Denny's
Charlotte
Up to two free kids entrées with an adult entrée of $6+; dine-in only.
- Day(s)
- Every day
- Ages
- 12 & under
Sunset Rd; participating locations.
Family dining
Kids Eat Free in Charlotte
Deals verified Nov. 13, 2026
Restaurants around Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia, Rock Hill and Fort Mill where kids eat free, sorted by day of the week.
Deals change often and many are at participating locations only. Please call the restaurant before you go to confirm the offer, the day and the age limit. Most deals require a paid adult entrée and are dine-in only.
Every day
Golden Corral
Charlotte, Matthews, Gastonia, Concord, Rock Hill, Monroe, Mooresville
Kids 3 & under eat free from the buffet with an adult purchase.
- Day(s)
- Every day
- Ages
- 3 & under
Sunday
Towne Tavern
Rock Hill, Fort Mill
Free kids meal with the purchase of an entrée.
- Day(s)
- Sunday · 11 am–10 pm
- Ages
- Ask the restaurant
Fort Mill specials page is the second link.
Zapata's Mexican Cantina
Charlotte, Cornelius
Free kids menu meal with an adult entrée (one child per adult).
- Day(s)
- Sunday
- Ages
- Ask the restaurant
Ballantyne, University, Cornelius.
Suffolk Punch Brewing
Charlotte
Kids eat free with a purchase of $15 or more.
- Day(s)
- Sunday · 4–9 pm
- Ages
- 12 & under
SouthPark, South End.
Moe's Southwest Grill
Gastonia
Free kids meal with one adult entrée of $6+.
- Day(s)
- Sunday
- Ages
- 12 & under
3908 E Franklin Blvd only. Older listing (source last verified 2024), call first.
Monday
Afton Tavern
Concord
Kids eat free off the kids menu with a paying adult.
- Day(s)
- Monday
- Ages
- 12 & under
Three Amigos Mexican Kitchen & Cantina
Charlotte
Kids eat free with an adult entrée.
- Day(s)
- Monday · 4 pm–close
- Ages
- 12 & under
Central Ave and Colony Rd.
Dilworth Neighborhood Grille
Charlotte
Kids eat free from the kids menu with an adult entrée.
- Day(s)
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday · Until 10 pm
- Ages
- 12 & under
Dilworth.
Duckworth's Grill & Taphouse
Charlotte, Mooresville
1 free kids meal per $12 in adult purchases, dine-in only, limit 1 child per adult.
- Day(s)
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday · Day varies by location
- Ages
- 12 & under
Park Rd: Mon & Wed; Ballantyne/Conlan Cir: Wed & Thu; Mooresville: Mon. Check the weekly specials page.
Fresh Off the Grill
Concord
One free kids meal per adult meal ($5 minimum).
- Day(s)
- Monday, Tuesday · 4–9 pm
- Ages
- 12 & under
Two Poplar Tent Rd locations.
VooDoo Wing Co.
Fort Mill
Kids eat free.
- Day(s)
- Monday · 5–9 pm
- Ages
- 10 & under
Hwy 160.
Outback Steakhouse
Charlotte
One free kids meal with a full-price adult entrée.
- Day(s)
- Monday
- Ages
- Ask the restaurant
Participating Charlotte-area locations.
Tuesday
Hawthorne's NY Pizza & Bar
Charlotte, Concord, Huntersville, Mint Hill, Mooresville
Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal (one free kids meal per adult entrée).
- Day(s)
- Tuesday · All day
- Ages
- 10 & under
Several Charlotte locations.
Dilworth Neighborhood Grille
Charlotte
Kids eat free from the kids menu with an adult entrée.
- Day(s)
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday · Until 10 pm
- Ages
- 12 & under
Dilworth.
Fresh Off the Grill
Concord
One free kids meal per adult meal ($5 minimum).
- Day(s)
- Monday, Tuesday · 4–9 pm
- Ages
- 12 & under
Two Poplar Tent Rd locations.
Johnny Roger's BBQ & Burger
Concord
Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal.
- Day(s)
- Tuesday · All day
- Ages
- 12 & under
Concord Pkwy S; Gibson Mill Market.
Ruby Tuesday
Charlotte, Concord, Rock Hill
Kids eat free (participating locations).
