Enjoy this listing of kid-friendly restaurants and places where kids eat free (or low-cost). It is being updated all the time so check back often. We cannot guarantee all free offerings are still current.
Call or check with restaurants before ordering to be sure these discounts are still in effect! Updated: February 2019
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SUNDAY
TAZIKI’S MEDITERRANEAN CAFE
Innsbrook, 4024 Cox Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060 Phone: 804.747.8294
Kids eat free all day Sunday. With each purchase of a regular entree, receive one free child’s entree. For kids 12 and under.
LEGEND BREWING COMPANY
321 West 7th Street, Richmond, VA 23220 Phone: 804.232.3446
Kids eat free every Sunday until 5pm with the purchase of an adult entree.
MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL
– 7011 Three Chopt Rd, Richmond, VA 23226 Phone: 804.288.9060
– 7225 Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 Phone: 804.730.4566
– 10839 West Broad Street, Glen Allen, VA 23060 Phone: 804.762.4545
– 13901 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian, VA, 23114 Phone: 804.379.7270
Kids meals are free on Sundays for children 12 and under with the purchase of an adult entree. One child per adult entree. Some restrictions apply (dine in only, no coupons).
STEAK ‘N SHAKE
4511 S. Laburnum Avenue, Henrico, VA 23231 Phone: 804.236.2031
Kids eat free all weekend. Get one free kid’s plate for every $9 spent. Kid’s plate does not include drinks. Children 12 and under only. Dine in only.
MONDAY
CARYTOWN BURGERS
– Carytown, 3500 W Cary St Phone: 804.358.5225
– Lakeside, 5404 Lakeside Avenue Phone: 804.266.5333
– Short Pump, 200 Towne Center West Boulevard Phone: 804.447.9443
Monday Night: KIDS EAT FREE! Get a free kids meal for every adult entree purchased! Valid 4pm-close at all three locations (dine in only).
BUFFALO WILD WINGS
1090 Virginia Center Pkwy, Glen Allen, VA 23059 Phone: 804.553.9998
This location only offers $1.99 kids meals on Mondays after 5pm.
MEXICO RESTAURANT
– Mechanicsville location, 7162 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA Phone: 804.559.8126
– Innsbrook location, 4040 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA Phone: 804.290.0400
– Woodlake location, 12031 Southshore Pointe Road, Midlothian, VA Phone: 804.763.5640
– Forest Hill location, 7001 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA Phone: 804.320.1069
– Sandston location, 5213 Williamsburg Road, Sandston, VA 23150 Phone: 804.226.2388
All 6 locations in the Richmond area offer Kids eat FREE on Monday nights. Kids eat FREE from the Kids’ Menu with the purchase of an adult dinner entree. Limit one child per adult entree. Max of 4. Not valid with other offers or discounts.
JOE’S INN, BON AIR
2616 Buford Road, Bon Air, VA 23235, 804.320.9700
Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée 0n Mondays & Tuesdays.
TUESDAY
MCALISTER’S DELI
– 15600 WC Commons Ways, Midlothian VA 23113 Phone: 804.378.0110
– 1300A Gaskins Road, Richmond VA 23238 Phone: 804.750.1440
On Tuesdays receive a free kids meal with every adult entree purchased between 4pm – 8pm.
360 PIZZERIA
15720 WC Main St, Midlothian, VA 23113 Phone: 804.464.2382
360 Pizzeria has a family night every Tuesday from 5-8pm, with a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal, and free face painting for kids!
BOB EVANS
8700 Midlothian Tpke, Richmond VA 804.330.2628
Kids eat free – one child per adult 12 and under. 4pm-closing.
MEXICO RESTAURANT
– Mechanicsville location, 7162 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA Phone: 804.559.8126
– Innsbrook location, 4040 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA Phone: 804.290.0400
– Woodlake location, 12031 Southshore Pointe Road, Midlothian, VA Phone: 804.763.5640
– Forest Hill location, 7001 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA Phone: 804.320.1069
– Sandston location, 5213 Williamsburg Road, Sandston, VA 23150 Phone: 804.226.2388*
Families can enjoy “Taco Tuesday”. All crunchy and soft tacos, beef or chicken are $1 with the purchase of a drink. All day Tuesday. *Sandston location – hard tacos only.
JOE’S INN, BON AIR
2616 Buford Road, Bon Air, VA 23235, 804.320.9700
Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée 0n Mondays & Tuesdays.
WEDNESDAY
SPORTSPAGE BAR & GRILLE
– 8319 Bell Creek Rd, Mechanicsville, VA Phone: 804.559.4700
– 504 England Street, Ashland, VA 23005 Phone: 804.496.6700
Sportpage offers $2.99 kids meals on Wednesdays starting at 5pm. The Mechanicsville & Ashland locations only.
RIVER CITY DINER
– The Shoppes at Bellgrade, 11430 West Huguenot Road Phone: 804.897.9518
– Parham and I-95, 803 East Parham Road Phone: 804.266.1500
Every Wednesday from 5pm to closing, two kids (ages 10 and under) may eat free from the kids menu for every adult that orders a meal from the regular menu. Available at these two locations.
THURSDAY
STICKY RICE RVA
2232 West Main Street, Richmond, VA 23220 Phone: 804.358.7870
Kids eat free from the kids menu on thursdays with the purchase of an adult entree.
SATURDAY
STEAK ‘N SHAKE
4511 S. Laburnum Avenue, Henrico, VA 23231 Phone: 804.236.2031
Kids eat free all weekend. Get one free kid’s plate for every $9 spent. Kid’s plate does not include drinks. Children 12 and under only. Dine in only.
FUN FOR FAMILIES EVERY DAY
THE DAIRY BAR RESTAURANT
1602 Roseneath Road, Richmond, VA 23230 Phone: 804.355.1937
The Dairy Bar is a family institution, serving Richmond for 62 years since 1946. They have also been recognized as one of the 10 Best Places to Eat for Breakfast and Lunch. The Kids Menu includes chicken tenders, hamburgers, grilled cheese, and PB&J sandwiches, all served with smiley fries, a drink and ice cream treat (cup or cone). Children can also enjoy coloring the cow logo placemats that adorn the walls of the restaurant, and on occasion scoop their own ice cream and watch as the shakes are being made.
SILVER DINER
Kids’ Night every Tuesday from 5pm-8pm. Fun themes and different entertainers each week.