Food doesn’t get much better than free, especially when it comes to mini mouths and picky palates. Satisfy your selective snackers and adventurous eaters alike at any of these Austin restaurants where kids eat free (or mostly free) – usually with the purchase of one adult meal per child. Some restaurants offer kids eat free deals on more than one day of the week, so you’ve got tons of options to choose from. These sweet deals could change at any time though, so consider calling to confirm details before you go. Check out 90 kid-friendly restaurants in Austin listed alphabetically by day of the week:
DAILY
- Double Daves Southpark Meadows
4 and under off the buffet from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. - Cici’s
3 and under - Estância Churrascaria
6 and under (7-12 half price)
Bonus: Free ice cream - Frisco
After 5 p.m. with purchase of adult meal - The Salt Lick
3 and under with “Family Style” order
SUNDAYS
- The Blind Squirrel
With purchase of adult sandwich - Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
12 and under with purchase of adult meal - The Grille at Rough Hollow
12 and under - Gusto’s Italian Kitchen + Wine Bar
12 and under after 4 p.m. with purchase of adult meal - Iron Cactus
4 and under with purchase of adult brunch from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. - Jim’s Restaurant
10 and under with purchase of adult meal after 5 p.m. - Little Greek Fresh Grill
12 and under - Mama Fu’s Asian House
12 and under all day with purchase of adult meal
- Moonie’s Burger House – Anderson Mill
12 and under with purchase of adult combo after 5 p.m.
Bonus: Free snow cone - Molca’s Mexican Restaurant
With purchase of adult meal - Olive and June
12 and under - PDQ Chicken
10 and under all day when wearing a super hero costume - Steak ‘n Shake
All day. One kids meal for every $8 spent. - Zen Japanese Food
10 and under with purchase of adult bowl
MONDAYS
- Baby Acapulco
After 5 p.m. - Blue Corn Harvest Bar & Grill
10 and under with purchase of adult meal - Buffalo Wings and Rings
10 and under with paying adult - Café Hornitos
10 and under with purchase of adult meal - Café Mueller at HEB
With purchase of adult meal - Casa Chapala
With purchase of adult meal - Cajun Pizza Place
With pizza purchase - Camino Real Mexican Restaurant
Dinner only with purchase of adult meal - El Rincon Mexican Restaurant
After 5 p.m. with purchase of adult meal - Fuddruckers
Not totally free, but only 99¢ after 4 p.m. with purchase of adult meal
Bonus: Playground on site at Bee Cave location - Jim’s Restaurant
10 and under with purchase of adult meal after 5 p.m. - Joe’s Crab Shack
12 and under with purchase of adult meal
Bonus: Playground on site at Round Rock location - Gattiland & Gattitown
Moms eat free with purchase of kids’ buffet & drink; kids 2 and under always eat free
Bonus: All As report card = $10 in game play; Bs or better = $5 in game play at Gattitown - Greenhouse Craft Food
Not totally free, but only $1 with purchase of adult meal - Hurricane Grill & Wings
All day with purchase of adult meal
Bonus: Free face painting - La Salsa
After 4 p.m. with purchase of adult meal - Margaritas Mexican Grill
10 and under with the purchase of adult meal - Moonie’s Burger House – Anderson Mill
12 and under with purchase of adult combo after 5 p.m.
Bonus: Free snow cone - Sundancer Grill
12 and under with purchase of adult meal - Texadelphia – Lakeline
12 and under after 4 p.m. - Texican Cafe
Not totally free, but only 99¢ tacos after 5 p.m.
Bonus: Adults can get in on the deal, too. - Tres Amigos Restaurant & Cantina
12 and under with purchase of adult meal
- Zuzu’s Handmade Mexican Food
Up to two items from the kids’ menu with each adult meal after 5 p.m. - Proof & Cooper (Dripping Springs)
TUESDAYS
- Applebees
12 and under all day with purchase of adult meal - The Brick Oven
12 and under - Camino Real Mexican Restaurant
12 and under after 5 p.m. with purchase of adult meal - Central Market – North Lamar
10 and under after 5 p.m.
