We recommend calling ahead, as restaurants sometimes change their KEF policy.
Being the designated dinner decider for the rest of forever is no easy task. Between sports, busy schedules, and homework, even your Crockpot needs a break every once in a while. What started as an innocent question on Facebook to save some money and my dishpan hands turned into an overwhelming response from the moms who know everything. Here are the best family food deals around town — as suggested by you!
For more Kids Eat Free (KEF) deals, check out our Kids Eat FREE In & Around Jacksonville guide, pulled from our Family Directory.
Kids Eat Free + Meal Deals
Bono’s Pit Bar-B-Q (Neptune Beach): Kids eat free on Monday with an adult meal purchase.
Chick-fil-A (various locations): While not necessarily a discount, their new 30-count nugget meal comes with a drink and fries for about $20, depending on location. Makes the perfect tide over between practice and supper.
European Street Cafe (Jacksonville Beach): Kids under 12 eat free on Mondays with the purchase of an adult meal and beverage.
Fast Eddy’s Quick Mideast (Baymeadows): Kids eat free on Sunday withan adult meal purchase.
Forescore Golf (Gate Parkway, San Marco): Free kids’ meal on Wednesday with adult meal purchase.
Hurricane Grill & Wings (Neptune Beach): Kids eat free on Sunday with an adult meal purchase over $10.
Island Wing Company (Bartram Market): Kids eat free on Mondays and Wednesdays with an adult meal purchase.
Joseph’s Pizza (Northside, Atlantic Beach): Two-Buck Tuesdays — kids make their own pizzas for $2.
Larry’s Giant Subs (Jacksonville Beach): Buy an adult 12-inch sub and drink, get a kids’ sub free on Sunday.
Lillian’s Sports Grill (Ortega): Kids eat free on Wednesday with the purchase of an adult meal. Also note they have a game room and bingo in the back; you can play for free or buy additional cards for $1 (kids welcome)! Reservations recommended.
The Loop (various locations): $1.99 kids’ meal with adult meal purchase. (Nocatee is Monday, San Pablo is Tuesday, Mandarin is Saturday, San Marco is Saturday.)
Miller’s Ale House (various locations): Kids eat free on Tuesday with an additional $10 food item purchase.
One Third Asian House (St. Johns): Kids eat free on Monday with an adult meal purchase of over $15. Bonus points for great gluten-free options!
Ruby Tuesday (various locations): Kids eat free on Tuesday with an adult meal purchase after 5 p.m. Kids eat free on Friday with an adult meal purchase all day.
Fizzies & Fare (Sweet Pete’s, downtown): Two kids eat free on Thursday with an adult meal purchase 5–8 p.m.
Sierra Grill (Atlantic Beach): $3 kids meal on Monday with an adult meal purchase.
Strings Sports Brewery (Springfield, Jacksonville Beach): $6 burgers, pork sandwiches, and wings Monday through Friday 11 a.m.–4 p.m. and 8 p.m.–close on Mondays.
1810 Tacos y Tequila (Jacksonville Beach): Kids 12 and under eat for $2 on Wednesday with an adult meal purchase.
Texas Roadhouse (various locations): Tuesday is kids’ night, when kids can get a free scoop of ice cream with their meal. Family meal bundles with the entire takeout box of the scrumptious yeast rolls are also an option.
Tijuana Flats (Beach & Hodges): Kids eat freeon Sundays with the purchase of an adult meal. Two tacos, chips, and a drink for $7.99 on Tuesdays.
Grocery Slays (I Mean, Saves)
The Fresh Market (Beach & San Pablo): Sunday family meal for $16 (rotisserie chicken, two sides, and a box of cornbread). Thursday meal for $9 (main and two sides). $5 sushi on Thursday.
Native Sun (Jacksonville Beach): $5 rotisserie chicken on Wednesday.
Publix (various locations): $5 sushi on Wednesday.
Whole Foods (various locations): Tuesday and Friday deals, including discounts on rotisserie chicken, individual meals, pizza, sushi, and oysters for Prime members.
All of these deals were confirmed at time of publishing. Offers can change at the drop of a dime, so please call ahead to confirm before anticipating these savings.
Do you know of any more family restaurant savings we can add to our list? Comment below! Click here to add your business to our Kids Eat Free directory.
