Keep your kitchen clean and relax, because the family is going out tonight. And good news! The kids eat free. 

The most budget-conscious may avoid restaurants altogether due to the cost, but eating out is a great way to spend time together as a family outside the home. Just remember that skipping a home-cooked meal doesn't mean that you need to rack up a huge bill.

Restaurants love having families visit their establishment, and many of them do it by letting kids eat for free. Taking advantage of these opportunities at restaurants nearby can save your family hundreds of dollars a year. The trick is knowing which restaurants offer these benefits, and which days they offer them, but we're here to help!

Make sure you call your neighborhood chain before heading out. Some offers vary by location!

Applebee's

Kids eat free on specified days of the week. Selected days vary by location.

Bennigan’s

On Tuesdays, kids 12 and under eat for free with the purchase of an adult entree.

Cici’s Pizza

Kids three and under eat from free from the Cici’s Pizza buffet every day.

Chick-fil-A

Kids can eat for free on Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. with the purchase of an adults combo meal.

Chili's

Kids eat free on Mondays with the purchase of an adult entree.

Denny’s

On Tuesdays kids 10 and under eat from free from 4-10 p.m.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit

Kids eat free all day on Sundays.

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Famous Dave's

Kids get a free Lil' Wilbur Meal on Tuesdays with purchase of an adult entree.

Firehouse Subs

Kids eat for free with the purchase of an adult combo, check your local Firehouse for dates and times.

Golden Corral

Kids three and under eat for free every day. At some locations, kids 10 and under eat for free on Mondays.

Hooters

On Sundays, kids eat for free from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

IHOP

Kids 12 and under eat for free from 4-8 p.m. with the purchase of an adult entree, check your local IHOP for specific days.

IKEA

On Tuesdays, kids eat for free. You can get up to two kids meal for each adult meal purchased.

Johnny Rockets

Every Tuesday and Thursday, kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree and drink.

Moe's Southwest Grill

On Tuesday's, kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. Only valid on Tuesday.

Pizza Hut

On Tuesdays, kids eat for free when an adult eats at the buffet.

Qdoba Mexican Grill

On Sundays and Wednesday, kids eat free.

Red Robin

On Mondays kids 10 and under eat for free.

Romano's Macaroni Grill

Kids eat free on Mondays and Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entree.

Ruby Tuesday

On Tuesdays, kids eat free from 5 p.m. to close with the purchase of an adult entree.

Steak ‘n Shake

Kids eat free on weekends with $9 purchase.

Texas Roadhouse

Kids 12 and under eat for free on Tuesdays or Mondays depending on location.

Uno Pizzeria & Grill

On Tuesdays, kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree.

White Castle

On Sundays, kids eat free from 4-8 p.m. with the purchase of an adult meal.