Let’s face it, kids are expensive, so save some money and have some fun at these restaurants where kids eat for free. From pasta to pizza to tacos, Denver and the metro area have plenty of options for any appetite. Check the times and days, and make sure to buy an adult-sized entree, and you can save big on eating out.
We organized this list by days of the week, and multi days. It will be updated as more great deals come around. Have a tip? Share via Instagram or by emailing info@diningout.com.
Mondays
Mici Italian
Don’t over think dinner, the kids’ menu here keeps the meal simple with a bowl of bowtie pasta served how they like it. Think marinara, alfredo, or olive oil and parmesan. There’s also the child-sized pizza topped with just cheese, pepperoni, or one veggie topping. All of this is free on Monday nights from 4 to 9 p.m.
The fine print: Deal only available for kids 12 and under. Must purchase an adult entrée, and dine-in only. Multiple locations, miciitalian.com
Texas Roadhouse
Texas Roadhouse serves kid-friendly classics like mini cheeseburgers, fried chicken, Lil’ Dillo steak bites, hot dogs, grilled chicken, and more every day. While the exact day changes based on location (contact your local Texas Roadhouse for details), most kids-eat-free deals happen Monday or Tuesday.
The fine print: Kids 12 and under eat free from 4 to 8 p.m. with the purchase of an adult entrée, dine-in only. Multiple locations, texasroadhouse.com
3 Margaritas
Dig into any of the 3 Margaritas locations for a variety of kid-friendly Mexican favorites. Think tacos, enchiladas, mini burritos, and quesadillas, all served in smaller portions just right for younger appetites. Best part, every Monday from 5 to 10 p.m., kids eat free with the purchase of an adult dinner entrée.
The fine print: One free kids plate per adult meal. The discount applies automatically, just make sure to order from the kids menu. Multiple locations, 3margaritas.com
Rocky Mountain Tap & Garden
Every Monday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée. The menu runs pretty standard, with fish and chips, mini burgers, and grilled cheese, each served with a drink and veggies.
The fine print: Dine-in only, and only one free kids meal per adult meal. Must be 12 or under to get the deal. 1501 Lee Hill Rd., Unit 24, Louisville, rockymountaintap.com
Tuesdays
Tap & Burger
One of the best things about eating at one of the Tap & Burger locations on Tuesdays is that kids eat free. Choose from classics such as sliders, chicken tenders, and grilled cheese. Each meal comes with fries, two Oreos, fresh veggies, and a drink. Plus, each kid gets crayons and a puzzle menu to occupy them.
The fine print: Visit one of the Tap & Burger locations from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. to get the deal. Dine-in only, and you must purchase an adult entrée, one free kid meal per adult. Multiple locations, tapandburger.com
Lil Ricci’s NY Pizza & Pasta
Here kids can build their own pasta bowl with either ravioli, spaghetti, or rigatoni, with red sauce or meat sauce. There’s also a slice of pizza with toppings option. All this can be had every Tuesday from 4 p.m. to close.
The fine print: Kids eat free off the kids menu with the purchase of an adult entrée. 16950 W. Colfax Ave., Golden, and 16526 Keystone Blvd., Parker, lilriccispizza.com
Blue Island Oyster Bar Lone Tree
Blue Island Oyster Bar offers seafood-focused meals tailored for kids including buttered noodles, chicken fingers, salmon, fish sliders, and even a small filet mignon. Find the free meal deal every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The fine print: Only the Lone Tree location does a free meal for the kids. It’s available for all kids 12 and under, up to $12.95 value, and only with an adult purchase of $25.99 or more. You can also get two free kids meals with an adult purchase of $39.99 or more. 10008 Commons St. #100, Lone Tree, blueislandoysterbar.com
HuHot Mongolian Grill
At HuHot Mongolian Grill, kids get to build their own bowls just like the grown-ups. They can choose from a variety of noodles, veggies, proteins, and sauces, all customized to fit their tastes and served fresh off the grill.
The fine print: Kids eat free every Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. with the purchase of an adult entrée. Double check your location to make sure they offer the deal. Multiple locations, huhot.com
Illegal Pete’s Park Hill
Every day you’ll find a kids’ menu packed with smaller portions of the good stuff including tacos, rice, beans, and simple sides that even picky eaters will go for. It’s all easy to eat, fun to share, and just the right size for younger diners. Not sure if they will like it? Try it risk free on Tuesday when kids eat free.
The fine print: Must purchase an adult entrée to get the deal. Dine-in only. 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, illegalpetes.com
Blackbird Public House
Buy one adult entree and get a free kids’ meal every Tuesday at this Washington Park hot spot. On the menu you will find pizza, burgers, and more. Bonus, there’s $2 oysters too, for the adults or any fancy kids needing a bivalve fix.
The fine print: Only one free kid meal per paying adult. 305 S. Downing St., Denver, blackbirdpublichouse.com
Denny’s
Get Denny’s classics like the Grand Slam and Waffle Slam in junior sizes, as well as a cheeseburger, chocolate chip pancakes, and macaroni and cheese. Best part, kids eat free every Tuesday from 4 to 10 p.m.
