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Kids Eat Free in South Florida 2026: Day-by-Day Guide

Updated October 12, 2026

By Chris Cusimano · Food & Dining · 14 min read

Pin this one to the fridge. Here is where the kids eat free across Broward and Palm Beach County, sorted by the day 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. Knowing which restaurant offers a free kids meal helps. Knowing the fine print helps even more.

Updated October 12, 2026. This guide uses offers currently posted by the restaurants or their official local partners. An offer on a website is not a guarantee that every location participates. Call your restaurant before leaving, especially if the page does not list the age limit or adult-purchase requirement. Expired summer offers are not in the active schedule.

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Monday: Ease Into the Week

The Original Pancake House: Monday through Friday

Pancakes for a weekday breakfast or lunch? We will allow it. The Florida operator's website lists Kids Eat Free Monday through Friday, dine-in only. Its local directory includes Coral Springs, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach Gardens and Royal Palm Beach.

This is not a dinner recommendation: the operator posts weekday hours of 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Its promotion page does not spell out the age limit, number of free meals or qualifying adult purchase. Ask the specific restaurant for those details and its hours before heading out. Do not assume a different franchise has the same deal.

Official promotion · Locations and posted hours

Nauti Dawg Marina Cafe: Monday

Monday is family day at Nauti Dawg in Lighthouse Point. The restaurant posts an all-day offer for a free kids meal and free kids ice cream with an adult entree purchase. Its kids menu is for children 10 and under.

The published offer does not state the maximum number of free meals per adult, so ask when you call. The waterfront restaurant is at 2841 Marina Circle in Lighthouse Point. It also has a dog menu, if your family outing includes a four-legged member.

Official Monday offer · Kids menu

Outback Steakhouse: Monday

Outback posts one free kids meal with each full-price adult entree at participating locations on Mondays. For dine-in, mention "FREE JOEY MEAL" to your server. For orders through Outback's own ordering site, use JOEYFREE.

The offer cannot be combined with other offers; taxes and gratuity are excluded. Participation varies. The offer page does not specify an age cutoff, so check with your location rather than assuming one. Do not assume the code works on a third-party delivery app.

Official offer and terms

Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings: Monday

Anthony's makes Monday a family win: one free kids meal per check with a $10 minimum purchase, for children 12 and under, dine-in only. Participation may vary.

The listed choices include a 10-inch cheese or pepperoni pizza, kids spaghetti and meatball, or kids buttered noodle. Extra toppings cost more. No substitutions, no combining with another offer or reward, and no takeout, phone, online or third-party delivery orders.

Official daily specials and terms

Tuesday: Family Dinner Deals

Bonefish Mac's: Tuesday

Bonefish Mac's posts Kids Eat Free all day Tuesday. The current Coral Springs kids-menu page specifies children 10 and under, an adult food purchase and a limit of two kids per adult.

Its published all-locations specials sheet adds dine-in only, one meal per child and an adult meal purchase of $8 or more. That PDF is hosted in a 2021 folder, so confirm the current purchase minimum and participation at your chosen location. The official material lists Coral Springs, Lighthouse Point and Wellington among its locations.

Two kids for one qualifying adult meal can make a difference when you have a full back seat. Just check the terms before you promise dinner.

Current kids-menu offer · Published all-locations terms

Miller's Ale House: Tuesday

Miller's current specials page lists up to two free kids meals per table/check with a $10 adult food purchase. Children must be 12 and under, and the offer is dine-in only.

Official specials

Ruby Tuesday: Tuesday after 5 p.m.

Ruby Tuesday posts a free kids-meal offer for children 12 and under after 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, with a full-priced adult entree purchase, dine-in only. Its official local directory includes Royal Palm Beach at 1271 N. State Road 7.

The specials page also lists a Friday offer. It does not spell out the maximum number of free kids meals per adult, so ask the restaurant before bringing a larger crew.

Official daily specials · Royal Palm Beach location

The Original Pancake House's published weekday offer also includes Tuesday breakfast and lunch. See its terms above.

Wednesday: Midweek Reset

Duffy's Sports Grill: Wednesday

Duffy's posts Kids Eat Free all day every Wednesday, with one free kids meal per adult meal purchased. Order from the kids menu. The offer is dine-in only and cannot be combined with MVP Rewards, coupons or another discount.

