Home Family Restaurants On the House! Score Free Kids Meals at These Popular LA Restaurants by Jennifer O'BrienAugust 28, 2019 Search more like this kids menufree mealswineafrican americandine inexposition parkfamily membershipfree coffeefree foodfrench toastgolfgrilled cheesekid friendlykid sized Advertisement Trending Now News Disney+’s Prices Are Increasing—Unless You Want to Watch Ads Food & Drink General Mills Is Bringing Back 4 Classic Sugar Cereals That Your Mom Never Let You Eat Viral & Trending Cat Sneaks into Family Car & Joins Their Road Trip, Becomes Instant Celebrity Viral & Trending Weatherman Discovers His Map Is a Touchscreen and His Reaction Is So Pure Celeb & Entertainment Serena Williams Announces Retirement: ‘If I Were a Guy, I Wouldn’t Be Writing This’ Advertisement Why pay for a meal that your little one might only take a few bites of before declaring she’s full? Good news: You don’t have to. That’s right—from iconic diners to cozy Italian spots where you can enjoy a glass of vino, these LA restaurants invite kids to eat for free. And you can take home the leftovers. (All offers are subject to change so call first to make sure they’re still valid.) Read on for the details.photo: Vincent V. via Yelp Pizza StudioThis make-your-own-pizza joint offers fresh ingredients and deliciously crisp dough. Choose your cheese, meats, veggies and more, and your pie’s ready to eat in about 5 minutes. On Wednesdays, kids dine free with the order of a salad or pizza.Multiple locations (Burbank & Downtown) Online: pizzastudio.comphoto: The Fields LA via FacebookThe Fields LA When you find yourself hungry at Exposition Park (The California Science Center, Natural History Museum, California African American Museum or the Coliseum), head to The Fields LA—an indoor food hall located just behind these museums that offer must-eat grub from chicken and waffles to pizza (and everything in between. Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult order.Insider Tip: Sit outside and let the kids play giant games of Jenga, Connect Four and ladder golf.3939 S Figueroa St Los Angeles Online: thefieldsla.com photo: Eli D. via YelpNerano Don’t have nonna to cook Sun. dinner? Then do the next best thing and head to this Italian restaurant in Beverly Hills for a family meal that will not only transport you to the old country, but kids under 10 also eat for free. So let them fill up on all the carbs while you take advantage of Spaghetti Sun. special where for $60, the adults can choose a spaghetti with any sauce of choice from the menu and a wine carafe for two. How do you say winning in Italian?9960 S Santa Monica Blvd. Beverly Hills Online: nerano.comphoto: Taste at the Palisades via FacebookTaste at the PalisadesAfter a day building sandcastles and playing in the waves, hiking one of the trails or even exploring the Getty Villa with curious tykes in tow, treat yourself to some mouthwatering pizza (and a cocktail) nearby at Taste at the Palisades. With its cozy and sophisticated setting, you’ll deservedly take it up a notch from the standard kid-friendly fare. All day on Sun., kids can gobble up a free kid-sized pizza with each purchase of one full-sized pizza. Mangia! 538 Palisades Dr. Pacific Palisades 310-459-9808 Online: ilovetaste.com/app/taste_palisadesphoto: Ciara M. via YelpRush Street If you find yourself on the westside, Culver City’s bustling Rush Street is a super fun dinner option for the whole family. Dad will love catching the Dodgers on the widescreen TVs, mom will dig the fab wine selection and everyone will like that kids (12 and under) eat free on Sun. and Mon. evenings from 5 p.m.-10 p.m. And with a great menu featuring everything from burgers and flatbreads to steak, fish, and pasta, you’re sure to find something that will make even the pickiest eaters happy.9546 Washington Blvd. Culver City 310-837-9546 Online: rushstreetculvercity.comphoto: CA via YelpIkea If you have a little home shopping to do, why not grab a little lunch while you wait for your new Swedish sofa? On Tues., get up to two kids’ meals for free with the purchase of one adult entrée. And while it may sound surprising, Ikea’s in-store restaurant serves up some truly great food. From chicken tenders and Swedish meatballs to braised beef, pasta, and even salmon, the whole