Keeping track of all of the free kids meals in Charlotte is proving to be a full-time job. With restaurant closings and new ones popping up all the time, it’s a constantly evolving list of great specials. We listened to all of your comments, got on the horn and verified the digs. So here goes, Kids Eat Free (or darn near close to it) in Charlotte:
EVERYDAY:
Charlotte Cafe:
Park Road Shopping Center
4127 Park Road
Charlotte, NC 28209
Arboretum
8200 Providence Road (Suite 700)
Charlotte, NC 28277
Under 2 get two free veggies (includes side of mac & cheese)
Papa Pino’s:
3620 Festival Drive; 1-77, Exit 90
Fort Mill, SC
(803)802-7466
Kids 12 and under eat free every day from the Bambini menu with an adult purchase of a dinner entree. Limit of one child per paying adult.
Providence Road Sundries:
1522 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC
(704)366-4467
Kids 12 and under eat free MONDAYS THROUGH THURSDAYS after 5pm with adult purchase of a dinner. (Not technically everyday, but close to it!)
Souper Salad:
10046 D-E. Independence Blvd.
Matthews, NC
(704)708-4949
Kids 3 and under eat free every day.
Village Pizza:
773 Crossroads Plaza
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803)547-7770
Kids 9 and under eat free from the buffet.
Golden Corral:
1540 US Highway 29 North
Concord, NC 28025
(704)782-0044
Kids 3 and under eat free every day.
IHOP:
All locations are offering kids eat free from 4-10 pm during the month of April.
The DragonHouse Chinese Buffet:
355 Woodlawn Road
Charlotte, NC 28209
(704)521-1383
Children under 2 eat free every day.
Cici’s Pizza:
Check website for locations.
Children under 3 eat for $.99 from the buffet. Children ages 3-10 eat for $2.99 including a drink.
MONDAY:
Buffet Dynasty:
1709 Matthews Township Parkway
Matthews, NC 28105
(704)844-8150
Buffalo Wild Wings:
440 E. McCullough Drive, Suite 230
Charlotte, NC
(704)510-1545
Kids eat for $.99 from 5-9 pm
Dilworth Neighborhood Grille:
911 E. Morehead Street
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704)377-3808
Quaker Steak and Lube:
7731 Gateway Lane
Concord, NC 28027
(704)979-5823
Kids eat for $.99 with purchase of two adult entrees.
Sports Page Food & Spirits:
8400 Bellhaven Blvd. #H
Charlotte, NC 28216
(704)399-4417
Kids 10 and under eat free after 5pm with a paying adult.
Village Inn Pizza:
Westpark Shopping Center
Statesville, NC
(704)873-1101
1505 Newtowne Plaza
Statesville, NC
(704)873-0256
Kids eat from buffet for free with every paying adult.
Golden Corral:
2507 W. Roosevelt Blvd.
Monroe, NC
(704)226-9718
Topaz Healthier Burger Grill:
15025 Lancaster Highway (Old 521)
(704)542-9323
Kids meals are $.99 with purchase of an adult combo meal. Can get up to four kids meals. Kids ages 10 and under only.
Mexquite Mexican Eatery:
16646 Hawfield Way Drive
Charlotte, NC
(704)542-1344
Kids eat free with purchase of a regular adult meal after 4pm.
Park Place Restaurant:
10517 Park Road
Charlotte, NC
(704)295-1588
Kids eat free all day long with purchase of an adult entree.
Buffet Dynasty:
1709 Matthews Township Parkway
Matthews, NC 28105
(704)844-8150
Kids eat free after 5pm.
Chick-fil-A:
9905 Matthews Park Drive
Matthews, NC 28105
(704)847-7702
5-8 pm with the purchase of one adult meal get a four-pack kids meal for free.
TUESDAY:
McAlister’s Deli:
Visit website for all locations.
Children eat free from 5-9 pm with the purchase of an adult meal. Two children per paying adult.
Beef O’ Brady’s
940 Market Street, Suite 110
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803)548-7878
Kids eat free from 4-8 pm.
Lone Star Steak House
10610-A Centrum Parkway
Pineville, NC 28134
(704)543-1922
Kids eat free all day!
Macado’s:
Concord Mills Outlet Mall
(704)979-3700
Kids eat free after 4pm.
Moe’s Southwest Grill:
1497 Concord Parkway, Suite 108
Concord, NC 28025
(704)262-7992
Tuesday’s 5-8 pm. One meal per paying adult.
Texas Roadhouse:
7801 Gateway Lane
Concord, NC 28025
(704)979-3090
Kids eat free from 4-8 pm with paying adult.
Tony Roma’s:
9920 Leitner Drive
Pineville, NC 28134
(704)544-3302
Kids eat free all day! One child per paying adult.
Wolfman Pizza – All Locations:
Kids eat free from 5-8 pm. One free kids meal for each paying adult. Check website for all Charlotte locations.
Sports Page:
179 Cross Center Drive
Denver, NC
(704)827-6283
One kids meal is free after 5pm with one full-priced adult entree.
