The 2026 Guide to Kids Eat Free Maine: Dining Out on a Budget
From local family diners to popular chains, here is your complete guide to finding free meals for kids across Maine.
This is the definitive guide to “Kids Eat Free” promotions in Maine, updated for 2026. We have verified the days of the week, age limits, and purchase requirements for restaurants statewide. While these deals are an incredible way to save money, they almost always come with strict rules: usually dine-in only, one free child per paying adult, and drinks are rarely included. Use this guide to plan your family night out and stay within your budget, and if you need activities on a budget, check out our guide for things to do in Maine with kids.
Table of Contents
- List of Kids Eat Free Maine Restaurants
- Map of Kids Eat Free Locations in Maine
- How to Master the “Kids Eat Free” Deal 🍔
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Kids Eat Free in Maine
List of Kids Eat Free Maine Restaurants
99 Restaurants
Days of the Week: Depends on Red Sox Schedule
Details: Have an account with the 99 Restaurants app. Free kids meal is valid the day after the Red Sox win for child age 10 and under. Kids meal must be ordered off the kids menu. Child must be present to receive free kids meal. Kids beverage, tax and gratuity are not included. Purchase one adult entrée and receive one free kids meal. Limit two free kids meals per party. Not valid with any other 99 REWARDS, offers, discounts, or coupons including Happy Hours. See full details here.
Locations:
- 650 Center St, Auburn, ME 04210
- 281 Civic Center Dr, Augusta, ME 04330
- Points Shopping Ctr, 444 Alfred St #5, Biddeford, ME 04005
- 34 Topsham Fair Mall Rd, Topsham, ME 04086
Brickyard Hollow
Days of the Week: Tuesdays
Details: 1 Free small cheese pizza per table with purchase of an Adult entree. Available from 4pm to close. Dine-in only.
Locations:
- 1 Stephen King Dr Suite 10, Augusta, ME 04330
- 180 Main St #3, Biddeford, ME 04005
- 149 Maine St, Brunswick, ME 04011
- Village West, 5092 Main St Condo A, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947
- 20 Bow St, Freeport, ME 04032
- 437 Lewiston Rd, New Gloucester, ME 04260
- 335 Main St, Ogunquit, ME 03907
- 9 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101
- 123 Madison Ave, Skowhegan, ME 04976
- 236 Main St, Yarmouth, ME 04096
Hero’s Sports Bar and Grill
Days of the Week: Wednesdays
Details: Kid’s Eat Free with the purchase of an adult entree. See full details here.
Locations:
41 Washington St, Bangor, ME 04401
IHOP
Days of the Week: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
Details: Available from 5pm – 9pm. 1 Free Kids entrée for every Adult entrée purchased.
Locations:
**The Houlton and Newport locations in Maine told us that they do not run this kids eat free promotion
- 649 Turner St, Auburn, ME 04210
- 110 Community Dr, Augusta, ME 04330
- 515 Main St, Saco, ME 04072
- 195 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
Margaritas
Days of the Week: Wednesday
Details: 1 Free Kids Entrée for every Adult Entrée purchased. This offer is valid with the purchase of one fully priced entrée. Children must be 12 years of age or younger. See full details here.
Locations:
- 180 Center St, Auburn, ME 04210
- 390 Western Ave, Augusta, ME 04330
- 147 Bath Rd, Brunswick, ME 04011
- 242 St John St, Portland, ME 04102
Oriental Jade
Days of the Week: Thursdays
Details: In order to redeem a Free kids meal, each adult meal that is ordered must total $15 or more. Dine in only. See full details here.
Locations:
320 Bangor Mall Blvd, Bangor, ME 04401
Pepper’s Landing
Days of the Week: Thursdays
Details: Kid’s Eat Free with the purchase of a meal. See full details here.
**Pepper’s Landing has paused this promotion during the summer months in the past. They recommend checking on their Facebook page for the status on this (or calling the restaurant).
Locations:
- 147 Bath Rd, Brunswick, ME 04011
- 170 Main St, Old Town, ME 04468
- 243 Main St, Ogunquit, ME 03907
Portland Pie
Days of the Week: Mondays and Tuesdays
Details: Free Kid’s 7″ cheese or pepperoni pizza and a drink. 2 kids per family; children must be ages 10 and under. See full details here.
Locations:
- 91 Main St, Bangor, ME 04401
- 92 Main St, Brunswick, ME 04011
- 40 Main St, Biddeford, ME 04005
- 240 US-1, Falmouth, ME 04105
- 51 York St, Portland, ME 04101
- 400 Expedition Dr, Scarborough, ME 04074
- 173 Main St, Waterville, ME 04901
- 869 Main St, Westbrook, ME 04092
- 789 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, ME 04062
Ruby Tuesday
Days of the Week: Fridays and Saturdays
Details: 1 Free Kids entrée with purchase of an Adult entrée.
Locations:
20 Waterville Commons Drive, Waterville, ME 04901
Uno’s Pizzeria & Grill
Days of the Week: Tuesdays
Details: One Free Kids meal with the purchase of every Adult entree.
Locations:
- 725 Stillwater Ave, Bangor, ME 04401
- 280 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
Map of Kids Eat Free Locations in Maine
How to Master the “Kids Eat Free” Deal 🍔
Dining out with a family in Maine can get expensive fast. “Kids Eat Free” Maine nights are a fantastic way to keep the bill manageable, but they can be confusing if you don’t know the ground rules. Restaurants use these deals to get families in the door on slow nights (usually Mondays or Tuesdays), so they are designed with specific limitations. But if you are on a road trip traveling through Maine, our guide should be able to provide some options along your route.
To avoid an awkward surprise when the check comes, here is what you need to know before you go:
- The Golden Ratio (1:1): The standard rule is “One Free Kids Meal per One Adult Entrée.” If you are one adult taking three children out to dinner, you will likely only get one free meal.
- Dine-In Only: In the post-2020 world, this is the strictest rule. “Kids Eat Free” almost never applies to takeout, delivery, or DoorDash orders. You must sit at a table to get the deal.
- The “Red Sox” Rule: In New England (including Maine), the 99 Restaurants chain has a legendary “Kids Eat Free” deal that activates only the day after the Boston Red Sox win a game. It’s a quirky local tradition that savvy Maine parents track religiously during baseball season. The past few years, the Red Sox have averaged about 80 wins each season, which runs roughly from April to October.
- Age Limits: “Kid” usually means 12 and under (sometimes 10 and under). If there are any unique circumstances, we recommend kindly asking the server before ordering, to see if the child will count.
- Drinks Not Included: Often, the “free” meal is just the food. You may still be charged $2–$3 for that milk or soda.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Kids Eat Free in Maine
- Pro Tip: If you have a hungry 11-year-old who eats like an adult, the small portion size of a free kids’ meal might not be enough to fill them up, regardless of the price.