Bonus: Playground on site - Denny’s
12 and under after 4 p.m. with the purchase of an adult meal - Fazoli’s
Not totally free, but 1 adult meal = 3 kids’ meals @ 99¢ each
12 and under from 5-8 p.m.
Bonus: Kids’ crafts and activities - Firehouse Subs
12 and under after 5 p.m. with purchase of adult sub
- IKEA
12 and under with purchase of adult meal - Kerby Lane Café
12 and under all day
Bonus: Playground on site at Round Rock location - La Margarita
12 and under with purchase of adult meal - Marie Callendar’s
12 and under with purchase of adult mealBonus: Slice of pie - La Posada
All day with purchase of adult meal - La Salsa
After 4 p.m. with purchase of adult meal - Marie Callender’s
12 and under with purchase of adult meal
Bonus: Free slice of pie - Pluckers Wing Bar
10 and under all day. Up to two kids’ meals with each adult meal - Silver Grill Cafe
12 and under with purchase of adult meal
Bonus: Playground on site - Texadelphia – Lakeline
12 and under after 4 p.m. - Zuzu’s Handmade Mexican Food
Up to two items from the kids’ menu with each adult meal after 5 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS
- Big Daddy’s Burgers & Bar
Up to two kids’ meals with purchase of adult meal from 5-8 pm. - Boathouse Grill
All day with purchase of adult meal
Bonus: Playground on site. - Central Market – Westgate
10 and under after 5 p.m. - EZ’s Brick Oven & Grille
After 5 p.m. with purchase of adult meal - Gattiland & Gattitown
10 and under with purchase of adult buffet & drink; 2 and under always eat free
Bonus: Bring in an all As report card for $10 in game play; Bs or better for $5 in game play at Gattitown - La Salsa
After 4 p.m. with purchase of adult meal - Luby’s
After 4 p.m. - Mijo’s Tex-Mex and Cantina
With purchase of adult meal - Mt. Playmore
All day with the purchase of adult meal.
Bonus: Live hands-on, educational reptile show from 6-7 p.m. - Nik’s Kitchen & Bar
12 and under with the purchase of adult meal - Qdoba – Cedar Park
With the purchase of adult meal - Santa Rita Cantina – South
After 4 pm with purchase of adult meal - Sazon
All day with purchase of adult meal - Schmid Family Barbecue
10 and under after 3 p.m. with purchase of adult meal - Slab BBQ
12 and under after 4 p.m. - Texadelphia – Lakeline
12 and under after 4 p.m. - Zuzu’s Handmade Mexican Food
Two items from the kids’ menu with each adult meal after 5 p.m.
THURSDAYS
- La Salsa
After 4 p.m. with purchase of adult meal - Molcas Mexican Restaurant
With purchase of adult meal - Table 620 at HEB Lakeway
With purchase of $8 adult meal - Zuzu’s Handmade Mexican Food
Two items from the kids’ menu with each adult meal after 5 p.m.
SATURDAYS
- The Blind Squirrel
With purchase of adult sandwich - Denny’s
12 and under after 4 p.m. with the purchase of an adult meal - Fore
After 4 p.m. with purchase of two adult meals - Luby’s
All day - Marie Callender’s
12 and under with purchase of adult meal
Bonus: Free slice of pie - Opal Divine’s
10 and under between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. with purchase of adult meal - Steak ‘n Shake
All day. One kid’s meal for every $8 spent. - Zen Japanese Food
10 and under with purchase of adult bowl
What restaurants would you add to this list?
Casa de Luz offers delicious, fresh, organic, vegan/gluten-free food and kids under four years old eat free every day!
High Five family entertainment center in Lakeway offers a FREE Kids Meal with each paid Adult meal every Sunday after 6pm.
Chick-fil-A does Family Night on Tuesdays with crafts.. some locations used to offer a free kids meal with purchase of adult meal, but I’m not sure if any of them still do
Baby A’s kids eat free after 5pm to close.