Sometimes you need a night out from cooking! If you’re looking for a family-friendly dining experience, I’ve put together some of my picks, plus deals where the kids can eat free (or at least cheap!).
Leave your comments or send me an email with your favorite family spots and I’ll continue to update this list with family and wallet-friendly dining options!
Restaurants with Special Deals for Kids:
Alfy’s Pizza (Monroe): Kid’s Night is Tuesdays from 5-8pm where kids can get a 2-topping personal pizza or spaghetti and meatballs, plus a drink for only $1.99!
Big Fish Grill (Woodinville): Receive one FREE kid’s meal with each paying adult on Mondays.
Buzz Inn Steakhouse (Monroe):Kids eat FREE on Sunday nights from 5pm – close.
Carnation Café (Carnation): This is a neighborhood cafe for creative comfort food. Kids eat FREE on Tuesdays after 5pm (limit 2 kids per adult). There are other specials during the week, as well.
Denny’s (Monroe): Kids eat FREE on Tuesday and Saturday nights from 4-10 pm with a paying adult.
Pallino Pastaria (Redmond & Woodinville locations): Kids eat FREE on Wednesdays and Sundays with an adult entrée purchase of $5.95 or more.
Red Robin (Monroe, Woodinville & Redmond locations): Crazy décor, balloons for the kids… and, the Rewards Program expanded to include kids and teens! Now everyone can get a free burger during their birthday month, discounts and freebies for frequent dining and other special deals.
Also check out Hometown Values Magazine for coupons to area restaurants and businesses. Threw out the magazine? Check out the website for printable coupons!
Restaurants with Kid Menus:
Bella Balducci’s (Monroe): Affordable Mediterranean cuisine for the adults with a more standard kid’s menu. Bonus – they occasionally have belly dance performers!
Big Daddy John’s (Monroe): one of Monroe’s newest spots on Lewis St. serving up hearty portions of ribs, southern favorites and mouth-watering burgers! Bonus – family owned and super friendly staff
Big Dog’s (Monroe): A great mid-day meal stop, this hot dog stand offers gourmet dogs for adults and kids alike – think creative takes on your classic to Sriracha and cream cheese. Bonus – this is the only place to get these kind of dogs outside of Safeco or Century Link fields!
Five Guys Burgers & Fries (Monroe): Famous for its fresh ingredients and delicious burgers and fries, they now have a location in Monroe between Fred Meyer & Galaxy 12 theater! Bonus – foodie parents, this place is Zagat rated.
Grange Café (Duvall): A sophisticated menu for adults and pizza, mac ‘n cheese or burgers for the kids. Bonus – ingredients are organic and sourced locally and there’s a play area for the kids!
Ixtapa (locations in Carnation, Duvall, Redmond Ridge, Monroe & Sultan): offers Mexican and American favorites for kids. Bonus – entrée portion sizes are so large, young children can eat for free off your plate!
Lazy K’s (Carnation): offers personal pizzas and pasta dishes for kids. Bonus – if you get the “Big Fork” in your dining utensils, your table gets a free Cow Pie (their addictive molten chocolate chip cookie a la mode)!
Pickle Time (Duvall): The menu features a large variety of burgers, wraps and smoothies, and some fun add-ons like friend pickles and sweet potato fries. Bonus – the kids will love coloring their own pickle person to join the hundreds already adorning the walls!
Red Pepper Pizza (Duvall): This favorite pizza spot is locally owned and Steve & Lorna are BIG supporters of the community and our schools. Bonus – they cater and offer a party space.
Tuscano’s Italian Kitchen (Monroe): Italian favorites, daily specials and your non-profit organization can dine here and earn money for your group. Bonus – kids get a made-to-order table side sundae for dessert
