Kids Eat Free in South Florida: A Day-by-Day Cheat Sheet

Pin this one to the fridge. Here is where the kids eat free across Broward and Palm Beach County, sorted by the night of the week.

Let's be honest: taking the whole crew out to eat in South Florida can feel like financing a small boat. Between the appetizers nobody finishes and the third refill of lemonade, the bill creeps up fast. So we did the homework for you. Scattered across Broward and Palm Beach County are restaurants that quietly let the kids eat free on certain nights, and once you know the schedule, dinner out stops feeling like a splurge.

Here is your week of kids eat free South Florida deals, sorted by day. Screenshot it, save it, and rotate through your favorite family dining deals.

Before you go: kids eat free promotions are wonderful and slightly slippery. They change, they vary from one location to the next, most are dine-in only, and nearly all of them ask that a grown-up orders something too. A quick call to your local spot before you head out is always a good idea.

Monday: Ease Into the Week

The Original Pancake House kicks off a run that lasts all week. Kids eat free Monday through Friday at locations from Coral Springs and Boca to Delray, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach Gardens, Royal Palm Beach, and Southwest Ranches. Pancakes for dinner on a Monday? We will allow it.

Nauti Dawg turns Monday into the family's night out. Buy one adult menu item and the kids eat free, plus they walk away with free ice cream. You will find them in Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, and Boca. Bring the dog while you are at it, there is a K-9 menu, and the parents can drift over to the outside bar for happy hour.

Burt & Max's in Delray Marketplace runs its kids eat free deal Monday through Thursday, so Monday is just the start of a very generous stretch in Palm Beach County.

Outback Steakhouse makes Monday its night. Buy an adult entree and the kids eat free. Dining in? Just ask your server for the FREE JOEY MEAL. Ordering online? Drop in the code JOEYFREE. Same kids meal special, every single Monday.

Bocas House in Weston runs its kids eat free deal Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., with one free kids meal per adult meal purchase. An easy early-dinner option on the west side all week long.

CopaCabana Cuban Cuisine in Jupiter kicks off a two-day run on Monday, with kids eating free from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. when you order a full-size adult dinner entree. The deal comes back Tuesday too.

Tuesday: The Big One

Tuesday quietly does the most for South Florida families and is the single biggest night for kids eat free Broward County and kids eat free Palm Beach County deals. If you are only planning one night out this week, make it this one.

Bonefish Mac's goes all out all day, two free kids meals for every qualifying adult entree. Two. If you have a full back seat, this is your night.

Ruby Tuesday keeps it simple: kids eat free after 5 p.m. with an adult purchase, dine-in only.

Miller's Ale House hands you one free kids meal with a $10 food purchase, up to two free kids meals per table. Dine-in only.

Denny's runs its deal from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at multiple locations, with kids eating free when you buy an adult entree of $6 or more.

BurgerFi runs its free kids meal for ages 12 and under on Tuesday at many locations, with the purchase of a regular adult burger, fries, and a drink. Participation can vary by franchise, so confirm with your closest BurgerFi before you go.

CopaCabana Cuban Cuisine in Jupiter brings the flavor north for night two, kids eat free from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. with a full-size adult dinner entree.

And of course The Original Pancake House, Burt & Max's, and Bocas House are all still in the game.

Wednesday: Midweek Reset

Duffy's Sports Grill is the move. Kids eat free all day Wednesday, one free kids meal per adult meal, with the game on every screen. Easy, casual, and one of the most reliable kids eat free nights in South Florida.

IKEA in Sunrise is the sleeper pick. If you are an IKEA Family member, which is free to join, you can get up to two kids' entrees free when you buy any adult entree at the Swedish Restaurant. A fun, low-cost midweek outing the kids will not see coming.

The Original Pancake House, Burt & Max's, and Bocas House are right there with you too.

Thursday: Almost the Weekend

Burt & Max's wraps up its Monday-through-Thursday run, so Thursday is your last shot at that one for the week. The Original Pancake House and Bocas House keep the weekday streak alive with another free kids meal.

Friday: Kick Off the Weekend

The Original Pancake House and Bocas House carry the kids eat free torch right into Friday, the final day of their Monday through Friday deals. A no-stress way to start the weekend with a free kids meal.

Sunday: One More for the Weekend

Moe's Southwest Grill offers a free kids meal all day on Sundays with the purchase of an adult entree, at multiple locations. A simple, build-your-own-burrito way to close out the weekend without the check creeping up.

Any Day, Depending Where You Are

IHOP is the dependable one. Kids 12 and under get a free kids' menu entree, think pancakes or chicken strips, normally a $6 to $8 value, with the purchase of one adult entree. The deal usually runs daily from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at participating locations, dine-in only. A solid any-night fallback when the rest of the week's kids meal specials do not line up.

Chili's runs its kids eat free deal through the My Chili's Rewards program, which is free to join. When the offer is active, kids 12 and under get a free meal from the Pepper Pals menu with the purchase of a full-price adult entree at participating locations. Because the promotion is delivered through the app and by email rather than on a set night, the move is to sign up, watch for the offer to pop up, and redeem it when it does.

Kids Eat Free South Florida: Quick Reference

More Ways to Save This Summer

Pair your kids eat free night out with another wallet-friendly family activity. We've put together complete guides to help South Florida families stretch the summer further:

💦 The Ultimate Guide to Splash Pads in Broward County

💦 The Ultimate Guide to Splash Pads in Palm Beach County

🌊 Water Parks & Family Aquatic Centers in South Florida

📅 Browse our full South Florida events calendar for free and low-cost family events happening this week.

🍴 Hungry for more? Explore our Broward dining glow up and Palm Beach dining guides for more family-friendly restaurants.

Know a Spot We Missed?

This guide grows every time a neighbor tips us off. If your go-to local place has a kids eat free or kids-eat-cheap night we did not catch, send it our way and we will add it. Drop it in the comments or email hello@thefriendlyscoop.com. The more we pass around, the more nights South Florida families get to eat out without sweating the check.