Dining out with kids in tow can feel like a bit of a financial juggling act – one minute you're ordering a quick family dinner, the next the bill arrives, and suddenly you're questioning every side order of chips. Luckily, there's a growing list of Sydney restaurants where kids eat free, making family meals out a whole lot easier on the wallet.

Across the city, plenty of pubs, cafes and family-friendly eateries offer special deals that let little diners score a complimentary meal with a paying adult. From weeknight dinners to weekend outings, these Sydney restaurants with free kids' meals mean you can enjoy a relaxed meal without the usual budget blow-out. Enjoy!

IMPORTANT NOTE: These details are correct as of publication (March 2026), but we recommend you check with the cafe/restaurant to confirm they still have a deal in place before you go. Please also note that many of these deals aren't available during the school holidays. 

Sydney Restaurants Where Kids Eat FREE

Sydney CBD

SkyFeast at Sydney Tower

A big-ticket family outing with unbeatable views. At SkyFeast restaurant atop Sydney Tower, kids aged 12 and under can EAT FREE on their birthday when dining with a paying adult (proof of age required). It's a fun way to turn a birthday dinner into a full-blown Sydney skyline experience.

Where: Level 4/108 Market St, Sydney
When: Kids' birthdays

Inner Suburbs

Kickin'Inn, Petersham & Zetland

Seafood lovers can take advantage of Kickin'Inn's family deal, where kids aged 8 and under eat free when dining with a full-paying adult. The casual, messy-seafood style dining is particularly popular for family celebrations.

Where:
Petersham - 82-86 New Canterbury Rd
Zetland - Shop 33/4 Defries Ave
When: Anytime with a paying adult

The Redfern

At The Redfern, weekends just got a little sweeter for families — kids eat free every Saturday and Sunday. Simply order a main meal for yourself, and your little diners can enjoy their own complimentary dish, making it an easy (and budget-friendly) excuse to gather the crew for a relaxed weekend meal.

Where: 106 George St, Redfern
When: Saturdays and Sundays

Canada Bay Club

On Monday and Tuesday nights from 6.30-9.30 pm, kids' meals are free when you flash your club membership card and purchase one adult main meal. Plus, enjoy free games on selected machines in the Kids' Arcade! Please note that this deal isn't available during the school holidays.

Where: 8 William St, Five Dock
When: Monday and Tuesday nights from 6.30-9.30 pm

Club Five Dock RSL

At Club Five Dock RSL, families can make the most of the Kids Eat Free Tuesday deal at Dock & Co, where children can enjoy a free meal with any adult meal purchase over $20, making it a budget-friendly midweek dinner option for Inner West families.

Where: 66 Great N Rd, Five Dock
When: Tuesdays at Dock & Co

Public House Petersham

Sundays are made for easy family meals at Public House Petersham. Simply order an adult main meal, and your little diner can enjoy a complimentary kids' meal to wrap up a family weekend in Sydney.

Where: 292 Stanmore Rd, Petersham
When: Sundays

The Polish Club Ashfield

Head to the Polish Club Ashfield on Wednesdays or Thursdays from 5-9 pm, where children aged 12 and under receive a complimentary kids' meal from the Sto Lat Restaurant menu with the purchase of an adult meal. There are loads of yummy options on the menu, like chicken schnitzel and chips, fish and chips, cheeseburgers, or creamy mushroom linguine, all finished with ice cream!

Where: 182 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield
When: Wednesdays or Thursdays from 5-9 pm

Eastern Suburbs

Coogee Beach Club

 

Are fresh fish and chips calling your name? Make family dinner fuss-free and cheaper with the Coogee Beach Club's members' promotion. Kids eat free every Friday until 6 pm, with each adult main ordered including a complimentary kids' meal. The simple, crowd-pleasing menu includes options like fish and chips, and each kid’s meal comes with a soft drink and ice cream — an easy beachside dinner after a day at the sand.

Where: 51 Dolphin St, Coogee
When: Every Friday with a main adult meal — members only

The Clovelly Hotel

Start the working week off with a free treat at The Cloey! Kids' meals are free on Mondays from 5 pm. The kids' meal is free along with any adult main meal purchase and includes an activity pack.

Where: 381 Clovelly Rd, Clovelly
When: Mondays from 5 pm

The Paddington

Families dining at The Paddington can take advantage of their meal deal from Tuesday to Friday, with children aged 12 and under receiving a free kids' meal when an adult orders a main valued at $30 or more.

Where: 384 Oxford St, Paddington
When: Tuesday to Friday

The Ambry 

 

Thursday nights are sorted at The Ambry with their complimentary kids' meal. The deal comes with the full works — a kids' dish from the menu plus a soft drink and ice cream — when one or more adults order a main meal. 

The kids' menu is simple, with options such as chicken nuggets with chips, battered fish with chips, cheeseburger with chips, pizzas, and linguine with red sauce and parmesan — yum!

