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There are many local restaurants where Kids Eat Free or Cheap in Omaha!
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Please Note: Restaurants can change these promotions at any time, or some of the individual restaurants may choose to opt out of the promotion or have slight differences. It is highly recommended to verify with the restaurant before visiting.
If you know of additional restaurants or if there are changes to any of these locations, please contact us. Together we can keep this list as updated as possible. Thank you very much!
TIP: When our kids were little, we used these (affiliate) disposable placemats – they are perfect when eating out!
Everyday
Please note: It is highly recommended to verify with the restaurant before visiting as these promotions can change at any time.
Hartland BBQ – Free kids meal with adult dinner purchase every day. Child must be present.
HuHot – Children age 3 and younger eat free, while kids ages 4-10 eat for $4.99 at all locations.
McAlister’s Deli – Kids age 12 and under eat for $1.99 at Omaha location (124th & Center) after 3 p.m. every day and all day Saturday and Sunday. Dine-in only.
Sonic – Happy Hour every day from 2-4 pm, get ½-price drinks and slushes and $.99 corn dogs.
Sunday
Please note: It is highly recommended to verify with the restaurant before visiting as these promotions can change at any time.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit – Kids age 12 and younger eat free on Sundays. One free Kid’s Meal with $10 purchase per adult. Dine-in only. Free ice cream every day.
Sam and Louie’s Pizza – Kids 12 and under eat free on Sundays. Choose one free Kid’s Meal with every $12 spent. Daily Special participation may vary by location.
SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza – Kids eat free every Sunday at all Omaha and Papillion locations. Kid’s Meal (select options) is free with the purchase of a grande pizza, large salad, or mini mia.
Monday
Please note: It is highly recommended to verify with the restaurant before visiting as these promotions can change at any time.
Buffalo Wild Wings – All kids meals are half off on Mondays at all area locations. Dine-in only.*
Buffalo Wings & Rings (L Street Marketplace) – Kids age 10 and under eat free. Receive one free meal per paying adult. $5 minimum purchase.
Burgerim – Omaha – Kids 10 and under eat free with each purchase of a Duo or Trio combo meal. Dine-in only.
El Vallarta (corner of 84th and Giles, La Vista) – Kids eat free on Mondays after 3 p.m.*
Family Fun Center XL – Kids age 12 and under eat free at the buffet on Mondays. One child with each adult buffet purchase. Must bring the coupon from the website.
Fernando’s Fun For Kids Nights Monday’s – Kids age 12 and younger eat for free with each adult entrée purchased.
Firehouse Subs – On Mondays, kids meals are $.99 with the purchase of an adult entrée, dine-in or carry out.
Fuddruckers – Monday & Tuesday Kid’s Nights! Get a $.99 Kid’s Meal with the purchase of a Fudds Deal every Monday & Tuesday.*
Grand China Buffet 11226 Chicago Cir. – One child, ages 10 and younger, eats free per family. Must bring the coupon from the website.
Ixtapa Mexican Grill 3905 Twin Creek Dr., Bellvue – Kids eat free on Mondays with the purchase of an adult meal.
Hector’s 1201 S. 157th St. – Kids eat free on Mondays from 5 – 10 p.m. with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Jones Bros Cupcakes 180th & W Center Rd. – Kids Meal Deal: $.99 Kid’s Meals with the purchase of an adult entrée on Mondays & Tuesdays.
Julio’s – Kids eat free on Mondays after 5 p.m. Contact the restaurant for restrictions.
Millard Roadhouse – Kids eat free on Mondays and Tuesdays. One free kid’s meal per paid adult meal. Ages 11 and under only.
Old Market Spaghetti Works – Kids age 11 and under eat free all day on Mondays.
Paradise Bakery and Cafe – Monday through Friday after 4 p.m., kids age 12 and under eat free an adult entrée purchase (one child per adult purchase).
Quaker Steak & Lube – $.99 Kids’ Lube Cruiser Meals with Adult Entrée Purchase Mondays 4 – 9 p.m.
Schlotsky’s Deli 2782 S. 129th Ave. – Kids age 12 and younger eat for $.99 with each adult meal combo purchase.
Summer Kitchen Cafe – Every Monday night from 5-9 p.m., bring the family to any of their three locations for dinner. You’ll enjoy a delicious entree, and the kids will eat for free (one kid’s meal per adult meal purchased; ages 12 and under only).
