Kids are back in school which means a busy schedule for parents and caregivers. There will be nights when cooking is the last thing you want to do especially after a long day. However, eating out with the family can add up quickly when you have multiple kids. Thankfully, there are plenty of restaurants in the Tampa Bay area that offer free meals to children. Check out this awesome guide to see where kids eat free. Your little foodie will have great options at these Tampa Bay restaurants.
PLEASE NOTE: These deals may change without notice. Please call ahead to make sure the specials are still valid. Also, most of the offers are valid on the kid’s menu only. Make sure to also mention the offer prior to ordering to make sure they provide the free meal.
Daily
Pinchers (Shops at Wiregrass) – Kids eat free ALL DAY with each adult meal of at least $13.99. Kids 12 and under.
Sunday
BayScape Bistro at Heritage Isles – Free kids meal with adult entrée. Family night with indoor games, cartoons at 5 pm and family feature film on the Big Screen at 6 pm.
Crispers – Free kids meal with adult entrée.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit (Wesley Chapel) – One free kid’s meal with $10 purchase per adult. Dine-in only. Kids 12 and under. Not valid with any other offers, coupons, discount or promotions.
EVOS – Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. Dine-in only. Snacks excluded.
Green Market Cafe – Free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal.
Melting Pot – Kids under 12 eat free with purchase of adult entrée. Limit 1 per child per adult entrée. Not valid on holidays or special events. Cannot be combined with any other offer.
Moe’s Southwest Grill – One free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée of $6 or more. Kids must be 12 and under. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Valid in-store only at participating locations. Kids will get their choice of kid’s burrito, taco, or quesadilla + chips & salsa, drink, and cookie.
Nueva Cantina (St. Pete) – Kids eat free all day with purchase of adult entrée.
Roosterfish Grill Kids (Largo) – Free kids meal with purchase of an adult meal. Dine-in only.
Taco Bus – FREE kid’s quesadilla or taco for children 12 and under with the purchase of an entree. Limit one per full priced entree. Upcharge for premium protein and add-ons.
Monday
4 Rivers Smokehouse (Carrollwood) – Free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal. Dine-in only. Other locations have different days available for this offer. Call to verify.
Ballyhoo Grill Tampa – Kids 8 and under eat free with adult entrée and drink purchase.
Carmelita’s Mexican Grill & Cantina (Dunedin) – Kids eat free.
Clean Juice – Receive one free 10 oz kids smoothies with the purchase of one regular priced item valued at $7.25 or more. One offer per day. Not valid with any other offer. Kid must be present to receive the offer.
Cody’s Original Roadhouse – Kids 10 and under eat free with adult entrée. Kid’s menu only.
Fred’s Market – Two children 12 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult MarketTable. Starts at 5 pm.
Grand Hacienda – Free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entrée. 6 pm- 9 pm.
Island Fin Poké Company (Wesley Chapel) – Kids 12 and under eat FREE with the purchase of an adult bowl.
Johnson Barbeque (Plant City) – Two free kids meals with the purchase of one adult entrée after 5 pm. Dine-in only.
Keel Farms – Free kids meal with every adult entree purchase.
Mulligans Pub at Plantation Palms Golf Club – Kids eat FREE from 4 pm until close.
Salty Shamrock Irish Pub and Restaurant – Kids eat FREE with each paying adult entree.
WingHouse Bar & Grill – One free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Tuesday
BurgerFi (Tampa – SOHO) – Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal.
Cody’s Original Roadhouse – Kids 10 and under eat free with adult entrée. Kid’s menu only.
Ford’s Garage – One free kids meal with the purchase of each entrée from 4 pm – 8 pm. 12 and under. This offer is valid for dine-in and carry-out orders only.
Fred’s Market – Two children 12 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult MarketTable. Starts at 5 pm.
Keel Farms – Free kids meal with every adult entree purchase.
Miller’s Ale House – Free kids meal with the purchase of $10+ menu item. Limit 2 per table.
Mother’s – Kids eat free all day.
The Lucky Dill – One free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Wednesday
Boulevard Burgers & Tap House (St.Pete Beach) – Free kids meal with purchase of adult meal. 12 and under only.
Fred’s Market – Two children 12 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult MarketTable. Starts at 5 pm.
Johnson Barbeque (Plant City) – Two free kids meals with the purchase of one adult entrée after 5 pm. Dine-in only.
Keel Farms – Free kids meal with every adult entree purchase.
Paisano’s Pizza N Pasta (St. Pete) – Kids eat free at 5 pm – 9 pm. Not valid with any other offers, coupons or discounts.
Surf Shack Coastal Kitchen – Free kids meal with adult meal purchase.
Thursday
Fred’s Market – Two children 12 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult MarketTable. Starts at 5 pm.
Keel Farms – Free kids meal with every adult entree purchase.
Nebraska Mini Mart – Kids 12 and under EAT FREE from the kids menu with an adult purchase of equal or greater value. Dine in only.
The Press Box – Kids receive a free meal in conjunction with the purchase of an adult meal or sandwich platter.
Friday
Ruby Tuesday – Kids 10 and under eat FREE (all day) with adult entree purchase.
Saturday
Crispers – Free kids meal with adult entrée.
Green Market Cafe – Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal.
Proino Breakfast Club – Kids 12 and under eat free.
Sioux City Steakhouse (New Port Richey) – One free child’s menu meal per adult entrée. Must be 10 or younger.
Promotional Date Varies by Location
Denny’s – Free kids meal with adult purchase of $6 or more. Offer is valid at participating restaurants for up to two free kid’s entrées from the kid’s menu. One free entrée per kid. Offer valid for dine in only. Not valid for online orders. Restrictions may apply.
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