Sometimes a mama just needs a break from the kitchen. Use the Kids Eat Free list to find a fun place to eat without breaking the bank.
A word of caution, though! We update this list, but the hours and times of the following Kids Eat Free restaurants could change without notice, so make sure to check with them first.
We’ve linked to each restaurant so you can easily double-check. Also, keep in mind that these offers are typically contingent upon an adult meal purchase and are dine-in only.
We compiled a list of the restaurants we know about, but we’d also like to hear from you.
If it’s not already listed below, please tell us about your favorite Kids Eat Free restaurants around town. We’d also like to hear about those places that offer “kids eat almost-free” meals (as in super cheap). Click the words “post a comment” at the bottom of this post and share your favorites with everyone! Or you can email us at gwen@nwamotherlode.com.
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Where kids eat free every day:
The Catfish Hole, Fayetteville, all day everyday (kids 4 and under) Dine in only.
Grub’s Bar & Grille, Fayetteville, Rogers, all day for kids 12 and under (1 kid’s meal per adult meal, with purchase of a kid’s drink for a total of $3.49)
JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville and Rogers, all locations except for JJ’s on the Lake, all day for kids 12 and under (1 kid’s meal per adult meal, drink included)
Thai Basil in Bentonville, Monday through Saturday, one free kid’s meal per adult meal purchase, 5-9 p.m., dine-in only.
Where kids eat free on Mondays:
Rib Crib, Springdale, 4-9 p.m. (1 kid meal per paid adult meal, includes drink and dessert)
Angus Jack, Bentonville, Springdale, 4-8 p.m., 12 and under (1 kid’s meal per paid adult meal)
Ron’s Hamburgers & Chili, Bentonville, after 3 p.m. (1 kid’s meal per paid adult meal, includes drink)
McAlister’s Deli, Fayetteville and Bentonville, after 4 p.m. 12 and under (1 kid’s meal per paid adult meal) Dine in only.
Flying Burrito, Fayetteville (College Avenue), 12 and under eat free all day (2 kids’ meals for each adult meal, includes drink) Drive thru only
Las Palmas, Tontitown, Bentonville & Rogers, 5 to 9 p.m., 12 and under (1 kid’s meal per $6.50 adult meal, includes drink)
Village Inn, Fayetteville and Bentonville, one free kid’s meal with each adult entree. FYI, kids don’t eat free on Wednesdays at Village Inn, but you can score some FREE PIE that day after 10 a.m. with any purchase (such as coffee or a soft drink). Carryout orders also include free pie with each entree on Wednesdays.
Wagon Wheel Country Cafe, Springdale. One free kid’s meal with an adult purchase. 4-8 p.m.
Mojitos, Rogers and Fayetteville, all day, kids 12 and under (1 kid’s meal per adult meal, includes drink)
Where kids eat free on Tuesdays:
Sassafras Springs Winery & Cafe, Fayetteville, 12 and under, with purchase of one adult meal.
Ron’s Hamburgers & Chili, Bentonville, after 3 p.m. (1 kid’s meal per paid adult meal, includes drink)
Village Inn, Fayetteville and Bentonville, one free kid’s meal with each adult entree. FYI, kids don’t eat free on Wednesdays at Village Inn, but you can score some FREE PIE that day after 10 a.m. with any purchase (such as coffee or a soft drink). Carryout orders also include free pie with each entree on Wednesdays.
Flying Burrito, Fayetteville (College Avenue) 12 and under eat free all day (2 kids’ meals for each adult meal, includes drink) Drive thru only
Firehouse Subs, MLK location, all day, 1 free kids meal with purchase of adult meal. Dine in only.
Big Whiskey’s Bentonville 5-9 p.m. 12 and under eat free, one per paid adult.
Loafin’ Joe’s Fayetteville and Springdale. After 4 p.m. 12 and under eat free. Dine in only. One per paid adult.
Where kids eat free on Wednesdays:
Sassafras Springs Winery & Cafe, Fayetteville, 12 and under, with purchase of one adult meal.
Ron’s Hamburgers & Chili, Bentonville, after 3 p.m. (1 kid’s meal per paid adult meal, includes drink)
Flying Burrito, Fayetteville (College Avenue), 12 and under eat free all day (2 kids’ meals for each adult meal, includes drink) Drive thru only
Noodles Italian Kitchen, Fayetteville, after 4 p.m. (12 and under, 2 kids’ meals per adult entree, drink included)
Firehouse Subs, Rogers and Bentonville locations, 12 and under eat free 4 p.m. to close, with adult combo meal purchase (mention at counter).
Where kids eat free on Thursdays:
Jose’s Bar & Grill, Tontitown/Springdale, Kids Eat Free on Thursdays and Sundays (1 kid’s meal per adult meal, includes soda drink but not milk.)
Ron’s Hamburgers & Chili, Bentonville, after 3 p.m. (1 kid’s meal per paid adult meal, includes drink)
Mariachi’s Mexican Grill at the Northwest Arkansas Mall, Fayetteville. 3-9 p.m. (Kids 12 and under eat free with each 1 adult meal purchase, includes kid drink.)
DQ Grill & Chill (Dairy Queen) in Lowell, 1/2 price kids’ meals on Thursdays (no adult purchase necessary).
Where kids eat free on Saturdays:
Firehouse Subs, MLK and location off Joyce Ave, kids eat for $0.99 with purchase of an adult meal. Dine in only.
King Burrito Fayetteville, Springdale and Bentonville. One child age 12 and under eats free for every $8 spent. Dine in only.
Where kids eat free on Sundays:
Schlotzsky’s, Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers. Kids Eat Free with adult entree purchase.
Buffalo Wild Wings, Fayetteville, Springdale, Bentonville. Kids Eat Free (1 kid’s meal per adult meal, dine-in only, 12 and under, includes drink) with adult meal purchase.
Jose’s Bar & Grill, Tontitown/Springdale, Kids Eat Free on Thursdays and Sundays (1 kid’s meal per adult meal, includes drink.)
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Fayetteville, Lowell, all day (Up to 2 free kids meals for ages 12 and under, one per paid $10 adult meal) Dine in only.
Arvest Ballpark, during home games, with free Naturals Kids Club membership. Kids Eat FREE Family Sunday – All kids 12 & under will receive a voucher for a FREE Hot Dog, Oreo Cookies, Teddy Grahams, & small Coca-Cola product when they enter the gates.
(Click here to see when the Naturals will be playing home games on Sundays)
King Burrito Fayetteville, Springdale and Bentonville. One child age 12 and under eats free for every $8 spent. Dine in only
Where kids’ meals are very cheap:
Wrights BBQ Kids 5 and under eat free every day for $1. That includes a sandwich and a side. (“Big Kid” meals are $4.50)
Slim Chickens Kids eat for 99 cents on Sundays.
Golden Corral, Rogers and Fayetteville, $2.99 kids meals (includes drink) for each adult meal on Tuesdays from 4-9 p.m.
Sassy’s Red House BBQ, kids 12 and under one kid meal for 99 cents with each adult meal purchased on Wednesday (Regularly $3.99)
Qdoba Mexican Grill, Fayetteville, Kids’ meals $1.50 on Saturday and Sunday
Zaxby’s, all locations, Thursdays from 5-8 p.m., buy an adult meal and get a kid’s meal for 99 cents (up to 2).
Firehouse Subs, location off Joyce Ave, Tuesdays/Saturdays, kids eat for $0.99 with adult meal.
Moe’s at the pleasant grove exit has a kids-eat-free every Thursday with an adult entree.
Thanks, Daniel!