50+ Restaurants: Kids Eat Free & Cheap Deals for Tampa Bay Families

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Tampa Bay Area Kids Eat Free & Cheap

Eating out with the family can add up quickly when you have kids. Thankfully Tampa Bay area restaurants have come to parents rescue by offering kids eat free and cheap deals.

Whether you’re a Tampa area resident or visitor, take advantage of these daily kids eat free and cheap restaurant offers and offers for all members of the family. to keep some money in your pocket as you dine out.

NOTE: Offers are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead before heading out.

While we have made every effort to provide the most up to date listings, deals and offers are subject to change without notice. Not all deals will be available at every location as many are individual franchises.

Before heading out please call ahead to make sure your location is participating in one of these kids eat free or cheap deals. When you arrive at the location, make sure to mention the deal prior to ordering to make sure they are still offering the kids eat free or cheap deal.

Moe’s Southwest Grill: Loyalty Offer – Kids Eat Free

Offer valid for Moe Rewards members for one (1) Kids Meal on us with each purchase of an Entrée (Moe Value Meal, Burritos, Bowls, Stacks, Nachos, Quesadillas, Three Tacos or Salads; excludes One Taco, Kids Meals, Meal Kits, and Value Packs) under one transaction at participating Moe’s locations. Excludes add-ons, extras, taxes and fees. Reward is issued on Sundays and expires the following Saturday. One Kids Meal/ Entrée. Must apply Reward at checkout. Reward is single use. Not valid with any other offer or reward, or third-party delivery. Service fee applies to online and in app orders. Other fees and taxes may apply, see checkout for details. Void where prohibited.

Culvers

(Multiple Tampa Bay locations)
Each Kids’ Meal comes with a certificate for a free scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard and a Scoopie Token on the kids meal bag. Wondering what to do with your Scoopie Token? Start saving tokens to score free Scoopie gear or a Scoopie KidsÃ‚â€° Meal. Save up to 10 Scoopie Tokens and take them right up to the counter of your local Culvers to choose your prize!

Monday Kids Eat Free & Cheap Deals:

Carmelita’s Mexican Grill & Cantina: Kids eat free on Mondays with the purchase of an adult meal at participating locations.
Cody’s Original Roadhouse: Kids 10 and Under eat FREE every Monday & Tuesday night. One free kid’s meal per one adult entree.
Denny’s: Kids eat free daily with the purchase of an adult entrée at participating locations. Offers may vary, so call ahead to confirm.
Duke’s Brewhouse: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée at participating locations.
Fred’s Market: Kids 12 and under eat free Monday and Tuesday after 5 PM. Up to two kids eat free with the purchase of an Adult MarketTable.
Grand Hacienda: Kids ages 3-11 eat free on Mondays from 5 PM to close with the purchase of an adult entrée.
OCC Road House & Museum: Kids 10 and under eat free on Mondays and Tuesdays after 4 PM with the purchase of an adult meal.
Johnson Barbeque: On Mondays and Wednesdays after 5 PM, kids 11 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. Limit two free kids meals per adult entrée; dine-in only.
Pinchers Crab Shack: Kids eat free every day with the purchase of an adult entrée. Offer may be limited to certain hours, so call ahead to verify.
The Ranch House Grill: Kids eat free on Monday and Tuesdays with purchase of an adult entree. 10 years old and under.
Taco Bus makes Mondays easier with Kids Eat Free Mondays! Every Monday from 5–8 PM, kids 12 and under receive a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entrée at all eight Tampa Bay locations, including Clearwater Beach, Treasure Island, Land O’ Lakes, Wesley Chapel, Tampa (MLK and Adamo), Plant City, and Polk City (dine-in only).
The Screaming Jalapeño Tacos & Cantina: Receive one free kids meal with an adult purchase of $10 or more.
Village Inn: Kids 10 and under eat free on Mondays and Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entrée. Participating locations only; dine-in required.

Tuesday Kids Eat Free & Cheap Deals:

Texas Roadhouse – Kids Eat FREE on Tuesdays at some locations Kids 12 & under, One free kids meal per adult entrée purchased from 4pm to close at most locations.
IHOP:Kids eat free, every day from 4-10 pm. This offer is good for one free kids entree per full-priced adult entree. Dine in only. Restrictions apply.
Main Event:Take back Tuesdays with a family meal that’s far from ho-hum. Kids under 12 eat FREE when you buy a menu item for $11.99 or more, all day long!
Cody’s Original Roadhouse: Kids 10 and Under eat FREE every Monday & Tuesday night. One free kid’s meal per one adult entree.
Freds Market (Riverview, Plant City and more! ) Kids eat free from Monday- Tuesday after 5 pm. *2 children 12 and under eat free with the purchase of an Adult MarketTable.

Main Event: Kids 12 & under eat FREE. One free kids’ meal per qualifying adult food purchase ($11.99+). Available ALL DAY every Tuesday.
Millers Ale House: Kids Eat Free (12 and under) with the purchase of 1 regularly priced Adult Entree. Limit 2 per table. Dine-in only.
Bob Evans: Enjoy a free Kids Meal when you order an entree at Bob Evans! Max of 3 kids meals per 3 entrees. Not valid for use in orders placed outside of the Bob Evans app. Limit one offer per customer. Only Valid on Tuesdays.
Pinchers Crab Shack (Wesley Chapel/Tampa): Kids eat free every day of the week. Kids eat free with an adult entree at Pinchers!
The Ranch House Grill: Kids eat free on Monday and Tuesdays with purchase of an adult entree. 10 years old and under.
Ruby Tuesday: Kids Eat Free, After 5 pm on Tuesday with the purchase of a full-priced adult entree. Available for kids 12 and under.
Ukulele Brands: Kids eat free on Tuesdays and Thursdays with entree purchase.

