Let’s face it: eating out with your entire family can get pricy. That’s why we’ve rounded up these Denver-area restaurants that offer “kids eat free” or at a discounted rate with a paying adult on select days. Be sure to note that restaurants require kids to order off the kid’s menu, are valid for dine-in only and most offers are for kids 12 and under unless otherwise specified.
These deals are ever-changing and are not always the same at every location so be sure to always call ahead to the restaurant to confirm they are still offering it.
Monday
Ajuua Mexican Restaurants (Aurora and North Denver). Kids 10 and under eat for a penny for each adult dinner entree purchased.
Buffalo Wild Wings (Thornton, Highlands Ranch, Park Meadows. Wesminster). Offers $1.99 kids meals.
Beau Jo’s. One free kids meal for each adult entree purchased. Denver 5-8 p.m.; Boulder after 4 p.m.; Evergreen after 5 p.m.
Café Mexicali (Boulder) – Kids eat FREE (up to 2) with purchase of adult entrée. 303-442-5588.
CiCi’s Pizza (Aurora and Westminster). Kids get the buffet for 99 cents on Mondays when a parent buys a buffet and drink.
Cinebarre (Louisville). Kids eat free. 303-926-0661.
Cinzzetti’s (Northglenn). Two kids eat free for each adult buffet purchased.
El Parral restaurants (Greenwood Village and Centennial) Kids eat free.
Gunther Toody’s. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Kids 12 and under eat for free (one kids meal per adult meal purchase)
IHOP. 4-10 p.m. Kids 12 and under to eat for free (one free kids meal for per adult meal purchase).
Larkburger (downtown Denver and Littleton). Kids eat free after 4 p.m.
Mellow Mushroom Pizza (Denver). Kids get for $1 when their parents spend $15.
Mici Handcrafted Italian (downtown and Cherry Creek North). Free after 4 p.m. One free kids meal per adult entree.
Merle’s (Littleton) 5 p.m. to close. Two free kids meals per adult meal
Quaker Steak and Lube. Kids eat for 99 cents all day. One free kids meal per adult entree purchased.
Rumbi Island Grill After 4 p.m., get one free kids meal for each adult entree purchased.
Texas Roadhouse. Kids 12 and under eat for $0.99 (one kids meal per adult meal purchase). Varies by location so call ahead.
The Yard House (Lakewood only) lets kids eat free. They offer parents two free kids meals for each adult entree purchased.
Village Inn. Kids (10 & under) eat FREE with purchase of adult entrée.
Woody’s Wood-fired Pizza (Arvada and Denver) – Kids 10 & under eat free with purchase of adult entrée.
Tuesday
Atlanta Bread Company (Aurora, Northglenn) 4 p.m. to close. For each adult meal purchased, children 12 and under get a free kids meal, cookie and a drink.
Beau Jo’s (Arvada) One free kids meal for each adult entree purchased.
Black-eyed Pea. Kids 12 and under eat for free all day (one kids meal per adult meal purchase)
BD’s Mongolian Grill. Kids eat for $2 all day.
Bliss Frozen Yogurt (Arvada). Kids eat free 6-9 p.m.
Cinzzetti’s (Northglenn). Two kids eat free for each adult buffet purchased.
Denny’s. 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Kids 10 and under eat for free (two kids meals per adult meal purchase)
Famous Dave’s. Kids 10 and under eat for free (one kids meal per adult meal purchase)
Fazoli’s. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Kids 12 and under eat for 99¢ (two kids meals per adult meal purchase)
Genghis Grill. Kids 11 and under get one free kids meal for each adult bowl purchased.
IHOP. 4-10 p.m. Kids 12 and under to eat for free (one free kids meal for per adult meal purchase).
IKEA. Kids Eat Free from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.. Kids (12 and under) choose one combo meal valued at $2.49 with paying adult. (888) 888-4532
Lone Star Steakhouse (Thornton, Littleton). Kids eat free all day when an adult purchases a meal.
McAlister’s Deli (Aurora). Kids 12 and under eat free on Tuesdays from 5-8 p.m One free kids meal for each adult meal purchased.
The Melting Pot (Littleton and Louisville). Kids eat free for each adult 4-course meal purchased from 5-7 p.m.
Pasquini’s Pizzeria (Denver). Kids eat free after 5 p.m.
The Rib BBQ restaurant (Lakewood). For each adult platter you buy, you can get one child’s size platter.
