Post Updated June 6, 2019.
We totally get it ~ if you think things are hectic during the school year juggling work and family, Summer freedom brings even more “fun”. That’s why our update of where kids eat free in Charlotte and Lake Norman is crucial, and one of our most popular posts. Join thousands of other scoopMOMS and bookmark this post for stress-free and cheap eats perfect for family dinners out.
Editor’s Note: We do our very best to check and verify these deals, but please do call ahead if you need to be 100% sure of anything, as businesses change their programs occasionally. If you do find an error or would like to see a restaurant added to this list, please COMMENT below in the comments section with the information. Thank You!
Where do Kids Eat Free in CHARLOTTE
SUNDAY
Kid Cashew
Bring the little ones to brunch at Kid Cashew all weekend for free.
Crunch Bistro
Kids Eat Free with the purchase of an adult entree all day at the Rea Road location.
1900 Mexican Grill (Elizabeth location only)
Kids 10 and under eat free with an adult entree.
Libretto’s Pizza (ParkTowne location)
Kids 10 and under dine for free.
Monterrey Restaurante Mexicano (Park Road location)
Children 12 and under eat free, 1 child per adult.
Steak n’ Shake (all locations)
One free kids plate per $9 spent.
Salsarita’s (all locations)
Kids eat free each Tuesday and Sunday night.
Firehouse Subs (South Blvd. location)
Kids eat for just $.99 each Sunday and Wednesday.
MONDAY
Cabo’s Mexican Cuisine & Cantina
Kids 12 and under eat free with each adult entree.
Three Amigos Mexican Grill and Cantina
Kids eat free (with paying adult) all day.
Urban Cookhouse
Kids eat free from 4-8pm with the purchase of an adult entrée.
The Improper Pig
Every Monday, all day, enjoy up to two kids menu meals ages 12 & under for $.99 each when you purchase one adult meal. Excludes ribs and beverage. Dine-in only.
The Summit Room
Kids eat free on Mondays.
Buffalo Wild Wings – Steele Creek
Kids eat for just $1.99.
Dilworth Neighborhood Grille
Monday – Thursday, kids eat free during lunch and dinner, one child per adult.
Fresh Off The Grill, Concord
Every Monday and Tuesday from 4 – 9 p.m. receive one free kids meal for each adult meal, minimum spend $5.
The Lodge, Colony Road
From 4 – 8 p.m., get one free kids meal per adult entree.
Showmars (Elizabeth location only)
Showers’ Elizabeth location offers a kids eat free deal each Monday.
Sonny’s BBQ (all locations)
Kids 12 and under get one free meal per adult purchase of at least $8.99.
TUESDAY
Bang Bang Burgers (both locations)
Kids eat free all day, one kids meal per adult, dine-in only.
The Pizza Peel & Taproom. (Plaza Midwood and Cotswold locations)
Kids eat free all day, two per adult.
Cantina 1511 (all locations)
Kids 10 and under eat free after 4 p.m.
Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse – Conlan Circle
Receive one free kids meal per $12 in adult purchases, one child per adult. Dine-in only.
Fresh Off The Grill, Concord
Every Monday and Tuesday, receive one free kids meal for each adult meal, minimum spend $5.
Hawthorne’s NY Pizza
For every $7.50 spent, get a kids meal free.
Mac’s Speed Shop (all locations)
Kids eat free starting at 5 p.m. with adult purchase.
Luisa’s Brick Oven Pizzeria
Half price kids meals from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Macado’s
From 4-9 p.m., kids 12 and under eat for only $1, up to two kids per adult purchase.
Moe’s Southwest Grill
All Moe’s Southwest Grill locations offer kids eat free specials for those 12 and under.
Big Ben British Pub & Restaurant
Free Kids Meal all day for those 12 and under, one kid per adult entrée.
Salsarita’s (all locations)
Kids eat free each Tuesday and Sunday night.
Dilworth Neighborhood Grille
Monday – Thursday, kids eat free during lunch and dinner, one child per adult.
McAlister’s Deli (Park Road location)
Kids eat free after 5 p.m.
Wolfman Pizza. (Cotswold location)
5-8 p.m. One child per $7 adult purchase.
Texas Roadhouse (Concord location)
Children 12 and under eat free (one per adult purchase).
Rusty’s Deli & Grille.
After 4 p.m., enjoy one free kids meal per adult purchase.
