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Where Kids Eat Free in New Orleans
Note :: There is also a list of the best family restaurants in New Orleans online here.
Too tired to cook dinner at the end of a long day, but don’t want to spend an arm and a leg feeding your krewe? I’ve got you covered with a comprehensive list of all the places kids eat for free (or almost free) throughout the New Orleans area, ranging from the Westbank to Kenner to the Northshore. Most of these deals are for dine-in only, so go relax and let someone else do the cooking and dishes. Some restaurants have a limit on the number of kids’ meals per adult, so if you have a large family, call first. Also, these deals may change from time to time, so please confirm before ordering.
Monday
Bistro Byronz :: Kids eat free with adult meal purchase
Golden Corral :: Kids 3 and under eat free with a paying adult
Hooters :: Kids eat free (Gretna and Slidell locations only) with the purchase of an adult entree
La Tia Cantina – One free kid’s quesadilla or taco meal with the purchase of an adult entrée for children 12 and under all summer
Outback Steakhouse – Kids eat free at Outback with the purchase of an adult entrée. Dine-in and mention ”FREE JOEY MEAL” to your server or redeem online with code ”JOEYFREE”.
Carreta’s Mexican Grill (Metairie) :: After 4 pm, one free kids’ meal with an adult meal purchase
IHOP :: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal from 4-10 p.m.
Outback Steakhouse :: Kids eat free with the purchse of an adult meal
Tuesday
Applebee’s :: Kids eat free from 3 pm – 9 pm, one free kids meal per adult meal purchase
Ruby Tuesday’s :: From 5 pm til close, free kids’ meal with adult meal purchase (dine-in only)
Denny’s :: From 4 pm – 10 pm, free kids’ meals with adult meal purchase
Golden Corral :: Kids 3 and under eat free
La Tia Cantina – One free kid’s quesadilla or taco meal with the purchase of an adult entrée for children 12 and under all summer
IHOP :: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal from 4-10 p.m.
Wednesday
Isabella’s Pizzeria :: Kids 12 and under eat free, limit one per adult meal purchase, dine in only
Golden Corral :: Kids 3 and under eat free
La Tia Cantina – One free kid’s quesadilla or taco meal with the purchase of an adult entrée for children 12 and under all summer
Las Cruces Tex Mex – Kids eat free with an adult entree purchase for kids 12 and under (dine-in only; steak items excluded)
IHOP :: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal from 4-10 p.m.
Jason’s Deli :: Kids eat free after 3 p.m. with the purchase of an adult entree for kids 12 and under
Blue Oak BBQ :: Two free kid’s meals with the purchase of an adult entree for kids 12 years old and under (dine-in only)
Thursday
Piccadilly:: Kids 12 and under eat for $1.99 all day with an adult meal purchase
Golden Corral :: Kids 3 and under eat free all summer
La Tia Cantina – One free kid’s quesadilla or taco meal with the purchase of an adult entrée for children 12 and under all summer
IHOP :: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal from 4-10 p.m.
Friday
Golden Corral :: Kids 3 and under eat free
Bobby Hebert’s :: Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult entree (dine-in only)
Ruby Tuesday’s :: Free kids’ meal with an adult meal purchase (dine-in only)
IHOP :: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal from 4-10 p.m.
Saturday
Golden Corral :: Kids 3 and under eat free
IHOP :: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal from 4-10 p.m.
Los Jefes :: Free kid’s meal during their weekend brunch from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. for kids 10 years old and under.
Jason’s Deli :: Kids eat free all day with the purchase of an adult entree for kids 12 and under
Sunday
Nirvana:: Kids 4 and under eat free for the buffet
Moe’s Southwest Grill :: Kids 12 and under eat free with adult meal purchase, limit 2 per family
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit :: Kids 12 and under eat free with adult meal purchase
Shoney’s :: Kids 4 and under eat free
Golden Corral :: Kids 3 and under eat free
IHOP :: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal from 4-10 p.m.
Los Jefes :: Free kid’s meal during their weekend brunch from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. for kids 10 years old and under.
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Nirvana Indian Cuisine on Magazine – kids eat free dinner buffet on Sunday
Thanks Denise. I’ll add that one.
What Golden Corral is that? I just called the one in Kenner and was informed that was incorrect.
JoAnna, I had gotten the information from their website, but I just called also and have updated the post that they are only doing 3 and under free currently.
Bad Wolf in Belle Chasse:
Wednesdays kids eat 1/2 off with the purchase of at least one adult meal, dine in only.
Thursdays are Family Game Night – board game rentals are free and families can get a free booster pack of Pokemon cards if they dine in (one per family, kids must be present)
Bobby Hebert’s Restaurant kids eat free on Friday
Three B’s R.I.P.