10+ Restaurants Where Kids Eat for Free in Tampa Bay
Dining out can be fun but can add up quickly! Fortunately, several places around Tampa offer deals where kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. Here is a list of places to check out that are offering deals on kid’s meals and other special treats!
*Be sure to call ahead, as these promotions may be subject to change.
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Bob Evans
Various Locations
Promo: Kids under 12 eat free on Tuesdays
Head to Bob Evans were kids can eat free on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entree from 4pm-close. Their kids menu incudes items like the adorable Little Piggy Pancakes, Tic Tac Toast, Turkey Lurkey, and Grilled Cheese Triangles.
Boulevard Burgers & Tap House
5905 Gulf Blvd., St. Petersburg, FL
Promo: Kids under 12 eat free on Wednesdays
Boulevard Burgers & Tap House has a hearty list of burgers, sandwiches, appetizers, and salads. Their kids’ menu items include hilariously (and appropriately) named items such as the “I’m Not Hungry” (hot dog), “I Don’t Want That” (housemade chicken tenders), and “I Want to Go Home” (cheeseburger sliders).
Carvel
Various Locations
Promo: Buy one get one free ice cream sundaes on Wednesdays
The nostalgic ice cream shop is known for its soft-serve creations and Fudgie the Whale cakes.
Cody’s Original Roadhouse
Various Locations
Promo: Kids under 10 eat free with the purchase of an adult meal on Tuesdays
Cody’s has a wide selection of American fare such as steaks, chicken, ribs, and seafood. Their kid’s menu offers a variety of items including cheeseburgers, pulled pork sandwiches, corn dogs, shrimp on a stick, and Kraft Mac & Cheese.
Culver’s
Various Locations
Promo: One free scoop of frozen custard or redeem for a free kid’s meal
The Wisconsin-based chain is known for its butter burgers, fried cheese curds, and frozen custard. Each kid’s meal bag includes a token for a free scoop of frozen custard. The token can be redeemed for the custard or, save ten of them and redeem them for a free kid’s meal at a future visit.
Denny’s
Various Locations
Promo: Kids eat free with an adult entree purchase of $6 or more.
Best known for their Grand Slam Breakfast, Denny’s serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner. Their kids menu includes staples like mac and cheese, chicken tenders, and cheeseburgers. Day of promo varies by location.
Fred’s Market
Plant City/Lakeland/Riverview
Promo: Kids under 12 eat free Monday-Thursday after 5 pm with the purchase of an adult MarketTable
Fred’s Market is famous for their MarkleTable dinners. Starting at 5 pm, guests can enjoy an array of farm-to-table food including Jack Black oak-smoked pork ribs, golden-fried chicken, crispy catfish, skillet cornbread, fresh vegetables, and daily specials, all for $17.99. Limit two kids for each adult MarketTable meal. Guests can also enjoy a free entree on their birthday.
Green Market Cafe
Various Locations
Promo: Kids eat free with adult purchases on the weekends
Green Market’s health-focused menu includes salads, wraps, bowls, and sandwiches. On the weekends, kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. Other deals include half-off family-sized bowls and salads from 3 pm to 6:30 pm on weekdays and all day on weekends, and $5 off regular-sized bowls Monday-Friday from 3 pm to 6:30 pm.
Kobe Steakhouse
Various Locations
Promo: Receive a free kid’s smoothie or milk tea during your child’s birthday month
The notorious steakhouse and hibachi restaurant is offering a free kid’s smoothie or milk tea for children ages 12 and under during their birthday month with the purchase of a full-price teppanyaki kids meal. Birth certificate or proof of birthday is required.
Miller’s Ale House
Various Locations
Promo: Free Kids meal with the purchase of a $10 food item on Tuesdays
Kids can eat free with the purchase of a $10 food item on Tuesdays. Limit 2 per table. Guests can sign up for Miller’s e-club and receive a free order of Zingers with any $20 purchase.
Mother’s Restaurant
12227 W. Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33626
Promo: Kids eat free all day on Tuesdays
Located in Westchase, Mother’s creates house-made dishes in their scratch kitchen that includes mouthwatering items such as braised skirt steak risotto, shrimp and grits, spiced honey chicken sandwich, and chipotle gouda mac and cheese. On Tuesdays, kids eat free all day long with the purchase of an adult entree of $10 or more.
Pincher’s
Tampa/Lakewood Ranch
Promo: Kids eat free every day with the purchase of an adult meal
Pincher’s menu is loaded with fresh Florida seafood from oysters to Alaskan King Crab, Maryland-style crab, and platters such as fish and chips. They also have a wide selection of non-seafood items as well.
Surf Shack Coastal Kitchen
12217 W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa, FL 33626
Promo: Kids 10 and under eat free on Sundays
Known for its oysters, coastal-style entrees, and Famous Florida Tacos, this family-friendly restaurant offers a free kids meal on Sundays with the purchase of an adult meal. You can alsoa buy one get one free fajita platter on Wednesdays.
The Great Catch
Wesley Chapel/Zephyrhills
Promo: Kids eat free on Thursdays
Known for their array of fresh and fried seafood dishes, The Great Catch offers free kids meals with the purchase of an adult meal on Thursdays ($12 or more).