Home Food & Drink On the House: NYC Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free by Mimi O'ConnorSeptember 26, 2018 Search more like this kids menufree mealsice creammac and cheesecollard greensdine infamily friendlyfree rangefun filledgoing out to eatbbqikeachicken fingersbrother Advertisement Trending Now Celeb & Entertainment Melanie Lynskey Talks about Being Body-Shamed in Hollywood & ‘Starving Herself’ Viral & Trending Viral TikTok Explains Why You Don’t Owe Toxic Parents a Relationship with Your Kids Celeb & Entertainment ‘Bluey’ Season 3 is Coming to Disney+ This Week! Viral & Trending Dad Gets Shamed for Using a Leash with 5-Year-Old Quintuplets News Chrissy Teigen Announces She’s Pregnant Almost 2 Years after Losing Jack Advertisement For New York City parents, the prospect of going out to eat with the kids can get pretty pricey, especially when you have one child who has officially graduated from the kids’ menu. Solution?: head to a restaurant where the kids eat free. From pubs, to cozy Italian, BBQ and spirited hibachi, we’ve found NYC spots where your kids can eat for free — all you have to do is order and entree. (But you were going to do that anyway, right?) Brother Jimmy’s BBQ Facebook page For a fun-filled BBQ experience: Brother Jimmy’s BBQ At the two Brother Jimmy’s barbecue joints in town, kids are not only welcome but they’re greeted with a smile. Best of all, at Brother Jimmy’s, kids 10 and under eat free any time and any day of the week. They’ll select from a kids’ menu featuring chicken fingers, mac-n-cheese, hot dogs and a kids burger plus one side (baked beans or collard greens anyone?) with the purchase of an adult meal. And parents rest assured: You’re going to be pretty psyched to tuck into the restaurant’s renowned southern-style slow-smokin’ BBQ (we recommend the sliced brisket—it’s smoked for up to 14 hours—and the fried Brussels sprouts can’t be beat).Midtown416 8th Ave.212-967-7603Murray Hill181 Lexington Ave.212-779-7427Online: brotherjimmys.com Rachel D. via Yelp For a Scoop of Homemade Gelato in Park Slope: Scottadito Osteria Toscana At the ever-so-cozy Scottadito Osteria Toscana in Park Slope, Tuesday from 5-9:30 p.m. is kids eat free night. Best of all kids get to select from a kids’ menu featuring pesto pasta and spaghetti with fresh plum tomatoes and meatballs and bonus: The meal also includes a drink and homemade gelato so long as mom or dad are ordering dinner. Yum!788 A Union St.Park Slope718-636-4800Online: scottadito.com Lucca Facebook page For a Bronx Restaurant That Loves Kids: Lucca Restaurant Head straight to Lucca, a favorite Bronx pizza and pasta spot serving the flavors of Tuscany, on Tuesdays. That’s when kids under 12 eat free from four PM to eight PM provided again, that an adult orders an entree. Go for the tried and true pizza, chicken fingers with fries, or spaghetti and meatballs, or branch out with options like chicken parmigiana or Milanese.3019 Westchester Ave. Bronx718-892-8282Online: lucca-restaurant.com Arirang Hibachi Steakhouse Facebook page For a Night of Hibachi Hilarity: Arirang Hibachi For 20 years, locals have flocked to Arirang Hibachi in Staten Island (they also have a location in Bay Ridge) forserious hibachi artistry, whether it’s seafood, chicken or steak that’s sizzling right before your eyes. And on Monday and Tuesday nights kids 10 and under eat a hearty (free) meal featuring soup or salad, white rice, hibachi shrimp, chicken, steak or chicken fingers plus ice cream for dessert.23A Nelson Ave.Staten Island718-966-96008812-14 Fourth Ave.718-238-9880Bay RidgeOnline: partyonthegrill.com Woodrow’s For a family-friendly Pub in Tribeca: Woodrow’s At Woodrow’s, a delightful American/Irish tavern, Sunday after 5 p.m. is kids’ night. That’s because kids 10 and under get one free kids’ meal, which includes interesting choices such as sliced steak with fries, at this neighborhood fave with the purchase of an adult entrée.43 Murray St.212-676-0300TribecaOnline: woodrowsnyc.com Anthony J via Yelp For a not-in-the-least-bit stuffy steakhouse: Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse It’s no exaggeration to say that Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse is a place you’ll wish you could dine in regularly. Not only is the staff super welcoming to families but this traditional steakhouse offers a once-a-week deal that will really help your wallet. Dine here on Sunday night and your kids will eat free from four PM to closing. The only caveats: Kids have to be 12 and under and, natch, have to be accompanied by adults. Now let’s get to what’s even better: Kids have a choice of a USDA Prime kids burger, free range kids chicken tenders and a few other mains along with a side, including, delectable garlic mashed potatoes. Bonus: this yummy kids meal includes a vanilla ice cream sundae—all free for the little cutie in your life.440 Ninth Ave.Hell’s Kitchen212-244-000544 West 56th St.Midtown212-245-1550Online: unclejacks.com Lang X. via Yelp To Kill Two Birds with One Stone: IKEA Tuesday’s the day to visit Ikea’s Red Hook location since kids get a free meal with offerings that include mac-n-cheese mashed potatoes and, of course, Swedish meatballs (plus a drink). Just think of how happy your kids will be to stop for supper after playing in Smaland and you’ll finally be able to measure for those much-needed Billy bookcases without any interruptions.Ikea1 Beard St.Red Hook 888-888-4532Online: ikea.com —Lambeth Hochwald RELATED STORIES:Air Apparent: Where to Eat Outdoors with Kids in NYCNYC’s Best Kid-Friendly Farm to Table RestaurantsLittle Dumplings: NYC Dim Sum Spots For Kids 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 mealsice creammac and cheesecollard greensdine infamily friendlyfree rangefun filledgoing out to eatbbqikeachicken fingersbrother Welcome to our Tinybeans family! Be sure to check your email for new activities, recipes and parenting hacks – and to see if you’ve won! Do you have a dog or cat? Select YES below and click submit to start receiving FREE pet ideas and inspiration, news about new pet products, exclusive offers and limited-time promotions. Yes, I have a pet! Submit GET READY FOR SUMMER! Enter to Win a $250 Gift Card! Enter your email and zip code below for a chance to win a Mastercard Gift Card. We’ll pick one winner per month through August 31, 2022 – 5 lucky winners in all! email zip_code campaign_name Enter Now! I agree to the official rules and to receive email communications from Tinybeans. By providing my email address, I agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience possible. Accepting the use of cookies enables important site functionality including personalization and analytics. Accept Decline Create an account to save this content on Tinybeans Choose how you would like to sign up. Continue with Apple Continue with Facebook Continue with Google or Continue with Email By signing up, you agree to Tinybeans Terms of Service and acknowledge you have read and agreed to our Privacy Policy. Sign in to your Tinybeans account Don’t have any account? Create an account here. Forgot your password? Reset it here. Sign In or Continue with Apple Continue with Facebook Continue with Google Personalized recommendations Tinybeans uses personal information to share useful recommendations and ideas for your family. This may include your previous activity, family profile and your hometown. Tinybeans keeps your data safe and does not sell personal information to any third party. Learn more about your privacy and location choices. Close
Celeb & Entertainment Melanie Lynskey Talks about Being Body-Shamed in Hollywood & ‘Starving Herself’