Here's our list of kid friendly restaurants and eateries

Looking to take a break from cooking while saving money too? Visit these restaurants for kids eat relatively cheap! With different cuisines located throughout New Jersey, 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. This list is subject to change so please confirm (our readers tell us about these restaurants).

Kids Eat Free: North NJ | Central NJ | South NJ

Kids value meals and cheap eats

American

Buffalo Wild Wings - multiple locations in NJ
Kids Meals with entree (wings, burger, mac & cheese), side & drink - ranges $7.50-$9

Chili’s - various NJ Locations
Kids Pepper Pal meal comes with entree, side (vegetables available), and drink - kids meal under $7

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - multiple NJ Locations
Kids Breakfast, lunch & dinner meals (entree, side & drink), ranging in price from $5-$7

Fuddruckers - Parsippany, Roxbury
Kids Meals under $9, includes entree, side & drink - for children 12 & under

The Habit Burger Grill - 15+ NJ locations
Affordable kids meal under $8, choose either a burger, grilled cheese or chicken, includes side, drink.

Jersey Mike's Subs - various NJ locations
For kids under 8 years old, affordable kids meal under $7 with kids sub, cookie, drink.

Johnny Rockets - Atlantic City, Hoboken, Jersey Gardens
Priced under $8.00, various Rockets 12 & under kids meals includes a kid sized drink and fries.

Ruby Tuesdays - select locations in NJ
Tuesdays - Kid’s 12 & under eat free after 5pm with adult entree purchase, dine-in only
Fridays - Kid’s eat free all day with adult entree purchase, dine-in only

Smashburger - select NJ locations
Kids hamburger, cheeseburger meal, chicken strips meal from $7-$8

Asian

Panda Express - various locations throughout NJ
Chinese American food, Kids Cub meals for under $7 - choose between Orange Chicken, Grilled Teriyaki Chicken 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

Breakfast

Denny’s - multiple NJ Locations
Kids menu include breakfast pancakes, Jr. Grand Slam, chicken tenders, burgers starting around $6

IHOP - various NJ locations
Kids 12 & under meals average $7 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-$10

Uno Pizzeria & Grill - Clifton, Hamliton
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. Kids meals for 10 & under range $10-$12 (cheese ravioli, chicken parmesan, spaghetti and more!)

Cava - Bridgewater, Edgewater, Jersey City, Lawrenceville, Moorestown, Paramus, Ramsey, Secaucus, Wayne
Kid’s Pita meal includes build your own pita, side pita chip or carrots, and a drink - a healthy alternative and priced under $8

Chopt - Florham Park, Montvale, Morris Plains, Monvale, New Providence, Paramus
Chopt Jr. Salad or Bowl - chicken as your protein in a salad or grain, along with two choppings (also known as toppings) - under $8

Mexican

Chevy's - Clifton, Linden
• Monday – Kids Eat Free
• Tuesday – Taco Tuesday (starting 9/9 - $8 street tacos all day.)
• Wednesday - $3 House Margaritas
• Thursday - $9.99 Chicken Fajitas

Chipotle - various NJ locations
Kids bowl or quesadilla meal - around $7

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 - $7.50-$10

Longhorn Steakhouse - various NJ locations
For a more sophisticated taste, a kid’s Sirloin meal costs under $10 and comes with side & drink. Other under 12 kids entree meals are under $9