List of Kids Eat Free specials in Orange County

This list is for all the parents who ask themselves, “where do kids eat free today?” The list is a must-have – so make sure to bookmark it for those days where you’re eating out.

Southern California is full of great family-friendly restaurants that not only offer kids eat free days, but also family nights with activities for the whole family. We pulled together this list of cool kid friendly places where kids eat free in Southern California. Check out the whole list below!

The team continuously updates and checks this list, but even so, we highly encourage you to contact the restaurant to ensure that the offer still exists.

If you have a must-visit spot or more information on a kids night or family day that we might have missed, please email us at [email protected] so we can add. ¡Gracias!

Kids Eat Free promotions in Southern California

Kids Eat Free Monday

NORMS Restaurants
2 PM – 10 PM
One FREE Jr. Entrée from the Kid’s Menu (guests 10 and under) with each Adult Entrée purchased.

Avila’s El Ranchito (Orange and Laguna Niguel locations only)
One free child’s meal with every adult entree purchased from 4p.m. Kids under 12 only.

Kids Eat Free Tuesday

Denny’s
Kids Eat Free from 4-10pm at participating locations

Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Kids eat free with purchase of an adult entree.

IKEA
Get up to two kids meals with purchase of one adult entree. Kids 12 and under.

Ruby’s Diner
From 4pm ‘til closing, kids ages 12 and under eat for FREE! Valid at participating locations only, please check with your local Ruby’s Diner.

Kids Eat Free Sunday

Rock & Brews
It’s Sunday Funday and kids EAT FREE (free kids meal, 12 and under)! Get one free kids meal per adult entrée on Sundays.

More promotions that will save you money when eating out with kids:

Steak n Shake
Half price happy hour weekdays from 2pm to 4pm.

Sonic’s
Enjoy ½ Price SONIC Cheeseburgers every Tuesday after 5pm when you order in the app or online when you’re logged into your SONIC account. This deal will automatically apply when ordering!

Polly’s Pies
Every kid’s meal purchased from 4pm-close get a FREE lunch for school the next day! Fully customizable and so convenient! 

IKEA
Daily Restaurant deals for IKEA Family members!
Monday: Go meatless with 8-piece veggie & plant ball plates for $3
Tuesday: Get any hot entrée for $3.99
Wednesday: Get 2 free kid’s entrées when you buy 1 adult entrée
Thursday: Get $1 off Swedish meatballs
Friday: All customers get 50% off all hot entrées

El Torito
Every Wednesday, kids dine for just $1!  Make Wednesday family night and treat your little ones to a delicious meal. *Only available on Wednesdays. One Kid’s Meal from the Kids Menu for $1, per adult entrée purchased at regular price. Offer applies to kids 12 and under. Dine-in only.

Broken Yolk Cafe
Order two adult entrees on our app and receive a free kids’ meal! Use code: FREEKIDS 🤗 *Valid at participating locations only*

Originally published on January 31, 2019. Last Updated on May 2, 2024 by Pattie Cordova