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Restaurant Deals for Your Family

Where to eat without breaking the bank while enjoying a night out

As a parent, I often question whether or not it would be safe to go out to dinner as a family or if my husband and I should hire a babysitter to watch our kids. But every now and then it's nice to enjoy a night out with everyone as long as it doesn't break the bank.

This week, I decided to do a little research on which local restaurants offer the best deals if you decide to bring your kids. I couldn't find a deal for every day, however, there are many restaurants that offer family specials seven days a week. Keep in mind that many of the locations listed below are chains and their offers may vary. 

Sunday:
– Bring the kids to a participating California Tortilla after 4 pm and they can eat for free. The nearest California Tortilla is located at 528 E. Market Street, in Leesburg. Call 703-777-4327.

– Kids eat free all day, per adult meal purchased, at participating locations. The nearest Tropical Smoothie Cafe is located at 506 East Market Street, in Leesburg. Call 703-777-1100.

- Kids eat free, 11 am to 4 pm, at participating locations. The nearest Moe's is located at 667 Potomac Station Drive, in Leesburg. Call 703- 777-0004.

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Monday:

- Kids eat free. The nearest Mediterranean Breeze is located at 20693 Ashburn Road # 100, in Ashburn. Call 703-726-1045.

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– A family of four can eat for just $20 at participating Fuddruckers, each week. The nearest Fuddruckers is located at 44036 Pipeline Plaza, in Ashburn. Call 703-724-0990.

– All items on the kids menu are under $5. There are also coupons that can be found online for Buy 1 Get 1 free meals. The nearest TGI Friday's is located at 235 Fort Evans Road Northeast, in Leesburg. Call 703-737-3900.


Tuesday:

- Kids 10 and under eat FREE with an adult meal purchase. Kids three and under eat free, everyday. Check with your nearest location. The nearest CiCi's is located at 500 Fort Evans Road, in Leesburg. Call 703-443-8071.

Applebee's - Kids eat from the kids menu for only $1. The nearest Applebee's is located at 45979 Denizen Plz, in Sterling. Call 703-444-4354.

Chili's - Kids eat free every Tuesday. The nearest Chili's is located at 45555 Dulles Eastern Plaza, in Sterling. Call 571-434-7200.


Wednesday:
will begin offering one free kids meal (12 years old and under) per adult entree beginning in May. The nearest Ledo's Pizza offering this deal is located at 42920 Piccadilly Plaza, in Ashburn. Call 703-723-3030.

Buffalo Wild Wings - kids eat for $.99, all day, from the kids menu. The nearest Buffalo Wild Wings is located at 524 Fort Evans Road, in Leesburg. Call 703-779-4646.

- Kids eat free every Wednesday. The nearest Green Turtle is located at 603 Potomac Station Drive, in Leesburg. Call 703-777-5511.

Thursday: - Kids eat free after 5 pm per adult entree purchased. The Tortilla Factory is located at 648 Elden Street, in Herndon. Call 703-471-1156.


Saturday:

- Kids eat free with the purchase of one adult entree. The nearest Buffalo Wings & Beer is located at 962 Edwards Ferry Rd NE, in Leesburg. Call 703-777-8900.

All Day, Every Day:
- Kids ages 10 and under eat free all day per adult entree purchased. Item must be ordered from kids menu and does not include drink. The nearest American Cafe is located at 13041 World Gate Drive, in Herndon. Call 703-318-8986.

Chick-fil-a - Kids eat free every Tuesday. Coupons are also available for a free kids meal, per adult meal purchased. The nearsest Chick-fil-a offering this deal is in the Dulles Town Center, located at21100 Dulles Town Circle. Call 703-421-5203.

- Kids eat free everyday through the month of April. Special changes each month. The nearest I-Hop is located at 980 Edwards Ferry Road, Ne, in Leesburg. Call 703-779-7501.

– Kids eat half priced at Pizza Hut every day during lunch. Some locations offer specials for the dinner buffet as well.  The nearest Pizza Hut is located at 350 East Market Street, in Leesburg. Call 703-771-1277.

* For tips on how to keep your child occupied during a visit to your local restaurant, read last week's column .

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