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!
- Alexander's Steak House Sundays. Open 11:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Kids ages 2-10 eat free. Five choices, including Kid Kabobs, includes drink, fries & cookies. Two kids can eat free for each paying adult. 620 Bruns Lane (Corner of Jefferson & Bruns Lane), Springfield. 217-793-0440
- 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 EVERYDAY! 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.
- Denny's Tuesdays & Saturdays 4-10 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.
- Godfather's Pizza Mondays 5 – 8 p.m. Kids under 12 eat free from the buffet; drink included. One free child per paying adult. Valid at Springfield, Chatham, Decatur and Mt. Zion locations. Don't miss the great year-round birthday party options at 5 area locations! More here.
- IHOP Restaurant Dine in between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. A free kids meal for age 12 and under with purchase of a adult meal. Drink not included. 2600 Sunrise Drive (off Dirksen Parkway across from Smokey Bones), Springfield 217-789-4467.
- International Buffet Tuesday kids age 3-11 eat free with purchase of two adult buffets (drink not included). 2520 N. Dirksen Parkway. 217-788-8833. www.internationalbuffet.net
- Lone Star Steakhouse and Saloon Tuesday all day 11 a.m. -10 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. Also…Don't miss their $5 off Sunday Brunch Coupon on Mom's Choice! www.mariahsrestaurant.com.
- O'Charleys Every day. Kids 10 & under up to two kids eat free from kid's menu with paying adult; drink not included. Balloons & crayons also provided. 4241 Conestoga Dr., Springfield. 217- 787-2809 www.ocharleys.com.
- Pasta House Sundays. Kids 12 & under eat free with one paying adult; drink not included. Off Veteran's Parkway near Best Buy at 2800 S. West Plaza Drive, Springfield. 217-793-2433. Valid at Jacksonville location too.
- Perkins Kids 12 and under eat for 99 cents every day, all day. One 99 cent meal with each adult meal purchase. 3429 Freedom Drive, Springfield. 217-787-3535, www.perkinsrestaurants.com.
- 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
- Vic's Pizza Sundays, Kids 10 & under eat free from kids menu with a paid adult; dine-in only. 2025 Peoria Road, Springfield 217-522-2464.
- Wings Etc. $1.00 kid's meals every day, drink included. 2315 North Dirksen Parkway 217-241-0077 www.wingsetc.net
- Xochimilco Mexican Food Sundays, kids 12 & under eat free with adult order. Valid at all Springfield locations. 3210 Northfield Dr. 217-544-9206, 2941 W. Iles, 217-546-3116, 6901 Preston Drive (Off Route 4.) 217-483-1006.
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Thanks for showing the "kids" eat free spots.As a full time worker and full time mom sometimes I'm tired and don't feel like cooking!
I love the Kids Eat Free Guide! Brilliant and convenient! Thanks so much!