School is out for summer break, but work is keeping parents as busy as ever.
It's not every night that someone in a household has time to shop for groceries and cook dinner. Luckily, these free kids' meals, not-quite-free-but-close-enough kids' meals and other fun summer deals ― ranging from ice cream to alcohol ― are here for a nice family meal out, without breaking the bank.
Where kids eat free in Lee, Collier counties
Applebee’s: Get a free kids' meal by purchasing any full-price adult entrée when ordering online or through the Applebee’s app. Restaurants.applebees.com. 2228 Del Prado Blvd. S., Cape Coral, (239) 458-5155; 15151 N. Cleveland Ave., North Fort Myers, (239) 995-7999; 8043 Dani Drive, Fort Myers (239) 939-5569; 5082 Airport-Pulling Road N., Naples, (239) 434-7744.
Bob Evans: Kids eat free on Tuesdays through the Bob Evans app with a purchase of $15 or more. Dine-in only. Bobevans.com. 1420 SW Pine Island Road, Cape Coral, (239) 242-4315; 7071 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, (239) 433-1663; 8940 Colonial Center Drive, Fort Myers, (239) 936-4552; 2570 Northbrook Plaza Drive, Naples, (239) 598-5255.
Bubba’s Roadhouse and Saloon: Kids eat free on Mondays. Available for ages 10 and younger. Limit of two kids per adult dinner entrée. Bubbasroadhouse.net. 2121 SW Pine Island Road, Cape Coral, (239) 282-5520.
Buffalo Wings and Rings: Kids eat free with a paying adult Mondays from 4-10 p.m., dine-in only. Wingsandrings.com. 11751 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, (239) 204-3100.
Cabos Cantina: Kids eat free Sunday through Thursday. Must be younger than 12. One kids' meal per adult entrée. Caboscantinafl.com. 2226 First St., Fort Myers, (239) 332-2226.
Chili’s: Sign up for My Chili’s Rewards to receive text and email offers, including a free kids' meal for ages 12 and younger with the purchase of any adult entrée. Other rewards include free chips and salsa or non-alcoholic beverage, free delivery and a free dessert on your birthday. Chilis.com. 1760 NE Pine Island Road, Cape Coral, (239) 242-8724; 9310 Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers, (239) 939-1159; 8901 College Parkway, Fort Myers, (239) 481-7730; 2431 Tarpon Bay Blvd., Naples, (239) 594-2006.
Denny’s: Kids eat free with an adult entrée purchase of $6 or more. Days and participation vary by location. Dennys.com. 1306 Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral, (239) 772-9997; 8031 Summerlin Center Road, Fort Myers, (239) 432-9500; 9340 Marketplace Road, Fort Myers, (239) 768-5488.
Duffy’s Sports Grill: Free kids' meal on Wednesdays with the purchase of an adult entrée. Dine-in only. Duffysmvp.com. 627 Cape Coral Parkway W., Cape Coral, (239) 205-6771; 13721 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, (239) 590-8631; 21253 Stoneybrook Golf Blvd., Estero, (239) 301-0944.
Hurricane Grill and Wings: Kids eat free all day Saturday. Hurricanewings.com. 756 SW Pine Island Road, Cape Coral, (239) 800-3141.
Jason’s Deli: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée. Friday 5-10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday all day. Dine-in only. Promotion available until Aug. 11, Cape Coral location only. Jasonsdeli.com. 2311 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral, (239) 458-8700.
Miller’s Ale House: Kids eat free on Tuesdays with the purchase of a $10 food item. Limit of two per table. Millersalehouse.com. 4400 Kernel Circle, Fort Myers, (239) 931-4160; 10065 Gulf Center Drive, Fort Myers, (239) 461-9334; 6320 Hollywood Blvd., Naples, (239) 591-0125; 6827 Collier Blvd., Naples, (239) 213-3604.
Nick & Stella’s Family Sports Pub: Kids eat free every Tuesday with the purchase of an adult meal. Dine-in only. Nickandstellas.com. 15271 McGregor Blvd., Suite 14, Fort Myers, (239) 466-9493.
Oda Pizzeria Bistro: Kids eat free on Sundays with the purchase of an adult entrée at Oda's. Odapizzeriabistro.com. 900 SW Pine Island Road, Suite 101, Cape Coral, (239) 402-8282.
