13 Tampa Bay Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free

Want to treat the whole family without breaking the bank? Taking the whole family out to dinner is a process that can get expensive quickly. It can be a battle to find a restaurant that is enticing to you and your kid, and families with picky eaters know how frustrating it can be to spend money on a meal that barely gets touched. Thankfully Tampa Bay has a variety of cuisine to dine at and many places offer deals and discounts for your kids! Whether your a local, new to the area, or just visiting for while, be sure to take advantage of free meals for your little one.

Once school starts again your schedule may be packed with sports practice, homework, school events, PTA meetings and more. It can be difficult to plan dinner for such a busy family every night. With the help from Family Friendly Tampa Bay, we created this list for families to get out and have a nice meal together without going over any budget! Since we narrowed down to deals that only include free meals for kids, these specials will require an adult entrée to be purchased, so make sure you pick a spot that's good for mom and dad too. Whether you're in the mood for burgers, pizza, tacos or anything in between, this list will help you pick out your weekly family-friendly spots!

*Note: These deals are subject to change, check the business website or call for more information before you dine out*

Named after the best cooking, Mother's in Westchase has amazing home-cooked food and specials every day of the week. Take your kids on Tuesday for a free meal with the purchase of an entrée. Stick around for some live music or try a famous POP-tini

Take your family out for some of the best burgers in the Bay. Boulevard Burgers & Tap House is located in St. Pete and every Wednesday kids eat free!

Every Tuesday kids eat free with the purchase of any large or X-large specialty pie, 1 large pizza or 1 XL pizza. And what kid doesn't like pizza? There are multiple locations in Tampa, so make sure you call your specific store to see if the deal is still valid!

Hit the farm Monday-Thursday for a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult menu item. There's so much fun to be had at Keel and Curley farms, experience a tour around the farm or come on Tuesday for trivia.

Known for some of the best Tacos in Tampa, Taco Bus is a must-visit location for all families. Every Sunday they offer free Kid's tacos and meals with the purchase of an adult item. Go see what all the hype is about!

A Florida grown and operated restaurant with the freshest ingredients!

Dickey's prides themselves on serving friends and families Legit Texas BBQ. Kid's eat free on Sunday's at Dickey's, or if you're tired from picking up the kids from Tyrone Middle School, stop by for our curbside delivery services.

With multiple locations around the Tampa area, Green Market is a great place to take the whole family. All weekend treat your kids to a free meal (with an adult purchase.) Or take home dinner with half off family sized items. The Oldsmar location is right next to an AMC movie theater and offers a movie ticket deal, visit the website for more information.

Located off Linebaugh in Tampa, Surf Shack is a great family spot. With happy hour for the parents from 3-7, indulge in $17 margarita pitchers while your little one snacks for free on Sunday's. Check out their website for all of their daily specials.

Ford's Garage is perfect for any picky eater in the family, they have burgers, mac and cheese, chicken tenders and desserts that can make you drool. Every Tuesday kid's eat free with a purchase of their parent's meal.

You can find some of the best Mexican food at Carmelitas. Located right outside of downtown Dunedin means that there's plenty of after dinner activities to participate in. Monday has 2-for-1 margarita's and kids eat free, that might be the best deal in town! Check out their Facebook or website for more specials!

Who doesn't love a good chicken tender meal? At Miller's you can get up to two free kids meals with the purchase of a $10 menu item. Not to mention it's a great spot to watch the Bucs or the Lightning play.

Feel good about taking your family to EVOS, where there are no fryers. EVOS Airbakes tasty menu items like chicken fingers and fries – instead of deep-frying. Treat the family on Sunday's when kid's eat free when mom and dad purchase a meal!