Instead of ordering pizza or picking up fast food, treat the kids to a fun night out at one of the many local restaurants offering free kids’ meals. From simple burger joints to family-friendly sit-down restaurants, the Miami area has a wide variety of places to please the palate of any picky eater.
Check out our list of the top spots to grab a bite to eat in the Miami area with kids in tow each day of the week. Be sure to check with the restaurant first to verify the promotion, and also be mindful of age, time, and menu restrictions. If you’re looking for more options beyond south Florida, see our nationwide list of 50 places where kids eat free.
Skip ahead to check out the restaurants nearest you:
- Boca Raton (33434) | Lucille’s Bad to the Bone BBQ
- Boynton Beach (33437) | Lucille’s Bad to the Bone BBQ
- Coral Springs (33067, 33071) | Bonefish Mac’s, Lefty’s Tavern & Grille, Tijuana Taxi Co. Restaurant
- Davie (33328) | Tijuana Taxi Co. Restaurant
- Deerfield Beach (33441) | Tijuana Taxi Co. Restaurant
- Delray Beach (33446) | Lucille’s Bad to the Bone BBQ
- Doral (33166) | Carolina Ale House
- Hollywood (33021) | Disalvo’s Pizza and Italian Restaurant, Piccadilly
- Jupiter (33477) | Dune Dog Cafe
- Lighthouse Point (33064) | Bonefish Mac’s
- Miami33126 | Chevys Fresh Mex33155 | Carolina Ale House33172 | Ikea33174 | Dickey’s Barbecue Pit33176 | Di Papa’s Italian Restaurant
- Palm Beach Gardens (33418) | Burger Bar
- Port St. Lucie (34984) | Bonefish Mac’s
- Royal Palm Beach (33411) | Butterfield’s Southern Cafe
- Wellington (33414) | Bonefish Mac’s
- West Palm Beach (33409, 33415) | Torero’s Mexican Restaurant, Teddy’s Wing Shack
TORERO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
911 Village Blvd #801West Palm Beach, 33409(561) 242-2800
When: Monday and TuesdayAges: Not specifiedDetails: Start the week at Torero’s for authentic Mexican cuisine that’s free for kids.
BUTTERFIELDS SOUTHERN CAFE
1145 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.Royal Palm Beach, 33411(561) 792-8723
When: Monday to Saturday 4-8 p.m.Ages: Not specifiedDetails: At Butterfields Southern Cafe, kids can eat free almost every day of the week while adults enjoy dinner specials like all-you-can-eat ribs.
BONEFISH MAC’S
6174 W. Sample RoadCoral Springs, 33067(954) 752-6227
662 SE Becker RoadPort St. Lucie, 34984(772) 344-6227
10880 Forest Hill Blvd.Wellington, 33414(561) 798-6227
2002 Sample RoadLighthouse Point, 33064(954) 781-6227
When: Tuesday or ThursdayAges: 10 and underDetails: Kids eat free all day on Thursdays at Bonefish Mac’s Lighthouse Point location and on Tuesdays at other select locations. They can choose one free meal from the Minnow Menu with an adult food purchase. Limit two kids’ meals per adult.
CHEVYS FRESH MEX
(305) 392-2883
When: TuesdayAges: 10 and underDetails: Every week, kids eat free with the purchase of one adult entree at Chevys Fresh Mex. They can also play with a tortilla dough ball and take home an avocado pit to grow their own tree.
IKEA
1801 NW 117th Ave.Miami, 33172(888) 888-4532
When: TuesdayAges: 12 and underDetails: Get two free kids’ meals at Ikea with the purchase of one adult entree. Go with the classic Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes and vegetables for a true Ikea experience.
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DI PAPA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
9877 N. Kendall Dr.Miami, 33176(305) 271-5441
When: TuesdayAges: 12 and underDetails: At Di Papa’s Kendall location, kids can order spaghetti, fettuccini, tortellini, chicken Parmigiana, and more Italian favorites for free.
DISALVO’S PIZZA AND ITALIAN RESTAURANT
4190 N. 46th Ave.Hollywood, 33021(954) 962-1115
When: TuesdayAges: Not specifiedDetails: Kids eat free at DiSalvo’s with the purchase of any entree. Limit two kids’ meals per adult.
MILLER’S ALE HOUSE
Many locations in the Miami area.
