It’s no secret that the cost of going out to eat at a restaurant has gone way up in recent years. This is especially true for families who are paying for meals for adults and kids.
In fact, a majority of families now say they’re preparing more meals at home because eating out has gotten so expensive, outpacing even the rising costs of groceries.
But there is a bit of a silver lining for families — there are some restaurants where kids eat free in Connecticut.
From diners and casual chains to local gems, these spots help make dining out a little more affordable for families.
So, if you’re looking to enjoy a meal out without breaking the bank, check out this list of places where kids can eat for free across the state.
Where Kids Eat Free in Connecticut
To make these deals as easy to find as possible, we’ve broken this list out into restaurants where kids eat free on various days and only on specific days of the week.
Please note that we highly encourage you to check with any restaurant to confirm they’re offering the deal before you head out. These deals can (and do) change very often, and while we do our best to keep this list up to date, it’s always a good idea to verify with the restaurant to avoid any unpleasant surprises.
Enjoy dining out with your family without stretching your budget!
Various Days
- Denny’s (Multiple Locations): Kids eat free on select days with an adult entrée purchase of $6 or more. Offers vary by location.
- 99 Restaurants (Multiple Locations): Kids eat free the day after a Boston Red Sox win or on snow days with purchase of an adult entrée. Must be a member of 99 REWARDS.
- Cilantro Fresh (New Haven): Hosts occasional Kids Eat Free nights; check their Facebook page for updates.
Sunday
- Moe’s Southwest Grill (Multiple Locations): Kids under 12 eat free on Sundays with the purchase of an adult entrée.
- Shiki Hibachi & Sushi (Various Locations): With every adult hibachi entrée, receive a free kids’ hibachi meal.
- Terra Gaucha (Stamford): Kids under 5 eat free, and ages 6-12 eat at half price every day.
- Applebee’s (Multiple Locations): Members of Applebee’s Bookworm Reading Club can earn a free kids’ meal with an adult meal purchase by reading ten books.
- Love Meat (Stamford): Children ages 4-8 eat for 50% off, and kids under 3 eat free at this all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ spot.
- Chili’s (Multiple Locations): My Chili’s Rewards members receive free kids’ meal offers via email and text with an adult entrée purchase.
Monday
- DIG (Stamford): Kids eat free with an adult meal purchase.
- Terra Gaucha (Stamford): Kids under 5 eat free, and ages 6-12 eat at half price every day.
- Applebee’s (Multiple Locations): Members of Applebee’s Bookworm Reading Club can earn a free kids’ meal with an adult meal purchase by reading ten books.
- Love Meat (Stamford): Children ages 4-8 eat for 50% off, and kids under 3 eat free at this all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ spot.
- Bobby V’s (Stamford & Windsor Locks): Kids eat free on weekdays with an adult meal purchase.
- Chili’s (Multiple Locations): My Chili’s Rewards members receive free kids’ meal offers via email and text with an adult entrée purchase.
Tuesday
- Terra Gaucha (Stamford): Kids under 5 eat free, and ages 6-12 eat at half price every day.
- Applebee’s (Multiple Locations): Members of Applebee’s Bookworm Reading Club can earn a free kids’ meal with an adult meal purchase by reading ten books.
- Love Meat (Stamford): Children ages 4-8 eat for 50% off, and kids under 3 eat free at this all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ spot.
- Bobby V’s (Stamford & Windsor Locks): Kids eat free on weekdays with an adult meal purchase.
- Chili’s (Multiple Locations): My Chili’s Rewards members receive free kids’ meal offers via email and text with an adult entrée purchase.
Wednesday
- Bridgeport Flyer Diner (Bridgeport): Kids eat free from 3–9 pm with an adult meal purchase.
- Wayback Burgers (Norwalk): Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée.
- Brick Oven Family Pizza (Black Rock): Kids 10 and under eat free with an adult meal purchase.
- Smashburger (Waterford & Southington): Kids eat free on Wednesdays with an adult meal purchase through 2024.
- Applebee’s (Multiple Locations): Members of Applebee’s Bookworm Reading Club can earn a free kids’ meal with an adult meal purchase by reading ten books.
- Love Meat (Stamford): Children ages 4-8 eat for 50% off, and kids under 3 eat free at this all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ spot.
- Bobby V’s (Stamford & Windsor Locks): Kids eat free on weekdays with an adult meal purchase.
- Chili’s (Multiple Locations): My Chili’s Rewards members receive free kids’ meal offers via email and text with an adult entrée purchase.
Thursday
- Terra Gaucha (Stamford): Kids under 5 eat free, and ages 6-12 eat at half price every day.
- Applebee’s (Multiple Locations): Members of Applebee’s Bookworm Reading Club can earn a free kids’ meal with an adult meal purchase by reading ten books.
- Love Meat (Stamford): Children ages 4-8 eat for 50% off, and kids under 3 eat free at this all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ spot.
- Bobby V’s (Stamford & Windsor Locks): Kids eat free on weekdays with an adult meal purchase.
- Chili’s (Multiple Locations): My Chili’s Rewards members receive free kids’ meal offers via email and text with an adult entrée purchase.
Friday
- Terra Gaucha (Stamford): Kids under 5 eat free, and ages 6-12 eat at half price every day.
- Applebee’s (Multiple Locations): Members of Applebee’s Bookworm Reading Club can earn a free kids’ meal with an adult meal purchase by reading ten books.
- Love Meat (Stamford): Children ages 4-8 eat for 50% off, and kids under 3 eat free at this all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ spot.
- Bobby V’s (Stamford & Windsor Locks): Kids eat free on weekdays with an adult meal purchase.
- Chili’s (Multiple Locations): My Chili’s Rewards members receive free kids’ meal offers via email and text with an adult entrée purchase.
Saturday
- Terra Gaucha (Stamford): Kids under 5 eat free, and ages 6-12 eat at half price every day.
- Applebee’s (Multiple Locations): Members of Applebee’s Bookworm Reading Club can earn a free kids’ meal with an adult meal purchase by reading ten books.
- Love Meat (Stamford): Children ages 4-8 eat for 50% off, and kids under 3 eat free at this all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ spot.
- Chili’s (Multiple Locations): My Chili’s Rewards members receive free kids’ meal offers via email and text with an adult entrée purchase.
Final Thoughts
If you’re looking to save some money while enjoying a meal out with your family, we hope this list of restaurants where kids eat free in Connecticut helps you out.
Do you know of any deals we overlooked? Please let us know by leaving a comment below!
Looking for more things to do as a family? Check out our guide to the best things to do with kids in Connecticut.
