In this economy, everyone’s watching their wallet. That’s why finding restaurants that offer free or reduced meals for kids are such a bonanza.
The economy has definitely taken its toll on area restaurants. In updating this listing, we learned of a number of eateries that have either reduced or eliminated their kids eat free offers. A handful, including two corporate Perkins restaurants, have closed altogether.
That being said, there are still quite a few establishments offering free meals or great deals for feeding children under 12. We hope this will give you reason to enjoy a family meal together.
DAILY
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream (7938 Winchester Road) • Babies and toddlers receive a scoop of ice cream free daily.IHOP (all locations) • Kids 12 and under eat free everyday from 4-10 p.m. One free kid’s meal per one adult meal.Piccadilly Cafeteria (all locations) Kids eat for $.99 every day 4 p.m. Two $.99 kids’ meals per one adult meal.Texas de Brazil (150 Peabody Place, 526-7600) • Ages 6-12 are 50 percent off, ages 3-5 are $5, under 2 eat free.
SUNDAY
Tellini’s (7974 Highway 64, 385-0759) • Kids 10 & under eat for $1 all day Sunday. Two $1 kids’ meals per one adult meal.
MONDAY
Abner’s Famous Chicken Tenders (1100 N. Germantown Parkway, 754-1760) • Kids ages 8 & under eat free Mondays and Friday nights after 5 p.m. One free kid’s meal per $6.99 purchase.Central BBQ (4375 Summer Avenue only, 767-4672) • Kids eat free Mondays and Tuesdays 5-8 p.m. Two free kids’ meals per adult meal.Incredible Pizza Company (125 N. Germantown Parkway, 309-3132) • Kids Day Monday, $7 per child for buffet/drink and $5 game card.
TUESDAY
Chik-Fil-A (1230 N. Germantown Rd. location only, 752-3966) • Kids eat free Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. One free kid’s meal per adult meal.Crepe Maker (4630 Merchants Park Circle, 861-1981) • Kids 12 & under eat free Tuesdays 5-8 p.m. One free kid’s meal per adult meal.Danver’s (all locations) • Kids 10 & under eat free Tuesdays after 4 p.m.; Two free kid’s meal per $5 purchase.Denny’s (166 Union, 522-1304) • Kids 10 & under eat free Tuesdays and Saturdays 4-10 p.m. Two free kids’ meals per adult meal.El Puerto (775 South Highland Street, 452-8019) • Kids 12 & under eat free all day Tuesdays. One free kid’s meal per adult meal.Fazoli’s (3587 Riverdale, 794-9121) • Kids 12 and under eat for $.99 on Tuesdays from 5-8 p.m., per adult meal. Perkins (960 W. Poplar, Collierville, 850-0499) • Kids 12 & under eat free 4-10 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays.Pizza Hut (all eat-in locations) • Kids 12 & under free buffet Tuesdays after 5 p.m. One free kid’s buffet per adult buffet purchase.
WEDNESDAY
Buffalo Wild Wings (3448 Poplar Avenue, 324-9225) • Kids 12 and under eat from the kids’ menu for $1.99 all day Wednesday.El Nopal Restaurant (2845 N. Houston Levee, 387-0212) • Kids 10 & under eat free every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights 4-8 p.m. One free kid’s meal per adult meal.Lenny’s Sub Shop (8265 N. Highway 51 location in Millington only, 873-4221) • Kids 10 & under eat free Wednesdays 5-8 p.m. Two free kids’ meals per adult meal.
THURSDAY
Captain D’s Seafood (all locations) • Kids 10 & under eat free all day Thursdays. Two free kids’ meals per adult meal.Holiday Ham & Deli (all locations) • Kids 13 & under eat free Tuesdays & Thursdays after 3 p.m. One free kid’s meal per adult meal.
FRIDAY
Abner’s Famous Chicken Tenders (1100 N. Germantown Parkway, 754-1760) • Kids ages 8 & under eat free Mondays and Friday nights after 5 p.m. One free kid’s meal per $6.99 purchase.Firehouse Subs (7685 Farmington Blvd. Suite 108 only, 755-8633) • Kids 12 & under eat free after 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Two kids per adult meal.
SATURDAY
McAlister’s Deli (all locations) • Kids 12 & under eat free Tuesdays and Saturday 4-10 p.m. Two free kids’ meals per adult meal.Hooters (all locations) • Kids eat free from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Two kids per adult meal.
COUPON DEALS
Baskin Robbins • Join the birthday club and receive a free 2.5 ounce scoop of ice cream on your birthday, plus discount on birthday cake.Chilis.com • Receive printable coupons for free chips and queso. Email newsletter lists specials.Insidescoop.com • Daily deals at local restaurants and service providers.Restaurant.com • Printable coupons for discounts at participating eateries.Sonicdrivein.com • Sonic’s Kids Birthday Club offers a coupon for a free Wacky Pack Kids Meal with choice of entree, side, and drink.