Need a break from cooking dinner? While I love cooking, I can admit that sometimes I want someone else to cook for us and take care of the cleanup. But dining out can be expensive when the whole family goes. Check out this list of Springfield area restaurants that offer FREE (or cheap) kids meals to help save you some money! We love a good deal, and know you do too!
This list was accurate at the time of publication. Last update February 2026.
Please note: If you find something has changed since our last update, please email us at cassyc@macaronikid.com
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
1360 E. Republic Rd., Springfield (417) 887-2227
111 N. Massey Blvd., Nixa (417) 724-1100
One child eats free from the children’s menu with the purchase of an adult entrée purchase of $10 or more. Ages 12 & under. Dine in only.
King's Asian Chef
1336 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield (417) 866-5527
One child gets a free kid’s meal with every adult combo meal or entree purchased. Choice of Cashew Chicken Junior or Sweet and Sour Junior. Max of 3 free meals. Dine in only.
McAlister's Deli
210 W. Sunshine St., Springfield (417) 831-4450
1460 E. Primrose Ave., Springfield (417) 890-5250
2445-A N. Kansas Expwy (at Kearney St.), Springfield (417) 866-2331
1711 W. Battlefield Rd., Springfield (417) 888-0899
586 E. Harrison St., Republic (417) 732-4747
It’s Family Day all day! Kids 12 & under eat free with purchase of adult meal, 10:30am-9pm. Limit 2 free kid’s meals per adult entrée. Dine in only.
Nonna's Italian Kitchen
306 South Ave., Springfield (417) 831-1222
Children 10 & under get one free kids’ meal with the purchase of one adult entrée.
Steak ‘n Shake
3755 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield (417) 882-7164
3247 E. Battlefield Rd., Springfield (417) 889-7887
1550 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield (417) 887-0906
2760 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield (417) 863-9072
1158 E. St. Louis St., Springfield (417) 866-6109
Get one free kids meal for each $9 spent. Dine in only.
Springfield Brewing Company
301-305 South Market, Springfield (417) 832-8277
One free kids’ meal for children 12 years and younger with each purchase of an adult meal.
Pasta Express
3025 W. Republic Rd., Springfield
3250 E. Battlefield Rd., Springfield (417) 890-1345
603 S. Kimbrough Ave., Springfield (417) 862-7833,
321 E. Battlefield Rd., Springfield (417) 885-0030.
Kids under 12 get one free kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult entrée. 3-9 pm. Dine-in only.
Village Inn
All locations
All day – Kids under 10 get one kid's meal free with each adult meal purchased.
Bair's All-American Sports Grill
105 W. Sherman Way, Nixa, (417) 725-3777
3821 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield (417) 368-5919
631 S. Kimbrough Ave., (417) 866-2700
1644 US Highway 60 E, Republic (417) 732-5077
Kids eat for $2.99 with the purchase of a regular-priced entrée.
Amigos Mexican Restaurant
2118 S. Campbell, Springfield (417) 887-1401
One free kid's meal ages 10 and under with the purchase of an adult entrée, All day
Coyote's Adobe Cafe
807 N. Main St., Nixa (417) 725-6803
One free kids’ meal for kids 12 and under for each adult entree purchased. Available from 5-8 pm. Parents can get all-you-can-eat wings, 5-8 pm. ONLY available at Nixa location.
Village Inn
All locations
All day – Kids under 10 get one kid's meal free with each adult meal purchased.
Big Whiskey's
311 Park Central, Springfield (417) 862-2449
1440 W. Republic Rd., Springfield (417) 882-2249
1550 E. Battlefield Rd., Springfield (417) 883-5999
602 N. 25th St., Ozark (417) 485-3800
One free kids’ meal with the purchase of one adult entree, 5-9 pm
Denny’s
4760 S Campbell Ave, Springfield (417) 881-1084
Kids eat free with purchase of adult entrée. After 4pm.
Double E Burger & Ice Cream Shoppe
339 Kentling Ave., Highlandville (417) 587-8018
One child age 12 & under gets one free kids’ meal with the purchase of one adult entrée of $5.99 or more. Dine in only. Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons.
