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Ottawa Family Dining Where Kids EAT FREE

By Macaroni Kid Ottawa November 15, 2023

Are you looking for a restaurant where kids eat free? It is getting harder and harder, but they do still exist. Here is an updated list of the restaurants where kids do eat free! Groceries are expensive enough today, but eating out at a restaurant is pricey when you're a family. With some careful planning around where kids do eat free and making sure you go on the night of the week where the promotion applies, it can be an enjoyable special experience going out to eat as a family! 

East Side Marios

East Side Marios has a great option on Tuesdays where kids meals are only $2! There is unlimited salad/soup and bread while the meals are being cooked up! Sometimes you're already too full for your meal by the time it comes thanks to the delicious salad and soup. Sign up for the “Mini Marios” Kids Club and you will also receive 5 free kids meals with the purchase of adult entrees.  


Zaks Diner

Zaks Diner has several locations for you to travel to in Ottawa. It is very family friendly and delicious! 

Kids eat free from Sunday to Thursday from 5 PM to close. This is for kids who are age 10 or under. An adult meal and beverage does need to be purchased.

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Barley Mow

Kids eat free in Ottawa every Sunday with the purchase of an adult meal. There is a delicious winter feature menu with meals that will certainly warm you up such as French onion soup. 


Johnny Canucks

Kids eat for free Sundays 4 - 9 PM. There are two locations - one in Orleans and Findlay Creek. Monday and Wednesday also offer 40% off appetizers from 4 - 9 PM.

                                                             

Denny's

Kids eat for free every Tuesday from 4pm to close with the purchase of a regular-priced adult entrée. Check out some of the favourite kid’s menu items, including Jr. Premium Chicken Tenders or Build Your Own Jr. Grand Slam.



Mandarin

Kids age 4 and under eat free - up to two kids per paid adult. There are also half price buffet options for children ages 5-12. There is certainly something for everyone at the Mandarin- from sushi to pizza! 

And don't forget - if it's your birthday, you eat for free! You need to sign up on their website before going. Adults should get some perks too!