Village Inn – Kids eat free on Mondays and Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entrée at all locations.
Please Note: Restaurants can change these promotions at any time, or some of the individual restaurants may choose to opt out of the promotion or have slight differences. It is highly recommended to verify with the restaurant before visiting. If you know of additional restaurants or if there are changes to any of these locations, please contact us. Together we can keep this list as updated as possible. Thank you very much!
Tuesday
Please note: It is highly recommended to verify with the restaurant before visiting as these promotions can change at any time.
Applebees – Kids 12 and younger eat for $0.99 all day on Tuesdays and Thursdays with the purchase of an adult meal at all locations.
B & B Hotdogs – Kids can eat for $1 on Tuesdays. For each 1/4 lb Combo Meal, you can get a Lil Pups Meal for $1. Dine in only. Ages 10 & under.
Big Fred’s – Kids eat free Tuesdays from 6 – 8 p.m. with a minimum $20 purchase and a limit of 2 kids per adult. 12 and under. They also partner with Magical Moments and have characters visit the restaurant those nights to interact with the kids.
Cheeseburger in Paradise – Kids eat free on Tuesdays. Get a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entrée every Tuesday. Dine-in only.
Chick-fil-A 72nd and Sorensen Park Plaza location only – Kids Eat Free every Tuesday from 5 – 7 p.m. Dine in only. All kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of at least one adult meal.
China Buffet Mongolian Grill – Kids Eat Free (age 10 & under) on Tuesdays. One child per adult. Not valid with any other offer. Kids age 3 and younger eat free every day.
Denny’s 3520 S. 84th St., Omaha – Kids age 10 and younger eat for free on Tuesdays from 4 – 10 p.m. Two free Kids Meals with each adult meal purchased.
Emery’s Cafe (2118 N 24th St, Omaha) – Kid’s Eat Free every Tuesday and Friday with a purchase of an adult entree. For children 12 & under.
Fazoli’s – On Tuesdays from 5 – 8 p.m., receive 3 Kids Meals at 99¢ each for every one adult entrée. Ages 12 and under. Both Omaha locations and the LaVista location participate in this deal.
Fuddruckers – Monday & Tuesday Kid’s Nights! Get a $.99 kids meal with the purchase of a Fudds Deal every Monday & Tuesday.
Hy-Vee 156 & Maple – Kids Eat Free every Tuesday 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. with adult purchase.
Jones Bros Cupcakes – Kids Meal Deal: $.99 Kids Meals with the purchase of an adult entrée every Monday & Tuesday at 180th & W Center Rd.
The MARK – Purchase an adult entrée and receive a free kid’s meal all day on Tuesdays.
McDonald’s – Many McDonald’s in the Omaha area offer happy meals for $1.99 on Tuesdays. Please verify with your favorite location before visiting. (Thanks to Liz for sharing!)
Millard Roadhouse – Kids eat free on Mondays and Tuesdays. One free kid’s meal per paid adult meal. Ages 11 and under only.
New York Burrito – Monday and Tuesday nights. Free kid’s meal with each burrito purchase.
Paradise Bakery and Cafe – Monday through Friday after 4 p.m., kids age 12 and under eat free an adult entrée purchase (one child per adult purchase).
Pizza Ranch – Many Pizza Ranch locations offer one FREE Kid’s Buffet with the purchase of an adult buffet at regular price on Kid’s Night Tuesdays nights. Contact specific location to verify day and times.
Ray’s Original Buffalo Wings – Kids Eat Free every Tuesday after 5:00 p.m. with purchase of entrée. Large tenders excluded. Dine-in only. (Other restrictions may apply)
Ruby Tuesday – One free kid’s entrée with one adult entrée purchase after 5 p.m. on Tuesdays.
Runza Temperature Tuesdays – Each Tuesday in January and February, the temperature at 6 a.m. is the price of an Original Runza® Sandwich with purchase of a Medium Fry and Medium Drink. Check here each week for the Omaha price.
Valentino’s Buffet -All day on Tuesdays, kids age 10 and under get a free buffet with the purchase of an adult buffet. This is available at most locations.
Village Inn – Kids eat free on Mondays and Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entrée at all locations.
