Going out to eat can be a fun and convenient way to spend time with the family- but it can be pricey. Check out this Indy’s Child Guide to find places that offer kids eat free or cheap kids meals so that a night out doesn’t break the bank. Always make sure to call beforehand to check the location’s participation.
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MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | WEEKENDS | EVERYDAY
KIDS EAT FREE MONDAY
MCL Restaurant & Bakery
MCL is a family-owned and -operated cafeteria style restaurant serving traditional comfort food, including world-famous pies, fried chicken and carved slow roasted beef.
The Deal: Up to two complimentary kids meals per adult meal purchased.
Locations: Find one near you.
Flamme Burger
Featuring an open kitchen layout with a true wood-burning oven, Flamme Burger provides diners with an innovative dining option with fresh, high-quality raw ingredients, classic cooking techniques and distinctive interior design.
The Deal: Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal.
Location: 8487 Union Chapel Road, Suite 560, Indianapolis
Oasis Diner
This historic diner in Plainfield serves up good old fashioned diner food, including on of Indy’s top 10 tenderloin sandwiches.
The Deal: Kids 12 and under eat free from 5-9 pm.
Location: 405 West Main Street, Plainfield
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Golden Corral
Golden Corral is an American family-style restaurant chain serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, and featuring a large all-you-can-eat buffet
The Deal: Kids 3 and under eat free.
Location: 6102 West 38th Street, Indianapolis
Big Woods Noblesville
Big Woods brings pizza, gastropub fare, Indiana-made Quaff ON! craft brews and Hard Truth craft spirits to Noblesville, Indiana. Guests of all ages are welcome!
The Deal: Kids eat free on Mondays from 5-8 p.m.
Location: 14741 Hazel Dell Crossing Suite 1000, Noblesville
KIDS EAT FREE TUESDAY
317 Burger
Funky American eatery with outdoor seating offering innovative burgers, poutine and craft brews.
The Deal: Kids eat free with purchase of adult entree.
Location: 915 E Westfield Blvd, Indianapolis, 317-251-1317
C.R. Heroes Family Pub
At C.R. Heroes, meals are always made to order and completely fresh, utilizing the highest quality ingredients. Meat is always fresh, never frozen.
The Deal: Kids eat free after 5 pm with an adult purchase of $8 or more.
Location: 10570 E. 96th Street, Fishers
Fazoli’s
Fazoli’s is an Italian-American fast casual restaurant chain based out of Lexington, Kentucky.
The Deal: Get up to three kids meals for 99 cents each with purchase of one adult entree.
Location: Find one near you.
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MCL Restaurant & Bakery
MCL is a family-owned and -operated cafeteria style restaurant serving traditional comfort food, including world famous pies, fried chicken and carved slow roasted beef.
The Deal: Up to two complimentary kids meals per adult meal purchased.
Locations: Find one near you.
Perkins
North American casual dining restaurant chain that serves breakfast throughout the day.
The Deal: Kids eat free after 4 p.m. with the purchase of an adult meal.
Locations:
- 250 Noble Creek Dr. Noblesville
- 13316 Tegler Dr., Noblesville
- 5033 Scatterfield Rd., Anderson
Uno Pizzeria and Grill
Family-friendly chain serving Chicago-style pizza along with pasta, steaks & burgers.
The Deal: Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal.
Location: 4740 East Southport Road, Southport, 317-791-8667
Denny’s
Denny’s is a full-service pancake house and fast-casual family restaurant chain.
The Deal: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal of $6 or more from 4-10 pm.
Location: Find one near you.
Golden Corral
Golden Corral is an American family-style restaurant chain serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, and featuring a large all-you-can-eat buffet
The Deal: Kids 3 and under eat free.
Location: 6102 West 38th Street, Indianapolis
Chili’s
Chili’s Grill & Bar is an American casual dining restaurant chain that features Tex-Mex-style cuisine.
The Deal: My Chili’s Rewards members can receive Free Kids Meal rewards offers that can be redeemed in-restaurant or online.
Locations: Find one near you.
Joella’s Hot Chicken
“The place where hearts are always warm and the chicken is spiced just right.”
The Deal: Get up to two kids’ meals free with purchase of adult meal from 5-7 pm.
Locations:
- 4715 E. 96th St., Indianapolis
- 1072 Broad Ripple Ave., Indianapolis
- 2554 E. 146th St., Carmel
Rush on Main Street
The place to go for some of Chicagoland’s favorite eats.
The Deal: Kids eat free every Tuesday.
Locations:
- 112 S. Main St., Zionsville
- 5767 N Green St, Brownsburg
KIDS EAT FREE WEDNESDAY
MCL Restaurant & Bakery
MCL is a family-owned and -operated cafeteria style restaurant serving traditional comfort food, including world famous pies, fried chicken and carved slow roasted beef.
The Deal: Up to two complimentary kids meals per adult meal purchased.
Locations: Find one near you.
Michaelangelo’s Italian Bistro
Michaelangelo’s Italian Bistro offers made-from-scratch Italian cuisine, as well as the popular build-your-own dishes.
