Kids Eat Free and Cheap – The Ultimate Guide for Cincinnati

Did you know you can find a restaurant offering kids eat free deals every day of the week in Cincinnati?! You just have to know where to look (hint: the answer is here)!

Be sure to save the list below for those nights you want to save some money, don’t feel like cooking, or just want to go out to eat (or all 3!).

Our List of Kids Eat Free Cincinnati

While we carefully researched the restaurants and deals below, they are always subject to change (and individual locations can vary) – so please check the restaurant’s website or give them a call to verify the deal before you go.

Do you know of any restaurants that offer kids eat free meals or great family meal deals? Shoot us an email and let us know!

Also, if you find out that one of the deals we have listed is no longer valid, please let us know so we can remove it. Thank you!

Chili’s
My Chili’s Rewards members can receive Free Kids Meal rewards offers that can be redeemed in-restaurant or online.
Website

Fricker’s
Kids 10 and under eat free with an adult entree and child beverage purchase.
Website (scroll down to the bottom)

iHop
Kids eat free with every adult entree, every day from 4-10pm.
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Buffalo Wings & Rings
Kids 10 and under eat free with a paying adult ($10 minimum purchase), dine in only, at participating locations.
Website (put in your zip, pick your location, scroll down to the orange section to see Kids Eat Free)

Frisch’s
One free Kids Mini Meal (for kids 12 and under) per adult purchase of $6.98 or more at participating locations. This is currently a dine in, drive through, or carryout deal (says for a limited time only).
Website

Buffalo Joe’s
Kids eat free with purchase of an adult entree.
Website

Bob Evans
Kids eat free from 4pm to close when you spend $15 on their app (before sales tax). Not valid for use in orders placed outside of the Bob Evans app. Limit one offer per customer. Only valid on Tuesdays.
Website

Denny’s
Kids eat free with an adult entree purchase of $6 or more. Participation varies per location – please reach out to the Denny’s you plan to visit for their exact days and times.
Website

Gold Star Chili
Kids 12 and under eat free on Tuesdays at all 75+ area Gold Star locations throughout the Greater Cincinnati and Dayton regions. For each adult order of $8 or more from 4 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday nights, customers can receive a free kid’s meal.
Website

Ruby Tuesday
One free kid entree per adult entree purchase from 5pm – close. Participation varies per location.
Website

Buffalo Joe’s
Kids eat free with purchase of an adult entree.
Website

IKEA
Ikea Family members can enjoy two kid’s entrees free with purchase of an adult entree.
Website

Denny’s
Kids eat free from 4-10pm. Participation varies per location – please reach out to the Denny’s you plan to visit for their exact days and times.
Website

Moe’s Southwest Grill
(still trying to verify this one for 2023 – call before you go) One free kid’s meal (for children under 12) 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. Offers and promotions vary by location
Website

The Old Bag of Nails Pub
One free kid’s meal with each purchase of an adult entree $10 or higher.
Website (see mention at end of menu)⠀


While we carefully researched the restaurants and deals, they are always subject to change (and individual locations can vary) – so please check the restaurant’s website or give them a call to verify the deal before you go.

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Bridgett Raffenberg
My name is Bridgett Raffenberg and I am the creator of 365Cincinnati. I've been uncovering and sharing all of the best things to do in Cincinnati since 2010. I enjoy exploring new spots, discovering local events, and meeting the people who call Cincinnati home!