On any given day of the week, kids eat free at select San Diego restaurants around town.

IMPORTANT NOTE: These promotions change regularly, tend to be correlated to the broader economy (i.e. fewer such offers in good economic times, many more in tougher times), and many are not even promoted on the restaurants’ websites and social media platforms. Call before you go to see if kids eat free is still on offer.

There are a few rules that usually apply to kids eat free promotions. These offers usually apply to the kids’ menu only (not the regular menu) and are tied to the purchase of an adult meal. Dining in the restaurant, versus take-out, is also often a common requirement.

Without further ado, here is a list of verified restaurants in San Diego that offer kids eat free promotions as of September 2019.

TIP: Kids eat free at even MORE restaurants during October as part of the countywide Kids Free San Diego promotion. You can check the list here.

(Make sure you also check out the Top 10 Things to Do in San Diego.)

Every Day

Barra barra saloon

4016 Wallace St.
619-291-3200
San Diego, CA
Online: barrabarrasaloon.com
Daily, kids 10 and under eat free with paying adult

Cosmopolitan hotel and restaurant

2600 Calhoun St.
619-297-1874
San Diego, CA
Online: oldtowncosmopolitan.com
Daily, kids 10 and under eat free with paying adult

Al’s cafe in the village – carlsbad/North county

795 Carlsbad Village Dr.
760-729-5448
Carlsbad, CA
Online: alscafeinthevillage.menutoeat.com
Daily, kids 10 and under eat free

Denny’s

Multiple locations in San Diego County
Online: dennys.com
Participation varies at Denny’s locations across the United States. Kids eat free with purchase of adult entree costing $6 or more, up to 2 free kids meals.

Sunday

Daphne’sCaliforniagreek

Multiple locations in San Diego County
Online: daphnes.biz
Sundays, kids eat free per adult entree

Hooters

1400 Camino De La Reina #115
San Diego, CA
619-235-4668
Online: hooters.com
On Sundays, with purchase of adult entree a kid’s meal is free

The weevil burger – east county

9104 Fletcher Parkway
La Mesa, CA
619-644-1010
Online: yelp.com/biz/the-weevil-burger-la-mesa
On Sundays, kids eat free

Mondays

Hacienda casaBlanca- east county

700 North Johnson Ave
619-442-9827
El Cajon, CA
Online: haciendacasablanca.biz
On Mondays, kids 10 and under eat free with paying adult

Tin L.A. fresh kitchen

6985 El Camino Real #108
Carlsbad, CA
760-431-5323
Online: tinleafkitchen.com
On Mondays, kids 10 and under eat free with paying adult from 4 p.m. until close

Tuesdays

Ikea Restaurant

2149 Fenton Parkway
San Diego, CA
888-888-4352
Online: ikea.com
Tuesdays, kids eat free

Hamburger factory – poway/North county

14122 Midland Rd
Poway, CA
858-486-4575
Online: hamburgerfactory.com
On Tuesday nights after 5 PM, kids 10 and under eat free with paying adult

O’s american kitchen – north county

137 S. Las Posas Rd. #153
San Marcos, CA
760-798-7889
Online: osamericankitchen.com
On Tuesdays, kids eat free all day with a purchase of adult entree

Achiote – south bay

4419 Camino Camino de la Plaza
San Ysidro, CA
619-690-1494
Online: achiotes.com
On Tuesdays, kids eat free with paying adult – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Marie callender’s

Multiple locations in San Diego County
Online: mariecallenders.com
Tuesdays and Saturdays, kids 12 and under eat free with paying adult

Ruby’s diner

3500 Sports Arena Blvd.
San Diego, CA
619-224-4171

5630 Paseo Del Norte, #130 D
Carlsbad, CA
760-931-7829

1 Oceanside Pier
Oceanside, CA
760-433-7829

online: rubys.com/locations
Ages 12 and under eat free from 4 p.m. to closing

Wednesdays

Hooley’sIrishpub – east county

2955 Jamacha Rd.
El Cajon, CA
619-670-7468
Online: www.hooleys.com
On Wednesdays, kids 12 and under eat free with paying adult

Saturdays

Marie callender’s

Multiple locations in San Diego County
Online: mariecallenders.com
Tuesdays and Saturdays, kids 12 and under eat free with paying adult

Are we missing a San Diego restaurant where kids eat free? Please let us know in the comments and we’ll get it added to the list ASAP.

PLEASE remember to call before you go as promotions change.

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Katie Dillon

Katie Dillon is the managing editor of La Jolla Mom and a travel advisor. She helps readers plan San Diego vacations through her hotel expertise (that stems from living in a Four Seasons hotel), local connections, and content. Readers have access to her exclusive discounts on theme park tickets (like Disneyland and San Diego Zoo) and luxury hotels perks. She shares insider tips for visiting major cities worldwide like Hong Kong, London, Paris, and Shanghai that her family has either lived in or visits regularly (or both). Katie graduated from UC San Diego and is also a Disney Travel Agent.

Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free in San Diego