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WHERE KIDS EAT FREE These Southwest Florida restaurants offer kids-eatfree deals (or nearly free).

For many families, budgets are even tighter this year, so it can be helpful to know where and when to get free kids’ meal deals when dining out. We updated our annual list of area restaurants that offer free (or nearly free) kids’ meal specials. If you know of one that’s not listed, email us at editor@swflparentchild.com. As we learn of more, we’ll add them to our list online at swflparentchild.com.

APPLEBEE’S For locations, visit applebees.com. » On Sundays, kids’ menu meals for ages 12 and younger are $1.99. May vary by location.

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S 7385 Radio Road, Naples; 239-348-2100 beefobradys.com » Kids’ meals are $1.99 all day on Tuesdays.

BOB EVANS Locations include Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples and Port Charlotte. For details, visit bobevans.com. » Kids eat free every Tuesday after 4 p.m. with purchase of adult entrée. Dine in only.

BUBBA’S ROADHOUSE & SALOON 2121 S.W. Pine Island Road, Cape Coral; 239-282-5520 bubbasroadhouse.net » Kids 10 and younger eat free from the kids’ menu on Mondays. Find terms and kids’ menu online under Daily Specials link. Limit of two kids’ meals per adult entrée purchase.

BURGERFI 16441 Corporate Commerce Way, Fort Myers; 239-703-7851 1514 Immokalee Road, North Naples; 239-631-5647 12712 Tamiami Trail E., Naples; 239331-3606 6881 Daniels Parkway, south Fort Myers; 239-215-9870 burgerfi.com » Every Tuesday, kids 12 and younger eat free from the kids’ menu with purchase of adult meal.

BURNTWOOD TAVERN Mercato, 9110 Strada Place, North Naples; 239-631-8964 burntwoodtavern.com/naples » Kids eat free on all day on Mondays.

DENNY’S 9340 Marketplace Road, Fort Myers; 239-768-5488 dennys.com » Kids 10 and younger eat free from the kids’ menu 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays (days may vary by location) with the purchase of an adult entrée at participating locations. Limit two kids’ meals per adult entrée purchase.

DUFFY’S SPORTS GRILL 13721 S. Tamiami Trail, south Fort Myers; 239-590-8631 627 Cape Coral Parkway W., Cape Coral; 239-205-6771 21253 Stoneybrook Golf Blvd., Estero; 239-301-0944 (This location is temporarily closed due to COVID-19) duffysmvp.com » Kids eat free every Wednesday with the purchase of an adult meal.

HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS 6345 Naples Blvd., Naples, 239-513-9900 756 S.W. Pine Island Road, Cape Coral; 239-800-3141 hurricanewings.com » Kids 12 and younger eat free on Saturdays all day with purchase of an adult meal.

MILLER’S ALE HOUSE 4400 Kernel Circle, Fort Myers; 239-931-4160 Gulf Coast Town Center, 10065 Gulf Center Drive, Fort Myers; 239-461-9334 6320 Hollywood Blvd., Naples; 239591-0125 millersalehouse.com » One free kids’ meal per adult entrée purchase on Tuesdays. For ages 12 and younger. Dine-in only.

MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL For locations, visit moes.com. » Kids eat free Sundays with the purchase of an adult combo meal (includes queso or guacamole and a drink). One free kids’ meal per adult combo purchased. May vary by location.

NICK & STELLA’S FAMILY SPORTS PUB 15271 McGregor Blvd., south Fort Myers; 239-466-9493 nickandstellas.com » On Tuesdays, kids 12 and younger eat free from the kids’ menu.

PERKINS For locations, visit perkinsrestaurants. com. » Varies by location but usually kids 12 and younger eat free 4 to 10 p.m. on Tuesdays with the purchase of one adult entree. Call your local Perkins for details.

PINCHERS For locations, visit pinchersusa.com. » Kids younger than 12 get one free kids’ menu entrée per adult entrée ordered (minimum purchase of $14.99). Valid at all locations.

RIB CITY For locations, visit ribcity.com.

» Kids 4 and younger get a free piece of chicken and fries with an adult meal purchase.

RUBY TUESDAY 9001 Park Royal Drive, Fort Myers, 33908; 239-267-8988 rubytuesday.com. » After 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, one free kids’ entrée with one adult entrée purchased. Participation varies by location.

SHRIMP SHACK 13361 Metro Parkway, Fort Myers; 239-561-6817 shrimpshackusa.com » Kids 10 and younger eat for $2.99 Monday and Wednesday with the adult purchase of a regularly priced entree. Beverage not included.

SKYLINE CHILI 5100-323 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers; 239-278-3929 710 Ninth St. N., Naples; 239-6495665 skylinechili.com » Kids eat free on Thursdays, 4 p.m. to close, with purchase of an adult meal.

STEAK ‘N SHAKE Locations in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples and Port Charlotte. For details, visit steaknshake.com. » No longer offers a kids-eat-free deal; however, the restaurant now offers free fries to everyone, no minimum purchase required.

STEVIE TOMATO’S SPORTS PAGE 9510 Marketplace Road, Fort Myers; 239-939-7211 814 S.W. Pine Island Road, Cape Coral; 239-573-7877 15215 Collier Blvd., Naples; 239-3524233 stevietomato.com » On Wednesdays, Kids 12 and younger eat free with adult meal purchase. Details vary by store.

TEXAS ROADHOUSE 8021 Dani Drive, south Fort Myers; 239-561-7427 6815 Collier Blvd., Naples; 239-4171111 New location: 3005 Terracap Way, Estero; 239-256-2290 texasroadhouse.com » At the Fort Myers location, kids’ meals are half off on Tuesdays. In Naples, kids’ meals are half off with free dessert and activity on Mondays. The Estero location has kids’ meals for $1.99 on Tuesdays. All are with the purchase of an adult entrée.

WANT TO ADD YOUR RESTAURANT TO THE LIST? Email us at editor@swflparentchild.com.