Rumbi Island Grill After 4 p.m., get one free kids meal for each adult entree purchased.
Slotted Spoon Meatball Eatery. 4-8 p.m. Two kids eat free for each adult entree purchased (drinks not included). 2730 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver. (303) 756-3072
Tony P’s Bar & Pizzeria. Kids eat free all day.
Zocalo Restaurant & Bar Kids (12 & under) eat free with purchase of adult entrée. 12 E. 11th Ave., Denver, (720) 382-1940.
Wednesday
Applebee’s. Kids 12 and under eat for 99¢ (up to four kids per adult meal purchase)
BD’s Mongolian Grill. Kids eat for $2 all day.
Buffalo Wild Wings (Thornton). Offers $1.99 kids meals.
HuHot Mongolian Grill & BBQ. Starting at 4 p.m. Kids 12 and under eat for free (One kid per adult. Must eat from the stir-fry, not kids meals).
IHOP. 4-10 p.m. Kids 12 and under to eat for free (one free kids meal for per adult meal purchase).
Lodo’s Bar & Grill (Westminster and Highlands Ranch). Kids 12 & under eat free from 6- 9 p.m. with purchase of adult entrée.
Thursday
Captain D’s Seafood Kitchen. Kids 12 and under eat for free (two kids meals per adult meal purchase)
C.B. & Potts. Kids get eat for 99 cents for each adult meal purchased.
Country Buffet–Kids eat for 99 cents.
IHOP. 4-10 p.m. Kids 12 and under to eat for free (one free kids meal for per adult meal purchase).
Wahoo’s Fish Tacos. Kids eat free on Thursdays after 4 p.m. Varies by location.
Friday
IHOP. 4-10 p.m. Kids 12 and under to eat for free (one free kids meal for per adult meal purchase).
Saturday
Denny’s. 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Kids 10 and under eat for free (two kids meals per adult meal purchase)
IHOP. 4-10 p.m. Kids 12 and under to eat for free (one free kids meal for per adult meal purchase).
Tavern restaurants. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Two kids get the brunch buffet for free for each adult brunch purchase.
Uno Chicago Grill (Denver Kids 12 and under: one meal for each adult meal purchased.
Sunday
Captain D’s Seafood Kitchen. Kids 12 and under eat for free (two kids meals per adult meal purchase)
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. Kids 12 and under eat for free (one free kids meal per adult meal purchase)
FelFel Mediterranean. Kids 10 and under eat free (one free kids meal per adult meal purchase).
GB Fish & Chips. Get one free kids meal for each adult half-meal purchased.
IHOP. 4-10 p.m. Kids 12 and under to eat for free (one free kids meal for per adult meal purchase). Locations vary.
The Melting Pot. Kids eat free for each adult 4-course meal. Littleton 2:30-4:45 p.m.; Louiseville 4-6 p.m.
Randolph’s Restaurant. Kids 12 & under eat free at the all-you-can-eat gourmet brunch with purchase of two adult brunches. Warwick Denver Hotel, 1776 Grand, Denver, (303) 318-7272.
Second Home Kitchen and Bar Kids 8 and under eat wear PJs and eat free off the Kids Brunch Menu from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. JWMarriott 150 Clayton Lane, Denver, (303)253-3000.
Tavern restaurants. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Two kids get the brunch buffet for free for each adult brunch purchase.
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Author: Amber Johnson
Amber is the founder and editor of Mile High Mamas, travel writer and former columnist for The Denver Post. She is a passionate community builder and loves the outdoors. She has two awesome teens and is happily married to a man obsessed with growing The Great Pumpkin.
Carrie Nye
Hi. I’m a manager at Buffalo Wild Wings in Stapleton. We offer $1.99 kids meals on Wednesdays. Thanks!
Glenda
IHOP at Sheridan and Dartmouth told us they do not do kids eat free offers. Best to check with the IHOP you are going to before you go.
Melissa
Fel Fel Mediterranean – Kids Eat Free on Sundays! http://www.eatfelfel.com
eryn
We were just at BD’s Mongolian grill and I don’t think it is true that kids eat for $2 on Wednesdays, only Tuesdays.
jim
Woody’s Arvada changed Kids 10 & under eat free with purchase of adult entrée to Monday nights.
Nichole
IHOP in Aurora by Parker and Chambers/Orchard does not offer free kids meals either