Restaurants Offer Free Meals for Kids

As families face rising costs of dining out, many chain restaurants are offering promotions where kids can eat for free or at a reduced price. Notable options include IHOP, which offers free kids' meals after 4 p.m. with the purchase of an adult entree, and Denny's, where kids can eat free with a $6 adult entree. In Houston, various restaurants have special days where kids eat free, typically requiring the purchase of an adult meal. Meanwhile, in Dallas, Norma's Cafe is promoting retro pricing on chicken-fried steak for $1.85, and Steakyard is giving away free oysters with entree orders. In New York City, restaurants are adapting to high steak prices by offering more affordable options like steak frites, catering to budget-conscious diners. Overall, these initiatives provide families some relief amid soaring food prices.