Where can kids eat free on the Central Coast?
You'll be surprised how many Central Coast cafes and restaurants offer a Kids Eat Free option
Even if you're a local or just visiting our region, be sure know where to go for a free kiddies meal
We understand that life gets busy and planning dinner can be a chore. Whether you are a working parent or visiting the Central Coast on holiday, we want to let you know where you and the kids can eat for less without skimping on quality and still being able to enjoy the freshest produce the Coast is renowned for. So, if you don't feel like cooking but are worried going out with the kids will cost an arm and leg, we have a solution.
There are so many great family friendly restaurants and cafes throughout the region. From dinner by the sea to cosy meals in hinterland cafes, one thing is for sure, they all have a welcoming community feel and love kids! Better still you can save a few dollars too! No matter what day of the week, there is somewhere on the coast during the week, and the weekend, offering complimentary kids meals when an adult main is purchased. Some places even allow the adults to order off the special's menu too!
Check out our list below and plan where you will be having dinner tonight! We are always adding to this list so be sure to pop it on your favourites!
Dinner with Kids is better when the kids eat free
View this list of venues for their incredible kiddie deals
Monday
The Pantry, Forresters Beach
Calling all babychino loving kiddies! At coastal cafe The Pantry in Forresters Beach, they know exactly what kiddies like. So when an adult purchases a delicious meal from the brunch menu on a Monday, the kids meal will be free. It's pancakes for everyone if you like!
The Hawkesbury Brewing Co, Lisarow
Each Monday at Hawkesbury Brewing Co is burger night! For $15 tuck into a fresh cooked burger and chips with a free schooner or glass of wine with each meal. As if that's not enough, kids eat free with every main meal ordered! What a great way to start the week!
Margarita Daze, Umina
Take the stress out of wondering what to have for dinner when Margarita Daze at Umina offers kids eat free Monday to Wednesday evenings. Enjoy the sunset views and relax knowing kids under the age of 8 receive a free meal when an adult main meal is purchased.
Everglades, Woy Woy
From Monday to Thursday, lunch and dinner, kids eat free at Vibes Alfresco at Everglades with every main meal purchased! Then from Monday to Friday it's happy hour for the kids with $6 fun shakes and $5 milkshakes from 3-5pm! These deals are open to members and non members, so get your skates on and head to Woy Woy!
The Dam Hotel, Hamyln Terrace
The Dam Hotel is a great family orientated venue at Hamlyn Terrace and Mondays is their Kids Eat Free night! Plus, for more fun, the last Sunday of each month is Kid’s Sunday Funday where the kids will be entertained with a jumping castle, interactive games, face painting and more!
TGI Fridays, Tuggerah
Just because it's not a Friday doesn't mean TGI Friday's isn't the place to be during the week. The family friendly restaurant has something for even the fussiest little eater. With two kids menus to choose from, one for 1-4 year olds and the second for 5-12 years old, every Monday-Thursday, kids eat free when a full priced adult meal is ordered.
Club Wyong, Wyong
Don't fancy cooking at the start of the week? Head over to Club Wyong and purchase a main meal on a Monday or Tuesday night and receive a free kids meal! Kids can enjoy a variety of food from the kids menu.
Tuesday
Norah Head Sporties, Norah Head
Fed up of Taco Tuesdays for dinner, again? Go to the family friendly Saltbush restaurant at Norah Head Sporties for your evening meal. Better still, kids under the age of 12 receive a free meal and ice cream when a main meal in purchased.
The Ary, Toukley
With special offers on most nights of the week, The Ary Toukley isn't to be missed especially when every Tuesday and Thursday kids eat free at Ziva Eats & Pizza with every main meal purchased.
Kefi, Koolewong
Every Tuesday Kids eat free at Kefi, a perfect excuse to have lunch and dinner by the water with the whole family. While the kiddies wait for the delicious food, they ill be entertained with Kefi's fun filled activity booklets.
