4 Places Where Kids Eat Free

Let's face it: our children are expensive. From school supplies to birthday parties, family spending can add up.

But where the wallet can be spared are at the following South Bay restaurants, where children eat free on select days of the week.

But keep in mind, promotions are subject to change at any time, so please call ahead.

Hennessey's

When: Kids eat free Thursdays with the purchase of a regularly priced adult meal (per child).

Where: Hermosa Beach, 8 Pier Ave., 310-372-5759; ManhattanBeach, 313 Manhattan Beach Blvd., 310-546-4813; RedondoBeach, 1712 S. Catalina Ave., 310-540-8443

Scotty's on the Strand

When:  Kids receive free cheese pizza Tuesdays with the purchase of a regularly priced adult entree (per child).

Where: Hermosa Beach, 1100 the Strand, 310-318-7152

El Torito

When: Kids eat free Wednesdays, all day, with a paying adult.

Where: Manhattan Beach, 600 S. Sepulveda Blvd., 310-318-8500; Redondo Beach, 100 Fishermans Wharf, 310-376-0547; Torrance, 23225 Hawthorne Blvd., 310-378-0331

Ruby’s Diner

When: Kids eat free Tuesdays 4 to 9 p.m. with a paying adult.

Where: Rolling Hills Estates, 550 Deep Valley Dr., 310-522-7829; Redondo Beach, 245 N. Harbor Dr., 310-376-7829

Johnny Rockets

When: Kids eat free Monday through Thursday 4 to 9 p.m. with a paying adult.

Where: Manhattan Beach, 1550C Rosecrans Ave., 310-536-9464; Redondo Beach, South Bay Galleria, 1815 Hawthorne Blvd., 310-542-2019

We at Patch realize this list may be incomplete. Further listings are certainly welcome.