Some days Moms and Dads need a break and a night out as a family. If you are wondering where you can take the kids that is fun, great for families and your kids eat for free, here is a list of places for you to go.
Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria (Danville, Dublin, Vacaville) Pizza isn’t just for Fridays, so make Tuesday the new fun day. Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal, 5 pm to close.
Berkeley Dining (Berkeley) Cal Berkeley’s Dining services are open to the public, and they also offer free meals to kids under 5. Here are some of their locations if you happen to be on campus.
Black Bear Diner (Emeryville) Order a cubs’ meal after 11 am and receive your choice of a free treat.
They also have Teddy Bear Tuesdays: Kids Bring in a teddy bear and they Eat Free (call ahead to double check though).
Chevy’s (Emeryville) Kids 12 and under can enjoy one kids’ meal for $1 every Wednesday, per adult entrée purchased. Available all day in the dining room. Okay, not technically free, but pretty darn close.
Chili’s Bar & Grill My Chili’s Rewards members can receive Free Kids Meal rewards offers that can be redeemed in-restaurant or online. You’ll have to join the club though.
Claremont Club and Spa Limewood Bar & Restaurant (Berkeley) Kids 5 and under eat free, and 12 and under receive 50% off when ordering off the regular menu.
Call ahead to make a reservation and make sure they know about the deal (some reservationists don’t always know).
Hazy BBQ (Danville) Every Monday, kids eat free! This place comes highly recommended.
IHOP (Emeryville + Richmond) Breakfast for dinner is always a good idea, especially when it’s cheap. Kids eat free daily from 4 – 10 pm with the purchase of an adult entree.
IKEA (Emeryville) IKEA Family members get up to two kid’s entrees free when they buy any adult entrée at the IKEA Restaurant.
IN-N-OUT (Alameda, Oakland, Pinole) Your favorite burger place offers kiddos free hot chocolate on rainy days. Who knew?
Mendocino Farms (San Ramon) Kids eat free every Wednesday with the purchase of one adult entrée! Grilled cheese, quesadilla, PB&J, Turkey Sandwich, or Chicken fingers for the kids. Don’t worry, there are plenty of grown-up options to choose from too!
Simply Fondue (Livermore) Kids 12 and under eat free with each adult Fondue Feast purchased on Family Fondue Sunday. A fun special occasion option.
The Kebab Shop (Concord, Fremont, San Ramon) On Saturdays and Sundays, get a Kids Box-Free, for every wrap, box plate, and fountain drink purchased at the regular price.
Tomatina (Alameda, Walnut Creek) Pizza, salads, brussels sprouts, gluten-free options, beer, wine. This place has it all. Plus kids eat free Thursdays after 4 pm with an adult entrée.