Half of their dinner ends up on the floor or on their shirt anyway, so why fork over top dollar for it? Here’s a list of Chicagoland restaurants with “kids eat free” specials to help you deal before you dine. Remember, restaurants don’t call us when they change their policies, so make sure to call ahead.
We’re constantly adding to this list, so if you know of a screamin’ good deal, let us know by commenting below! We’ll check it out and add it to our list.
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Multiple locations
- Flat Top Grill
8 Chicago-area locations
Kids ages 4 to 12 eat free on Mondays and the under-4 crowd is always free.Chili’s
9 Chicago-area locations
Order an any entree and get up to two kids meals free on Tuesdays - Colonial Cafe
11 Chicago-area locations
Kids eat free every Monday and on the first Monday of the month, a clown comes by to entertain families. - Moretti’s Ristorante& Pizzeria
7 Chicago-area locations
On Mondays, kids under 12 eat free off the kids menu with a paying adult.
Chicago
- Texas de Brazil
51 E Ohio St,Chicago,(312) 670-1006
Kids under 6 eat free every day at this authentic Brazilian steak house, and kids ages 7-12 are half price. - Pete& Johny’s
2901 Ogden Ave,Lisle, (630) 848-1900
Kids 10 and under eat free with an adult entree, plus a free dessert, at this no-nonsense American fare restaurant. - Dunlay’s on the Square
3137 West Logan Blvd, Chicago, (773) 227-2400
Kids eat free from 4:30 – 6 p.m. at this funky neighborhood grill. - Al Primo Canto
5414 W. Devon Avenue,Chicago, IL, (773) 631-0100
Kids under 6 eat free when you order the family feast (.95 per adult, kids ages 7-12) - Mia Figlia
5304 West Devon Avenue,Chicago, (773) 792-8300
Kids eat free on Mondays at the classy neighborhood Italian oasis. - Benny’s Chop House
444 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago, (312) 626-2444
Kids eat free on Sundays at this River North steakhouse. - Scoozi!
410 West Huron, Chicago, (312) 943-5900
Kids eat free on Sundays. Check out make-your-own-pizza from 4:30 – 6 p.m. or choose an entree from the kids menu. - Jason’s Deli
1258 S. Canal Street, Chicago, (312) 850-0547
Who doesn’t love a place with free ice cream? Soft-serve is gratis at this Ukrainian Village deli. - Frasca
- 3358 North Paulina St,Chicago, (773) 248-5222
Get two free kids meals with each adult meal purchased every day after 4 p.m. - Buffalo Wings and Rings
3434 South Halsted Street, Chicago, (773) 579-9464
Kids under 12 eat free on Mondays. Stop by for a cheap pre-game dinner and take their free shuttle to U.S. Cellular Field. - Wishbone
1645 W. Jackson, Chicago, (312) 850-0208
Kids eat free on Tuesday - Moretti’s Ristorante& Pizzeria
3300 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, (773) 549-2663
On Mondays, kids under 12 eat free off the kids menu with a paying adult. - Moretti’s Ristorante& Pizzeria
6727 Olmsted Avenue Chicago, (773)631-1175
On Mondays, kids under 12 eat free off the kids menu with a paying adult. - Stanley’s Kitchen and Tap
1970 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, (312) 642-0007
Kids eat free on Wednesdays at this Old Town spot known for its home cooking and extensive whiskey bar, if that’s your style.
Western Suburbs
- Francesca’s Belleza
5 S. La Grange Road, La Grange, (708) 579-3500
Kids eat free the first Monday of the month at Mia Francesca’s Oak Lawn and Bolingbrook locations. Portions are huge and well-priced ( buys a pasta entree, drink and gelato for dessert). - Fuego Loco
Locations in Oak Park and Elmhurst
Get one free kids entree with each adult entree purchased on Mondays. - Connie’s Pizza
19 W. Ogden Avenue, Westmont, (630) 852-5776
Reader Maureen Carlson says: “We love, love, love Connie’s lunch Buffet in Westmont. We go just about every Friday. The Buffet is .99, including beverage, and kids eat free. The selections change daily but there is a soup, five kinds of pizza, the BEST pot roast ever, salad bar, at least one kind of pasta. I say it’s a must-try.” - Arrowhead Golf Course Bar And Grill
26w151 Butterfield Rd, Wheaton, (630) 653-5800
On Wednesdays, kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult entree (minimum )
North/Northwest Suburbs
- Texas de Brazil
Woodfield Mall,Schaumburg,(847) 413-1600
Kids under 6 eat free every day at this authentic Brazilian steak house, and kids ages 7-12 are half price. - Celtic Knot Public House
626 Church Street,Evanston (847) 864-1679
On Wednesdays, kids eat free with an adult meal purchase. - Globe Cafe at Orrington Hotel
1710 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, (847) 866-8700
Kids under eat free off the kids menu every day from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. with the purchase of an adult entree. - Taco Village
1590 S Rand Road, Des Plaines, IL, (847) 299-3299
Every day you can get one free kids mealwith the Purchase of an adult meal. - Flatlanders Restaurant& Brewery
200 Village Green, Lincolnshire, (847) 821-1234
Kids eat free on Saturday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. - Chevy’s Fresh Mex
1180 Plaza Drive, Schaumburg, (847) 413-9100
Kids eat free all day on Tuesdays. - Champss
134 Old Orchard Center, Skokie, (847) 673-4778
Kids eat free Tuesday nights with a paying adult.
South/Southwest Suburbs
- Francesca’s on 95th
Kids eat free the first Monday of the month at Mia Francesca’s Oak Lawn and Bolingbrook locations. Portions are huge and well-priced ( buys a pasta entree, drink and gelato for dessert). - Baja Sol
5273 W. 95th Street, Oak Lawn, (708) 576-8560
Kids 10 and under eat free all day. - Boston’s Gourmet Pizza
7216 West 191st Street, Tinley Park, (815) 464-9844
On Sundays, kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree. - Lonestar Steakhouse*
Rivercrest Shopping Center,Crestwood, (708) 239-0900
Kids eat free after 4 p.m. on Tuesdays.