Financial difficulty or a tight budget doesn’t mean dining out is impossible, thanks to this list of Bucks restaurants with free or cheap kids meal deals. These free or inexpensive specials make it easier (and cheaper) to let someone else do the cooking.

Free Bucks County Meal Deals

“What’s for dinner?”—a question no tired parent wants to hear at the end of a long day. But there’s good news. We’ve just made answering it a whole lot easier.

Applebee’s Restaurants

2 W Rd., Newtown

1063 Street Rd., Southampton

3219 Street Rd., Bensalem

145 N West End Blvd., Quakertown

On certain days of the week, Applebee’s offers free kids meals or kid’s menu items for only $1.99 with the purchase of an adult entrée. This deal varies by location, so call ahead to check.

Arirang Hibachi Steakhouse

2329 Lincoln Highway East, Langhorne

Hibachi dinners, sushi, and traditional Japanese foods are the specialty at Arirang Hibachi Steakhouse. Come in and experience the best part of the end of the weekend. Busy parents can actually look forward to the start of the week. Kids 10 and under eat free on Mondays and Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entrée. Definitely one of the bets restaurant specials around.

El Barrio Cantina and Tequila Bar

1470 Buck Rd., Southampton

Cure the Monday blues with margaritas and free kid’s meals at El Barrio Cantina and Tequila Bar, a lofty Mexican joint offering homestyle chow and craft cocktails. Must order one entree per kid’s meal to take advantage of this offer, which is good from open to close.

The Continental Tavern

2 North Main St., Yardley

Located in the historic district of Yardley, The Continental Tavern offers kids under 10 a free meal every Tuesday with the purchase of an adult entree. Dine-in only.

Denny’s

640 Lincoln Highway, Langhorne

Panckes for dinner at Denny’s? Yes, please. At Denny’s the whole family can order pancakes for dinner. Kids eat free at America’s diner between the hours of 4 and 10 pm on certain days of the week with the purchase of an adult meal.

Green Parrot Restaurant

240 North Sycamore St., Newtown

Green Parrot Restaurant offers family-style take out of their delicious pub-style fare. All family-style meals serve between 3 and 6 individuals and come with a choice of garden or Caesar salad, pasta (unless specified) or broccoli, and dessert.

J.B. Dawson’s Restaurant

92 N Flowers Mill Rd., Langhorne

J.B. Dawson’s is a casual eatery serving traditional pub fare to families in a cool, modern setting. On Sundays, bring the kids in to dine free (one children’s meal per entree). Parents can also take advantage of half priced bottles from 5 pm to close on Wine Wednesdays .

Miller’s Ale House

2250 Lincoln Hwy, Langhorne

Miller’s Ale House, a Florida-based American restaurant and sports bar chain, has one location in Bucks County. It also has several more nearby in Montgomery County, which it calls home. On Tuesday, kids eat free with a minimum food purchase of $10. Try their 6-count signature Zingers for only $9.99 on Mondays.

Red Robin

281 Easton Rd., Warrington

3605 Horizon Blvd., Feasterville-Trevose

610 Middletown Blvd., Langhorne

690 N West End Blvd., Quakertown

Red Robin offers more than 25 different burger options, Bottomless Steak Fries, appetizers, sandwiches, soups, salads, and meal entrées. On the first Wednesday of every month, kids eat free from 5–8 pm and can play free tabletop games. (One free kid’s meal and sundae per adult purchase.)

UNO Pizzeria and Grill

801 Neshaminy Mall, Bensalem

The well-known purveyor of Chicago-style deep-dish pizza offers takeout deals so you can dig in and save, putting more Uno’s in your belly. Save on a second pizza, get add-on deals for boneless wings and appetizers, plus feed the whole gang for less. The Bensalem location also frequently hosts free kids events, such as kids egg decorating in the spring. These specials include a free kid’s meal free along with the order of an entree.

Iron Abbey

680 Easton Road, Horsham

This family-friendly gastropub makes dining out easy. Kids eat free all day with the purchase of any adult meal of $15 or more.

Poco’s Mexican American Restaurant & Bar

10 S Main St, Doylestown

Kids ages 12 and under eat for half off every Saturday from 11 AM–6 PM—and they even leave with a pair of Poco’s famous sunglasses!

Station Taphouse

194 W Ashland St, Doylestown

Kids eat free every Monday with the purchase of an adult entrée. Enjoy the largest outdoor dining area in Doylestown and a rotating selection of 36 craft beers.

J.T. Bankers

309 S Main St, Sellersville

Kids eat half price on Sundays from 4:30–9:00 PM with the purchase of an adult meal. A cozy spot perfect for family gatherings.

Where To Find Free Kids Meals

Finding free kid’s meals and family specials in Bucks County is easy, with many restaurants offering deals on select days. McAlister’s Deli in Warrington also occasionally runs free kids’ meal specials, adding to the great options for budget-friendly dining. While enjoying these deals, don’t forget to check out the Bucks County Sweets Trail for a sweet treat after dinner.

Do you have any local restaurant specials to share with the Bucks County Parent Community? Let us know in the comments.

Feature photo courtesy of Arirang Hibachi Steakhouse