Here's our list of super kid friendly restaurants and eateries in NJ or surrounding area!
Disclaimer: Check with establishment, for updated information.
Looking to take a break from cooking while saving money too? Visit these restaurants for kids eat free days and nights, or kids can eat relatively cheap! Have some family fun at these locations throughout New Jersey. With all the different cuisines, there is something for everyone. Generally, kids eat free ages are for the 12 and under set, and in most cases require the purchase of an adult entree. Most children's value meals are affordable and won't break the bank. Restaurant locations may vary. This list is subject to change so please confirm ahead of time.
American
Buffalo Wild Wings - multiple locations in NJ
Kids Meals with entree, side & drink - under $7.00
Chili’s - various NJ Locations
Kids Pepper Pal meal comes with entree, side (vegetables available), and drink - all kids meal under $6.00.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - multiple NJ Locations
Kids Breakfast, lunch & dinner meals (entree, side & drink), ranging in price from $5.00-$7.00.
Fuddruckers - Parsippany, Roxbury
Kids Meals under $7.00, includes entree, side & drink - for children 12 & under
The Habit Burger Grill - 15+ NJ locations
Affordable kids meal under $6.00, choose either a burger, grilled cheese or chicken, includes side, drink.
Johnny Rockets - Woodbridge, Hoboken, Atlantic City, Jersey Gardens
Priced under $7.00, various Rockets kids' meals includes a kid sized drink and fries.
Ruby Tuesdays - select locations in NJ.
Tuesdays - Kid’s eat free after 5pm with adult entree purchase.
Fridays - Kid’s eat free all day.
Smashburger - 18+ select NJ locations.
Wednesdays - Free kids' meal with the purchase of an adult meal, in-store only, 12 & under.
Asian
Panda Express - various locations throughout NJ
Chinese American food, Kids Cub meals for under $6.50 - choose between Orange Chicken, Grilled Teriyaki or Broccoli Beef, fruit side & drink.
Pho Today - Bridgewater, East Rutherford, Fort Lee, Plainsboro, South Plainfield
Authentic Vietnamese food; kid’s menu - for entrees, choose from grilled pork, spring rolls, grilled chicken or pho meatball, under $8.00.
Breakfast
Denny’s - multiple NJ Locations
Kids menu include breakfast pancakes, Jr. Grand Slam, chicken tenders, burgers for under $6.00
IHOP - various NJ locations
Kids 12 & under meals average $7.00 or less (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Multiple locations
Kids Meals Available (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Italian / Pizza
Olive Garden - select NJ locations.
Kids meal for the 12 & under set, entree with side & milk - price range $7.00-$8.00
Uno Pizzeria & Grill - Clifton, Deptford, Hamilton, Maple Shade
Kids meal for 10 & under, make your own pizza, spaghetti, and side.
Mediterranean / Salads
Calandras Mediterranean Grill - Fairfield NJ
Kids 4 & under may order pasta with butter or tomato sauce at no charge.
Cava - Paramus, Wayne, Jersey City, Bridgewater, Moorestown, Ramsey
Kid’s Pita meal includes build your own pita, side pita chip or carrots, and a drink - a healthy alternative and priced under $7.00.
Chopt - Florham Park, Montvale, Morris Plains, New Providence, Paramus
Chopt Jr. Salad or Bowl - chicken as your protein in a salad or grain, along with two chopping's (also known as toppings) - under $7.00.
Mexican
Chevy's - Clifton, Linden
Mondays - Kids eat free all day.
Wednesdays - Kids 12 & under can eat for $1 on Wednesdays per adult entree purchased - available all-day Wednesday in the dining room (contact location for confirmation)
Seafood & Steak
Bonefish Grill - various NJ locations
Minnow’s Menu for kids 10 & under include entree (shrimp, chicken, Mac n’ cheese), side (vegetables available), & drink - $7.00-9.00
Joe’s Crab Shack - Clifton, Deptford, South Plainfield
Standard Joe's kids' meals come with entree (chicken, pasta, shrimp, fish) drink & ice cream for under $8.00. Tasty kids crab pot meals priced under $17.00.
Longhorn Steakhouse - various NJ locations
For a more sophisticated taste, a kid’s Sirloin meal costs under $10.00 and comes with side & drink. Other kids' entree meals are under $8.00.
Swedish
IKEA - Paramus, Elizabeth
Wednesdays - Get up to two kid’s meals Free with purchase of one adult entree.
Here's our list of kid friendly restaurants and eateries for Central Jersey:
Arirang Hibachi Steakhouse - Mountainside & Sayreville NJ
Mondays and Tuesdays - Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree (not available on holidays)
Delicious Heights – Berkeley Heights NJ
Kids Meals $9 & under, entree, side & ice cream
Famous Dave's - Mountainside NJ
Lil' Wilbur Meals for kids 10 & under, Choose from chicken strips, ribs, Mac & cheese, cheeseburger, side & drink - $7.00
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Multiple locations
Kids Meals Available (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
The Station Bar & Grill - Garwood NJ
Saturdays - kids can choose from chicken fingers, grilled cheese, and other staples, small soda & ice cream included.
Thirsty Turtle – Cranford NJ
Kids meals (Mac & Cheese, chicken fingers, pasta and more), all served with french fries.
Stage House Tavern - Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Somerset
Wednesdays 5pm-9pm, Kids under 12 eat free from the kid's menu (adult entree must be purchased for every kid’s meal).
Here's our list of kid friendly restaurants and eateries for South Jersey:
Burger 23, Toms River
Tuesdays - Kids eat FREE all day. Kid's meals only. One free kid's meal per adult burger purchase. Dine in only.
Calloways Restaurant (Westcreek NJ) - Wednesdays after 4pm, $1.99 for Kids meal
Landmark Americana Tap and Grill (Glassboro NJ) - Kids meals available, chicken fingers, cheeseburger, Mac/cheese or pizza.
Miller’s Ale House (Mount Laurel NJ) - Tuesdays - Kids Eat FREE, one free kid's meal with purchase of $10+ menu item, excluding alcohol. Limit 2 per table, dine in only
Nino’s Coal Fired Pizza Restaurant (Brick NJ) - Mondays: Kids 10 and under eat FREE with a regular priced adult entree.
Rack’s Bar and Grill (Atco NJ & Williamstown NJ) - Kids meals (chicken fingers, grill cheese, Mac & cheese, sliders) served with side & drink.
Speranza Wood-Fired Italian Ristorante (Westville NJ) - Kids meals for children 10 & under, pizza, pasta or chicken and scoop of gelato
The Court Jester (Aberdeen NJ, Freehold NJ) - Kids menu offers quesadilla, hamburger, hotdog, chicken fingers, spaghetti.
The Pop Shop (Collingswood NJ) - Kids menu with breakfast, lunch & dinner options
The Chubby Pickle (Highlands NJ) - Kids meals for children 12 & under (burger, grill cheese, chicken nuggets)
Tuscan House Bistro and Bar (Toms River NJ) - Kids menu include pasta, Mac and cheese, mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers.
