Looking to dine out with kids without breaking the bank? This guide features restaurants where kids eat free on select days, plus local spots with kid-friendly menus that go beyond basic chicken fingers.
Unless noted, Kids Eat Free deals include one free kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult entrée. Offers may change. Always call ahead to confirm.
Daily | Sundays | Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Saturdays | Kid-Friendly Menus
Roots Natural Kitchen | 129 E Main St, Newark, DE 19711 |
Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult bowl. The child must be under 12 and present.
- 4 - 10 PM: Kids eat free with at least one adult entree.
BBC Tavern & Grill
| 4019 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE 19807
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- 4 - 6 PM: We recommend the classics: “Eww That’s Gross,” “I Don’t Want Anything,” or “Whatever.”
- Also offers Guest Bartender and Fundraising Nights.
El Camino
| 3559 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19810
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- 4 - 6 PM: Authentic Mexican fare.
Famous Rivera Grill
| 7313 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707
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- All day. Kids eat free on Sundays.
Shellhammers
| 9c University Plaza, Newark, DE 19702 |
- All day: One free kids' meal with every adult food purchase of $20 or more.
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Tomfoolery’s
| 714 Ash Blvd, Middletown, DE 19709
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- All day. Kids eat free on Mondays.
Kid Shelleen’s
| 14th & Scott Streets, Wilmington, DE 19806
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- 5:30 - 7:30 PM: Children’s meals are $5 for kids ages 10 and under. Jungle John will be doing balloon animals.
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Chuck Lager’s American Tavern
| 4500 New Linden Hill Rd, Wilm., DE 19808
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- Kids eat free on Tuesdays. Dine-in and phone orders only.
Miller’s Ale House
| 1323 Churchmans Rd, Newark, DE 19713
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- Kids eat free on Tuesdays with the purchase of a $10 adult menu item. Limit two kids’ meals per table.
- Kids eat free on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays.
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El Toro Cantina
| 1934 W 6th St, Wilmington, DE 19805
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- Kids eat free on Wednesdays.
Kid Shelleen’s
| 1812 Marsh Rd, Wilmington, DE 19810
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- 5:30–7:30 PM: Children’s meals are $5 for kids ages 10 and under. Jungle John does balloon animals from
Klondike Kate’s
| 158 E Main St, Newark, DE 19711
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Metro Diner
| Concord Pike in Wilmington, Ogletown-Stanton Road in Newark, Middletown Warwick Road in Middletown
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- All summer, after 2 PM: Must dine with a qualifying adult entree. 10 & under.
The Post
| 1715 Delaware Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806
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- In addition to Kids Eat Free Wednesdays, kids can enjoy menu favorites every day: Grits, Parmesan Fingerlings, Pasta Salad, and more.
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Grain Exchange
| 591 Discovery Blvd, Newark, DE 19713
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KID-FRIENDLY MENUS Not your average chicken fingers |
Banks Seafood & Kitchen
| 101 S. Market St., Wilmington, DE 19801
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- With options like homemade fish sticks, a “Krabby Patty” crab cake sandwich, and a Goldfish green salad, even adults may want to order from the kids’ menu.
Harry’s Savoy Grill
| 2020 Naamans Rd, Wilmington, DE 19810
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- Kids can enjoy smaller portions of Harry’s classics: Prime Rib, Seared Salmon, or a Hamburger.
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TIPS FOR THE BEST MEAL EVER
- Make a Restaurant Bag: books, coloring/activity books, markers or colored pencils (trust us, melted crayons are no fun), a drawing pad, travel games, playdough, card games, wipes, and a kids' cup or utensils. Keep it in your car!
- Plan (as much as you can with young kids). Check out the menu ahead of time to ensure it has something for everyone.
- If possible, try not to go out when everyone is tired or hangry. Like, we love a mid-day feast on vacation instead of an exhausted and overstimulated dinner.
- When they take your drink order, order the kids' food
- More games and ideas here.
- P.S. If your child makes a mess (I'm talking crumbs, food, or stuff all over the place), please take a minute to tidy up the area. Trust me, the staff will appreciate it.
Hungry for more? Visit our Food & Drink section of the directory
Please note: It's a good idea to call ahead to confirm that the promotions listed here are still active. If you find something has changed, or have a Wilmington restaurant to add, please email leslieh@macaronikid.com, and we will update it!
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