Dining out with your kids doesn’t have to be a budget buster. There are a lot of restaurants in Omaha where kids eat free or promotions for cheap kid’s meals or desserts. Here’s my round-up of locally-owned Omaha restaurants and chain restaurants with the best discounts and when to go.
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Before diving into the lists of restaurants, I want preface a few things:
- These offers were either verified on a restaurant’s website or social media sites.
- Offers on this list are current as of the date of publication of this article. Some may be limited to specific locations that are participating in the promotion.
- It’s always a good idea to call ahead to verify details. Restaurant promotions can and will change.
Kids eat free every day
Chili’s
- Must be enrolled in My Chili’s Rewards program.
- Those in the program will receive emails and text alerts for the free kids’ meals.
- For children under 12 with the purchase of a regular entrée.
- 2 locations in Omaha metro.
Culver’s
- Kids 12 and younger get a free scoop of Culver’s frozen custard with the purchase of a kid’s meal. Good for vanilla, chocolate, or Flavor of the Day.
- Multiple locations in the Omaha metro.
Denny’s
- There are Kids Eat Free days, but participation varies depending on the Denny’s location.
- The promo is: Kids Eat Free day with an adult entrée purchase over $6.
- Good for two free kids’ menu entrées.
Holiday Inn
- If the Holiday Inn you’re staying at has an on-site Holiday Inn restaurant, kids eat free.
- Kids must be 12 or younger to qualify for the promo.
- There are several locations in the Omaha metro, including the popular Holiday Inn Omaha Downtown – Waterpark.
HuHot Mongolian Grill
- Children age 3 and under eat free every day at HuHot.
- Some locations offer a weekly kids night special.
- 3 locations in Omaha.
Sonic
- Happy Hour is every day from 2 to 4 p.m., during which you can get high-price drinks and slushes.
- If you order online or through the Sonic app, half-price drinks and slushes are available all day.
Kids eat free Mondays
The following are discounts and meal deals at restaurants in Omaha for Mondays. It’s best to call ahead to verify the deal since restaurants may change offers.
Buffalo Wings & Rings
- Kids eat free on Mondays at Wings and Rings with a minimum of $10 adult meal purchase.
- Available for kids 10 and younger.
- One meal per paying adult.
Caddy’s Kitchen & Cocktails
- Kids meals are half-priced on Mondays at Caddy’s from 3 p.m. to close.
- Valid with purchase on an entree.
Paradise Bakery
- Kids eat free on Mondays and Wednesdays with the purchase of an adult entree.
- Valid dine-in only for kids ages 12 and younger.
- Good at the Village Pointe location.
Quaker Steak and Lube
- Kids Night is every Monday from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Council Bluffs Quaker Steak and Lube.
- Kids Lube Cruiser Meals are 99 cents with the purchase of an adult entree.
Spaghetti Works
- Kids eat free every Monday at Spaghetti Works, dine-in only.
- This deal is for ages 11 and younger.
- Kids meal includes salad bar and Coca-Cola Freestyle drink
Timber Wood Fire Bistro
- Timber offers half-price kid’s meals every Monday, Tuesday and Sunday
- Valid on regular kid’s menu item.
Kids eat free Tuesdays
The following are discounts and meal deals at restaurants in Omaha for Tuesdays. It’s best to call ahead to verify the deal since restaurants may change offers.
China Buffet Mongolian Grill
- Kids ages 4-10 eat free on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult meal at China Buffet.
- Limit one kids meal per adult meal.
- Kids under 4 always eat free.
Chippy’s Omaha
- Kids eat free on Tuesdays at Chippy’s from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dine-in only.
- One free for every adult meal and drink purchased valued over $10
- Limit of four free kids meals
- Kid’s meal includes either British banger sausage or slice of bacon, egg, and toast
Curry In A Hurry
- Get a free kids meal with a purchase of a regular grown up meal on Tuesdays at Curry in a Hurry.
- Kids meal includes a mini curry bowl with curry of choice, kid-size side and dessert, and chocolate milk or fountain soda.
Mouth of the South
- Kids eat free all day every Tuesday at the Mouth of the South Old Market location.
Pizza Ranch
- Kids eat free during buffet hours on Tuesdays at the Omaha location. For ages 12 and under. One child per paying adult.
- Varies by location, so check ahead of time before going.
Runza
- Runza has the Temperature Tuesdays promotion every January and February.