Outback Steakhouse: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée every Monday through Sept. 2. Outback.com. 27230 Bay Landing Drive, Bonita Springs, (239) 948-3575; 1642 NE Pine Island Road, Cape Coral, (239) 772-5454; 2329 Skyline Blvd., Cape Coral, (239) 471-3109; 10045 Gulf Center Drive, Suite 125, Fort Myers, (239) 433-0097; 12995 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, (239) 936-1021; 4910 Tamiami Trail N., Naples, (239) 434-7100; 8845 Founders Square Drive, Unit 130, Naples, (239) 207-3943 9975; Triangle Boulevard, South Naples, (239) 732-1351.
Overtime Pizzeria and Sports Pub: Kids eat free on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entrée, $9.95 or more. Overtimecapecoral.com. 1708 Cape Coral Parkway W., Cape Coral, (239) 541-3367.
Pinchers Crab Shack: Kids eat free with a minimum purchase of $13.99. There are seven Pinchers locations across Lee and Collier counties. pinchersusa.com.
Ruby Tuesday: Kids of ages 12 and younger eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée after 5 p.m. every Tuesday and all day every Friday. Dine-in only. Rubytuesday.com. 9001 Park Royal Drive, Fort Myers, (239) 267-8988.
Kids eat cheaply at these restaurants
Beef O’Brady’s: $3.49 kids' meals all day Tuesdays. Available for ages 12 and younger, dine-in only. Beefobradys.com. 2514 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral, (239) 574-2060; 2481 Del Prado Blvd N., Cape Coral, (239) 573-6172; 11841 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers, (239) 267-9236; 3114 Lee Blvd., Lehigh Acres, (239) 369-0390; 7385 Radio Road, Suite 101, Naples, (239) 348-2100. Call to confirm that your location is participating.
Il Primo Pizza and Wings: Enjoy kids’ night every Wednesday. $5.99 for a cookie, a drink and a kids’ make their own pizza. Ilprimopizza.com. 2209 Santa Barbara Blvd., Suite 103, Cape Coral, (239) 573-3435; 5781 Lee Blvd., Suite 307, Lehigh Acres, (239) 344-4457; 5248 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples, (239) 354-0025; 2464 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples, (239) 254-9800; 15275 Collier Blvd., Naples, (239) 353-9779.
Keg & Cow: This Cape Coral restaurant lets kids eat for $4.99 every Sunday. Kegandcow.com. 2384 Surfside Blvd., Suite A-101, Cape Coral, (239) 558-5001.
Red Robin: 50% off kids' meals every Wednesday. Includes unlimited refills of bottomless sides and drinks for dine-in customers. Available for online orders with code KIDSMEAL50. Redrobin.com. 10021 Gulf Center Drive, Fort Myers, (239) 454-5532.
Stevie Tomato’s: Half-priced kids' meals every Wednesday with the purchase of an adult entrée. Stevietomato.com. 814 Pine Island Road, Cape Coral, (239) 573-7877; 15215 Collier Blvd., No. 303, Naples, (239) 352-4233.
Discounts for adults too
Buffalo Wild Wings: Six free boneless or traditional wings can be added to any online takeout or delivery order that is more than $10. Use code GOWINGS. Available through Aug. 13. Buffalowildwings.com. 307 SW Pine Island Road, Cape Coral, (239) 424-8024; 9390 Dynasty Drive, Suite 101, Fort Myers, (239) 210-9464.
Coastal Dayz Brewery: Free Beer Mondays from A-to-Z offer provides a free 8-ounce draft every Monday to those whose first or last name starts with a specified letter each week at the brewery. Valid license proof required. Follow @coastaldayzbrewery on Instagram to stay up to date on the letter of the week. Coastaldayzbrewery.com. 2161 McGregor Blvd., (239) 204-9665.
Culver’s: Get a free scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard with the purchase of any kids' meal. Valid for vanilla, chocolate or flavor of the day. This coupon comes attached to the kids' meal bag and can be redeemed at any location, any day. There are 10 Culver’s locations across Lee County, but none currently in Collier County. culvers.com/locator
Dairy Queen: Kids' meals come with a free ice cream bar, ice cream sandwich or kids' cone coupon. There are 10 open Dairy Queen locations in Lee County and one in Collier County, with another Collier location coming soon. Dairyqueen.com
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Iguana Mia: 30% off discount on all food and beverage orders paid in cash on Wednesdays at the local chain. Iguanamia.com. 1027 E. Cape Coral Parkway, Cape Coral; 4329 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers; 28051 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs. (866) 639-3287.
Scotty’s Bierwerks: Free pizza slice with the purchase of a beer every Monday at Scotty's, while supplies last. Scottysbierwerks.net. 901 E. Industrial Circle, Cape Coral, (239) 888-5482.