Wednesday
Cue & Crew, Tuggerah
Head to the Cue & Crew in Tuggerah for an all you can eat American BBQ, where the kids (under 12) can devour the feast for free.
Parklife Coffee, Terrigal
Located next door to Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre in Terrigal, Parklife Coffee now offer up to two free toasties with selected adults toasties and wraps every Wednesday!
Thursday
Gosford RSL, Gosford
Who doesn't enjoy an evening meal at the local RSL? If you go to Gosford RSL on a Thursday evening, kids receive a free meal in Luminous restaurant when a member purchases a main meal.
Sorrisos by Dish, Toukley
Have a craving for some authentic Italian cuisine, made with love and served with a smile? Then come along to Sorrisos by Dish in Toukley on a Thursday and buy one main meal and get the kids meal for free.
The Doylo, Doyalson
Need kid-friendly dinner plans on a Thursday? Bring the kids to Tempt at The Doylo in Doylson every Thursday night because kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. The kids can enjoy a free meal and even get their faces painted from 5:30-7:30pm! Plus you may be lucky to go on a night where they give away 4 FREE game tokens for the Arcade with each kids meal.
Hardy's Bay Club, Hardys Bay
Who doesn't love dinner with a view? At Hardy's Bay Club you can enjoy a classic pub meal surrounded by Bouddi National Park, a natural waterfall and even some native wildlife. The kids eat for free at Hardy's Hideaway with every main meal purchased.
Dish, Gorokan
Enjoy a delicious seasonal à la carte menu, carvery, and sizzling stone grills with a 180-degree unspoilt waterfront view at Dish. The kiddies can eat free with the purchase of adult meal, each kids' meal includes a drink and dessert.
Friday
Sunken Monkey Hotel, Erina
This is a great offer and best of all it's every night! Kid's eat free every night of the week at The Sunken Monkey Hotel. Receive a free child's meal when an adult meal is purchased. As a bonus, adults can order off the specials menu too and the child will still eat free.
The Bayview, Woy Woy
Come the end of the week, you definitely deserve a night off cooking! Enjoy a Friday night feast at The BayView, where the kids eat free! Bring the whole family for a delicious meal between 5:30-7pm to take advantage of this great deal.
Macs Beach Cafe, Macmasters
Friday night is Schnitty night at Macs Beach Cafe. Indulge in handmade chicken and vegetarian schnitzels topped with your favourite sauces and sides. With every main purchased, enjoy a free kids meal! Sit outside, watch the sun set over the water and relax into the weekend!
Sunday
Budgewoi Hotel, Budgewoi
Budgewoi Hotel have you covered for a tasty weekend meal every Sunday and best yet, kids eat free when an adult meal is purchased. This great offer is available all day so whether you fancy a Sunday lunch or dinner, brings the kids!
Kincumber Hotel, Kincumber
The Kincumber Hotel is a favourite with the locals and welcomes families to their pub with open arms. Each Sunday dinner time kids eat free, so pull up a chair at the tables in the courtyard, bistro or beer garden and enjoy an evening of great pub food in amongst a wonderful community spirit.
Motel Mezza, Wyong
Enjoy making Sunday a family day! Their delicious Middle Eastern menu even extends to the kids menu allowing them to taste and try new cuisines. It's definitely not your average nuggets and burger affair. Kids eat free on Sunday at Motel Mezza when a main in bought.
Rashays, Tuggerah
Take the family to Rashays on a Sunday night at Tuggerah because under 10's eat free! As you relax after a busy week, the kids will be happy enjoying a Sam's Schnitty, Claire's Chicken Nuggets or Cooper's Cheeseburger.
Central Coast Leagues Club, Gosford
Sundays are for family time, and having a rest from cooking. Luckily the Central Coast Leagues Club has the cooking covered. Receive a complimentary kids meal with any main meal purchased on Sundays from 5pm, plus to sweeten the deal receive a free soft drink and gelato from their restaurant Seed & Vine!
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