Kids Eat FREE — Destin to 30A

We love dining out as a family, and along with our beautiful beaches and great local attractions, there are some amazing restaurants here! But, if your kids are picky eaters, you are on a tight budget, or you have a whole bunch of kids (like I do!)…eating out can turn into a bit of a chore sometimes.

We like to find places where the atmosphere is welcoming to kids, that way it’s less stressful for us! We have also learned certain restaurants with generous portions where we can share items. And here is a list of some places that kids eat free from Destin to 30a! This can help out your budget big time!

**subject to change. Make sure to call or check social media beforehand to double check

Aj’s— *seasonal* 4-6pm with purchase of adult entree in the off season. Check with specific location for days they honor this. 116 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32451

Applebees — Wednesday kids eat for 99cents all day. 8670 Hwy 98 West, Miramar Beach, FL 32550 

Jackacuda —Tuesday from 5-7pm. 36120 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, Fl

Moe’s southwest grill — Panama City mall (1000 E 23rd St) on Wednesdays at 3pm. Sundays all day at Fort Walton location (423 Mary Esther Cutoff NW).

Old Florida fish house — Sunday, Monday, Tuesday night for family night. Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree. 5-6pm. 33 heron’s watch way, Santa Rosa Beach, Fl 32459

Clean juice — free kids smoothie with purchase of adult smoothie on Mondays. 9375 US Highway 98, Miramar Beach, FL 32459

Chick fil a – Tuesday 6-9pm one free kids meal with purchase of adult combo meal 52 Scenic Gulf Dr, Miramar Beach, FL 32550

Miller’s Ale House — Tuesday – with purchase of an adult entree. 34906 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL 32541

The Melting Pot — 2nd Sunday of every month. Free kids meal with purchase of adult entree. 11394 US 98 W, Miramar Beach, FL 32550

Island Wing Company — Kids eat free on Mondays. 981 US Hwy 98 3 #13, Destin, FL

Chicken Salad Chick — Tuesday 3-7pm. 36150 Emerald Coast Pkwy Unit 111, Destin, FL

Firehouse Subs — Sunday 10:30am-8pm. Buy one adult combo, get up to 2 free kids meals. 34737 Emerald Coast Pkwy Suite 5, Destin, FL 32541

Mezcal Mexican grill — Kids eat free Wednesdays 12-9pm. 80 Seascape Drive Suite 101, Miramar Beach, FL, 32550

O’Quigley’s Seafood Steamer — Thursday nights kids eat free, 2 kids per adult entree. 34940 Emerald Coast Pkwy Suite 101, Destin, FL 32541

FOOW — Kids eat free 5-6pm. 34 Goldenrod Circle, Santa Rosa Beac,h FL 32459

Barbacoa Mexican Grill 30a — Kids eat free Monday night, just show Facebook post of kids eat free. INLET BEACH. 12805 Panama City Beach Pkwy.

Did we leave out any of your favorite places where kids eat free from Destin to 30A? Let us know below! 

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Update & Republished on 2/8/2026