That means you can enjoy dining out and get a discount, which certainly sounds like a win-win. Here are a few of these promotions to check out.
Bob Evans
By joining the Birthday Club, your child can eat free on his or her special day. As long as you’re a member, and you purchase an adult entrée, birthday meals for kids don’t cost you a dime.
Options for kids include spaghetti, chicken tenders, cheeseburgers, and mac and cheese — for lunch or dinner. Breakfasts can include pancakes and French toast.
Bonanza Steakhouse
If your child loves the Bonanza Steakhouse buffet, then make sure to sign up for the restaurant’s EClub. They give away free birthday meals for kids in the form of trips to the buffet. All you’ll need to do is purchase an adult meal, and you’re set.
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
Sign up for Bubba Gump’s email club for the option to get a free birthday meal for your kid — it’ll save you about $6 off your bill. Your child can choose from a wide range of options, including ribs, grilled cheese, and popcorn shrimp.
California Pizza Kitchen
Members of the CPKids Birthday Club get a free CPKids meal during their birthday month. That means you have some flexibility as to when you go, so you don’t have to schedule the trip on your child’s birthday.
Captain D’s
Captain D’s gives out free birthday meals for kids as part of their Kid’s Birthday Club program. Plus, your child gets a special message straight from Captain D on the big day. Chicken, shrimp, and a few fish options are available on the children’s menu
Zaxby’s
Sign up for the Zaxby’s Kidz Club, and your child will get a free meal on his or her birthday. Chicken fingers, chicken sandwiches, and grilled cheese are all on the menu.
More Free Birthday Meals for Kids
If you plan your child’s birthday right, he or she might be able to eat for free at multiple places, creating an event they won’t forget. Speaking of which, it’s possible that restaurants not listed here might also provide free birthday meals for kids, so don’t be afraid to ask your favorites if they do it,
Free Birthday Meals for Adults
In some cases, you can also find free birthday meals for adults as your favorite establishments. Au Bon Pain, Black Angus Steakhouse, Jersey Mike’s, Red Robin, and a range of others have loyalty programs that let adults eat free on their special days, too.
Readers, do you have a favorite restaurant that lets kids eat free? If so, please tell us about it in the comments section beneath this post.
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James, Amanda and Jackie awesome tips on how to have a free birthday meal. One way to keep things frugal is to have a fab birthday party at home when you don’t have much to splash.