Free & Bargain Eats for Kids

Kids are notoriously picky eaters. It can be tough convincing them to eat foods that aren’t shaped like nuggets! We’ve all experienced the frustration of paying for a meal that our child has barely nibbled at. Fortunately, there are quite a few restaurants in the region that offer free (or inexpensive) meals to kids as long as there is a paying adult to accompany them. Keep in mind these offers can change without notice, so it’s always a good idea to contact the restaurant in advance.

Here are some great places to take advantage of free or bargain meals for the kids. 

Daily

Denny’s: Kids eat free with a paying adult (must purchase an entree) after 4 p.m. 716-7272.

Golden Corral: Kids 3 and under always eat for free. (605) 399-2195.

HuHot: Kids 3 and under always eat for free; kids 4-10 are $4.99. (605) 791-5555.

IHOP: One free kid per adult after 4 p.m. (605) 341-4467.

Pizza Hut (W. Main St.): Free buffet for kids 3 and under. (605) 343-1511.

Pizza Ranch (Rapid City): Kids 3 and under always eat for free; kids 4-12 are 75¢ per year of age. (605) 791-5255.

Pizza Ranch (Sturgis): Kids 4 and under always eat for free; kids 5-8 are $4.99; kids 9-12 are $6.99. (605) 347-3400.

Sundays

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: One free kid per adult. (605) 791-5400.

Guadalajara (Spearfish): Kids 8 and under are 99¢. (605) 642-4765.

Pancheros: One free kid per adult. (605) 718-2251.

Fiesta Tequila: Kids eat for 99¢. (605) 348-4762.

Mondays

Texas Roadhouse: One free kid per adult. (605) 341-2901.

Buffalo Wings & Rings: One free kid per adult. (605) 791-9464.

Sickie’s Garage: Two free kids’ meals with ice cream cups per adult, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.) (605) 716-7690.

Tuesdays

Chili’s: Kids eat for 99¢. (605) 388-8100.

(kol): Kids eat free. (605) 791-1600.

Perkins: One free kid per adult after 4 p.m. (605) 341-5225.

Ruby Tuesday: One free kid per adult. (605) 343-1700.

Wednesdays

Applebee’s: Kids eat for 99¢. (605) 394-0338.

Famous Dave’s: Kids eat for 99¢. (605) 341-2115.

Saturdays

Marlin’s: One free kid per adult. (605) 342-9456.

Z’Mariks Noodle Cafe: One free kid per adult with purchase of a large entree. (605) 721-3333.


UPDATED: July 2020