"Kids Eat Free" Restaurant Roundup

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 the Patch towns of Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, Danville and Walnut Creek that offer "Kids Eat Free" specials. Know of one we're missing? Please add it in the comments box below.

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: 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: 820-5330 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: 820-3030 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: 820-1144 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: 327-1910 www.chevys.com
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The place: Marie Callenders
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: 355-0757 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: 866-1331 (Crow Canyon Place location) or 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: 830-8620 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: 867-1407 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: 828-9725 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: 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: 828-6680 www.roundtablepizza.com
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The place: International House of Pancakes/IHOP
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: 828-7934 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: 416-0451 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: 463-9285 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: 462-2316 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: 463-0720 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: 462-9299 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: 734-8186 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: 426-6800 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: 461-0140 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: 938-1529 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: 943-7100  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: 941-0000 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 the "Kids Eat Free" specials listed below.