Please check with each restaurant before heading out to verify opening hours and promotions, as these are subject to change. Updated January 2026.
When cooking feels like too much and eating out adds up fast, kids eat free deals can be a lifesaver. Several Austin area restaurants offer special nights where kids dine free or at a big discount, and we’ve rounded up the best options to help you plan ahead.
Here’s the Do512 Family staff picks for free kids’ meals:
Every Day:
— Denny’s
Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult menu item valued $6 or more. This offer is valid at participating restaurants for up to two free kid’s entrées from the kid’s menu per one adult entrée (and one entree per child). Days and participation vary by location, and restrictions may apply.
— Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Kids eat free all day, every day with any adult purchase of $12+. Use code KIDSB2S at checkout.
— The Salt Lick
At both the Round Rock and Driftwood locations, kids three & under eat free with the purchase of an Adult family-style meal. Kids 10 and under are $12.95.
— McAlister’s Deli
While not free, this one’s a great deal to mention. Kids’ meals are $4.99 every day when you dine in. Some locations offer kids’ meals for 99 cents with the purchase of an adult entree.
Sunday
— Freebirds
Kids eat free on Sundays. Use code KIDSEATFREE at checkout when ordering online.
— Gusto Italian Kitchen + Wine Bar
During Family Night, 4-10 pm on Sundays, kids can select from complimentary items.
— Modern Market
Some Modern Market locations in Austin offer kids eat free nights on select days, often after 5 pm, with the purchase of an adult entrée. Availability can change, so check with your local spot to confirm.
— Jim’s
Kids eat free on Sunday and Monday from 5 pm to 9 pm with the purchase of an adult entree.
— Zen Japanese Food
At the Anderson Lane and Guadalupe locations, kids ages 10 and under eat free all day on Saturdays and Sundays.
Monday
— Casa Chapala
Kids 10 and under eat free all day on Mondays with the purchase of an adult entrée.
— Jim’s
Kids eat free on Sunday and Monday from 5 pm to 9 pm with the purchase of an adult entree.
— Buffalo Wings & Rings
Kids ages 10 & under eat free on Mondays at the Round Rock location with a $10 minimum spent. This offer is for dine-in only.
— Blue Corn Harvest
At the Cedar Park location, kids can eat free all day on Mondays (one free kids’ meal per adult entrée purchased).
— Sundancer Grill
Sundancer Grill on Lake Travis has lakeside dining and boat access, and on Mondays, kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult entree. Check out their menu here.
Tuesday
— Sazan Ramen
Every Tuesday, kids eat free at Sazan Ramen! Our kids love their noodles and broth, and there are lots of fun ways to entertain the kids after dinner, within walking distance, from boba at Milk + Tea to shopping at PinkBox, Daiso, and more. This deal is for a kids-sized ramen with the purchase of an adult entree for kids 12 and under.
— Kerbey Lane
On Tuesdays, kids ages 12 & under eat free all day with the purchase of an adult entrée. Kids love the breakfast-all-day options on the menu.
— Satellite ATX Restaurant & Bar
One free kids meal with each adult entrée purchase.
— Pluckers
Kids 10 & under eat free all day at all locations. You can get up to two free kids’ meals with the purchase of every adult meal.
— Sirloin Stockade
While we’re not seeing any current deals, Sirloin Stockade often has low-cost kids’ meals on special days and occasions. Check out their Facebook page here.
Wednesday
— Frontyard Brewing
Every Wednesday night is family night at Frontyard Brewing, which means kids eat free!
— GattiTown Round Rock
50 percent off one kids’ buffet with the purchase of an adult buffet and two drinks.
— IKEA
On Wednesdays through Dec. 31, 2025 get two free kids’ meals (for kids 12 and under) with the purchase of one adult entree. This offer is for dine-in only. We see this deal is coming to end end soon, but they often renew it! Keep up to date here.
— Luby’s
Most Luby’s locations apply. Double-check with your local Luby’s to be 100% sure. Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult meal all day on Wednesday and Saturday. Limit one kid’s meal per adult meal purchased. Dine-in only. Excludes breakfast and all-you-can-eat.
— Mt. Playmore
Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal (one kids’ meal per adult entrée).
Thursday:
— Cotton Patch Round Rock
Cotton Patch often runs kids’ eat free days (though we’re not seeing one currently). However, their everyday kids’ menu is just $,6 and you can check out their upcoming deals and specials here.
Saturday:
— Zen Japanese Food
At the Anderson Lane and Guadalupe locations, kids ages 10 and under eat free all day on Saturdays and Sundays.
Looking for more ideas for dining with the family?
Moonie’s has free kid’s meals on Sunday and Monday nights with purchase of adult entree. They even offer free sno cone after kid meals. 🙂
Pluckers has 2 free kids meals with purchase of 1 adult 😉
What days does pluckers have that?
Luby’s has free kids meal on Saturdays with adult purchase. Its a kid sized entree, two sides and jello. A lot of food!
Sundays: Jersey Mikes has Kids Eat Free day too!
Central Market Cafe on N Lamar – kids eat free on Tuesday after 5pm, with adult food purchase.
Moe’s Southwest Grill in Cedar Park has kid’s eat free on Sunday. About once a month they also have a BOGO coupon in the local adds paper. So with our family of 6 (4 kids) we can eat there for less than $15, and thats adding in an order of guac and queso! Definitely our best budget friendly eating out adventure!
Roppolo Pizzeria offers kids eat free on Sundays.
Got denied the kids meal at Moonie’s in Cedar Park, listed under Tuesday.
Oh no! Sorry to hear this, but we appreciate you letting us know. We’ve removed it from the list.
Freebirds has free kids meals on Sundays, with purchase of an adult item! (At least ours in Cedar Park does, I’m assuming it’s all of them?)
ZPizza on Slaughter: Each time a child comes in, they can use the paper and crayons to draw a picture to post on the wall. When they do that, they will get a coupon for a free slice of pizza next time they come in.(I’m assuming that the adult with them has to order something as well, but I’m not sure if there is a minimum order.)
Nik’s on 620 has free kids with an adult entree on Wednesday’s niks620.com
In Round Rock, Sirloin Stockade on Tuesdays and Cotton Patch Cafe on Thursdays
Awesome! Adding now – thank you!
Kebab Shop gives free kid meal on the weekend with purchase of an adult entree
Ikea has buy one adult entree get two kids meals on Wednesdays