Villagio Pizzeria – On Tuesdays, kids age 10 and under eat FREE with purchase of an adult entrée or pizza! (Limit two per table, per adult entree)
Wednesday
Please note: It is highly recommended to verify with the restaurant before visiting as these promotions can change at any time.
Agave Azteca – One free kids meal per every entrée at regular price on Wednesdays, plus face painting and balloon sculptures, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
A+ Mongolian Grill – Kids eat for $.99 at the buffet with the purchase of an adult buffet on Wednesdays & Thursdays. Soft drink included. One child per paying adult, age 10 and younger; max. 2 kids per family.
Guaca Maya 5002 S. 33rd St. – Kids age 10 and younger eat free on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 5 – 8 p.m. with an adult meal purchase. One child per paying adult.
Jason’s Deli (70th & Dodge location only) – Through 2018, Kids Eat Free Wednesdays every Wednesday 4-9 p.m. One free kids meal per adult meal purchased.
Paradise Bakery and Cafe – Monday through Friday after 4 p.m., kids age 12 and under eat free an adult entrée purchase (one child per adult purchase).
PepperJax Grill – Get a kids meal 1/2 price with the purchase of an adult entrée on Wednesdays. Dine in only. One kids meal per adult.
Red Robin – Get $1.99 kids meals on Wednesdays with adult entrée purchase, dine-in only and limited to 3 meals per one adult.
Please Note: Restaurants can change these promotions at any time, or some of the individual restaurants may choose to opt out of the promotion or have slight differences. It is highly recommended to verify with the restaurant before visiting. If you know of additional restaurants or if there are changes to any of these locations, please contact us. Together we can keep this list as updated as possible. Thank you very much!
Thursday
Please note: It is highly recommended to verify with the restaurant before visiting as these promotions can change at any time.
A+ Mongolian Grill – Kids eat for $.99 at the buffet with the purchase of an adult buffet on Wednesdays & Thursdays. Soft drink included. One child per paying adult, age 10 and younger; max. 2 kids per family.
Applebees -Kids 12 and younger eat for $0.99 all day on Tuesdays and Thursdays with the purchase of an adult meal at all locations.
Hy-Vee Market Grille and Market Grille Express – Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11 a.m. to close, dine in only with adult entrée purchase.
- 51st and Center (5150 Center Street, Omaha) Hy-Vee Market Grille Express
- 144th and Stony Brook (14591 Stony Brook, Omaha) Hy-Vee Market Grille Express
- 90th and Center (8809 West Center Road, Omaha) Hy-Vee Market Grille Express
- 108th and Fort (10808 Fort Street, Omaha) Hy-Vee Market Grille Express
- 96th and Q (9707 Q Street, Omaha) Hy-Vee Market Grille
- 2323 West Broadway, Council Bluffs Hy-Vee Market Grille Express
- Papillion (11650 South 73rd Street, Papillion)Hy-Vee Market Grille Express (opening soon)
- Plattsmouth (16418 Westside Dr, Plattsmouth)
- Council Bluffs, IA
La Mesa Omaha Metro Locations – Kids age 12 and under eat free (one per adult entrée purchase) on Thursdays.
Paradise Bakery and Cafe – Monday through Friday after 4 p.m., kids age 12 and under eat free an adult entrée purchase (one child per adult purchase).
Friday
Please note: It is highly recommended to verify with the restaurant before visiting as these promotions can change at any time.
Emery’s Cafe (2118 N 24th St, Omaha) – Kid’s Eat Free every Tuesday and Friday with a purchase of an adult entree. For children 12 & under.
Paradise Bakery and Cafe – Monday through Friday after 4 p.m., kids age 12 and under eat free an adult entrée purchase (one child per adult purchase).
Saturday
Please note: It is highly recommended to verify with the restaurant before visiting as these promotions can change at any time.
Papa Reno, Bellevue – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kids 10 and younger get personal cheese pizza with the purchase of a 14 inch or larger. Dine in only. Free sundaes on Sunday all day, dine in only, for kids 10 and younger with a purchase of a meal.
Please Note: Restaurants can change these promotions at anytime, or some of the individual restaurants may choose to opt out of the promotion or have slight differences. It is highly recommended to verify with the restaurant before visiting.
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- Ultimate Guide of Things to Do with Kids in Omaha
- Top 10 Things to Do with Kids in Omaha
- Indoor Playgrounds and Activities
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