Raising kids is no easy feat, and it’s time you give yourself a little break. Take the night off from cooking and treat the family to dinner at one of the many Pittsburgh restaurants where kids eat free. From national chains to local eateries, you’re sure to please the whole family with a variety of free or discounted kids’ menu items. Check out our list of spots to grab a bite to eat in Pittsburgh 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 options beyond the Pittsburgh area, see our nationwide list of 50 places where kids eat free.
Skip ahead to check out the restaurants nearest you:
- Bloomsburg (17815) | Quaker Steak & Lube
- Cranberry Township (16066) | Cenci’s Pizzeria & Bar
- Gibsonia (15044) | The Clubhouse
- Irwin (15642) | Double Wide Grill
- Mars (16046) | Double Wide Grill
- Mechanicsburg (17050) | Quaker Steak & Lube
- Pittsburgh15203 | Double Wide Grill, Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh15205 | IHOP, Ikea15212 | Penn Brewery15217 | IHOP15237 | IHOP15275 | Max & Erma’s
- State College (16801) | Quaker Steak & Lube
- Wexford (15090) | Stack’d Burgers, Cenci’s Pizzeria & Bar, Emporio: A Meatball Joint, Dive Bar & Grille
- York (17408) | Quaker Steak & Lube
EAT’N PARK
Many locations in the Pittsburgh area.
When: Every dayAges: VariesDetails: Eat’n Park offers free baby food, bibs, crackers, celery, and carrot sticks upon request anytime. Kids 10 and under can eat from the salad bar for half price, while kids under 5 eat free with an adult purchase. To top it off, all kids receive a free smiley cookie or an apple after their meal.
IHOP
(412) 859-0282
9036 St. Simon WayPittsburgh, 15237(412) 367-2730
4656 Browns Hill RoadPittsburgh, 15217(412) 422-1761
When: Every day 4-8 p.m.Ages: 12 and underDetails: Children can choose from a kids’ menu including pancakes, grilled cheese, and more. The kids’ entree is free with purchase of an adult entree.
STACK’D BURGERS, WEXFORD
12087 Perry HwyWexford, 15090(724) 497-2333
When: MondayAges: 12 and underDetails: Kids eat free all day at Stack’d in Wexford with the purchase of an adult meal. Kids can build their own burgers, or choose from a selection of other menu items that all include a side and drink.
CENCI’S PIZZERIA & BAR
1686 PA-228Cranberry Township, 16066(724) 779-2100
11530 Perry HwyWexford, 15090(724) 940-5500
When: MondayAges: 10 and underDetails: Kids eat free from the kids’ menu at Cenci’s Pizzeria with the purchase of any food item priced at $10 or more. They can choose from a variety of pasta, pizza, chicken fingers, and more.
QUAKER STEAK & LUBE
(570) 389-9464
501 Benner PikeState College, 16801(814) 237-5823
1411 Kenneth RoadYork, 17408(717) 767-9464
When: Monday 4-8 p.m.Ages: Not specifiedDetails: Every Monday night at select Quaker Steak & Lube locations, kids’ meals are $1.99 each with an adult entree purchase. Be sure to check the specific location for eligibility times, as well as other special kid-centric events like magicians and balloon animals.
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QUAKER STEAK & LUBE, MECHANICSBURG
165 Gateway Dr.Mechanicsburg, 17050(717) 796-9464
When: Monday 4-8 p.m.Ages: 10 and underDetails: While other locations feature discounted kids’ meals, Quaker Steak & Lube in Mechanicsburg lets kids eat free every Monday with purchase of an adult entree.
KINGS FAMILY RESTAURANT
Many locations in the Pittsburgh area.
When: MondayAges: Not specifiedDetails: Kick off the week at your local Kings Family Restaurant, where kids eat free with an adult entree purchase.
IKEA
2001 Park Manor Blvd.Pittsburgh, 15205(888) 888-4532
When: TuesdayAges: 12 and underDetails: Get up to two kids’ meals free with the purchase of one adult entree all day at Ikea. Try the Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes and seasonal veggies.
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PENN BREWERY
800 Vinial St.Pittsburgh, 15212(412) 237-9400
When: Tuesday 6-8 p.m.Ages: 12 and underDetails: Enjoy a tasty local pint while your kids eat free at the Penn Brewery restaurant. The limit is two kids’ meals with the purchase of one adult entree.
MAX & ERMA’S
130 Andrew Dr.Pittsburgh, 15275(412) 787-7000
When: TuesdayAges: 12 and underDetails: At Max & Erma’s, kids under 12 can eat for free with the purchase of an adult entree. Each kids’ meal comes with a side dish and drink.
THE CLUBHOUSE
5301 Ranalli Dr.Gibsonia, 15044(724) 449-9090
When: TuesdayAges: Not specifiedDetails: With tons of arcade games to play, every day is a treat for kids at The Clubhouse. But on Tuesdays, kids’ meals are only 25 cents with an adult purchase of $7.99. Kids’ meals include a drink, dessert, and four game tokens.
HOFBRÄUHAUS PITTSBURGH
2705 S. Water St.Pittsburgh, 15203(412) 224-2328
When: Second Tuesday of the month 6-9 p.m.Ages: Not specifiedDetails: Join the Bavarian party on Family Night at Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh. Kids eat free with an adult entree purchase. There’s also face painting, balloon animals, contests, prizes, and more kid-friendly fun.
EMPORIO: A MEATBALL JOINT
11978 Perry HwyWexford, 15090(724) 871-3555
When: WednesdayAges: 10 and underDetails: Wednesday is Kids’ Day at Emporio, where the “Lil Ballers” menu is half off. Families can also enjoy balloon animals and face painting.
DIVE BAR & GRILLE, WEXFORD
12017 Perry HwyWexford, 15090(724) 719-2060
When: ThursdayAges: 12 and underDetails: Don’t let the name fool you; Dive Bar & Grille is actually a family-friendly joint with great food options. While kids eat free, adults can enjoy $4 glasses of house wine on Thursdays. The offer is one kids’ meal per full-priced adult entree.
DOUBLE WIDE GRILL
8695 Lincoln HwyIrwin, 15642 (724) 863-8181
2339 E. Carson St.Pittsburgh, 15203(412) 390-1111
100 Adams ShoppesMars, 16046(724) 553-5212
When: Sunday after 4 p.m.Ages: 14 and underDetails: Kids’ meals are $1.99 every Sunday after 4 p.m. at Double Wide Grill. Kids can enjoy pulled-pork sandwiches, pizza, or even tofu skewers. Every meal comes with a side and a free cookie or scoop of ice cream.
