ask the restaurant about age limits and what purchase is required. | Marie Callender’s Fountain Valley |
| Ruby’s Diner | Participating OC diners (such as Corona del Mar, Costa Mesa South Coast Plaza, Laguna Beach, San Clemente and Tustin) | Tuesday, 4 p.m. to close | Free kids meal with an adult entrée, according to recent local listings. The Balboa Pier diner doesn’t participate; confirm with your location first. | Ruby’s locations |
| Woody’s Diner | Laguna Hills, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach (Adams Ave. and Warner Ave.), Orange, Yorba Linda, Sunset Beach | Wednesday, 4 p.m. to close (all day in Laguna Hills) | Kids eat free at every Woody’s location on Wednesdays with an adult entrée. | Woody’s Diner |
| Sundried Tomato Bistro | San Juan Capistrano (31781 Camino Capistrano) | Wednesday, after 4 p.m. | Part of the bistro’s weekly evening specials: kids eat free when an adult entrée is purchased. | Sundried Tomato Bistro |
| Mama’s Comfort Food & Cocktails | Huntington Beach; Los Alamitos | Thursday, all day | Kids 12 and under eat free from the Lil Rascals menu with an adult entrée, per recent local listings. Confirm with the restaurant. | Mama’s Comfort Food & Cocktails |
| Mendocino Farms | Brea, Costa Mesa (17th St.), Irvine, Tustin | Thursday | One free kids meal with one adult entrée; not available on online orders. Other OC stores, including Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, San Juan Capistrano and Laguna Niguel, are reported as not participating, so confirm before you go. | Mendocino Farms |
| El Torito | Anaheim; Cypress | Wednesday, all day | Kids 12 and under get a $1 meal with the purchase of an adult entrée. | El Torito specials |
Every Day
- Fogo de Chão (6 and under free; 7–12 half price)
- Denny’s (participating Santa Ana, Tustin and Anaheim stores, 4–10 p.m.)
Monday
- Claim Jumper (all day, dine-in)
- Luna Grill (Club Luna app, Monday–Thursday)
- Avila’s El Ranchito, Orange (4–10 p.m.)
Tuesday
- Green Tomato Grill (evening)
- Luna Grill
- Marie Callender’s, Fountain Valley
- Ruby’s Diner (4 p.m. to close, participating diners)
Wednesday
- Woody’s Diner (4 p.m. to close; all day in Laguna Hills)
- Sundried Tomato Bistro (after 4 p.m.)
- Luna Grill
- El Torito (kids meals $1, see below)
Thursday
- Mama’s Comfort Food & Cocktails (all day)
- Mendocino Farms (participating stores)
- Luna Grill
Saturday
- Green Tomato Grill (evening)
- Marie Callender’s, Fountain Valley
Kids Eat for $1 or Less
El Torito (Anaheim and Cypress) serves kids 12 and under a $1 meal all day on Wednesdays when an adult entrée is ordered. See the table above for the source link.
Kids Eat Free in Orange County: FAQ
Where can kids eat free every day in Orange County?
Fogo de Chão in Irvine and Huntington Beach lets children 6 and under dine free with the Full Churrasco Experience (ages 7–12 are half price). Participating Denny’s stores in Santa Ana, Tustin and Anaheim are listed as offering free kids meals from 4 to 10 p.m. daily, but call first.
Which OC restaurants have kids eat free on Monday?
Claim Jumper (all day, dine-in), Luna Grill (through the Club Luna app, Monday through Thursday) and Avila’s El Ranchito in Orange (4 to 10 p.m.).
What night has the most kids eat free options?
Midweek. On our list, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each have several choices, from Ruby’s and Green Tomato Grill on Tuesday to Woody’s Diner on Wednesday and Mama’s and Mendocino Farms on Thursday.
Do kids eat free deals work for takeout or online orders?
Usually not. Claim Jumper’s deal is dine-in only, Luna Grill’s reward is redeemed for dine-in, and Mendocino Farms doesn’t offer it on online orders. Ask the other restaurants before ordering to go.
What age counts as a kid for these deals?
It depends on the restaurant: 6 and under at Fogo de Chão (7–12 half price), under 10 at Avila’s El Ranchito, and 12 and under at Mama’s Comfort Food & Cocktails and El Torito. For the rest, ask when you call.
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