Carolina Ale House
Kids eat for 99 cents every Tuesday starting at 5 p.m.
Ruby Tuesday
After 5p.m., get one free kids meal per adult entree.
WEDNESDAY
Sabor Latin Street Grill
Children 12 and under get a free Kids Meal with accompanying adult purchase.
Every Wednesday night from 3:30pm – close, kids 12 and under eat free.
Dilworth Neighborhood Grille.
Monday – Thursday, kids eat free during lunch and dinner, one child per adult.
Firehouse Subs (South Blvd. location)
Kids eat for just $.99 each Sunday and Wednesday.
JJ’s Red Hots
Kids eat free on Wednesdays.
Flying Biscuit Cafe.
Kids ages 12 & under eat for $1.99 at both Charlotte locations with purchase of one adult entree.
THURSDAY
Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse – Conlan Circle
Receive one free kids meal per $12 in adult purchases, one child per adult. Dine-in only.
Pure Pizza – Central Avenue
Kids eat free, one per $10 adult purchase.
Dilworth Neighborhood Grille.
Monday – Thursday, kids eat free during lunch and dinner, one child per adult.
FRIDAY
We haven’t found any yet! Let us know your finds in the comments!
SATURDAY
Steak n’ Shake
Enjoy one free kids plate per $9 spent.
Kid Cashew
Bring the little ones to brunch at Kid Cashew all weekend for free.
The Roasting Oven & Grill, Fort Mill.
Kids 9 and under eat for free from 4 – 6 p.m. on Saturday with purchase of entree.
Where do Kids Eat Free in LAKE NORMAN
SUNDAY
Alton’s Kitchen & Cocktails, Cornelius
Kids eat free daily from 3 – 6 p.m.
Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse, Mooresville
Scoop Tip: $4.00 Mimosas & Bloody Marys
1 free kid’s meal per $12 in adult purchases. Dine-in only. Limit 1 child per adult. Cannot be used in conjunction with coupons or daily special items.
Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina (Huntersville, Mooresville, Concord).
Kids eat free at all local Salsarita’s locations.
Zapata’s Cantina Mexican Restaurant, Cornelius
Kids eat for just $.99 all day on Sunday.
MONDAY
Galway Hooker
Kids eat free each Monday with accompanying adult purchase.
Alton’s Kitchen & Cocktails, Cornelius
Kids eat free daily from 3 – 6 p.m.
Midtown Sundries
Kids eat free all day with any $8.99 purchase (dine in only).
Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse, Mooresville
1 free kid’s meal per $12 in adult purchases. Dine-in only. Limit 1 child per adult. Cannot be used in conjunction with coupons or daily special items.
Fusion Bowl Sushi & Asian Bistro, Mooresville.
Kids under nine enjoy $.99 meals. Dine-in only.
TUESDAY
Alton’s Kitchen & Cocktails, Cornelius
Kids eat free daily from 3 – 6 p.m.
Hawthorne’s NY Pizza
Receive one free kids meal for every $7.50 in accompanying adult purchases.
Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina. (Huntersville, Mooresville, Concord)
Kids eat free at all local Salsarita’s locations.
Rocky’s Pizza, Huntersville
For each adult who spends $15.00 (pre tax) or more on main menu food items (drinks excluded) one child will receive one bambini combo meal free of charge.
The Sports Page Food & Spirits, Denver
Kids eat free at this Denver favorite.
WEDNESDAY
Alton’s Kitchen & Cocktails, Cornelius
Kids eat free daily from 3 – 6 p.m.
The Sports Page Food & Spirits, Denver
Kids eat free at this Denver favorite.
THURSDAY
Alton’s Kitchen & Cocktails, Cornelius
Kids eat free daily from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse – Huntersville
One free kids meal per $12 adult purchase. Dine in only, one child per adult.
FRIDAY
Alton’s Kitchen & Cocktails, Cornelius
Kids eat free daily from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
SATURDAY
Harvey’s Bar & Grill – Huntersville
Kids 10 and under eat free every Saturday until 4 p.m. Plus, all-you-can-eat pancakes.
Alton’s Kitchen & Cocktails, Cornelius
Kids eat free daily from 3 – 6 p.m.
Fusion Bowl Sushi & Asian Bistro, Mooresville
Kids under nine enjoy $.99 meals. Dine-in only.
Steak n’ Shake (all locations)
One free kids plate per $9 spent.
