Last updated: March 2026 — This post may contain deals that vary by location. Always confirm with the restaurant BEFORE visiting as they change promos and ideas throughout the year/season.
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!
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
- 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
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
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
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!
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
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.
Help Me Keep This List Updated!
Know a spot I should add? Send me a message on IG or FB or email me at eatplaycbus@gmail.com — I’ll keep updating this list for all of us 🙌 And if this was helpful, don’t forget to save it or share it with another parent who’s always trying to figure out what’s for dinner 😉
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