Where: 163 Birrell St, Waverley
When: Thursdays

The Light Brigade

Early family dinners just got a whole lot better at The Light Brigade, where kids eat free from Sunday to Thursday between 5 and 6 pm. Simply order a main meal and your little diner scores a complimentary kids' dish — with crowd-pleasers like mini cheeseburgers and fries making it an easy win for families looking for a cheap night out.

Where: Oxford St, Woollahra
When: Sunday to Thursday between 5 and 6 pm with an adult meal

West & North West

TGI Fridays

If you live in Ryde, add TGI Fridays to your list of family restaurants asap! Their kids-eat-free deal runs from Monday to Thursday, with an adult meal included. With a dedicated kids' menu and activity sheets to keep little diners entertained, it's a lively spot for burgers, ribs and easy midweek family meals.

Where: Level 3, Macquarie Shopping Centre, 454 Herring Road, North Ryde
When: Monday to Thursday

Criniti's 

 

Few restaurants do big, noisy family dinners quite like Criniti's! Known for its enormous wood-fired pizzas, hearty pastas and crowd-pleasing Italian classics, the menu is built for sharing. Book a table at their Castle Hill, Parramatta or Wetherill Park venues and make the most of their free kids' meal deal on Sundays. Children aged 12 and under can order a complimentary meal from the bambini menu with every adult main purchased.

Where:
Castle Hill - Shop 17, Castle Towers
Parramatta - 328 Church Street
Wetherill Park - Stockland Mall, Wetherill Park
When: Sundays

Bondi Pizza

Bright, buzzy and built for group dinners, Bondi Pizza is a go-to for families who love a big spread of pizza, pasta and crowd-pleasing comfort food. The menu covers all the hits — from gourmet pizzas and creamy pastas to ribs, burgers and share plates — so everyone at the table can find something they're keen to tuck into. If you're dining in at Macquarie or Parramatta on a Thursday, your Little Nippers will receive a free meal from the kids' menu.

Where:
Macquarie Park - Shops 446 & 447, Level 4, Macquarie Park
Parramatta - 320 Church St
When: Thursdays

Club Parramatta

Your next meal out at Club Parramatta's The Oven comes with a tasty bonus! Kids eat on the house from 5.30 pm when you order a main meal (from $19 for members or $21 for visitors). Little diners aged 12 and under can pick from a lineup of kid-approved favourites like battered fish and chips, mini cheeseburgers, dinosaur nuggets, grilled chicken with veggies or twirl Bolognese topped with parmesan. The best part? Every kid’s meal wraps up with a chef's choice ice cream, making dessert part of the deal.

Where: A/2 Macquarie St, Parramatta
When: Evenings from 5.30 pm

Penrith Panthers

 

Midweek dinners at Kelly's Bar + Kitchen are sorted! Kids eat on the whole from Monday to Thursday — a very welcome excuse to skip the cooking (and the washing up) a few nights a week. Spend $25 or more on an adult meal, and your little diner aged 12 and under scores a kids' meal for free.

Where: 123 Mulgoa Rd, Penrith
When: Monday to Thursday, with an adult's meal for $25 or more

Kings Park Tavern

 

A go-to for Western Sydney families, Kings Park Tavern pairs classic pub dining with plenty of space for kids to burn off energy. The venue features a large outdoor beer garden and a fully fenced playground tucked into the corner, so parents can settle in for a relaxed meal while the little ones climb, slide and play nearby.

On Wednesday nights from 5 pm, the family-friendly vibes get even better thanks to the Free Meal deal — with one complimentary kids' meal included with every adult main. Little eaters can choose from favourites like nuggets, pizza, burgers, pasta or fish and chips, and the deal even includes a drink and ice cream to finish.

Where: 214 Sunnyholt Rd, Kings Park
When: Wednesday nights from 5 pm

The Macarthur Tavern

A long-time favourite for families in Sydney's south-west, The Macarthur Tavern makes it easy to bring the whole crew along for dinner. The spacious venue features two dedicated kids' play areas, so little ones can climb and explore while parents settle in for a relaxed meal in the bistro or outdoor dining space.

Sundays are especially popular thanks to the Kids' Meal Deal, which offers children a complimentary meal with any full-priced adult main. The kids' menu won't disappoint with favourites like chicken nuggets, schnitzel, fish and chips and pasta, while adults can choose from a menu of pub classics and Italian-inspired dishes at Fillippo's Restaurant inside the tavern.

Where: Corner Gilchrist Drive and Kellicar Rd, Campbelltown
When: Sundays

Seven Hills RSL

Seven Hills RSL pairs modern dining spaces with a large indoor jungle-style play area that keeps kids busy while parents settle in for dinner. The play zone sits close to the dining areas, so little ones can climb and explore while the adults relax nearby.