When: TuesdayAges: 12 and underDetails: Miller’s Ale House has daily lunch and dinner specials all week long, and on Tuesdays, kids get one free meal with the purchase of one regularly priced adult entree.
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BRU’S ROOM SPORTS GRILL
Many locations in the Miami area.
When: Tuesday 5 p.m. to closeAges: Not specifiedDetails: Hot wings and cold beer are the name of the game at this family-friendly sports grill. Catch your favorite team and enjoy a pint while the kids chow down on a free meal.
CAROLINA ALE HOUSE
8669 NW 36th St.Doral, 33166(786) 401-6650
6810 SW 40th St.Miami, 33155(305) 666-3757
When: Tuesday 5-9 p.m.Ages: 10 and underDetails: Kids eat for just 99 cents at Carolina Ale House. Kids’ meal options with the purchase of an adult entree include chicken tenders, pasta, popcorn shrimp, wings, and more. They come with healthy sides such as steamed broccoli and seasonal fruit or favorites like fries and mac ‘n’ cheese.
DENNY’S
Many locations in the Miami area.
When: Tuesday 4-10 p.m.Ages: Not specifiedDetails: If you’ve got a kid who loves breakfast any time of day, then head to Denny’s for dinner. Kids can get a free meal all evening at participating locations.
BURGER BAR
4650 Donald Ross RoadPalm Beach Gardens, 33418(561) 630-4545
When: WednesdayAges: 12 and underDetails: Not only is Wednesday kids-eat-free day at Burger Bar, but adults can enjoy half-price bottles of wine all day. Be sure to finish the meal with one of the restaurant’s famous shakes.
DUFFY’S SPORTS GRILL
Many locations in the Miami area.
When: WednesdayAges: Not specifiedDetails: With its lively atmosphere and no shortage of TVs, Duffy’s Sports Grill is a fun place to take the kids. Patrons can order one free kids’ meal per adult entree.
DUNE DOG CAFE
775 N. Alt. A1AJupiter, 33477(561) 744-6667
When: WednesdayAges: 12 and underDetails: A local favorite with an island vibe, Dune Dog is known for its specialty hot dogs, as well as its great selection of fried and fresh seafood. On Wednesdays, kids dine for only 99 cents. Limit of two discounted children’s meals per adult purchase.
LEFTY’S TAVERN & GRILLE
5771 Coral Ridge Dr.Coral Springs, 33076(954) 752-3525
When: WednesdayAges: Not specifiedDetails: Kids eat free at Lefty’s with an adult meal purchase of $10 or more. Be sure to order one of the giant soft pretzels to share with the family.
TEDDY’S WING SHACK
632 S. Military TrailWest Palm Beach, 33415(561) 642-7067
When: WednesdayAges: Not specifiedDetails: This laid-back wing joint is a fun place to take the kids for a night out. Get one free kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult entree.
LUCILLE’S BAD TO THE BONE BBQ
3011 Yamato Road # A1Boca Raton, 33434(561) 997-9557
9173 W. Atlantic Ave.Delray Beach, 33446(561) 810-4045
6691 W. Boynton Beach Blvd.Boynton Beach, 33437(561) 742-7449
When: WednesdayAges: Not specifiedDetails: Get two free kids’ meals per adult entree every Wednesday at Lucille’s Bad to the Bone BBQ.
PICCADILLY
4500 Hollywood Blvd.Hollywood, 33021(954) 966-0636
When: Thursday all day and Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Ages: 12 and underDetails: Stop by Piccadilly for a $1.99 kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult meal. All kids’ meals include an entree, two sides, a drink, and dessert.
DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT
10071 W. Flagler St. Suite C110Miami, 33174(305) 671-3554
When: SundayAges: Not specifiedDetails: If you’re in the mood for barbecue, Dickey’s is the place to be on Sundays. Kids get a free meal from the children’s menu, including a drink, with the purchase of an adult meal.
TIJUANA TAXI CO. RESTAURANT
1015 S. Federal Hwy Deerfield Beach, 33441 (954) 708-2775
901 N. University Dr. Coral Springs, 33071 (954) 344-9201
4400 S. University Dr. Davie, 33328 (954) 472-5008
When: Sunday 5 p.m. to closeAges: Not specifiedDetails: Tijuana Taxi Co. hosts a weekly kids’ night. For every adult meal ordered, one child can eat off the $5.99 kids’ menu for 99 cents, and there is an award-winning balloon artist on site.
