Don't feel like cooking? We can't say we blame you! Hampton Roads, VA restaurants are here to save the day! Here are some family-friendly restaurants in Tidewater where you can take the family for dinner tonight — without having to shell out too much for the kid's meal chicken nuggets and macaroni. We are also including Kids Eat Cheap deals in addition to the Kids Eat Free deals, so you can see all that the Hampton Roads area has to offer!
(Please note: Restaurants are always changing promotions! It's a good idea to call before you go to make sure the promotions listed here are still active. If you find something has changed, or have a Hampton Roads restaurant to add, please email dianad@macaronikid.com, and we will update!)
Guide last updated: August 2026
Everyday deals!
Fuddruckers
Kids eat free with adult meal, only with this Summer Bucket List coupon! until August 31st, 2026
Virginia Beach, Norfolk
Bruster's Real Ice Cream
Kids 40 inches and under receive a free baby cone.
Virginia Beach, Williamsburg
Fogo de Chão
Children 6 and under eat free at Fogo, and ages 7 to 12 dine at half-price for the Full Churrasco Experience
Virginia Beach
Golden Corral
Kids under 4 eat free.
Virginia Beach, Newport News, Williamsburg
IHOP
One free kids meal for every adult entrée after 4pm
Several Hampton Roads locations
Pop's Diner
One free kids meal with purchase of adult meal.
Multiple Hampton Roads locations
Rib City
Kids under 4 years old get a free piece of chicken and fries, dine-in only.
Virginia Beach
Sportsmans Grille
Kids eat free all day every day with the purchase of an adult meal (just mention this promo).
Williamsburg
Mondays
Burrito Perdido
One free child meal for every adult meal purchased.
Chesapeake
Country Grill
Mondays 5-9pm: 99¢ Kid's Meals (Limit 3 per table)
Yorktown, Hampton
The Dirty Buffalo
Free kids meal with the purchase of adult entrée, dine-in only
Norfolk, Virginia Beach
El Parian
One free kids meal per adult entrée
Virginia Beach
Huddle House
One free kids meal per adult entrée Mondays and Tuesdays
Chesapeake, Suffolk, Virginia Beach
Los Primos Mexican Grill
One free kids meal with purchase of adult meal.
Chesapeake
Outback Steakhouse
One free kids meal with purchase of adult meal.
Multiple locations in Hampton Roads
Tuesdays
Bubba-N-Franks
Kids eat free after 4pm.
Carrollton, Hampton, Portsmouth
Huddle House
One free kids meal per adult entrée Mondays and Tuesdays
Chesapeake, Suffolk, Virginia Beach
Mellow Mushroom
Kids Eat FREE on Tuesdays at participating locations only through October 27, 2026. Dine in and enjoy up to 2 free kids meals with a $15+ adult purchase
Virginia Beach, Newport News, Willliamsburg
Ruby Tuesday
Kids Eat FREE on Tuesdays from 5pm – close and all day every Friday, with purchase of full-price adult entrée, dine in only
Several Hampton Roads Locations
Uno Pizzeria
Kids eat free with the purchase of adult entree
Tabb, VA
Village Inn
Two free kids meals per paying adult.
Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Suffolk
Wednesdays
The Fishin' Pig
Kids eat free with adult purchase, dine-in only.
Norfolk
Guads at Hilltop
Kids eat free with adult entree
Virginia Beach
Smash Burger
Every Wednesday, get a free Kids Meal with the purchase of an Adult Meal (entrée, side, & drink). Kids 12 & under. In-store only.
Chesapeake, Hampton
Thursdays
Checkers
Kids eat free with adult entree
Windsor
Guads at Granby
Kids eat free with adult entree, also free face painting from 6 to 8pm.
Norfolk
Hotrodders
Kids eat free 4-8pm.
Chesapeake
Fridays
Ruby Tuesday
Kids Eat FREE on Tuesdays from 5pm – close and all day every Friday, with purchase of full-price adult entrée, dine in only
Several Hampton Roads Locations
Subway Station
Kids eat free with purchase of adult entrée 4:30-7:30pm Friday nights
Newport News
Saturdays
AJ Gators
Kids meal is $4.99 on Saturdays
Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, Virginia Beach
Sundays
The Bypass 168
Two kids eat free per adult meal.
Chesapeake
Moe's Southwest Grill
Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal.
Several Hampton Roads locations
MOD Pizza
Kids ages 12 and younger receive a free kids’ meal on Sundays with the purchase of a MOD-size or regular-size pizza or salad.
The deal is available at participating locations in restaurants, on the MOD Pizza website and through the MOD app. The number of free kids’ meals is based on the number of qualifying pizzas or salads purchased.
Several Hampton Roads locations
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