Eating out is one of life’s pleasures, but when you’ve got extra mouths to feed, restaurant meals can get very expensive, very quickly. Thankfully, some restaurants in town offer deals for kids on certain days! As a rule, enjoying a free kid’s meal requires the purchase of an adult meal. Here’s our round-up of when and where kids can eat for free (or cheap) in Calgary.
Please note: This list is only to the best of our knowledge as offers frequently change, so check ahead to avoid disappointment. If you can help us keep this list updated, email us at calgary@familyfuncanada.com.
Monday Deals
Costa Vida: All Day
Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal.
Via Cibo: All Day
Kids eat for $5 with the purchase of an adult entree.
Tuesday Deals
Dennyâs: 4 – 10 pm
For every one adult entree ordered from the general menu, up to two kids under 10 can eat free from the Kids’ Menu free.
East Side Mario’s: All day
Kids 10 and under eat for $2 on Tuesdays, with any adult entree $19.99 and up. For a free meal anytime (with the purchase of a $19.99 entree), kids 10 and under can join the Mini Mario Club. After signing up, you’ll receive a membership card with 5 FREE Kids Eat Big meals and 5 FREE Chillers.
The Park Kitchen & Bar: All Day
This cool and modern restaurant in Quarry Park offers $5 meals for kids on Tuesdays. Kids must be under 12 to take advantage of this deal.
Ripe Tomato Pizza: Evenings
Kids eat free on Tuesday evenings at all 4 Calgary Ripe Tomato locations!
Wednesday Deals
Applebees Grill & Bar: Evenings after 5 pm
Kids eat for $2.99 on Wednesday nights after 5 pm, with the purchase of an adult entrée.
IKEA: All Day for Family Members
Kids meals are free on Wednesdays for IKEA Family Members. Receive one free kid’s meal for every adult meal purchased.
Thursday Deals
IHOP: 4 – 10 pm
Kids eat free from 4 – 10 pm. Get one free kids’ entree with each adult entree.
Saturday Deals
Wok Box: All Day
Kids eat free on Saturday and Sunday at Wok Box. Get one free kids’ meal with the purchase of a regular box.
Sunday Deals
Bitter Sisters: All Day
The Kids’ Menu is half-price on Sundays.
Mossleigh Bar and Grill: After 2 pm
Mossleigh Bar and Grill (near Aspen Crossing) offers kids 10 and under eat free after 2 pm with the purchase of an adult entree.
Pacini Calgary South: All Day
Kids can eat free at Pacini Calgary South (note: this is only for the south location) all day on Sundays. One kid’s meal per adult entree.
Ric’s Lounge & Grill: 10:30 am – 10:30 pm
From 10:30 am to 10:30 pm on Sundays, one child aged 12 and under can receive a free kids’ meal with each purchase of an adult main course. Also on Sundays, Ric’s offers free heated underground parking.
Salt & Pepper: All Day
Kids eat for just $3 on Sundays.
Spot On Kitchen & Bar: All Day
Kids eat free on Sundays. Spot On also has a Kids’ Club. Sign up and your child will receive a birthday gift in the mail!
Wok Box: All Day
Kids eat free on Saturday and Sunday at Wok Box. Get one free kids’ meal with the purchase of a regular box.
Everyday Deals
Boston Pizza: Fall, with Kids’ Card
Once a year (usually in the fall) you can purchase a Kids’ Card for five dollars and then get five kids’ meals out of the deal.
Pacini Calgary North: All Day
Kids can eat free at Pacini Calgary North every day. One kid’s meal per adult entree.
Phil’s Restaurants in Calgary: All Day
Kids eight years old and under receive complimentary dollar-size pancakes when dining with their parents.
Pomeroy Kananaskis: All Day
So the Pomeroy Kananaskis Lodge isn’t in Calgary, but if you’re in the mountains, kids six and under eat free at the Lodge.
Of course, a list like this is constantly in flux, so please confirm with the location before you go! Do you know of any other restaurants that would have free kids’ meals? Let us know at calgary@familyfuncanada.com and we’ll include it in our list.