The Deal: Kids 12 and under receive a free kid’s meal and drink with each adult entree purchased.
Location: 550 Westfield Road, Noblesville
Golden Corral
Golden Corral is an American family-style restaurant chain serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, and featuring a large all-you-can-eat buffet
The Deal: Kids 3 and under eat free.
Location: 6102 West 38th Street, Indianapolis
IKEA
The Swedish store designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture, kitchen appliances and home accessories, among other goods and home services.
The Deal: IKEA Family members get up to two kid’s entrees FREE when they buy any adult entrée at the IKEA Restaurant. Offer valid every Wednesday of 2022.
Location: 11400 IKEA Way, Fishers
KIDS EAT FREE THURSDAY
Barley Island Brewing Company
Humble hangout for house-brewed beers, pub-grub standards & occasional live music.
The Deal: Kids eat with the purchase of an adult entree.
Location: 639 Conner Street, Noblesville
Golden Corral
Golden Corral is an American family-style restaurant chain serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, and featuring a large all-you-can-eat buffet
The Deal: Kids 3 and under eat free.
Locations:
- 6102 West 38th Street, Indianapolis
KIDS EAT FREE WEEKENDS
Illinois Street Food Emporium
Neighborhood cafe that freshly makes food using local ingredients every day.
The Deal: Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal. Fridays.
Location: 5550 N. Illinois St. Indianapolis
Books & Brews
Grab a book or board game and settle in for a meal in this fun hybrid bookstore and brew pub.
The Deal: Kids eat free with purchase of an adult meal.
Locations (with Sunday special):
- 9402 Uptown Dr., Suite 1400, Indianapolis
- 3808 Shelby St, Suite 1, Indianapolis
Dickey’s Barbeque Pit
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit still slow smokes all meats on-site just the same way they did in 1941. The menu features beef brisket, pulled pork, St. Louis style ribs, polish sausage, spicy cheddar sausage, smoked turkey, and marinated chicken, with an extensive array of homestyle sides from jalapeño beans to macaroni and cheese.
The Deal: Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal. Sundays.
Locations:
- 1516 North Green Street, Brownsburg
- 8624 Pendleton Pike, Lawrence
Grindstone Charley’s
Grindstone Charley’s menu features USDA choice hand cut steaks, antibiotic-free chicken, hand-crafted burgers, artisan salads & sandwiches, scratch made soups, along with an interesting, everyday wine & cocktail selection.
The Deal: Kids eat free with purchase of adult entree. Sundays.
Location: 5383 West Rockville Road, Indianapolis
Michaelangelo’s Italian Bistro
Michaelangelo’s Italian Bistro offers made-from-scratch Italian cuisine, as well as the popular build-your-own dishes.
The Deal: Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal.
Location: 550 Westfield Road, Noblesville
Moe’s Southwest Grill
With more than 20 incredibly fresh ingredients like all-natural chicken, grass-fed steak and organic tofu to create one-of-a-kind meals, Moe’s has everyone covered, from meat lovers to tree huggers to vegetarians and flexitarians.
The Deal: One free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée of $6 or more. Kids must be 12 and under.
Locations: Find one near you.
Steak ‘n Shake
Steak ‘n Shake is a classic American brand famous for the original Steakburger and hand-dipped milkshakes. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night.
The Deal: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal over $9. Saturdays & Sundays.
Locations: Participating locations only. Find one near you.
Denny’s
Denny’s is a full-service pancake house and fast-casual family restaurant chain.
The Deal: Purchase an adult meal, then kids eat for free from 4:00-10:00 pm. Saturdays.
Location: Find one near you.
Golden Corral
Golden Corral is an American family-style restaurant chain serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, and featuring a large all-you-can-eat buffet
The Deal: Kids 3 and under eat free.
Location: 6102 West 38th Street, Indianapolis
Kona Grill
Kona Grill is a sleek chain with a broad New American menu, including low-calorie options, steak, sushi and a large kids menu.
The Deal: Kids (12 & under) eat free with purchase of adult entrée. Limit 2 free Kids Meals per adult entrée. Available after 2 p.m. Sundays.
Location: 14395 Clay Terrace Blvd Clay Terrace, Carmel
KIDS EAT FREE EVERYDAY
A full-service Brazilian steakhouse or churrascaria, serving rodízio style, notable for its roving waiters who serve barbecued meats from large skewers directly onto the seated diners’ plates.
The Deal: The Fogo Churrasco Experience for children 6 and under is complimentary.
Location: 117 E. Washington St., Indianapolis
Golden Corral
Golden Corral is an American family-style restaurant chain serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, and featuring a large all-you-can-eat buffet
The Deal: Kids 3 and under eat free.
Location: 6102 West 38th Street, Indianapolis
O’Charley’s
American food with a Southern accent. And did we mention free rolls?
The Deal: One free kids meal with the purchase of a regular entree.
Locations: Find one near you.
Please note: This list only contains Kids Eat Free promotions that we could confirm via website or by phone. As offers and participation are subject to change, please visit the website of the restaurant and location you plan to visit before you go!
