Where can kids eat free on the Central Coast?

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! 

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!

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. 

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.   

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. 

New York Pizza Bar, Erina

Head to the New York Pizza Bar in Erina for some good olde fashioned New York hospitality and a place where the kids are made to feel like VIPs. On Wednesdays the venue offers under 12's a free meal and ice cream when an adult's main is purchased. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

Gosford Sailing Club, Gosford

Finish the week with dinner at Gosford Sailing Club every Sunday and receive a free kids meals, for under 12s, with every adult meal purchased. Enjoy the views over Brisbane Waters as you reflect on the week gone by.

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.