Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free in Ottawa

Looking for restaurants where kids eat free in Ottawa? We know, it’s becoming harder and harder to find, which we can totally understand in this economy. There are still a few restaurants in Ottawa where kids eat free and there are options for $2 meals which is still pretty great!

Enjoying a meal out as a family means you are able to focus more on the family time and less on the prep, cooking, and clean up part of mealtime. Who also doesn’t love going to an Ottawa restaurant where kids eat free?! With young children this can be a special outing inviting them to try new places and foods or taking them out for their favourites. It also lifts the stress that the daily prep, cooking and clean up from meals at home can bring.

However, eating out can come at a hefty price tag when you start to factor in meals for the whole family. Exploring restaurants that are not only family friendly but also easy on the pocket book can make eating out more enjoyable and possibly something you even do more often.

Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free in Ottawa

East Side Marios

East Side Marios is another great option for a Tuesday with $2 kids meals. Unlimited salad/soup and bread keeps the kids happy while they wait for their meals and East Side Marios pasta or pizza kids meals are always a hit. For an added bonus sign up for the “Mini Marios” Kids Club and you will also receive 5 free kids meals with the purchase of adult entrees.  You can find ESM locations in Kanata, Barrhaven, Hunt Club, Ogilvie, Bells Corners, Innes, Kanata, and Hull.

Hard Stones Grill

On Mondays at the Hard Stones Grill in Kemptville, kids eat free from the classic kids menu while accompanied by an adult. A limit of one child per adult served. Since 2003, Hard Stones Grill is a family-owned and proudly local establishment with a commitment to providing an exceptional dining experience.

Johnny Canucks

Johnny Canucks will feed the kids for free Sundays 4-9p.m. With two locations in Ottawa, one in Orleans and the other Billings Bridge area, you can enjoy this Bar & Grill with a yummy pint as a family. Monday and Wednesdays are half price appetizers which also makes for an economical meal with the family if the kids love appys!

Mandarin

Mandarin is a favourite among families for many reasons, one being its massive variety of food choices. Another reason? Its pricing for children. Kids four and under eat free (up to two kids per one adult) while kids ages five to 12 get a 50 percent discount off whatever the going rate is for the buffet. Adult buffet rates vary by meal and day-of-the-week but expect to pay at least $36 for the dinner option. There are many options available at the buffet, even something for the pickiest eaters. Find a location close to you in Kanata, Orleans, Hunt Club area & on Ogilvie.

Zaks Diner

Zaks Diner has 5 locations across Ottawa. With locations currently in Kanata, Byword Market, Elgin St., Carleton Place, and Westboro you don’t have to travel far to find a Zaks close to you. This diner is not only family friendly with great prices but is also delicious! With something to please everybody you can enjoy some of the best milkshakes and yummy food in a family friendly atmosphere. Kids eat free Sunday to Thursday from 4p.m. to close with the purchase of an adult meal. Note that this is for indoor dining only and school holidays and breaks are excluded.

Montana’s

Pre-COVID, kids could eat here free on Tuesdays. Now that’s changed to their new Tuesday daily deal which is $5 tacos on Tuesdays. However, some Montana’s locations may still offer a kids dine for $2 special. Please contact your local Montana’s directly to see if this program applies to them. If you sign your child up for Montana’s Kids’ Birthday Club, your child will also get a free kid’s meal on their special day. They’ll also get a coupon for a free kid’s cooler, as a sign-up thank-you gift. With many locations throughout Ottawa (Bank St., Merivale, Ogilvie, Strandherd & Earl Grey) you can find a Montana’s only a short drive away from your home which makes for a quick and easy dinner. Who doesn’t love a night off from cooking?!

Saveurs des Continents

Looking for a buffet option that offers a little bit of everything? Saveurs des Continents in Gatineau is a great option and kids eat free (ages 12 and under) with the purchase of an adult meal every day except for Saturday nights where kids eat for half price. On Saturdays, kids under 4 still eat free. From Italian to Asian to African  and, there is a large variety of options to please everyone.

Barley Mow

With locations on Tenth Line, Merivale, March, Carp, and Greenbank the Barley Mow has kids eat free in Ottawa every Sunday with the purchase of an adult meal. What we love is that this is an all day offer which also makes for a great breakfast option! Remember those days, pre-kids, when you would enjoy a hot breakfast that you didn’t have to make and unlimited hot coffee?! Well now is your chance to enjoy some delicious breakfast food once again!

The Royal Oak Pub

Three of the 12 Royal Oak Pub locations offer free kid’s meals with the purchase of an adult entrée. Head out to Barrhaven or Stittsville on Tuesdays from 5-7pm, or Centrepointe on Sundays from 5-8pm. All Royal Oak Pubs have a local British pub feel but each is unique and tailored to the community they serve.

With many places where kids eat free in Ottawa (and cheap!) in the surrounding areas, we hope that your family will enjoy a meal or two out at a local restaurant. Whether it’s just to take a break from the regular mealtimes or you are on the go and need to eat out we know that you will love trying these Ottawa restaurants.