Kids Eat Free Columbus Ohio (By Day of the Week) | 2026 Guide

Last updated: March 2026 — This post may contain deals that vary by location. Always confirm with the restaurant before visiting.

Looking for kids eat free in Columbus, Ohio? I’ve got you.

Eating out with kids adds up fast… so I asked my Eat Play CBUS community where kids are eating FREE (or cheap!) around Columbus—and you all delivered.

Here’s your 2026 day-by-day guide to kids eat free deals in Columbus, so you always know where to go any night of the week.

Pro tip: Deals can vary by location and can change, so it’s always smart to double check before heading out!

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Monday Kids Eat Free Deals in Columbus

• BD’s Mongolian Grill
  • Kids meals for $1.99
  • 6242 Sawmill Road, Columbus, OH 43017
  • 3977 Worth Avenue, Columbus, OH 43219
• Wings & Rings
  • Kids eat FREE
  • 1574 Stringtown Road, Grove City, OH
  • 8661 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, OH
  • Bonus: Some locations offer free kids activities on select Mondays
• Applebee’s
  • Kids deals available (typically Mon–Thurs, varies by location)
  • Find a location here
• Villa Nova Ristorante
  • Half off kids meals
  • Dine-in only
  • 11:00 AM–10:30 PM
  • 5545 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43214
• Nasty’s Sports Bar & Grill
  • 1/2 off kids meals
  • 4561 Scioto Darby Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026
• Las Margaritas
  • Kids eat FREE
  • 706 N. State St. Westerville, OH
  • 6270 Gender Rd. Canal Winchester, OH
• Carfagna’s Kitchen 
  • Kids 12 and under eat free Monday through Thursday nights
  • One kids dish per adult entrée
  • 1440 Gemini Place Columbus, Ohio 43240
• Carsonie’s
  • Kids eat free (2 kids per one adult entree)
  • 11:00 AM – 09:00 PM
  • 1725 West Lane Avenue, Columbus, OH 43221
• Fazoli’s
  • Kids meals are 99¢ each with the purchase of an adult meal
  • Available from 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
  • Includes Spaghetti Smarts activities and crafts
  • Locations include Heath, Grove City, Hilliard, Reynoldsburg, and Westerville

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Tuesday Kids Eat Free Deals in Columbus

• Bob Evans
  • Kids eat FREE with adult purchase after 4:00 PM for dine-in
  • Kids eat free all day for carryout and delivery through the Bob Evans app
  • Find a location here
• Texas Roadhouse
  • Select locations offer kids eat free or discounted kids meals
  • Be sure to check before heading out
  • Find a location here
• El Vaquero
  • Kids eat FREE
  • Find a location here

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Wednesday Kids Eat Free Deals in Columbus

• Roosters
  • Kids eat FREE
• Smashburger
  • Kids eat FREE
  • Participating locations • Free kids meal (12 & under) with adult meal purchase
  • Find a location here
• Star Lanes
  • Kids eat FREE
  • Available from 5:00 PM to close
  • Buy one regular-priced adult meal and get one kids meal free
  • 8655 Lyra Drive, Columbus, OH 43240
• IKEA
  • Kids eat free on select dates in March and April
  • Dates include 3/18, 3/25, and 3/30–4/5/26
  • Must be an IKEA Family member to receive a free kids entrée with purchase of an adult entrée
  • IKEA Family is free to join
  • 1900 Ikea Way, Columbus, OH 43240

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Thursday Kids Eat Free Deals in Columbus

• Quaker Steak and Lube
  • Kids eat FREE every Thursday with adult entrée purchase
  • 8500 Lyra Drive, Columbus, OH 43240
• I believe Chick-fil-A locations may offer free kids meals, but I’m working on confirming!

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Sunday Kids Eat Free Deals in Columbus

• Condado Tacos
  • Kids 10 and under eat free with purchase of $12+ adult entrèe
  • Find a location here
• MOD Pizza
  • Kids eat FREE
  • Get a free Kids Meal with your purchase of a MOD-size pizza or salad! Order in-store or use the code: KEF2026 online at checkout.
  • Find a location here
• Old Bag of Nails
  • Kids eat FREE (12 & under)
  • Find a location here
• Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 
  • Kids eat FREE with any adult purchase of $15 or more
  • 3915 Britton Parkway, Hilliard, OH, 43026
• Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 
  • Kids eat for $2.99 from 4-8 p.m.
  • 6340 Scioto-Darby Creek Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026

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MULTIPLE DAYS / ANYTIME DEALS

• Roots Natural Kitchen
  • FREE kids meal with purchase of an adult bowl (kids under 12)
  • 10 E 15th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
• Submarine House
  • Kids deals available 4–7 PM
  • 2459 Hilliard Rome Rd Hilliard, OH 43026
• Fogo de Chão
  • Kids 6 & under FREE • 7–12 half off (with adult Churrasco purchase)
  • ⭐ Best splurge-to-save option
  • 1425 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, OH 43240
• IHOP
  • IHOP Kids Eat Free hours are typically daily from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at participating locations.
  • Find a location here.
• Rusty Bucket
  • Enroll your kiddo in the Bucketeer Bookworms program. After reading five books, kids earn a free meal.
  • Find a location here.

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