Lonestar Steakhouse:
10610-A Centrum Parkway
Pineville, NC
(704)543-1922
2841 W. Highway 74
Monroe, NC
(704)291-2525
668 River Highway 74
Mooresville, NC
(704)799-3262
2 kids eat free with purchase of one adult entree. Drinks are included!
Golden Corral:
Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia, and Rock Hill locations.
Kids eat free from 5-9 pm.
Salsaritas:
Cotswold Village
304 S. Sharon Amity Road
Charlotte, NC
(704)442-0655
Kids eat free all day!
Denny’s:
4541 Sunset Road
Charlotte, NC
(704)597-9224
3998 Highway 150 West
Mooresville, NC
(704)664-4884
2611 N. Cherry Road
Rock Hill, SC
(803)817-1816
Two children eat free per adult meal. Drinks are not included.
Fuddruckers:
163 Matthews Township Parkway
Matthews, NC
(704)849-6360
Children eat for just $.99 with the purchase of an adult meal.
Andele Mexican Restaurant:
1096 Highway 29 N.
Concord, NC
(704) 262-3506
Delancey Street Gourmet Diner:
8145 Ardrey Kell Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704)321-3808
Kids eat free after 4 pm per each paying adult.
WEDNESDAY:
Bear Rock Cafe
2706 West Mallard Creek Church Road
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704)549-9887
Children eat free after 4pm with purchase of an adult entree.
Buffalos’s Southwest Cafe
14015 Conlan Circle
Charlotte, NC 28277
Kids eat free all day!
Firehouse Subs:
All Charlotte locations. After 4pm kids eat free with purchase of an adult combo meal. Two children per paying adult.
Mama Fu’s:
110 S. Sharon Amity
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704)714-7878
Kids eat for $.99 all day!
Q-Shack Charlotte:
10822 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704)542-5959
Kids eat for $1.00 which includes a drink!
Blu Basil Cafe:
Cotswold Shopping Center
Kids eat free all day!
RJ Gators:
3638 E. Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
(704)823-8400
Foster’s Grille
Concord Mills Blvd.
Kids eat free all day!
Shane’s Rib Shack:
199 Ken Hoffman Drive
Charlotte, NC
(704)503-3113
Kids eat free all day with purchase of an adult entree.
Flying Biscuit:
7930-A Rea Road
Charlotte, NC
(704)295-4440
Captain Steve’s Too:
1975 Highway 21 Bypass
Fort Mill, SC
(803)547-2340
Tryon House Restaurant:
215 Exmore Street
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704)527-6545
WAM Asian Grill:
1600 East Woodlawn Road
Charlotte, NC 28209
(704)714-5080
Kids eat free all day with a purchase of an $8.00 entree.
Captain Steve’s Too:
1975 Highway 21 Bypass
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803)547-2340
Two children eat free for every adult meal.
THURSDAY:
Earth Fare:
All Earth Fare locations! Kids eat free 4-8 pm with purchase of an adult meal valued at $5.00. Best part about this shin-dig is you can have up to SIX kids per ONE paying adult. Hats off to EarthFare!
SATURDAY:
Mama Fu’s:
110 S. Sharon Amity
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704)714-7878
Kids eat for $.99 all day!
Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe:
1518 E. Third Street, Suite 110
Charlotte, NC
(704)342-4606
690 Bluefield Road
Mooresville, NC
(704)660-1712
Kids eat free all day! One child per paying adult.
Steak and Shake:
Check website for all locations.
Kids eat free all day. One child per paying adult. Soda and milkshakes not included.
Fuddruckers:
163 Matthews Township Parkway
Matthews, NC
(704)849-6360
Chico’s:
102 North Statesville Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704)992-2755
Denny’s:
Charlotte, Mooresville, and Rock Hill locations.
Two children eat free per paying adult. Drinks not included.
SUNDAY:
Zapata’s Mexican Cantina
University Location
8927 J.M. Keyes Drive, Suite 900
(704)503-1979
Ballantyne Location
15105 John J. Delaney Drive #B
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704)752-6869
Lake Norman Location
19905 N.C. Highway 73
West Catawba Ave., Suite 102
(704)987-8890
All day Sunday, kids under 12 eat free with paying adult.
Salsa’s Mexican Restaurant:
Carmel Commons Shopping Center
6676 Carmel Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704)759-9886
All day Sunday, kids eat free with purchase of one entree.
Ayrsley Town Center
2015 Ayrsley Town Boulevard, Suite 101
Charlotte, NC 28273
(704)910-2129
All day Sunday, kids eat free with purchase of one entree.
Galleria Village
Shopping Center
1640 Sardis Road North
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704)846-3374
At Galleria Village location, kids eat for $1.95, drinks included.
Shane’s Rib Shack:
199 Ken Hoffman Drive
Grand Promenade Shopping Center Village II
(704)503-3113
Northlake Commons
9330 Center Lake Drive
(704)509-6553
Beef O’Brady’s:
940 Market St., Suite 110
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803)548-7878
Don’t see your fave free restaurant listed? Email us here at info@charlottesmartypants.com. We’ll happily add it. Pretty sure we can just restaurant-hop all week and we won’t have to cook again! Happy eating, Smarties!
