Let’s face it—feeding a family can be expensive! But good news: there are local spots ready to help take the bite out of your dinner bill. Whether you’re looking for a weeknight break from cooking or planning a fun family night out, we’ve rounded up restaurants where kids eat free (or super cheap) around Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Orangevale, and nearby.

Always call ahead! Deals can vary by location and change without notice.

Know a place we missed? Email us at amberk@macaronikid.com and we’ll add it to the list!

Kids Eat Free: Day-by-Day Breakdown

• Applebee’s – Kids meals often free with adult entrée or just $1.99!
• Denny’s – Two kids eat free per adult entrée ($6+).
• Golden Corral – Kids 1–3 eat free with adult purchase (varies by location).
• IHop – One free kids meal per adult entrée daily from 4–8 PM.

• Buffalo Wild Wings – Kids 12 & under eat for half-off with paying adult.
• Strings Italian Café – Kids eat free from 4–9 PM.

• Panera – Free kids meal every Tuesday in July with adult entrée (via app).
• Placerville Public House – Free kids meal with adult entrée, 5–9 PM.
• Baskin Robbins – $1 single scoops from 4–9 PM.
• Chevy’s – Kids 10 & under eat free all day.
• CoCo’s – Kids 10 & under eat free after 4 PM.
• Marie Callender’s – Free kids meals all day.
• Pasta Pomodoro – Kids eat free all day.

• Buffalo Wild Wings – Kids 12 & under eat for half-off.
• CoCo’s – Free kids meals after 4 PM.
• Red Robin – 50% off kids meals all day (dine-in includes bottomless sides & drinks). Use promo code: KIDSMEAL50 for online orders.
• Los Pinos – Free kids meal with adult entrée from 5–8 PM.
• Ikea – Two free kids meals per adult entrée.
• Smashburger – Free kids meal with adult purchase (entrée, side, and drink).
• Logan’s Roadhouse – Free kids meal (includes side + drink) with adult entrée.
• IHop – Free kids meal from 4–10 PM.

• Mendocino Farms – Kids eat free with adult entrée (not valid for online orders).
• IHop – Free kids meal from 4–10 PM.

• (No current offers, but stay tuned!)

• 36 Handles Pub & Eatery – Kids eat free all day Saturday.

• Dickey’s Barbecue Pit – Free kids meal with minimum $12 adult purchase.
• Buffalo Wild Wings – Half-off kids meals with adult entrée.
• Firehouse Subs – Free kids meal from 4–9 PM with adult meal purchase.
• Paesano’s (Elk Grove) – Free kids meal after 5 PM.
• Relish Burger Bar – Kids eat free with adult entrée.
• Pete’s Restaurant & Brewhouse – Free kids meal with adult entrée.

Tips for Dining Out With Littles

• Bring coloring books, stickers, or small toys to keep kids entertained.
• Ask for kid-friendly seating or booster seats when needed.
• Share a dessert to celebrate making it through dinner without spills (or just because you deserve it!).

 Save this guide and refer to it whenever you need an easy win at dinnertime.
We’re all about helping local families find fun, affordable ways to make memories—starting at the dinner table.

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This article was created with a little help from ChatGPT, an AI tool by OpenAI.