The fine print: Must order an adult entree in order to score the deal. Good for dine-in and takeout. Only available at this Denver location. 1605 NW Federal Blvd., Denver, dennys.com
Wednesdays
FlyteCo Tower
Head to Central Park on Wednesdays from 3 to 7 p.m. for a free kids’ pasta with the purchase of an adult entrée priced at $15 or more. Bonus, 10% of profits support the future of aviation.
The fine print: Dine-in only, must ask for the deal when you order. 3120 Uinta St., Denver, flytecotower.com
Real de Minas Mexican Restaurant
For those 10 and under, Real de Minas offers kid-sized versions of Mexican favorites such as enchiladas, flautas, coctel de camarones, and quesadillas. There’s an American side of the menu too, featuring burgers, chicken tenders, hot dogs, and scrambled eggs. Each comes with either a side of rice and beans or fries, and a drink.
The fine print: Kids eat free every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with the purchase of an adult meal. Dine-in only, but available at all four Real de Minas locations. Multiple locations, realdeminasrestaurants.com
The Attic Bar & Bistro
On Wednesdays kids eat free at this Boulder brew pub. Normally the dishes run $5.95 each, with options such as a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, grilled cheese, chicken tenders, sliders, or mini corn dogs. Each meal comes with a side of tater tots, raw veggies with ranch, or applesauce.
The fine print: One free kids meal can be had for every adult meal purchased. The deal runs from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., dine-in only. 949 Walnut St., Boulder, atticbistro.com
CRISP & GREEN
Make lunch or dinner fresh and healthy with kid-sized bowls featuring grains, greens, and simple toppings, totally customizable. Best part, every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., get one free Kids Bowl with the purchase of any Signature Salad or Grain Bowl.
The fine print: The offer is valid at all Colorado CRISP & GREEN locations, dine-in only. Multiple locations, crispandgreen.com
Thursdays
Helga’s Haus & Bier Garden
Charming and simple, this German eatery does a kids eat free deal every Thursday, all you have to do is ask for it. Think pork or chicken schnitzel, fried fish with taters, kase spatzle, and traditional German hot dogs. Each kids’ meal comes with a side such as grilled tomato with cheese, fries, rice, and sauerkraut.
The fine print: The deal is dine-in only, and can be redeemed with the purchase of a full-size adult dinner entrée. Limit one free kids’ meal per adult. 14197 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora, helgasdeli.com
Wahoo’s Fish Tacos
Every Thursday from 4 p.m. to close, kids 12-and-under eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée. Choose from the protein bowl, quesadilla with rice and beans, chicken nuggets, or the Kids’ Plate with a taco or cheese enchilada, and fries or rice and beans.
The fine print: Dine-in only at Colorado locations, and only one free kids meal per adult meal. Multiple locations, wahoos.com
Sundays
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit dishes out kid-friendly items such as sliders, chicken nuggets, mac and cheese, and barbecue plates in smaller portions. Meals come with a side, drink, and a treat to round things out. Every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., kids 12 and under get one of these meals for free.
The fine print: Free kid meal with the purchase of a $10 adult item. Dine-in only, and only one free kids’ meal per adult. Offer valid at participating Dickey’s locations, so call ahead to confirm. Multiple locations, dickeys.com
GB Fish & Chips
GB Fish & Chips offers kid-sized versions of crispy classics like battered fish, chicken tenders, and fries. Enjoy one of these meals for free every Sunday, and on Halloween, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The fine print: One free child’s plate per adult entrée. Dine-in only. Multiple locations, gbfishandchips.com
MOD Pizza
Build-your-own pizza is the deal at MOD Pizza, and kids love it. Go on a Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and kids 12 and under eat free with the in-restaurant purchase of a MOD-size pizza or salad.
The fine print: Dine-in only. One free kids meal per adult meal. Multiple locations, modpizza.com
ViewHouse Eatery, Bar & Rooftop
ViewHouse Eatery, Bar & Rooftop offers a rotating kids menu that varies by location, but you can expect a range of kid-friendly favorites like pancakes, chicken tenders, sliders, and other simple bites perfect for younger guests.
The fine print: Every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., kids under 5 eat free during the iconic Sunday brunch buffet with a paying adult. Multiple locations, viewhouse.com
Multiple Days
Mr. Kim Korean BBQ
Children 3 and under eat free with any all-you-can-eat order (AYCE). Those ages 4 to 8 dine for just $14.00 when the entire table picks the same AYCE. menu. Expect a plethora of kid-friendly favorites such as noodles, rice, dumplings, eggrolls, and even French fries.
The fine print: This offer is available daily for dine-in only, with a two-hour limit per table. No takeout or leftovers allowed. To get the deal, ask for it when you’re seated. 2222 S Havana St., Aurora, mrkimbbq.com
Texas de Brazil
Any day of the week lucky kids get to enjoy the same all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse experience as the adults, but on the cheap. Think endless grilled meats, an epic salad bar, and plenty of side dishes to choose from.
