Where kids eat free in and around Washington, DC

You can go out to dinner every night (to a good restaurant!) in our area and your Bambino can eat free! We’d love to hear from you, comment with your favorite establishments that offer kids deals. This guide to kids eating free in and around Washington, DC is sponsored by Modern Market: Fresh, Farm, Eateries.

                                                                                                                                                                   (Photo: Modern Market)

Modern Market–
(4930 Elm St. Bethesda, MD.20814)
(1010 Vermont Ave NW Suit 102 Washington, DC 20005)
(1627 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD. 20852)
(Coming soon to Columbia, MD)

Sunday & Monday after 5:00pm-close, with the purchase of an adult entree. Modern Market cooks using simple, whole ingredients that come from farms, not factories. Making most things from scratch, even down to our salad dressings and pizza dough. This has led to a menu that satisfies virtually any dietary requirement – vegan, celiac, paleo, raw, south beach, high carb, low carb, and also low GCI. They also have a loyalty program and app that will send you deals.

Hard Times Cafe–
(1404 King St. Alexandria, VA 22314)

Every Sunday and Monday kids eat free with an adult entree.

Surfside–
(2444 Wisconsin Ave NW)
(1800 N St NW)

Monday from 5:00pm-9:00pm, buy a regular adult entree and get a kids entree free. Fresh fare inspired by the beach.

The Daily Dish–
(8301 Grubb Rd.  Silver Spring, MD)

On Monday’s kids 12 and under get one meal from the Kids Menu with the purchase of an adult meal $12 and above, not available on select holidays). The menu is inspired by the bounty of the seasons and focuses on comfort food that is seasonally inspired, sustainable and locally sourced.

Brookland Pint–
(716 Monroe Street, NE Washington, DC 20017)

Kids eat free all day on Tuesdays. Limit 2 kids under the age of 12, valid with the purchase of an adult entree. Don’t forget to ask for a balloon on your way out!

Meridian Pint–
(3400 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20010)

Kids eat free all day on Tuesdays. Limit 2 kids under the age of 12, valid with the purchase of an adult entree. Don’t forget to ask for a balloon on your way out!

Lebanese Taverna Cafe-
(See image below for various locations)

Kids eat free for lunch and dinner with the purchase of an entree, sandwich platter or mezza platter at Cafe locations. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at different locations, see image below.

Whitlow’s on Wilson:
(2854 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201)

Tuesday – Sunday from 4:00pm – 7:00pm for kids 10 years old and younger. One kids meal per full priced entrée, sandwich , burger, or dinner salad that each adult orders. In short, one kids meal for one adult meal.

Roofer’s Union–
(2446 18th St NW)

Family Night is Thursday 5:00pm-close. Kids under 12 eat free with the purchase of an adult entree. A summer perk;  they boast to be one of the best rooftops in the city!

Toro Toro–
(1300 I St NW, Washington, DC 20005)

Modern Pan-Latin choice serving skewers of grilled meats plus small plates & barrel-aged cocktails. Kids (ages 10 and under) eat free every day! They limit to two kids typically. Bonus, they offer $19 bottomless express lunch (unlimited dishes, served quickly so you can get back to work!) and $49 bottomless dinner featuring specials like ceviche and signature La Bomba experience.

Tastee Diner–
(Bethesda, Silver Spring & Laurel locations)

Monday-Friday, kids eat free off the kids menu with a paid adult meal. Visit the Tastee Diner for pancakes, omelets, sandwiches and soups. Silver Spring and Laurel locations serve beer and wine.

Chains with some sort of Kids Eat Free, depending on location:
Denny’s
IHop
TGIFridays
Applebees
Bob Evans
Fuddruckers
Moes Southwest Grill

American City Diner
(5532 Connecticut Ave NW)

Kids eat free with a paying adult after 5:00pm everyday.