No one wants to sit at home every night, and we all love to come home to a clean kitchen! Here is a list of places in town that make eating out easier … and more affordable.
All restaurants were called for verification, but policies do change. Note that specials and age requirements vary per restaurant. When in doubt, phone first! Contact Us if you find more deals. Enjoy!
- Bob Evans. Tuesdays from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. 4221 Conestoga Drive. 217-698-3800.
- Buffalo Wild Wings. Wednesday, all day. 99 cent "Wild Child" Kids Meals for ages 12 and under, drink included. 4420 Wabash Avenue, Springfield. 217-546-9453 www.buffalowildwings.com
- Cara Mongolian Bar-b-que. Kids 4 and under eat free EVERY DAY! Ages 5-7 qualify for the child's bowl pricing. 3431 Freedom Drive, next to Target in Springfield, 217-546-5081.
- Charlie Parker's. Kids age 3 and under eat FREE with a paid adult. Meals include fries, applesauce and small beverage. Breakfast served all day. Don't miss the Giant pancake! 700 North Street, Springfield. 217-241-2104.
- Chili's. Kids eat free on Tuesdays. 2891 S Veterans, Springfield. 217-546-8505.
- Denny's. Tuesdays & Saturdays 4:00 -10 p.m. Kids 12 & under eat free with adult purchase. 2905 Stevenson Dr. 529-6842; 2599 W. Wabash, Springfield. 217-698-1049 www.dennys.com.
- Fulgenzi's Trattoria in Chatham. Wednesdays and Thursdays in November. Kids 10 and under eat free off the kids menu per paid adult entree. Drinks not included. 214 West Chestnut. 217-483-6133.
Godfather's Pizza. Mondays 5:00 – 8 p.m. Kids under 10 eat free from the buffet; drink included. One free child per paying adult. Valid at Springfield, Decatur and Mt. Zion locations. Don't miss the great year-round birthday party options at 5 area locations! More here.- La Fiesta. Mondays Kids eat free with an adult entree purchase. Open at 11:00 a.m. 2830 Adlai Stevenson Drive. 217-585-6767
- Lone Star Steakhouse and Saloon. Tuesday all day 11:00 a.m. -10:00 p.m. Ages 12 and under. Two kids eat free with one paying adult, drink included. Add an ice cream for 99 cents. 2881 S. Veterans Parkway. 217-787-9411.
Mariah's Restaurant. Sundays Open Menu from 2:00 – 9:00 p.m. does not apply to brunch. Kids 10 and under eat free with an adult entree purchase; drink is included. Must mention Springfield Moms. 3317 Robbins Road, Springfield. 217-793-1900. www.mariahsrestaurant.com.- O'Charleys. Monday through Thursday. Kids 10 & under. One free child eats free from kids’ menu with each paying adult; drink now included. Balloons & crayons also provided. 4241 Conestoga Dr., Springfield. 217- 787-2809 www.ocharleys.com.
- Quaker Steak and Lube. Kid’s Night every Monday, from 5:00 -8:00 p.m., where our Kid’s Lube Cruiser Meals are $0.99. We also have crafts, games, face painting and prizes on that night. 1121 W. Lincolnshire Blvd., Springfield. 217-787-5823.
- Pizza Hut. Tuesday from 5:00- 7:30 p.m. the buffet is free for kids 10 & under with adult buffet purchase. Offer should apply at all Springfield locations with dine-in buffet. www.pizzahut.com
- Steak n Shake. Saturdays and Sundays Kids Eat for Free with the purchase of an adult meal over $8. All Springfield locations. 787-0392
- Texas Roadhouse. Tuesday is Kids Night! Activities include Free Ice Cream Sundae Bar, Face Paint, Contests such as peanut stomps, mashed potato or applesauce eating contests and appearances by Andy Amardillo. Springfield location 217-698-5700.
- Vic's Pizza. 2025 North Peoria Road, Springfield. Kids eat free on Sunday with a paying adult. Phone: 522-2464.
If you have discovered a "Kids Eat Free" restaurant, please email us so we can add to our list.
