Where can kids eat free this summer? See 5 deals at Modesto-area restaurants
Dining out with the family can get expensive.
From pancakes to burgers, five popular restaurant chains across Stanislaus County are serving up kids-eat-free deals this summer.
However, each promotion comes with its own rules and eligibility requirements.
Here’s where families can score free meals for kids across the Modesto region:
Which Habit Burger & Grill locations have free kids meal deal?
For a limited time, Habit Burger & Grill is offering one free Kids Favorite Meal with a purchase of $10 or more at participating locations.
The deal is available exclusively to CharClub rewards members.
Eligible members receive the offer in their My Offers wallets every Monday and can redeem one free kids meal per week, according to the company.
Becoming a CharClub member is free. Download the Habit Burger & Grill app and create an account.
Here’s where you can find participating Habit Burger & Grill locations in the Modesto area:
How can kids eat free at Chili’s Grill & Bar?
Families can also save at Chili’s Grill & Bar through the restaurant’s Kids Eat Free promotion.
Children 12 and younger can receive a free meal from the Pepper Pals menu with the purchase of a regular-priced adult meal at participating locations.
The offer is available to members of the My Chili’s Rewards program and can be redeemed through the Chili’s app or offers sent by email.
Kids can choose from favorites such as cheeseburger bites, pizza and crispy chicken.
Stanislaus County has two Chili’s locations.
You can find Chili’s at 3401 Dale Road in Modesto, and 2801 Countryside Drive in Turlock.
However, not every Chili’s restaurant is participating in the promotion, so families should check with their local restaurant or confirm availability through the My Chili’s Rewards app before visiting.
When can kids get free meals at Denny’s?
At participating Denny’s restaurants, kids can eat free every Tuesday and Sunday from 4 to 10 p.m.
The deal includes up to two free kids meals from the children’s menu with the purchase of one adult meal priced at $6 or more.
The offer is valid for dine-in only and cannot be combined with online orders. Participation and promotion days can vary by location.
Denny’s has several locations across Stanislaus County, including Modesto, Turlock, Patterson and Oakdale.
When can kids eat free at IHOP?
Many participating IHOP restaurants offer a Kids Eat Free promotion for children 12 and younger.
The daily deal includes one free kids meal with the purchase of one adult meal, from 4 to 10 p.m. The offer is available for dine-in only.
Kids can choose from menu favorites such as pancakes, chicken strips, cheeseburgers and macaroni and cheese.
Be sure to check with your nearest restaurant before visiting, as participation can vary.
Here’s where to find IHOP locations in the Modesto area:
When do kids eat free at Outback Steakhouse?
Families can save at Outback Steakhouse on Mondays.
Kids receive one free Joey meal with the purchase of an adult meal.
You can take advantage of the deal when dining in person by mentioning “free Joey meal” to your server, or get it online by using the promo code “JOEYFREE,” according to the company website.
There is an Outback Steakhouse restaurant at 2045 West Briggsmore Ave. in Modesto.
