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Restaurants in the South Hills Kids Eat Free or Cheap

Family friendly restaurants in Pittsburgh that offer freebies or great deals for kids

November 22, 2023

Don't feel like cooking? Can't say we blame you!

The South Hills of Pittsburgh has AMAZING restaurants, but taking the whole family out can get expensive. Luckily, many offer great meal deals for families, if you know where to find them. We've done the work to find as many restaurants that offer kids eat free nights, family entertainment, or just great deals for kids. 

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All offers on this list were confirmed at the time of publishing. When in doubt, please validate the special with the restaurant prior to arrival. While we do our best to stay on top of all of our guides, should you come across any new or expired deals while dining out in the South Hills, please let us know about them HERE or email us, so we can update the list. 

Whether you want to dine-in or eat out, here are restaurants where kids in the South Hills can eat FREE (usually with the purchase of an adult entrée); or at least without breaking the bank: 

Download a printable version of this list HERE 



Washington Wild Things
One Federal Way, Washington

Kids can sign up for a FREE Kids Membership that gives them access to free admission and a free kids meal for all Sunday Home games during the summer. Each home game has a different kid friendly theme so in addition to free admission and dinner, on most nights the first 250 kids will receive themed swag from different sponsors. Sign your kids up for their free membership HERE and don't forget to mention you saw this on Macaroni KID!




OTB Bicycle Café at Hastings
1595 Mayview Road
South Fayette, PA 15017

Monday night is kids night from 5pm-close! 1/2 off kids meals (kids 10 and under) with the purchase of an adult meal. otbbicyclecafe.com/hastings

Plaza Azteca
1000 Sutherland Dr, Pittsburgh
1010 Trinity Circle, Washington

Kids 10 and under eat FREE, while adults can enjoy $2 domestic draft beer. View menu HERE

Kings Family Restaurant 
580 McClelland Road, Canonsburg

Kids eat free every Monday. View kids menu HERE




Bob Evans
2210 Lebanon Church Road, West Mifflin  
1025 Washington Pike Street, Bridgeville 
3350 Washington Road, McMurray

Kids 12 and under eat free at all locations every Tuesday after 4pm with an accompanying adult meal. View kids menu HERE

Denny's
271 Clairton Blvd, Pleasant Hills
220 Lebanon Church Road, West Mifflin

Kid 10 and under eat free from 4-10 with adult purchase over $4. Up to two free kids per paying adult. 

Hofbräuhaus House
2705 South Water Street, Pittsburgh

The second Tuesday of every month is for quality FAMILY NIGHT at Hofbrauhaus Haus! Kids Eat Free from 6:00 - 8:00pm with the purchase of an adult entrée.

Texas Roadhouse
311 Washington Road, Washington

Kid's meals are $1.99 with the purchase of an adult entrée. 

Uno's
205 E Waterfront Dr. Homestead, PA 15120

Join UNO Extras and get one free item from the kids' menu with each adult entrée purchased every Tuesday. Offer for kids 10 and under. Sign up for UNO Extras at www.unos.com/unoextras






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Two for Tuesday's at Chuck E. Cheese
Bridgeville

Every Tuesday, mention "Two for Tuesday" when you order for 2 large pizzas starting at $22. Also, check out Chuck E. Cheese's activity page where you can download, print, and color a coloring sheet that you can bring in on your next visit for free play coins!




Red Robin
301 South Hills Village, Bethel Park

From noon to 8p,m, kids 10 an under can eat for $1.99. View menu HERE




Denny's
220 Lebanon Church Road, West Mifflin

Kid 10 and under eat free from 4-10 with adult purchase over $4. Up to two free kids per paying adult. 








No current deals (aside from the daily deals below) - check back soon!




Bruster's Real Ice Cream
4940 Library Road, Bethel Park
444 Valley Brook Rd, McMurray
9600 Perry Hwy., Pittsburgh

Bruster's offers some sweet deals for kids under 40 inches - they can scoop up a FREE baby cone on any day of the week. Their 4-legged best friend can join in on the fun with a free Doggie Sundae. Another noteworthy deal is "Bring Your Own Banana Thursday" for half off a banana split. 

Sonic
1027 Washington Pike, Bridgeville 
2611 Washington Road, North Strabane Township

Need an afternoon refreshment that the kids can partake in? Sonic offers half price slushies and drinks between 2pm and 4pm daily.

Applebee's 
2101 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh

Kids eat free on holidays with purchase of an adult meal. 

Houlihan's  
In the Galleria of Mt. Lebanon

This is a Macaroni Fam Favorite - Kids meals are already reasonably priced ($5.95-6.95) and come with a carrot appetizer, soft drink, and ice cream dessert. MacKID Mama tip - bring in your same day movie ticket from The Galleria theater for an additional 20% off your food purchase.

Mitchel's Fish Market
In the Galleria of Mt. Lebanon

MacKID Mama Tip - stop in at the Learning Express before dinner and head to their checkout counter where they keep a stack of coupons for a free appetizer or dessert selection of the day. The card also allows you access to priority seating, so you don't have to wait with hangry kids on hand!

Eat 'N Park
all locations

Kids get a free smiley cookie every day of the week and kids 4 and under can enjoy a free buffet with the purchase of an adult buffet. Eat ‘N Park also has free baby food and wipes available upon request.  



Please note: All information is accurate at time of publishing. As circumstances change, please check directly with the businesses to make sure this information reflects their most up-to-date offerings. Don't forget to download your free printable list HERE. 

Do you know of any kids eat free specials in Baldwin, Bethel Park, Brentwood, Bridgeville, Castle Shannon, Dormont, Jefferson Hills, Mt. Lebanon, Mt. Oliver, Mt. Washington, Pleasant Hills, Pittsburgh, South Park, South Side, Upper St. Clair, West Mifflin, Whitehall or the cities in between that you don't see listed here? Drop me a line at emilyp@macaronikid.com or submit the deets HERE so Macaroni KID South Hills can share the information!