- Day(s)
- Tuesday, Friday · Tuesday after 5 pm; Friday all day
- Ages
- Ask the restaurant
Red Oak Blvd (Charlotte), Lyles Ln (Concord), Rock Hill SC.
Rocky's Pizza
Huntersville
Kids eat free for each adult who spends $15+ (pre-tax) on main items.
- Day(s)
- Tuesday
- Ages
- Ask the restaurant
Wilmington Rd. No official site verified — call ahead.
Call aheadSource
Wednesday
Dilworth Neighborhood Grille
Charlotte
Kids eat free from the kids menu with an adult entrée.
- Day(s)
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday · Until 10 pm
- Ages
- 12 & under
Dilworth.
Duckworth's Grill & Taphouse
Charlotte, Mooresville
1 free kids meal per $12 in adult purchases, dine-in only, limit 1 child per adult.
- Day(s)
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday · Day varies by location
- Ages
- 12 & under
Park Rd: Mon & Wed; Ballantyne/Conlan Cir: Wed & Thu; Mooresville: Mon. Check the weekly specials page.
IKEA Swedish Restaurant
Charlotte
IKEA Family members' kids eat free with an adult entrée (IKEA Family membership is free).
- Day(s)
- Wednesday · All day (Nov–Dec 2026, also Dec 26, 2026–Jan 3, 2027)
- Ages
- Ask the restaurant
University area, 8300 IKEA Blvd.
Smashburger
Charlotte, Huntersville
Free kids meal with an adult meal (entrée, side & drink).
- Day(s)
- Wednesday · Through Dec 31, 2026; in-store only
- Ages
- 12 & under
Cotswold Village; Rosedale.
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ
Charlotte
Kids eat free with an adult meal.
- Day(s)
- Wednesday · All day
- Ages
- Under 10
S. Sharon Amity Rd.
Thursday
Dilworth Neighborhood Grille
Charlotte
Kids eat free from the kids menu with an adult entrée.
- Day(s)
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday · Until 10 pm
- Ages
- 12 & under
Dilworth.
Duckworth's Grill & Taphouse
Charlotte, Mooresville
1 free kids meal per $12 in adult purchases, dine-in only, limit 1 child per adult.
- Day(s)
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday · Day varies by location
- Ages
- 12 & under
Park Rd: Mon & Wed; Ballantyne/Conlan Cir: Wed & Thu; Mooresville: Mon. Check the weekly specials page.
Friday
Ruby Tuesday
Charlotte, Concord, Rock Hill
Kids eat free (participating locations).
- Day(s)
- Tuesday, Friday · Tuesday after 5 pm; Friday all day
- Ages
- Ask the restaurant
Red Oak Blvd (Charlotte), Lyles Ln (Concord), Rock Hill SC.
Almost free: $1-and-under kids meals
Carolina Ale House
Charlotte
Kids meal $0.99 with an adult entrée.
- Day(s)
- Tuesday · 5–9 pm
- Ages
- 10 & under
Ballantyne/Waverly.
McAlister's Deli
Charlotte
Kids meal $0.99 with an adult meal.
- Day(s)
- Tuesday · After 5 pm
- Ages
- 12 & under
Most Charlotte-area locations (not Uptown Overstreet).
Sabor Latin Street Grill
Charlotte
Kids meal $0.99 with an adult meal.
- Day(s)
- Wednesday
- Ages
- 12 & under
Many Charlotte-area locations.
The Pizza Peel & Tap Room
Charlotte
Kids eat for $1 with each $10 adult purchase.
- Day(s)
- Tuesday
- Ages
- Ask the restaurant
Mac's Speed Shop
Concord
Kids meal $2.49 with an adult entrée.
- Day(s)
- Tuesday · From 5 pm
- Ages
- 10 & under
Concord Mills Blvd. Cheap eats.
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Frequently asked questions
Do kids eat free every day?
A few restaurants offer it every day, but most deals run on one or two set days. Use the day filter, then call ahead to confirm.
Do I need a paying adult?
Usually, yes. Most deals require a paid adult entrée, and many limit how many free kids meals each adult can get.
Do deals differ by location?
Often. Many deals are at participating locations only, so the same chain can run different offers in different towns. Call the restaurant first.
Deals change often and many are at participating locations only. Please call the restaurant before you go to confirm the offer, the day and the age limit. Most deals require a paid adult entrée and are dine-in only.