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"Kids Eat Free" Restaurant Roundup

Frugal parents can take advantage of dozens of local restaurants that offer "Kids Eat Free" deals.

Now that the kids are back in school, all the homework hassle and soccer-practice carpooling can make it hard to whip up even the simplest family dinner. Take advantage of "Kids Eat Free" deals, offered by restaurants hoping to lure customers early in the week when business slows.

Here's your roundup of local restaurants in Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, Danville and Walnut Creek that offer "Kids Eat Free" specials.

DANVILLE

The place: Denny's
807 Camino Ramon
The deal: Kids eat free on Tuesdays and Saturdays
The fine print: Get up to two free kid's entrees from kids' menu per adult entrée of $2.50 or more purchased. Offer is available to kids 10 and under from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Find out more: 925 820-8240
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The place: El Nido Restaurant
107 Town and Country Drive
The deal: Kids eat free on Monday nights
The fine print: Purchase of adult entrée required; offer available to kids 12 and under on one-item meals only.
Find out more: 925 820-5330 or www.elnidodanville.com
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The Place: Basil Leaf Cafe
501 Hartz Avenue
The deal: Kids eat free on Sundays
The fine print: Offer available for kids ages 5 and under for brunch (10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.). Purchase of adult brunch meal is required.
Find out more: 925-831-2828 www.thebasilleafcafe.com
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The place: Round Table Pizza
105 Town and Country Drive
The deal: Toddlers eat free on Tuesdays
The fine print: Kids must be three-years-old or under to eat free; purchase of adult entrée required.
Find out more: 925 820-3030 or www.roundtablepizza.com
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The place: Pasta Gondola
664 San Ramon Valley Boulevard
The deal: Kids eat free Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
The fine print: Purchase of adult entrée required; offer available to kids 12 and under.
Find out more: 925 820-1144 or pastagondola.com
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SAN RAMON

The place: Chevys Fresh Mex
18080 San Ramon Valley Boulevard
The deal: Kids eat free on Tuesdays
The fine print: Purchase of adult entrée required; offer available all day to kids 12 and under.
Find out more: 925 327-1910 or www.chevys.com
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The place: Marie Callender's
18070 San Ramon Valley Boulevard
The deal: Kids eat free Tuesdays and Saturdays
The fine print: Purchase of adult entrée required; offer available all day to kids 12 and under.
Find out more: 925 355-0757 or www.mcpies.com/kiddos
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The place: Round Table Pizza
3203 Crow Canyon Place
and
450 Market Place
The deal: Toddlers eat free on Tuesdays
The fine print: Kids must be three-years-old or under to eat free; purchase of adult entrée required.
Find out more: 925 866-1331 (Crow Canyon Place location) or 925 867-1606 (Market Place Location)
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The place: Izzy's Steak House and Chops
200 Montgomery Street
The deal: Kids eat free Sundays and Mondays
The fine print: Purchase of adult entrée required; offer available to kids 10 and under
Find out more: 925 830-8620 or www.izzyssteaks.com
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The place: Pasta Pomodoro
146 Sunset Drive #A-3 (Shops at Bishop Ranch)
The deal: Kids eat free anytime on Tuesdays
The fine print: Purchase of adult entrée required
Find out more: 925 867-1407 or  www.pastapomodoro.com
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DUBLIN

The place: Carrows
7505 Dublin Boulevard
The deal: Kids eat free Wednesdays and Thursdays
The fine print: Purchase of adult entrée required; offer available to kids 12 and under after 4:00 p.m.
Find out more: 925 828-9725 or  www.carrows.com
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The place: Baja Fresh (Dublin location only)
4550 Tassajara Road #A
The deal: Kids Eat free on Sundays
The fine print: Purchase of adult entrée and drink required
Find out more: 925 556-9199 www.bajafresh.com
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The place: Round Table Pizza
7841 Amador Valley Boulevard
The deal: Toddlers eat free on Tuesdays
The fine print: Kids must be three-years-old or under to eat free; purchase of adult entrée required.
Find out more: 925 828-6680 or www.roundtablepizza.com
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The place: International House of Pancakes
6379 Dublin Boulevard
The deal: Kids eat free Tuesdays and Thursdays
The fine print: Purchase of adult entrée required; offer available to kids 12 and under from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Find out more: 925 828-7934 or http://www.ihop.com/
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PLEASANTON

The place: Chevys Fresh Mex
5877 Owens Drive
The deal: Kids eat free on Tuesdays
The fine print: Purchase of adult entrée required; offer available all day to kids 12 and under.
Find out more: 925 416-0451 or www.chevys.com
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The place: Sweet Tomatoes
4501 Hopyard Road
The deal: Toddlers eat free daily
The fine print: Kids must be two-years-old or under to eat free (kids 3 – 5 are $2.99); purchase of adult entrée required.
Find out more: 925 463-9285 or www.souplantation.com
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The place: Alberto's Cantina
435 Main Street
The deal: Kids eat free on Mondays and Tuesdays
The fine print: Purchase of adult entrée required; offer for kids 12 and under after 5:00 p.m.
Find out more: 925 462-2316 or www.albertoscantina.com
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The place: Denny's
6455 Owens Drive
The deal: Kids eat free on Tuesdays
The fine print: Get up to two free kid's entrees from kids' menu per adult entrée of $2.50 or more purchased. Offer available for kids 10 and under from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Find out more: 925 463-0720 or www.dennys.com
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The place: Fontina Ristorante
349 Main Street, Suite 150
The deal: Kids eat free Monday and Tuesdays
The fine print: Purchase of adult entrée required; offer for kids 12 and under after 4:00 p.m.
Find out more: 925 462-9299 or www.fontinas.com
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The place: Fresh Choice
2453 Stoneridge Mall Road
The deal: Toddlers eat free daily
The fine print: Kids must be two-years-old or under to eat free (kids ages 3 - 5 cost $1.99); purchase of adult entrée required
Find out more: 925 734-8186 or www.freshchoice.com
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The place: Dickey's Barbecue Pit
6654 Koll Center Parkway
The deal: Kids eat free Sundays and Mondays
The fine print: Purchase of adult entrée required; offer available all day for kids 12 and under
Find out more: 925 426-6800 or www.dickeys.com
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The place: Round Table Pizza
530 Main Street
The deal: Toddlers eat free on Tuesdays
The fine print: Kids must be three-years-old or under to eat free; purchase of adult entrée required.
Find out more: 925 461-0140 or www.roundtablepizza.com
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WALNUT CREEK

The place: Fresh Choice
1275 S. Main Street
The deal: Toddlers eat free daily
The fine print: Kids must be two-years-old or under to eat free (kids ages 3 - 5 cost $1.99); purchase of adult entrée required.
Find out more: 925 938-1529 or www.freshchoice.com
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The place: Marie Callender's
1101 S. California Boulevard
The deal: Kids eat free Tuesdays and Saturdays
The fine print: Purchase of adult entrée required; offer available all day to kids 12 and under.
Find out more: 925 943-7100 or www.mcpies.com/kiddo
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The place: Black Bear Diner
700 Bancroft Road
The deal: Kids eat free on "Teddy Bear Tuesdays"
The fine print: Kids 12 and under who bring in their Teddy Bear anytime on Tuesdays get a free meal; purchase of adult entrée required
Find out more: 925 941-0000 or www.blackbeardiner.com
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Note: Because restaurants often change their special deal rules, it's a good idea to call ahead to confirm the details of these "Kids Eat Free" specials.

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