Are you on the hunt for restaurants where kids eat free in Columbia, SC? Look no further! Whether you’re looking for freebies, general deals, or sweet discounts, we’ve got a comprehensive list of restaurants to cover it all.
We know taking your family out to eat can get quite pricey, not to mention chaotic. So, we made this easy and called each of the listed restaurants below to get their promotions confirmed. However, please keep in mind that these promotions can change rapidly so it’s always a good idea to triple-check before you go.
*This list does not imply restaurant endorsement or participation but is simply for our readers’ convenience.
Daily Kids Meal Deals in Columbia, SC
Bruster’s Ice Cream
Offer: kids under 40” tall get a free baby ice cream cone
Location: 130-15 Forum Drive, Columbia, SC 29229
Bruster’s Ice Cream – Forum Drive
CiCi’s Pizza
Offer: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult buffet
Age: 3 and under only
Locations: 6120 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29212
CiCi’s Pizza
Shoney’s
Offer: Kids 4 and under eat free with purchase of an adult meal
Locations: 7335 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209
2208 B Airport Boulevard, West Columbia, SC 29170
Shoney’s
Monday Kids Meal Deals in Columbia
Highway 55 Burgers
Offer: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal
Time: 5-9 pm
Location: 1180 Dutch Fork Road, Irmo, SC 29063
Highway 55 Burgers – Dutch Fork Location
Red Bowl
Offer: $2.50 kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal
Location: 481-11 Town Center Place, Columbia, SC 29229
Red Bowl – Town Center Place Location
Shealy’s BBQ
Offer: Kids 6 and under eat free
Location: 340 East Columbia Ave, Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29070
Shealy’s BBQ specials
Tuesday Kids Eat Free Deals
Beef O’ Bradys
Offer: $3.49 kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal
Location: 4561 Hardscrabble Road, Columbia, SC 29229
Beef O’ Bradys – Hardscrabble Road
Carolina Ale House
Offer: Kids eat for $0.99 with the purchase of an adult meal
Location: 277 Columbiana Drive, Columbia, SC 29212
Carolina Ale House – Columbiana Drive
East Bay Deli
Offer: Kids eat free every Tuesday with the purchase of an adult meal with a special kids party from 5-7 pm once a month. Check website for details.
Time: After 4 pm
Location: 2708 Clemson Road, Columbia, SC 29229
East Bay Deli- Clemson Road
Highway 55 Burgers
Offer: 50% off kids’ meals every Tuesday
Location: 1792 S Lake Drive., Lexington, SC 29071
Highway 55 Burgers – South Lake Drive
Ruby Tuesday
Offer: Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult meal
Time: After 5 pm
Locations: 7490 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209
2504 Augusta Road, West Columbia, SC 29169
Ruby Tuesday Meal Deals
Zaxby’s
Offer: Family Night: $0.99 Kidz meal with adult meal purchase
Time: 5 pm – 8 pm
Location: 1042 Lake Murray Boulevard, Irmo)
Zaxby’s Family Night
Wednesday Kids Deals Eat Cheap Deals in Columbia
Chubby’s Burgers and Brewhouse
Offer: Kids Eat Free on Wednesdays (Ages 11 and Under)
Time: All Day
Location: 420 McNulty Street, Blythewood, SC
Check out our review of Chubby’s Burgers and Brewhouse
East Bay Deli
Offer: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal with a special kids party night from 5-7 pm once a month. Check website for details.