The official offer graphic does not list an age cutoff. Ask your location which children qualify rather than assuming every age is covered.

Official Wednesday offer · Restaurant website

IKEA Sunrise: Wednesdays through October 28, 2026

IKEA Sunrise is the sleeper pick, but this one has an end date. IKEA Family members can get up to two free kids entrees per adult entree purchased at the Swedish Restaurant on Wednesdays October 7 through October 28, 2026, while supplies last.

Children must be 12 and under and present at purchase. The kids and adult entrees must be in the same transaction. Dine-in only; not available online. IKEA Family is free to join. Check restaurant hours separately from store hours.

Sunrise's posted offer · Official offer terms · IKEA Family

The Original Pancake House's weekday breakfast/lunch offer also includes Wednesday.

Thursday: Breakfast Counts Too

The Original Pancake House's posted Monday-through-Friday, dine-in offer includes Thursday. Check the specific location's hours and the unpublished purchase and age requirements. This is a breakfast or lunch option, not a reason to arrive after school expecting dinner.

Friday: Kick Off the Weekend

Ruby Tuesday posts Kids Eat Free all day Friday for children 12 and under, with the purchase of a full-priced adult entree, dine-in only. Royal Palm Beach has an officially listed location. Ask about the meal limit before visiting.

Official Friday offer

The Original Pancake House also includes Friday in its weekday breakfast/lunch promotion.

Sunday: One More for the Weekend

Malbec Grill: Sunday

Malbec Grill's official events page advertises Kids Eat Free every Sunday at its Parkland restaurant, 7351 FL-7 N. Its kids-menu category is for 12 and under.

The current offer page does not publish an adult-purchase requirement, meal limit or dine-in restriction. Call 954-775-0641 for those terms before visiting.

Official Sunday offer · Menu categories

MOD Pizza: Sunday

MOD's official terms offer one free kids meal for children 12 and under with each regular-size pizza or salad purchased on Sundays at participating locations. Its deal page gives the online code KEF2026. In-restaurant, MOD's website and its app are covered; phone orders and third-party delivery are not.

Alternative crusts may cost more. The offer cannot be combined with another offer and can end at any time. The current promotion-date list includes Sundays through the end of 2026. Check the current terms and your restaurant before ordering.

A local option is Pines & Hiatus in Pembroke Pines, 11255 Pines Blvd, Suite 101. Confirm that restaurant participates.

Official offer · Official terms · Pembroke Pines location

Rewards Offers and Location-Dependent Deals

Denny's: Ask your location for the day and time

Denny's U.S. FAQ lists up to two free kids-menu entrees per adult entree purchased for $6 or more, one entree per child, dine-in only. Days and participation vary by location. Its current FAQ does not set one nationwide age limit or time window.

That is why Denny's is here rather than automatically in the Tuesday column. Call the restaurant you plan to visit for its current day, time and age rules. Online orders do not qualify under the FAQ terms.

Official U.S. FAQ

Moe's Southwest Grill: Check Moe Rewards

Moe's current national terms describe a Moe Rewards offer, not a guaranteed Sunday walk-in deal at every local restaurant. Members can receive one free kids meal with each qualifying entree purchased in the same transaction at participating locations. You must apply the reward at checkout; it is single use.

The official offers page lists weekly reward versions with different issue and expiry days. Use the dates on the reward actually in your account. Single tacos, kids meals, meal kits and several other items are excluded from qualifying purchases. Add-ons, extras, taxes and fees are excluded; no combining with another offer or reward, and no third-party delivery. Online/in-app service fees may apply. Check local participation and any age restriction.

Official offers and exclusions

Offers to Check Before Planning

Burt & Max's official local promotion was valid through September 30, 2026. PDQ's summer Tuesday promotion ended August 4, and its later back-to-school free-kids-meal offer ended September 30. Neither is listed as active here without a new offer.

We also could not confirm current local kids-eat-free terms from official sources for Bocas House Weston, CopaCabana Cuban Cuisine in Jupiter, Baja Cafe in Deerfield Beach, 4 Rivers Smokehouse, Texas Roadhouse in Coconut Creek, BurgerFi, IHOP or Hellenic Republic. That does not mean all of those offers have ended. It means they should not be treated as a reliable weekly plan without direct confirmation.

