Between the 405 traffic, the never-ending pile of laundry, and the skyrocketing price of a side of avocado, taking the family out to dinner in Los Angeles can feel more like a financial stress test than a relaxing evening. But here’s the local secret: you don’t have to choose between your sanity and your savings account. From the taco spots of East LA to the beachside diners of the South Bay, dozens of restaurants are ready to foot the bill for your little ones. We’ve done the heavy lifting and mapped out the best “Kids Eat Free” deals across the county for every night of the week—so you can finally put down the spatula, pick up the car keys, and enjoy a meal where the only thing you have to worry about is who gets the last crayon.
Fogo de Chão
Beverly Hills, DTLA, El Segundo, Pasadena
Kids 6 and under eat free (Full Churrasco experience) with a paying adult. Ages 7–12 are half price.
Loaded Cafe
1701 E Palo Verde St, Long Beach
Kids eat free daily from 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM with an adult entrée purchase (requires website coupon).
Cicis Pizza
Multiple locations
Children ages 3 and under eat free every day with a paying adult.
IHOP
Multiple locations
Frequently runs 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM daily deals for one free kid’s meal per adult entrée.
Luna Grill
Multiple locations
Mon–Thu: One free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult plate/salad (must use the Luna Rewards app).
Mondays Only
La Serenata
10924 W Pico Blvd, West LA
One free kid’s meal per adult entrée with the purchase of two drinks.
Los Toros
21743 Devonshire St, Chatsworth
“Family Night”: One free kid’s meal per paying adult.
Rush Street
9546 Washington Blvd, Culver City
Kids 12 and under eat free with a regular adult entrée (also available Sundays).
Tuesdays Only
Ruby’s Diner
Multiple locations
After 4:00 PM: One free kid’s meal per adult entrée.
The Curious Palate
395 Santa Monica Place (Inside the Mall)
One free kid’s meal per adult entrée purchase.
The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica Blvd
Kids eat free all day with the purchase of an adult meal.
Denny’s
Multiple locations
4:00 PM – 10:00 PM: One free kid’s meal per adult purchase of $6+.
Marie Callender’s
4550 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks
One free kid’s meal per adult entrée all day.
Barney’s Beanery
1351 3rd Street Promenade
One free kid’s meal per adult entrée.
The Counter
2901 Ocean Park Blvd
One free kid’s meal per adult burger/entrée purchase.
The Loft
2210 W Artesia Blvd, Torrance
One free kid’s meal with adult purchase.
Barney’s Only Place
110 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre
One free kid’s meal per adult meal purchase all day.
Hillstreet Cafe
3301 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank
Kids eat free all day when accompanying an adult.
Burger Lounge
Multiple Locations
Get one free Kid’s Lounge Meal with the purchase of any adult entrée. Valid for dine-in, and often available for takeout or delivery when using the promo code KIDS on their website/app.
Wednesdays Only
IKEA
Burbank, Carson, and Covina locations
Get up to two free kid’s meals with the purchase of one adult entrée.
El Torito
Multiple locations
One free kid’s meal (12 and under) per adult entrée purchase.
El Segundo Fish Co
210 E Grand Ave, El Segundo
One free kid’s meal per regular adult entrée.
The Small Cafe
5656 E 2nd St, Long Beach
After 5:00 PM: One free kid’s meal per adult meal purchased.
Smashburger
Multiple locations
One free kid’s meal with purchase of an adult “meal” (entrée, side, and drink).
Café 50’s
11623 Santa Monica Blvd, West LA
“Pee-Wee Wednesdays”: Under 10 eat free with each adult entrée.
Chevy’s Fresh Mex
1150 W 190th St, Torrance
Not free, but $1 kid’s meals all day with adult entrée purchase.
Thursday - Sunday
Gladstone’s
330 S Pine Ave, Long Beach
Thursday only. Kids 12 and under eat free with adult purchase.
Marie Callender’s
Multiple locations (e.g., Sherman Oaks)
Saturday and Tuesday only. One free kid’s meal per adult entrée
Dickey’s BBQ Pit
Multiple locations
Sundays only. One free kid’s meal with adult purchase of $10+. Use code KIDS85.
Rush Street
9546 Washington Blvd, Culver City
Sunday and Monday only. Kids 12 and under eat free with a regular adult entrée.