Time: After 4 pm
Location: 108 Sunset Court, West Columbia, SC
East Bay Deli- Sunset Court
Ferrara Pizza & Pasta
Offer: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal
Location: 109 Old Chapin Road Suite J, Lexington, SC 29072
Ferrara Pizza & Pasta Events
Firehouse Subs
Offer: $0.99 kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal
Locations: 3250 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29204
2301 Augusta Road, West Columbia, SC 29169
7467 St. Andrews Rd, Irmo, SC 29063
Firehouse Subs
Knead Pizza
Offer: 1/2 price Kids Meal with each adult entree purchased
Location: 104-B Scarborough Drive, Augusta Highway, Lexington, SC 29072
Knead Pizza
Scottie’s Cafe and Grill
Offer: Free kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult meal
Time: All day
Location: 10400 Wilson Boulevard, Blythewood, SC
Scottie’s Cafe and Grill
Smashburger
Offer: Free kids’ meal (age 12 and under) with the purchase of an adult meal
Time: All day
Location: 718 Fashion Drive Suite A, Columbia, SC 29229
Smashburger Facebook
Thursday Kids’ Meal Deals
Diablo’s Southwest Grill
Offer: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal
Time: All day
Location: 5541 Sunset Boulevard, Lexington, SC
Diablo’s Southwest Grill – Sunset Boulevard
Friday Kids’ Meal Deals
Ruby Tuesday
Offer: Kids 10 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult entree
Time: All day
Locations: 7490 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209
2504 Augusta Road, West Columbia, SC 29169
Ruby Tuesday Meal Deals
Saturday Kids’ Meal Deals
Groucho’s Deli
Offer: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal
Time: After 4 pm
Location: 111 Sparkleberry Crossing, Columbia, SC 29229
Kidding Around Review: Groucho’s
Groucho’s – Sparkleberry Crossing
Find out more about Groucho’s in our Kidding Around Review.
Shealy’s BBQ
Offer: Breakfast Buffet – Kids 4 and under eat free, $5 for kids age 5-11
Time: 7-9:30 am
Location: 340 East Columbia Ave, Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29070
Shealy’s BBQ specials
Sunday Kids Deals Eat Free Deals
Chubby’s Burgers and Brewhouse
Offer: Kids Eat Free on Sundays (Ages 11 and Under)
Time: 3 pm until 8 pm
Location: 420 McNulty Street, Blythewood, SC
Check out our review of Chubby’s Burgers and Brewhouse
Check out our review of Chubby’s Burgers and Brewhouse
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Offer: 1 free kids meal per check with a minimum of $10 purchase
Location: 10136 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29229
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit – Two Notch Road
Firehouse Subs
Offer: $0.99 kids meal for every adult meal purchased
Locations: 3250 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29204
2301 Augusta Rd, West Columbia, SC 29169
7467 St. Andrews Rd, Irmo, SC 29063
Firehouse Subs
Moe’s
Offer: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal $6 or more
Locations: 470-1 Town Center Place, Columbia, SC 29229
2130 North Beltline Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29204
4601 Devine Street Suite B, Columbia, SC 29205
2217 Augusta Road, West Columbia, SC 29169
Moe’s
Red Bowl
Offer: $2.99 kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal
Location: 481-11 Town Center Place, Columbia, SC 29229
Red Bowl
Red Bowl
Offer: $2.50 kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal
Location: 481-11 Town Center Place, Columbia, SC 29229
Red Bowl – Town Center Place Location
Kids Eat Free and Meal Deals Special Events: Columbia, SC
Sometimes kids eat free and cheap, and kids’ meal deal nights come with special events that are so great for families. When special kids’ meal events are happening in Columbia, SC, we’ll list them right here. Make sure to bookmark this page and check back soon!
More Meal Deals for Kids in Columbia, SC
Birthday deals, and daily discounts for free drinks, meal deals, and more.
Firehouse Subs
Offer: For their birthday, kids 15 or younger can get a free kids combo with the purchase of an adult combo
To do: Complete the birthday registration form to sign up
Magnolia’s Buffet
Offer: All you can eat kids buffet, between $5.25 – $7.75 (varies based on exact age)
Age: 9 and under
Time: 11 am – 3:40 pm, daily
Location: 10052 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29229
Magnolia Buffet
MJ’s Grill
Offer: Free kids drink with purchase of kids meal, daily
Location: 5 Lake Carolina Way, Columbia, SC 29229
MJ’s Grill
Top Dawg Tavern
Offer: $5 kids meal daily – includes a drink, meal, 1 side, and ice cream
Location: 498 Town Center Place, Columbia, SC 29229
Top Dawg Tavern – Village at Sandhill
We have more restaurant suggestions!
These are some great kid-friendly restaurants in Columbia, SC!
Grab a burger, pizza, or even head to a family-friendly brewery with the kids.
Our Columbia Restaurant Guide is full of great dining options for your family!
Please let us know, are there any kids eat free (or cheap) deals in Columbia we’re missing out on?