BurgerFi's official announcement we found is from 2023 and says Monday, not Tuesday. IHOP's official kids-eat-free announcement we found is a limited-time 2024 promotion, not proof of an everyday 2026 deal. Chili's current rewards page describes personalized offers but does not promise a standing kids-eat-free perk. If a free kids meal appears in your account, follow that specific offer's terms.

Kids Eat Free South Florida: Quick Reference

DayPosted offers to check before visiting
MondayOriginal Pancake House (breakfast/lunch), Nauti Dawg (Lighthouse Point), Outback, Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza
TuesdayOriginal Pancake House (breakfast/lunch), Bonefish Mac's, Miller's Ale House, Ruby Tuesday (after 5 p.m.)
WednesdayOriginal Pancake House (breakfast/lunch), Duffy's, IKEA Sunrise (Oct. 7-28 only)
ThursdayOriginal Pancake House (breakfast/lunch)
FridayOriginal Pancake House (breakfast/lunch), Ruby Tuesday (all day)
SaturdayNo fixed Saturday offer verified for this guide; check rewards in your account
SundayMalbec Grill (ask for purchase terms), MOD Pizza
Location/reward dependentDenny's (local days/times), Moe's (valid account reward required)

This is a planning cheat sheet, not a promise of franchise participation. The restaurant entries above contain the restrictions and missing terms.

Know Before You Go

  • Call the exact location. Ask the day and hours, age limit, qualifying adult purchase, number of free meals, and whether drinks are included.
  • Ask what still costs extra. A free entree does not automatically cover drinks, upgrades, taxes or tips.
  • Check rewards before ordering. If the deal needs a reward in your account, a screenshot of this article will not replace it.
  • Do not stack deals unless allowed. Many offers exclude other coupons, rewards or specials.
  • Check dine-in rules. Most of these deals are for sitting down at the restaurant. A takeout order may not qualify.
  • Have a backup. Pick a second place nearby before loading the car. Promotions can change between an update and dinner.

What to Bring: Family Dinner Out

A free meal should not turn into a shopping assignment. Use what you already own and skip anything that does not fit your family. These are bag-and-car basics for sticky hands, a long wait for the food and a stop before or after dinner. Ask the restaurant before bringing outside food or drinks, or a hook-on seat, and check its seating options first.

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Water bottles for the ride over

Sticky hands and the diaper bag

At the table

Keep little hands busy until the food arrives

Carry it and get everyone home

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More Ways to Save

Pair your kids-eat-free outing with another wallet-friendly family stop. Check operating hours, weather and current event dates before heading out.

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, send it our way with the location and current offer. Email hello@thefriendlyscoop.com. The more we pass around, the more nights South Florida families get to eat out without sweating the check.

Sources

Restaurant pages reviewed October 12, 2026. Some posted offers omit terms, and participation still needs confirming with the individual restaurant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which restaurants have kids-eat-free offers in Broward and Palm Beach County?

Current posted offers include Anthony's, Outback, Nauti Dawg in Lighthouse Point, Bonefish Mac's, Miller's Ale House, Duffy's, Ruby Tuesday, Malbec Grill and MOD Pizza. Original Pancake House Florida lists weekday dine-in offers, and IKEA Sunrise has a limited October Wednesday offer. Check each entry's conditions and your location's participation.

Is Tuesday the only good night for a deal?

No. Monday and Tuesday both have several posted offers in this guide. Duffy's advertises Wednesday, Ruby Tuesday also lists Friday, and Malbec Grill and MOD list Sunday. Rewards and location-dependent offers need a separate check.

Do children eat free without an adult buying a meal?

Usually a qualifying adult purchase is required. Some offers use an adult entree, others a dollar minimum. Several restaurant pages leave those details out, so ask before ordering.

Are drinks, tips and taxes included?

Do not assume so. Ask what the free meal includes and what is extra. Plan for the adult food, taxes and tip even when the kids entree is free.

Are all the deals year-round?

No. IKEA's current offer ends October 28, 2026. Burt & Max's and PDQ's dated offers have ended and are not in the active schedule. Other offers may change or end without notice.

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