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Kids Eat Free: Connecticut Restaurants with Free Meal Deals for Families
It's Wednesday night, kids are hungry, you are tired from a long day and no one has an idea for dinner. Sound familiar? Well, not too far from you there is probably a place where kids eat free! Families can order out or eat in at many of these Connecticut restaurants and score free kids' meals, making this a not-too-expensive mid-week treat. Pair your free meal with an accompanying activity from our Free Things To Do Guide, and turn this into an affordable family outing.
Our Connecticut Restaurant Guide offers even more delicious ideas, from the Best Family-Friendly Breweries in Connecticut to Connecticut Restaurants Where Kids Can Play While You Eat—and much more!
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Bring the family out for a meal deal in Connecticut where kids eat free! Photo courtesy of 99 Restaurants
Where Kids Eat Free in the Hartford Area
1. Rosa Mexicano - West Hartford
Rosa Mexicano frequently features "kids eat free" promotions for the delicious Mexican fare.
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2. 99 Restaurants — multiple locations
This makes a baseball fan out of anyone! Kids eat free the day after the Red Sox win with the purchase of an adult entree. Kids can choose from a hot dog, pasta, grilled cheese, junior burger—you name it!
Where Kids Eat Free in the New Haven Area
3. Cilantro Fresh — New Haven
This delightful spot for authentic Mexican fare requently offers "Kids Eat Free" nights, for dine-in only. Check the restaurant's Facebook page for news on upcoming promotions.
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Where Kids Eat Free in the Fairfield Area
4. Terra Gaucha —Stamford
This Brazilian steakhouse has plenty to offer the carnivore in your family. Kids 5 and under eat free, while kids 6 to 12 are half-price.
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Connecticut Chain Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free
5. Denny's — multiple locations
Kids Eat Free days vary by location, but always consist of a free kids' meal with the purchase of an adult entree of at least $6 or more. Valid for dine-in only. Kids can choose from pancakes, chicken tenders, mini corn dogs, chicken on a stick, and much more.
6. Chili's — multiple locations
Kids eat free if you are a Chili's rewards member. Chili's kids' menu includes burger bites, chicken bites, cheese quesadilla, pizza, and to top it off, chocolate lava cake.
7. Applebee's — multiple locations
Become a member of Applebee's Bookworm Reading Club and read 10 books, then get a free meal with the purchase of an adult meal. Choose from pizza, tenders, chicken alfredo, tacos, or cheeseburger.
8. Moe's Southwest Grill — multiple locations
Moe's kicked off a "Kids Eat Free" program in 2021. Kids under 12 years old can get a free meal on Sundays with the purchase of an adult entree.
