Eat up.
Remember when you were a kid and your parents only permitted you to order specific dishes in an effort to be cost-conscious while dining out? If that's the way the cookie crumbled in your household, you may want to nix that rule since almost 20 restaurants in metro Atlanta offer free kids meals. From all-you-can-eat faves to pancakes any time of day plus a bevy of other restaurants with robust kids menus, eating out with your family can be fun and wallet-friendly. This list may seem like the whole enchilada, but it's a snapshot. Be sure to contact each restaurant as menus and special offers may change.
COBB COUNTY
Every day
IHOP: Visit often. Each adult meal purchase equals one free kids meal beginning at 4 p.m. every day.
3130 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta. 770-640-1731.
Monday
Tijuana Joe's: Every adult meal purchased equals one free kids meal all day long.
690 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. 770- 321-1233. www.tijuanajoes.com
Tuesday
Atlanta Bread Company: Make it a family night. For every adult meal purchased, kids 12 and younger eat free from 4 p.m. to close.
4490 S Cobb Dr., Smyrna. 770-438-6800. www.atlantabread.com.
DEKALB COUNTY
Every day
Golden Corral: Got tots? All day, every day, kids younger than three eat free at this all-you-can-eat buffet-style restaurant.
2136 Lawrenceville Hwy, Decatur. 404-751-4992. www.goldencorral.com.
Tuesday
Revival: Families have an even better reason to stop by on Tuesday nights: children can eat free from the kids menu. Faves include fried chicken, meatloaf, grilled cheese and more. This offer is valid for one free kids meal per adult; $5 per additional child.
129 Church St., Decatur. 470-225-6770. www.revivaldecatur.com.
Saba: Children 12 and younger eat free after 5 p.m. with the purchase of an adult meal.
1451 Oxford Road N.E., Decatur. 404-377-7786. www.saba-restaurant.com.
GWINNETT COUNTY
Every day
Golden Corral: Dig in. This causal dining restaurant offers free meals to children three and under every day.
2155 Riverside Pkwy., Lawrenceville. 678-442-8677. www.goldencorral.com.
Monday
Rudy's New York Pizza: Pizza party. Spend $10 or more on an adult entrée and receive one free kids meal from 5 p.m. to close. This offer is valid on dine-in meals only.
3780 Old Norcross Road, Duluth. 770-813-5585. www.rudysnewyorkpizza.com.
Atlanta Bread Company: Purchase an adult entrée and children 12 and under receive a free kids meal from 5-9 p.m.
4880 Peachtree Corners Circle, Norcross. 770-662-0900. www.atlantabread.com.
Tuesday
Denny's: Two for one. Buy one adult meal and two kids eat for free from 4-10 p.m. at this family-friendly diner.
5534 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Norcross. 770-448-8762. www.dennys.com.
Wednesday
Moe's Southwest Grill: Go to Moe's! Spend $4.99 or more on an adult entrée plus a drink and kids eat free all day.
6600 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth. 770-418-2165. www.moes.com.
NORTH FULTON COUNTY
Monday through Wednesday
Ray's Rio Bravo: The whole enchilada. Hungry kiddos can choose from cheese quesadillas, chicken tacos, chicken enchiladas, mini beef burritos and more — all served with a soft drink, choice of side and scoop of ice cream at this casual Tex-Mex restaurant. When it's warm, feel free to bask in the sun on the patio too.
6450 Powers Ferry Road N.W., Sandy Springs. 770-612-2829. www.raysriobravo.com.
Wednesday and Thursday
Hudson Grille: Eat up. This local sports bar is kid- and budget-friendly. Purchase an adult meal and kids eat for free all day. There isn't a specific kids menu, but a bevy of chicken wings, chicken tenders, burgers, hot dogs and tacos should tantalize the taste buds of your little one.
865 N Main St., Alpharetta. 770-777-4127. www.hudsongrille.com.
SOUTH FULTON COUNTY
Every day
IHOP: Breakfast anytime. Purchase an adult entrée and receive one kids meal from 4-9 p.m. every day.
2510 Flat Shoals Road, Atlanta. 770-703-7900. www.ihop.com
Tuesday
Holy Taco: When one adult spends $20 or more, two children eat for free all day. This offer is applicable to dine-in meals only.
1314 Glenwood Ave. S.E., Atlanta. 404-230-6177. www.holy-taco.com.
FULTON COUNTY
Monday through Thursday
Doc Chey's Noodle House: Good karma. When an adult presents or signs up for a free Karma card on-site, children eat free from 10 a.m. -3 p.m. at this fast-service Asian fare eatery.
1424 North Highland Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-888-0777. www.doccheys.com.
Tuesday
El Azteca: Table it. Purchase an adult meal and receive one free kids meal per table. This offer is valid all day.
1412 Dunwoody Village Pkwy. Atlanta. 770-399-7757. www.elaztecaatlanta.com.
Thursday
Captain D's: See food. Purchase one adult entrée and receive two kids meals all day.
2845 Greenbrier Parkway S.W., Atlanta. 404-344-6331. www.captainds.com.
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