- Each Tuesday during the promotion, the temperature is noted at 6 a.m. and that marks the price of an Original Runza® Sandwich (with the purchase of a Medium Fry and Medium Drink).
Sonic
- Cheeseburgers are half-off after 5 p.m. on Tuesdays when ordered online or through the Sonic App.
- Happy Hour is every day from 2 to 4 p.m., during which you can get high-price drinks and slushes.
- If you order online or through the Sonic app, half-price drinks and slushes are available all day.
Timber Wood Fire Bistro
- Timber offers half-price kid’s meals every Monday, Tuesday and Sunday
- Valid on regular kid’s menu item.
Kids eat free Wednesdays
The following are discounts and meal deals at restaurants in Omaha for Wednesdays. It’s best to call ahead to verify the deal since restaurants may change offers.
Chippy’s Omaha
- Kids eat free on Wednesdays at Chippy’s from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dine-in only.
- One free for every adult meal and drink purchased valued over $10
- Limit of four free kids meals
- Kid’s meal includes either British banger sausage or slice of bacon, egg, and toast
Guaca Maya
- Kids eat free on Wednesdays at Guaca Maya; one child per adult entree.
- Valid for kids ages 10 and younger.
Pepperjax Grill
- Kids meals are half-priced on Wednesdays at PepperJax with the purchase of an adult meal (up to two kid’s meals with purchase of adult meal).
Kids eat free Thursdays
The following are discounts and meal deals at restaurants in Omaha for Thursdays. It’s best to call ahead to verify the deal since restaurants may change offers.
Blatt Beer & Table
- $5 Kids Meal Thursdays at Blast Beer & Table with purchase of an entrée
- One kids meal per child with a purchase of an entrée. 12 years and younger. Thursdays only. Dine-in only.
- Good at Blatt Beer & Table Legacy & Downtown locations only
Chippy’s Omaha
- Kids eat free on Thursdays at Chippy’s from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dine-in only.
- One free for every adult meal and drink purchased valued over $10
- Limit of four free kids meals
- Kid’s meal includes either British banger sausage or slice of bacon, egg, and toast
Javi’s Tacos
- Get one free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult combo meal at Javi’s Tacos.
- Valid at all three locations.
Red Robin
- Kids’ Meals at Red Robin are half-off on Wednesdays
- Valid for kids 12 and younger.
- Limit four kids’ meals per one adult entrée, entrée salad, sandwich, wrap, or burger (includes Finest, Gourmet, & Tavern burgers).
- Valid dine-in, for if ordering online, by using promo code: KIDSMEAL50
Kids eat free Fridays
The Brunch Box
- Kids eat free every Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at The Brunch Box.
- One free kids meal (entrée, side, drink, and mini froyo) with the purchase of any size adult box. Kids must be 10 or younger.
Kids eat free Saturdays
There aren’t any restaurant deals in Omaha for Saturdays, though there are plenty of restaurants with daily kid’s meal deals.
Kids eat free Sundays
The following are discounts and meal deals at restaurants in Omaha for Sundays. It’s best to call ahead to verify the deal since restaurants may change offers.
Sam & Louie’s Pizza
- Kids ages 12 and younger eat free every Sunday at the Sam & Louie’s Elkhorn location.
- One free kids meal for every $12.
- Dine-in only.
SPIN! Neopolitan Pizza
- Kids eat free every Sunday at SPIN! with the purchase of an adult entree.
- There are two locations in the Omaha metro.
Timber Wood Fire Bistro
- Timber offers half-price kid’s meals every Monday, Tuesday and Sunday
- Valid on regular kid’s menu item.
Restaurants in Omaha with birthday freebies
Sure, you’re planning your kid’s epic birthday party, but what about the rest of the special day? Here are some restaurants in the Omaha metro with freebies for the birthday kid:
Chili’s – If you’re part of My Chili’s Rewards, you receive a free dessert on your birthday.
Firehouses Subs – Kids ages 15 and younger who are enrolled in the Birthday Treat program can receive a free Kid’s Combo with purchase of a Medium or Large Sub, Chips and Drink, or Free Medium Sub.
Runza – Kids who join Runza Rex’s Birthday Club receive a free kids meal on their birthday.
Red Robin – Red Robin gives the birthday kid a free sundae and a birthday song. Kids don’t get to have all the fun on their birthdays: Members of the Red Robin Royalty program are also eligible for a free burger or entrée during their birthday month.