The fine print: From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 to 9 p.m., children 2 and under eat for free, ages 3 to 5 dine for $5, and 6 to 12 get half off the regular price. Dine-in only. 8390 Northfield Blvd., Denver, texasdebrazil.com
Village Inn
Village Inn serves up kid-approved favorites like pancakes, French toast, grilled cheese, chicken tenders, and more. Every Monday and Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m., kids 10-and-under eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée.
The fine print: Dine-in only, and only one free kids meal per adult meal. Multiple locations, villageinn.com
Vital Root
You’ll find healthy meals just for kids at this Berkely hot spot, run by the Edible Beats family. Expect simple options made from fresh ingredients including a cheese quesadilla, country fried tofu, or falafel with veggies. Each comes with a side of either sweet fries or veggies, and either whole milk or apple juice.
The fine print: Monday through Friday from 3 to 5 p.m., kids 12-and-under eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. Dine-in only. 3915 Tennyson St., Denver, vitalrootdenver.com
Waldo’s Chicken and Beer
Bring your kids every Monday and Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. for this fried chicken chain’s epic deal. Each kids’ meal includes a four-ounce piece of homestyle fried chicken, one side, and a drink. There are two locations of Waldo’s Chicken and Beer, one in Aurora and the other in Denver.
The fine print: All you need is to purchase an adult entree and kids eat free, one per adult meal. Just ask for the kids-eat-free deal when you order and enjoy a budget-friendly family night. 8264 E. Northfield Blvd., Denver, and 24153 E. Prospect Ave., Aurora, waldoschicken.com
Rodizio Grill
Get ready for grilled meat glory with Brazilian churrasco favorites. There’s a full salad bar and side dish menu at the all-you-can-eat restaurant, and kids get a sweet deal. Ages 2 and under eat free, 3 to 6 cost $9.99 every day, and those 7 to 11 are $15.99.
The fine print: To get the kid discount you must order the full Rodizio. Because the Brazilian eatery has multiple locations, double check with your local one to make sure they offer the deal. Multiple locations, rodiziogrill.com
Golden Corral
The state-wide chain Golden Corral doesn’t have a separate kids menu, but little ones can load up on all the usual favorites straight from the buffet. From mac and cheese to chicken tenders to fruit, veggies, and desserts, there’s something for every kind of eater. Also check out the detailed allergen and nutrition menu online, it’s one of the best out there.
The fine print: Kids 3 and under eat free every day with a paying adult, and up to two kids per adult. Multiple locations, goldencorral.com
The Melting Pot
At The Melting Pot in Littleton, kids can enjoy a four-course dinner featuring cheese fondue, a fresh salad, a kid-sized entrée with options like chicken, shrimp, teriyaki sirloin, pork, and pasta, plus a chocolate fondue dessert to finish things off. On Sundays and Tuesdays the normally $25 meal is free for children. Bonus, on Tuesdays there’s a magician from 5 to 7 p.m.
The fine print: Those 10 and under eat free on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. with the purchase of a regular four-course adult meal. The deal is dine-in only, and only one free kids meal per paying adult. 2707 W. Main St., Littleton, meltingpot.com
Via Baci’s
Via Baci’s offers kid-friendly favorites like spaghetti, small pizzas, buttered pappardelle noodles, and even take-home pizza kits for some extra fun at home. While not technically free, every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., kids under 9 eat for just $2 with the purchase of an adult entrée.
The fine print: Dine-in only. 10005 Commons St. #200, Lone Tree, viabaci.com
John’s Table
John’s Table serves up fresh, simple meals for kids in an allergen-friendly kitchen. Think chicken nuggets, buttered noodles, and sliders. On Sundays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Mondays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. you can get your child’s plate free.
The fine print: Must purchase an adult entrée, and only one free kids meal per adult meal. Dining in only. 1700 Dogwood St., Louisville, jtkitchen.com
Brothers BBQ
Brothers BBQ serves up the same food for kids as it does the adults, barbecue. To keep it simple most of the meat comes in sandwich form, and protein options include beef brisket, pulled pork, chicken, hot links, or or just cheese. There’s also a two-rib meal with a side and drink on the kids’ menu.
The fine print: Every Monday and Tuesday from 5 to 9 p.m. diners can get one free kids meal with the purchase of a larger plate. The deal is dine-in only, and one kids meal per adult meal. All Brothers BBQ offer the freebie, save for the airport one. Multiple locations, brothers-bbq.com
Esters
Esters offers a lineup of kid-sized pizza, veggies with hummus, and a mini turkey sandwich. Each location is a little different. On Monday nights from 4 to 10 p.m. kids eat free and get to enjoy free balloon twisting 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Oneida Park restaurant. On Tuesdays the same deal can be had at the Virginia Village and Wheat Ridge spots.
The fine print: One free kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult meal, dine-in only. Multiple locations, estersdenver.com
Modern Market Eatery
Every Saturday and Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m., kids 12 and under get one free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entrée at all most Modern Market Eatery locations. The fast casual spot serves wholesome classics for kids like cheese pizza, creamy mac and cheese, and roasted chicken.
The fine print: Dine-in only. Valid at participating locations. Use the location finder at modernmarket.com to confirm hours and availability. Multiple locations, modernmarket.com