Whiskey Joe’s Bar and Grill Tampa :New VIP perks! From now through August 2026, earn 3 points per $1 at lunch every Thursday. Plus, kids eat free on Tuesdays and Wednesdays with purchase of a qualifying entree*.For VIP members only, it’s free to join. Click the link in bio to sign up and enjoy an appetizer on us during your next visit!

*Must be a member of The VIP Club to redeem. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts such as Daily Specials.

Wednesday Kids Eat Free

3 Corners Pizza (Tampa & Trinity): Kids Eat Free everyWednesday. Children receive a complimentary kid-size slice of pepperoni or cheese pizza with any purchase.
Boulevard Burgers & Tap House (St. Petersburg)With the purchase of an adult entree, kids can eat free every Wednesday throughout the day.

Carvel Ice Cream: When you buy a classic soft ice cream sundae on Wednesday you get another FREE. So, find a BOGO buddy, and enjoy two sundaes for the price of one.
IKEA:IKEA Family members enjoy special IKEA Restaurant offers with one of them being kids eat free on Wednesdays. On Wednesdays, members can get two kids entrees free with the purchase of an adult entree.Not a member yet? You can join here and start taking advantage of these weekly restaurant offers.
Johnson Barbeque (Plant City): On Mondays and Wednesdays, Kids 11 and under eat free ( two kids meals per adult) with the purchase of an adult meal after 5 pm. Dine-in only.
Pinchers Crab Shack (Wesley Chapel/Tampa): Kids eat free every day of the week. Kids eat free with an adult entree at Pinchers!
O’Briens Irish Pub- Brandon: KIDS EAT FREE on Wednesdays from 5-7pm!
Oak & Stone: Every Wednesday, receive a free kids meal with purchase of an adult entrée. Offer available to kids 10 and under at all Oak & Stone locations, dine-in only.
Red Robbin: Get 50% off Kids Meals on Wednesday at Red Robbin! Turn that Wednesday upside down at participating locations.
Smash Burger: Kids eat free every Wednesday! Grab a Free Kids Meal with the purchase of an adult meal. Kids 12 & under. In-store only at participating locations.
Trophy Fish: Kids Eat Free Every Wednesday at Trophy Fish! Join us at 4pm at our Tampa location and 5pm at St. Pete — EVERY Wednesday!Kids eat free – guest must spend min $20 on food/drink for free meal, 1 meal per child, promo runs every Wed from open to close at both locations.
Whiskey Joe’s Bar and Grill Tampa :New VIP perks! From now through August 2026, earn 3 points per $1 at lunch every Thursday. Plus, kids eat free on Tuesdays and Wednesdays with purchase of a qualifying entree*.For VIP members only, it’s free to join. Click the link in bio to sign up and enjoy an appetizer on us during your next visit!

*Must be a member of The VIP Club to redeem. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts such as Daily Specials.

Thursday Kids Eat Free

Ukulele Brands: Kids eat free on Thursdays and Tuesdays with entree purchase.
Capital Tacos (Land O’Lakes ONLY): Every Thursday, kids eat FREE with any adult purchase of $15 or more.
The Great Catch: Kids Eat Free on Thursdays with an adult purchase of $12 / Per Child.
Piccadilly: Thursday All-Day, kids 12 and under can enjoy Made Here. Made Fresh kid’s meal for $1.99 each with purchase of an adult meal. Kid’s meal includes kid’s entrée, two sides, a kid’s drink, and kid’s dessert. (Dine-in Only. Limit 2 kid’s meals per adult meal purchase.

Friday Kids Eat Free

IHOP:Kids eat free, every day from 4-10 pm. This offer is good for one free kids entree per full-priced adult entree. Dine in only. Restrictions apply.
Pinchers Crab Shack (Wesley Chapel/Tampa): Kids eat free every day of the week. Kids eat free with an adult entree at Pinchers!

Saturday

Proino Breakfast & Lunch: Kids eat free on Saturdays with an adult entree purchase of $10 or more. Kids 12 and under only. Cannot be combined with any other promotional offers. Dine in Only.
Pinchers Crab Shack (Wesley Chapel & Tampa) Everyday kids 12 and under eat free with each purchase of adult meal of $13.99 or higher.

Sunday

Bayscape at Heritage Isles: Kids Eat Free on Sundays from 4-9 pm with an adult entree purchase.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Kids Eat Free on Sundays at Dickey’s! Go to your local store for more details.
Melting Pot:Visit on Sundays for a family-friendly tradition where kids under 12 eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée. It’s the perfect chance to gather around the pot, share some laughs, and dip into quality time.
MOD Pizza: Kids Eat Free at MOD Pizza n Sundays year round for 2026! Get a free Kids Meal with your purchase of a MOD-size pizza or salad! Order in-store or use the code
KEF2026online at checkout, only valid on Sundays.

Pinchers Crab Shack (Wesley Chapel & Tampa) Everyday kids 12 and under eat free with each purchase of adult meal of $13.99 or higher.
Surf Shack: Kids eat free on Sundays.
Green Market Cafe (Seminole Only):Kid’s eat free on the weekends with an adult purchase.