family can devour a truly delish meal for next to nothing. Be sure to double check Ikea’s site for participating locations. And if you join Ikea’s free Family Membership, you’ll also enjoy free coffee or tea at the restaurant anytime you visit. Ikea Burkbank & Carson Online: ikea.comphoto: Cafe 50’s via FacebookCafé 50’sDelighting families on the Westside since 1982, Café 50’s is the perfect place to bring tykes for a bite. With a festive atmosphere, super friendly service and great food, you really can’t ask for anything better—except maybe free food on Wed! Every week, Café 50’s hosts “Pee-Wee Wednesdays,” where littles get a free meal from the under 10 menu with every adult entrée purchased. Café 50s also features fun specials on others days worth checking out. And then there’s the last “Wacky Wednesday” of every month when the whole family can eat for free from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. if they come in wearing two-piece button down pajamas and purchase beverages. Café 50’s also features free tableside magic from Magic Castle magicians during brunch on Sat. and Sun. from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.11623 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles 310-479-1955 Online: cafe50s.comphoto: Grace E. via Yelp Norm’s Norm’s has been a SoCal institution since 1949. With numerous locations around the city, families can easily grab a fab meal on the cheap. On Mon., littles (aged 10 and under) eat free from 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. from the kids’ menu with each adult entrée purchased. With the entire kids’ menu available any time of day, tots can even enjoy French toast and strawberry hotcakes for dinner, while good old chicken tenders and grilled cheese are always at the ready as well.Multiple locations Online: normsrestaurants.comphoto: Rob A. on YelpEl Segundo Fish CompanyOne fish, two fish, three fish, free fish! Pint-sized pescatarians will dig Wed. at El Segundo Fish Company when kids eat free with each order of a regular entrée. We’re talking generous helpings of popcorn shrimp and fish n’ chips that’ll make their hearts go pitter-patter. And parents can kick back and relax in a no-stress, casual atmosphere while dining on everything from sole and mahi-mahi to blackened wild ahi tuna tacos and beer.210 E. Grand Ave. El Segundo 310-648-7222 Online: esfishco.comIf you make your way through this list, here are a few other swell spots to check out: Ruby’s Diner: Every Tues. evening is Family Night at Ruby’s where kids (aged 12 and under) eat for free with the purchase of an adult entrée.Maria’s Italian Kitchen: Every Wed., enjoy a free kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult entrée. (Limit two kiddos per family, per check.)La Serenata: From quesadillas and burritos to empanadas, this is one kids’ menu that has you covered for free all day Mon. with the purchase of an adult entrée and two drinks. Be sure to mention offer when ordering.Denny’s: Kids eat free every Tuesday from 4p.m.-10p.m., making dinner easy-peasy.Marie Callender’s: At select locations, kids eat free on Tuesday and Saturday. One kids’ meal per each adult entrée purchased.Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Every Sunday, free barbecue is the name of the game for kids (aged 12 and under). One free kids’ meal for each $10 adult purchase. Steak ‘n Shake: All day on Saturay and Sunday, kiddos (aged 12 and under) get one free kids’ plate for every $9 you spend —dine-in only.The Small Café: If you’re in Long Beach on a Wednesday, snag one free kids’ meal for each adult meal purchased.El Torito: On Wednesdays, kids 12 & under eat free with the purchase of any adult entree.To see what Red Tricycle Editors are up to this month, follow us on Instagram!—Shahrzad Warkentin & Jennifer O’Brien RELATED STORIES: LA’s Best-Kept Secret: Free Music at the Hollywood BowlYour Ultimate Guide to LA’s Best Museums for KidsWhat to Do This Weekend in Los Angeles Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Copy (Opens in new window) Search more like this kids menufree mealswineafrican americandine inexposition parkfamily membershipfree coffeefree foodfrench toastgolfgrilled cheesekid friendlykid sized Welcome to our Tinybeans family! 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