McAlister's Deli
210 W. Sunshine, Springfield (417) 831-4450
1460 E. Primrose, Springfield (417) 890-5250
2445-A N. Kansas Expressway (at Kearney St.), Springfield (417) 866-2331
1711 W. Battlefield Rd., Springfield (417) 888-0899
586 E. Harrison St., Republic (417) 732-4747
703 McCroskey St., Nixa (417) 725-9299
Kids 12 & under eat free with purchase of adult meal. Available 5-9pm. Limit two kids’ meals per entrée. Dine-in only.
Hy-Vee Market Grille Express
1720 W. Battlefield St., Springfield (417) 881-8224
2150 E. Sunshine, Springfiled (417) 444-6860
Free kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult entree. Kids meals are $3-$5 throughout the week.
Prima's Mexican Grill
3662 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield (417) 890-1212
Get one kids’ meal from kids’ menu free ($4.25 or under) for each adult lunch or dinner entree purchased. Kids 10 & under. Available 11am-9pm.
Ruby Tuesday
2725 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield (417) 831-7829
One free kids’ entrée with one adult entrée purchase. Available after 5pm.
Pizza Ranch
2825 S. Glenstone, Springfield (417) 319-5021
Kids 12 & under get one free buffet with the purchase of an adult buffet. Available 4 pm-close.
Zaxby’s
3220 E. Sunshine St., Springfield (417) 368-0423
Get a 99¢ kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult meal. Available 5-8 pm. This location only.
Andy B’s
1127 Battlefield Rd, Springfield (417) 883-1234
Kids 12 and under eat FREE. Get one free kids’ meal with every menu item purchase of $9 or more. Available all day Wednesday. Some exclusions apply. Cannot be combined with any other offers.
Dowds Catfish & BBQ
1760 W. Elm St., Lebanon (417) 532-1777
Get one free kids’ meal with each adult meal purchase after 5 pm. Does not include all-you-can-eat. Dine in Only.
The Catfish Café
1210 S. Ash St., Buffalo (417) 345-1277
Kids eat free off the kids’ menu only, 4-8 pm. One free kid’s meal with each adult meal. Dine-in only.
Whole Hog Café
224 W. Sunshine St., Springfield (417) 868-0042
2731 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield (417) 720-4759
Free kids plate with purchase of adult plate every Wednesday after 5:00.
Captain D's
2964 S. National Ave., Springfield (417) 881-6098
Get up to 2 kid’s meals for just 99¢ each with the purchase of adult entrée costing $5 or more. For kids 12 & under. Available all day. Dine in only.
Double E Burger & Ice Cream Shoppe
339 Kentling Ave., Highlandville (417) 587-8018
One child age 12 & under gets one free kids’ meal with the purchase of one adult entrée of $5.99 or more. Dine in only. Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons.
Ruby Tuesday
2725 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield (417) 831-7829
One free kids’ entrée with one adult entrée purchase.
Steak ‘n Shake
3755 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield (417) 882-7164
3247 E. Battlefield Rd., Springfield (417) 889-7887
1550 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield (417) 887-0906
2760 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield (417) 863-9072
1158 E. St. Louis St., Springfield (417) 866-6109
Get one free kids meal for each $9 spent. Dine in only.
Culver’s
All Locations
Each Kids' Meal comes with a certificate for a free scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard (Valid for Vanilla, Chocolate, or Flavor of the Day) and a Scoopie Token.
Springfield's Incredible Food and Fun
2850 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield (417) 887-3030
Kids 3 & under eat free daily.
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*Restaurant's prices and promotions subject to change at any time. Please call the restaurant to verify the pricing. Macaroni KID does not guarantee these specials.
IMPORTANT: Please remember our edition covers the Springfield area so the deals listed below have only been verified with those restaurants located within our territory, and the specific location listed. We try to keep this list up-to-date at least quarterly, but since things are always changing without notice, please be sure to check with the restaurant before your arrival.
