Omaha Restaurants With Free Kids Meals

Hopefully, by now, you’ve realized how much I love and enjoy promoting locally-owned Omaha restaurants. With that in mind, I’ve got a new list for you. This list has all the places I know where kids can eat free in Omaha restaurants (as well as some fun weekly entertainment promotions that make dining out a little more enjoyable for families).

Updated: This post was first published in 2013 and updated in February 2020 to have current and updated restaurant information.

If you know of promotions that aren’t on this list, leave a comment with the details and I’ll add it. 

Kids eat free in Omaha

The following is a round-up of kid’s meal promotions in locally-owned restaurants. Most restaurant on this list offer a free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entree, though a couple on the list offer some other sort of discount. 

If you’re looking for chain restaurant promotions, they are not on this list.

Mondays

Grand China Buffet –  Kids 10 and younger eat free, one child per family. Must use this coupon. Grand China Buffet is located at 11226 Chicago Circle.

Railcar Modern American Kitchen – Get half-price kid’s meals every Monday at this restaurant specializing in made-from-scratch comfort food. Railcar is located at 1814 N. 144th St.

Spaghetti Works – Kids 11 and younger eat free all day. Two free kids meals per adult meal. Spaghetti Works is located at 502 S. 11th St. and 8416 Park Drive, Ralston.

Timber Wood Fire Bistro – Like Railcar, Timber offers half-price kid’s meals every Monday. Kid’s meal options include a Wagyu burger and wood-fired pizza. Timber is located at 8702 Pacific St.

Tuesdays

Angus Burgers & Shakes – Kids eat free every Tuesday at this burger joint. If you’re unfamiliar with Angus, the family-owned restaurant opened its first location in Kearney, Neb., and this West Omaha location is their second. Angus Burgers & Shakes is located at 10177 S. 168th Ave., suite 101

Sgt. Peffer’s Cafe Italian MAYBE

Wednesdays

Agave Azteca – Both locations have the Family Wednesday promotion when kids eat free from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Agave Azteca is located at 681 N. 132nd St. and 5170 S. 72nd St., suite 106.

A+ Buffet Chinese, Seafood & Mongolian Grill – The kid’s buffet for ages 3 to 10 is only .99 cents with the purchase of an adult buffet. There is a maximum of two children per family. A+ Buffet is located at 14426 West Center Road.

TNT Walking Taco – Kids ages 12 and younger can eat for free every Wednesday with a purchase of a Favorites menu item. TNT Walking Taco is located at 940 N. 204th Ave., Elkhorn, Neb.

Thursday

La Mesa Mexican – Kids ages 12 and younger eat for free every Thursday with the purchase of one adult entree. La Mesa has several locations: 15825 West Maple Road, suit 102; 5055 S. 155th St.; 11002 Emmet St., suite 112; 1405 Fort Crook Road S., Bellevue, Neb.; 829 Tara Plaza, Papillion, Neb.; 3036 S. Expressway St., Council Bluffs, Iowa

Sundays

Railcar Modern American Kitchen – Get half-price kid’s meals every Sunday at this restaurant specializing in made-from-scratch comfort food. This does not include the kid’s brunch. Railcar is located at 1814 N. 144th St.

Timber Wood Fire Bistro – Like Railcar, Timber offers half-price kid’s meals every Sunday. This doesn’t include the brunch menu. Timber is located at 8702 Pacific St.

Kid-centric restaurant promotions & events

Mondays 

Flagship Commons – The popular food hall doesn’t necessarily offer a super discount, but it does offer Family Bundles that make meals simple. Family Bundles serve four people for $30 (you can upgrade to have more servings). Four restaurants have a bundle: Juan Taco, Weirdough, Amsterdam and Yum Roll. Bundles have to be pre-ordered Monday through Friday and picked up curbside between 4 and 7 p.m. The entrance to Flagship Commons is on the north side of Westroads Mall, 10000 California St.

Tuesdays

Flagship Commons – The popular food hall doesn’t necessarily offer a super discount, but it does offer Family Bundles that make meals simple. Family Bundles serve four people for $30 (you can upgrade to have more servings). Four restaurants have a bundle: Juan Taco, Weirdough, Amsterdam and Yum Roll. Bundles have to be pre-ordered Monday through Friday and picked up curbside between 4 and 7 p.m. The entrance to Flagship Commons is on the north side of Westroads Mall, 10000 California St.

Upstream Brewing Co. – A brewery might not seem like the place to be with kids, but this brewery is also a great restaurant. Every Tuesday and Thursday night, there’s a roving magician to entertain. He’ll likely stop by your table and wow you and your kids. And he’s funny, to boot. Upstream is located at 514 S. 11th St.

Wednesday

Flagship Commons – The popular food hall doesn’t necessarily offer a super discount, but it does offer Family Bundles that make meals simple. Family Bundles serve four people for $30 (you can upgrade to have more servings). Four restaurants have a bundle: Juan Taco, Weirdough, Amsterdam and Yum Roll. Bundles have to be pre-ordered Monday through Friday and picked up curbside between 4 and 7 p.m. The entrance to Flagship Commons is on the north side of Westroads Mall, 10000 California St.

Thursdays

Flagship Commons – The popular food hall doesn’t necessarily offer a super discount, but it does offer Family Bundles that make meals simple. Family Bundles serve four people for $30 (you can upgrade to have more servings). Four restaurants have a bundle: Juan Taco, Weirdough, Amsterdam and Yum Roll. Bundles have to be pre-ordered Monday through Friday and picked up curbside between 4 and 7 p.m. The entrance to Flagship Commons is on the north side of Westroads Mall, 10000 California St.

Upstream Brewing Co. – As mentioned above, this restaurant/brewery is family-friendly. Every Tuesday and Thursday night, there’s a roving magician to entertain. 

Fridays

Flagship Commons – The popular food hall doesn’t necessarily offer a super discount, but it does offer Family Bundles that make meals simple. Family Bundles serve four people for $30 (you can upgrade to have more servings). Four restaurants have a bundle: Juan Taco, Weirdough, Amsterdam and Yum Roll. Bundles have to be pre-ordered Monday through Friday and picked up curbside between 4 and 7 p.m. The entrance to Flagship Commons is on the north side of Westroads Mall, 10000 California St.

Sundays 

The Good Life Sports Bar & Grill (original location) – Family Day at the original location of TGL is every Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. The restaurant has magicians to perform as well as their regular Sunday specials. The Good Life Sports Bar & Grill is located at 1203 S. 180th St.

Daily

Burnzzz Burgers, Wings & Games – This burger and wing spot makes the wallet and stomach happy (try the pickle wings – they aren’t fried pickles, though. It’s a pickle-y sauce over wings). As a bonus, to keep the kids and yourself entertained, all arcade games at the restaurant are free. Burnzzz is located at 504 N. 33rd St.