Kids Eat Free in Tampa Bay: The When and Where

Eating out adds up so quickly for a family. Luckily so many amazing restaurants offer days where kids eat free in Tampa. This is a great opportunity to try somewhere new, or return to an old favorite, and eat out together as a family.

There are some good ones so get excited! Remember these were all correct at the time this post was written but things are subject to change. I’ll try to keep things updated but if you notice that something has changed and the post is wrong just let me know in the comments or email me! I recommend double checking with the restaurant before you go or immediately upon arrival.

Remember, the majority of kids eat free deals require the purchase of an adult entree in order to redeem the promotion. The locations are listed in alphabetical order, keep an eye on the days of the week though because most restaurants only offer kids eat free days one day a week.

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Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free in Tampa

Applebees: Tuesdays from 4-9pm, kids 12 and under eat for only $0.99!
BayScape Bistro: Sunday family nights from 4-9pm where kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree.
Beef O’ Brady: Tuesdays all kid meals are only $2.99 all day for kids 12 and under. Dine in only.
Bob Evans: Tuesdays, 4-close get a free kids meal with adult entree purchase.
Boulevard Burgers: Wednesdays, kids eat free with purchase of adult entrees.
Bruster’s Real ice Cream: Everyday, by location, kids 40 inches and under receive a free small cone. They also offer free dog sundaes too.
Carmelita’s: On Monday’s kids eat free with adult entree purchase. They also do all you can eat taco night on Tuesdays
Cherry’s: At the Brandon and Fishhawk locations, Tuesdays 5pm till close, kids eat free.
Cody’s Original Roadhouse: Kids eat free on Mondays + Tuesdays, all day. Kids must be 10 and under and you can get up to 2 free kid meals per adult entree.
Crispers: On Saturday and Sunday get one free kids meal per adult meal purchase.
Denny’s: Monday + Tuesday from 4-10pm families can get up to two free kid meals per adult entree purchase.

A cute young girl eating out at a restaurant with her family. Take advantage of promo days when kids eat free in Tampa.

Dickeys BBQ: Kids 12 and under eat free EVERY Sunday. Good for dining in or online with code:KEFOLO.
Evos: Kids eat free on Sundays with the purchase of adult entree.
Ford’s Garage: On Tuesdays kids 12 and under eat free from 4-8pm.
Fred’s Market: Kids eat free Monday – Thursday after 5pm. Must be 12 and under, one adult entree purchase required per two free kids meals.
Golden Corral: Kids 3 and under are always free, all day with purchase of an adult meal.
Grand Hacienda: Mondays from 6-9pm kids eat free with purchase of adult entree.
The Great Catch: Thursday’s starting at 4pm kids eat free. One kids meal per $12 adult entree.
Green Market Cafe: Family weekends where each Saturday and Sunday kids eat free. One kid meal per adult entree purchased.
Holy Hog BBQ: Sunday and Saturday all day, kids eat free (chicken or pork meals only) with purchase of adult entree.
IHOP: Everyday from 4-10pm get a free kids entree with purchase of adult entree, dine in only.
Ikea: Ikea family members get 2 kids entrees free with purchase of an adult entree every Wednesday of 2022
Keel Farms: Monday through Thursday kids eat free with adult entree purchase.
Louis Pappas: On Sundays, kids 10 and under eat free w/ purchase of adult entree.
Lucky Dill Deli: Kids eat free Tuesdays from 3-10pm, adult entree purchase required.
The Melting Pot: On Sundays kids 12 and under eat free w/ adult entree purchase.
Miller’s Ale House: On Tuesdays kids 12 and under eat free all day. Receive a free kids meal with the purchase of a $10 menu item, limit of two free meals per table.

More to Do in Tampa:

Moe’s Southwest Grill: Kids eat free on Sundays when they are 12 and under.
Mothers FL: On Tuesdays kids eat free all day with the purchase of an adult entree.
Mulligans Irish Pub: Every Monday kids eat free!
Nebraska Mini Mart: Thursdays from 4-9pm, kids 12 and under eat free from kids menu w/ adult entree purchase.
Nueva Cantina: Sunday all day kids eat free with adult purchase.
Perkins Family Restaurant & Bakery: Tuesday’s from 4-8pm, kids eat free with adult entree purchase.
Pinchers Crab Shack: Every day, all day, kids 12 and under eat free, with a $13.99 minimum adult entree purchase.
The Press Box: Thursday all day kids eat free with adult meal purchase.
Proino Breakfast Club: Kids eat free on Saturdays, must be 12 years old and under.
Red Robin: Wednesdays, all day, kids meals are 50% off, with bottomless sides PROMO: kidsmeal50.
Rice and Beans: Tuesday – Friday from 2-6pm kids 10 and under eat free with purchase of an adult entree.
Romano’s Macaroni Grill: Monday and Tuesdays, receive a free kids meal, all day adult entree.
Ruby Tuesday: Fridays kids eat free all day with the purchase of an adult entree.
Sabor A Mexico: Thursdays 5pm to close, kids 10 and under eat free. One kid per adult entree.
Sally O Neals Pizza: On Monday – Wednesday nights kids eat free with an adult entree.
Salty Shamrock: Mondays, all day, kids eat free with a paying adult.
Sonny’s BBQ: Saturdays, 10 and under, w/ adult purchase of $8.99 minimum
Steak and Shake: One free kids plate to children 12 and under for every $9 spent on Saturday and Sundays.
Surf Shack Coastal Kitchen: Kids eat free on Wednesdays, all day, dine in only, with a minimum adult purchase.
Taco Bus: Sundays, kids eat free w/ adult entree
Tampa Pizza Company: BOGO free cheese pizza and pastas every tuesday not just for kids but a great deal.
Tijuana Flats: Often runs a kids eat free deal on their promotions page. Check their website for current offers.
Vampire Penguin: Wednesday’s from 5pm – 8pm get a free kids mini snow with the purchase of any small or large snow.
Village Inn: On Monday and Tuesdays receive a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal, dine in only.
WingHouse Bar and Grill: Every Monday all day kids eat free with adult meal purchase.
iCuatro: On Sundays kids 12 and under eat free. One kid entree per adult entree.

Family taking a picture while at dinner at a nice restaurants. A great way to eat out as a family is to take advantage of kids eat free days.

Tips for Claiming a Free Kids Meal

The maximum age that kids can be to receive a free kids meal in Tampa varies by location. Make sure you double check the age requirements before you head out to eat.
The purchase of an adult meal is normally required in order to qualify for any kids eat free promotions or specials.
Dining in the restaurant is usually required for receiving a kids eat free meal with adult purchase. This means you can’t take advantage of these deals on to-go orders or delivery.