The club's main dining venue, Fitzroy Lane, serves a broad family-friendly menu with everything from burgers and steaks to salads, seafood and classic pub favourites, plus plenty of options for younger diners. The best part is, kids eat on the house, Monday to Friday from 5 to 6 pm!

Where: 108 Best Rd, Seven Hills
When: Monday to Friday from 5 to 6 pm

Merrylands Bowling Club

Over at Merrylands Bowling Club, Villaggio offers free meals for the kiddos on Monday nights when you purchase an adult meal to the value of $20 or more. The menu leans into big, comforting flavours designed for sharing with wood-fired pizzas, hearty pastas, schnitzels, seafood and grilled mains — making it an easy crowd-pleaser when you're dining with kids, grandparents and everyone in between.

Where: 65 Newman St, Merrylands
When: Monday nights from 5 pm

Marsden Brewhouse

Everyone's favourite family-friendly brewery, Marsden Brewhouse, delivers the goods with delicious menus, craft beers, and a mega kids' playground!

The sprawling Western Sydney brewery features a huge outdoor playground with climbing frames, slides, swings and tunnels, plus tables positioned nearby so parents can keep an eye on the action while enjoying a meal. The venue also runs regular kids' activities and entertainment on weekends, adding to the lively family atmosphere. Their pièce de résistance, though, is their Kids Eat Free deal from 5-7 pm Monday to Wednesday, where one children's meal is included with the purchase of an adult main!

Where: Hawthorne Ave, Marsden Park
When: Monday to Wednesday from 5-7 pm

Club Austral

Club Austral's Porterhouse Bistro keeps things simple, welcoming and family-focused, with classic pub favourites like steaks, schnitzels, burgers, pasta and hearty mains, in a relaxed dining space.

Families love the Kids Eat Free special every Tuesday night, when little diners can score a kids' meal on the house with the purchase of a full-priced adult main at the bistro. 

Where: 165 Edmondson Ave, Austral
When: Tuesday nights

North Shore and Northern Beaches

Great Northern Hotel

A long-standing local favourite on the North Shore, Great Northern Hotel blends classic pub dining with a lively, family-friendly atmosphere. On Sundays, grab a free kids' meal from the kids' menu for lunch and dinner. Occasionally, a clown performs from 12-3 pm, with face painting, balloon art, games, and loads of fun! 

Where: 522 Pacific Hwy, Chatswood
When: Sundays

Blue Gum Hotel

A North Shore classic with plenty of history, the Blue Gum Hotel combines old-school pub charm with a relaxed bistro that works well for family dinners. Inside, the dining space is lined with historic photos dating back to the 1800s, while the menu leans into modern Australian pub favourites like steaks, seafood, burgers and hearty classics.

Families tend to flock in on Wednesdays, when kids get a meal on the house with any adult main meal purchased, turning a midweek dinner into a budget-friendly outing.

Where: 55 Pacific Hwy, Waitara
When: Wednesdays

Dee Why Hotel

 

Just a short stroll from the beach, Dee Why Hotel is a lively Northern Beaches pub that works surprisingly well for family dinners — especially if you arrive early. The modernised venue pairs a classic pub-style bistro with relaxed indoor and terrace seating, serving up crowd-pleasers like burgers, pizzas, fish and chips and hearty pub mains that appeal to all ages.

The real win for families is the Kids Eat Free deal available daily from 5-6 pm. It's the perfect excuse to head in for an early dinner before an evening walk along Dee Why Beach.

Where: 834 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why 
When: Daily from 5-6 pm with every adult main meal

The Brookvale Hotel

The Brookie Hotel know how to charm the kids (and spoil the parents!) with free lunch and dinner on Sundays with every adult meal!

Where: 511-513 Pittwater Rd, Brookvale
When: All day Sunday

The Buena

 

With its buzzing local vibe, generous menu and a popular kids-eat-free deal on the Lower North Shore, The Buena makes Monday night dinner feel a little more like a family outing than a weeknight chore.

Head to the Vista Bar at The Buena for a kids' meal deal with a paying adult from 5 pm on Mondays.

Where: 76 Middle Head Rd, Mosman
When: Mondays from 5 pm

South Sydney

Club Engadine

Club Engadine has quietly built a reputation as one of those easy, family-friendly locals where dinner out with kids actually feels... relaxing. The club's spacious bistro serves up all the dependable crowd-pleasers — including schnitzels and steaks, to burgers, pasta and pizza — but the real drawcard for families is the dedicated indoor kids' play area, which is always a plus when dining out as a family.

It's especially popular on Thursday nights, when kids eat free with the purchase of an adult main at Mike's Grill. 

Where: 1029 Old Princes Hwy, Engadine
When: Thursday nights

Criniti's

There's another Criniti's in South Sydney to make dining out on Sundays a little more wallet-friendly! Criniti's at Brighton-Le-Sands offers the same free kids' meal as their other venues on Sundays with any adult main meal order.

Where: 95 The Grand Parade, Brighton-Le-Sands
When: Sundays

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