35+ Restaurants in Orange County Where Kids Can Eat Free or Save on Family Dining
Looking for ways to make dining out in Orange County a little more affordable? Whether you’re planning Taco Tuesday, Sunday brunch, or a spontaneous family dinner, many Orange County restaurants offer free kids meals or family dining specials throughout the week.
We’ve organized the deals by day of the week so it’s easy to find a restaurant near you.
💡 Tip: Restaurant promotions can change at any time and participation often varies by location. We recommend calling ahead to confirm the offer before visiting.
Monday Kids Eat Free
Avila’s El Ranchito
📍 Orange, Lake Forest & Laguna Niguel
- Kids eat FREE from 4–10 p.m.
- One free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Claim Jumper
📍 Costa Mesa (South Coast Plaza)
- Kids eat FREE every Monday with an adult entrée purchase.
- Bonus: Kids receive a toy from the restaurant’s treasure chest.
Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern
📍 Dana Point
- Receive one complimentary kids meal with every adult entrée.
- Dine-in only.
Peel Craft Bar
📍 Anaheim
- Free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entrée.
- Available Mondays from 4–10 p.m.
Rock & Brews
📍 Buena Park
- Kids 12 and under eat FREE with an adult meal.
Clean Juice
📍 Dana Point
- Kids receive a FREE smoothie with the purchase of a qualifying smoothie ($7.25 or more).
Luna Grill
📍 Multiple Orange County locations
- Kids eat FREE Monday through Thursday with the purchase of an adult entrée.
- Dine-in only at participating locations.
Tuesday Kids Eat Free
Brewery X
📍 Anaheim
- Kids eat FREE every Tuesday.
- Family Movie Night makes this one of the most fun family dining nights in Orange County.
- Adult entrée purchase required.
Burger Lounge
📍 Participating Orange County locations
- Kids eat FREE every Tuesday.
- One free kids meal with each adult entrée purchased.
Green Tomato Grill
📍 Brea, Orange & Huntington Beach
- Kids eat FREE every Tuesday from 4 p.m. until close.
Ruby’s Diner
📍 Multiple Orange County locations
- Kids eat FREE Tuesday evenings beginning at 4 p.m.
- Purchase of an adult entrée required.
- (Balboa Pier location does not participate.)
Sessions West Coast Deli
📍 Multiple locations
- Kids eat FREE every Tuesday after 3 p.m.
- Adult meal purchase required.
Small’s Smash Club
📍 Laguna Beach & San Clemente
- Kids under 9 eat FREE every Tuesday.
- One free kids burger with the purchase of an adult burger.
Marie Callender’s
📍 Fountain Valley
- Kids eat FREE on Tuesdays.
Wednesday Kids Eat Free
Woody’s Diner
📍 Orange, Newport Beach, Laguna Hills, Huntington Beach & Yorba Linda
- Kids eat FREE with an adult entrée purchase.
Avila’s El Ranchito
📍 San Clemente & Santa Ana
- Kids eat FREE from 4–10 p.m.
IKEA Restaurant
📍 Costa Mesa
- Kids eat FREE Wednesdays.
- Many locations also host free kids activities or crafts.
Thursday Kids Eat Free
Mama’s Comfort Food & Cocktails
📍 Huntington Beach & Los Alamitos
- Kids 12 and under eat FREE all day.
- Adult entrée purchase required.
Mendocino Farms
📍 Select Orange County locations
- Kids eat FREE Thursdays.
- Adult entrée required.
- Participation varies by location.
Pub Thirty Two
📍 Mission Viejo
- Kids eat FREE after 4 p.m.
- Up to two kids meals per adult entrée.
Vaquera
📍 San Juan Capistrano
- Kids eat FREE Thursdays with an adult entrée purchase.
Saturday Kids Eat Free
BLK Earth Spirits
📍 Huntington Beach
- Kids enjoy a FREE breakfast from 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
- Adult entrée purchase required.
Chick-fil-A
📍 Laguna Niguel
- One FREE kids meal with the purchase of a qualifying combo meal or entrée salad.
- Available 12–8 p.m.
Firehouse Subs
📍 Laguna Woods
- Kids 12 and under eat FREE with the purchase of an adult combo.
Green Tomato Grill
📍 Orange, Huntington Beach & Brea
- Kids eat FREE after 4 p.m.
Marie Callender’s
📍 Fountain Valley
- Kids eat FREE Saturdays.
The Kebab Shop
📍 Participating Orange County locations
- Receive one FREE Kids Box with the purchase of a qualifying entrée and fountain drink.
- In-store only.
Sunday Kids Eat Free
Avila’s El Ranchito
📍 Foothill Ranch
- Kids eat FREE Sundays.
- Adult entrée required.
BLK Earth Spirits
📍 Huntington Beach
- Kids enjoy a FREE breakfast from 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
- Adult entrée purchase required.
Blind Coyote Cantina
📍 Yorba Linda
- Kids 12 and under eat FREE from 4–8 p.m.
Blind Pig Kitchen + Bar
📍 Rancho Santa Margarita
- Family Night on Sundays.
- Kids eat FREE with an adult entrée purchase beginning at 3 p.m.
Burger Lounge
📍 Participating Orange County locations
- Kids eat FREE with an adult entrée purchase.
Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen
📍 Irvine
- Kids eat FREE Sundays with an adult entrée purchase.
Firehouse Subs
📍 Laguna Woods
- Kids eat FREE with an adult combo purchase.
Fogo de Chão
📍 Irvine & Huntington Beach
- Children 6 and under eat FREE with the purchase of an adult Full Churrasco Experience.
- Children ages 7–12 dine for half price.
Pub Thirty Two
📍 Mission Viejo
- Kids eat FREE after 4 p.m.
- Adult entrée required.
Shibuya 107
📍 La Habra
- Kids eat FREE with a $25 adult purchase.
The Kebab Shop
📍 Participating Orange County locations
- One FREE Kids Box with the purchase of a qualifying adult meal and fountain drink.
Wahoo’s Fish Tacos
📍 Participating Orange County locations
- Kids eat FREE after 4 p.m.
- Adult entrée required.
Daily Kids Eat Free
Cafe SAKANA
📍 Newport Beach
- Receive a FREE California Roll or Plain Udon from the kids menu with a $15 adult purchase.
Deli Nerds
📍 Costa Mesa
- Kids eat FREE with a qualifying adult purchase.
Denny’s
📍 Select Santa Ana, Tustin & Anaheim locations
- Kids eat FREE during designated hours with an adult entrée purchase.
- Participation varies by location.
The Counter
📍 Ladera Ranch
- Complimentary kids meal with the purchase of an adult entrée.
