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Restaurants on Long Island Where Kids Eat Free

1. Tap Room — Various Long Island Locations

Tuesday nights are Family Night at this fun gastropub restaurant. Kids eat FREE all day on Tuesdays when you purchase a $15+ food item. A bonus is little ones get a fun activity sheet and crayons to keep them occupied. There is a limit of two kid meals per table. 

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Kids can dive into free dinner specials at Hurricane Grill & Wings. Photo courtesy of the restaurant

2. Hurricane Grill & Wings — Lindenhurst, Hauppauge

The Florida-based chain boasts more than 30 sauces and rubs for its famous wings. At the Lindenhurst and Hauppauge locations, kids 10 and younger eat FREE on Saturdays with the purchase of an adult meal. There is a limit of two kid meals per table for the deal. 

3. J&R's Steak House — Islip

Kids 10 and younger eat free Sunday through Thursday. Menu options include burgers, chicken fingers, ribs, hot dogs, grilled cheese, and chicken. 

4. Miller’s Ale House — Commack, Deer Park, Lake Grove, Levittown

Kids eat FEE all day on Tuesdays with a $10 purchase, limited to two kids. Kids can choose from grilled chicken, fried shrimp, mini burgers, cheese quesadillas, and more.

5. Moe’s Southwest Grill — Various Long Island Locations

On Tuesdays, kids 12 and younger can enjoy a FREE kids' meal with the purchase of an adult meal all day in the dining room. Tacos, burritos, and quesadillas are on the menu. Available at most Moe’s locations in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

6. American Beauty — Bellmore

Kids eat FREE on Sundays from 4-9pm with the purchase of an adult entree. Dine-in only and drinks are not included. 

7. IHOP – Various Long Island Locations

Throughout the year, IHOP usually has a kids-eat-free promotion. The deal at participating restaurants is that kids eat FREE every day from 4pm-9pm or 10p with the purchase of an adult meal. Call your local IHOP before going to ensure they are participating in the nationwide promotion. 

8. Your Mothers House Kitchen & Bar — Garden City Park

All day on Tuesdays, kids younger than 10 eat FREE with the purchase of an adult entree. Kids menu items include grilled cheese, corn dogs, popcorn shrimp, pizza, mac and cheese, mini burgers, chicken tenders, and more. Check the weekly special page to make sure it's offered on the Tuesday you plan on dining.

9. The Village Idiot Pub —Lake Grove, Oakdale, Patchogue

At this popular sports bar near the Smithaven Mall in Lake Grove, kids 12 and younger eat FREE on various days during the week from 3-7pm with the purchase of an adult entree. The menu boasts dishes with fresh ingredients from local producers. Check the weekly special page to make sure it's offered when you plan on dining. The Oakdale location offers the promotion on select Mondays. Again, check the weekly specials to ensure it's being offered that week.

10. Denny's — Centereach

This diner-style restaurant offers a kids-eat-free deal with the purchase of an adult entree on Tuesdays from 4pm-10pm. The kids menu options range from pancakes to junior burgers to a mac and cheese meal and more. 

11. Smashburger — Various Long Island Locations

All day on Wednesdays, kids 12 and younger eat FREE with the purchase of an adult meal which must include an entree, side, and drink. Dine-in option only for the deal, and call your local Smashburger before going to ensure they are participating in the promotion. 

A version of this article was originally posted in 2017 and has since been updated. Writer Jennifer Voit contributed to the 2025 update.