COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Families looking to save while dining out in Columbus and central Ohio are in luck, as many local restaurants offer kids-eat-free deals or discounts that make dining with little ones more affordable.
From popular chains like Bob Evans and Moe’s Southwest Grill to local favorites such as Carsonie’s and Rusty Bucket, there are plenty of options for enjoying a meal without breaking the bank. Check out our lists of offerings below in central Ohio and Columbus.
Daily:
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Deal: Kids eat free all day, every day with a purchase of $12 or more. Use code KEFOLO at checkout.
Location: Various central Ohio locations.
Price Range: Moderate.
Website: Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Golden Corral
Deal: Children 3 and under eat free from the buffet with an adult meal purchase, every day.
Location: Grove City, Whitehall.
Price Range: Inexpensive.
Website: Golden Corral
Roots Natural Kitchen
Deal: Kids 12 and under eat free with an adult meal purchase, all day.
Location: 10 E.15th Ave., Columbus.
Price Range: Moderate.
Website: Roots Natural Kitchen
Rusty Bucket
Deal: Enroll your child in the Bucketeer Bookworms program. After reading five books, kids earn a free meal.
Location: Various Columbus locations.
Price Range: Moderate.
Website: Rusty Bucket
Submarine House
Deal: Kids eat free daily from 4-8 p.m. with an adult meal purchase of $16 and over.
Location: Hilliard.
Price Range: Moderate.
Website: Submarine House
Sunday:
Old Bag of Nails
Deal: Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult meal.
Locations: Various locations in central Ohio.
Price Range: Moderate.
Website: Old Bag of Nails
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Deal: Kids eat free all day with an adult meal purchase.
Location: Various locations.
Price Range: Moderate.
Website: Moe's Southwest Grill
Monday:
Buffalo Wings & Rings
Deal: Kids eat free with a $10 minimum purchase. Dine in only.
Location: Lewis Center, Grove City.
Price Range: Moderate.
Website: Buffalo Wings & Rings
Carsonie’s
Deal: Two kids' meals per adult entrée.
Location: Upper Arlington, Westerville.
Price Range: Moderate.
Website: Carsonie's
Las Margaritas
Deal: Kids 12 years and younger eat free with the purchase of an adult meal.
Locations: Canal Winchester, Westerville.
Price Range: Moderate.
Website: Las Margaritas
Tuesday:
Bob Evans
Deal: Kids eat free after 3 p.m. with an adult meal purchase.
Locations: All Columbus locations.
Price Range: Inexpensive.
Website: Bob Evans
Fazoli’s
Deal: Kids meals for 99 cents each with an adult meal purchase from 5-9 p.m.
Location: Heath, Grove City, Hilliard, Reynoldsburg and Westerville.
Price Range: Inexpensive.
Website: Fazoli’s
Hofbräuhaus Columbus
Deal: Kids eat free from 6-9 p.m. on Family Night (the second Tuesday of each month).
Location: 800 Goodale Boulevard, Columbus.
Price Range: Moderate.
Website: Hofbrauhaus Columbus
Max & Erma’s
Deal: Free kids' meal with adult entrée purchase, all day, dine-in only.
Locations: Lancaster.
Price Range: Moderate.
Website: Max & Erma's
Wednesday:
Fiesta Jalisco
Deal: Free kids' meals from 3-10 p.m. with adult entrée purchase.
Locations: Various Columbus locations.
Price Range: Moderate.
Website: Fiesta Jalisco
Roosters
Deal: Every Wednesday night is Kids Night, discounted kid's meals (99 cents -$1.99) with the purchase of an entrée. Prices and times vary, check locations for details.
Location: Marysville, New Albany, Polaris.
Price Range: Inexpensive.
Website: Roosters
Star Lanes Polaris
Deal: Kids eat free with an adult meal purchase from 5 p.m. to close.
Location: 8655 Lyra Drive, Columbus (Polaris).
Price Range: Moderate
Website: Star Lanes Polaris
Thursday:
Quaker Steak & Lube
Deal: One free kids' meal with each adult meal purchase (kids 10 and under).
Location: 8500 Lyra Drive, Columbus (Polaris).
Price Range: Moderate.
Website: Quaker Steak & Lube
Diners should call ahead to confirm the details, as offers may vary by location or change over time.
