Looking to save a little money on a family dinner out? Here's your guide to restaurants in the valley where kids eat free and cheap in Roanoke, Salem, Vinton, and Botetourt. Please let us know if we've left off any of your favorite places. (Note: restaurant menus and policies are subject to change. This list was updated and verified in September 2022.
Daily
Mama Maria’s
2025 W Main St, Salem, VA | (540) 389-2848
3 & under free buffet with paid adult.Tuesday-Saturday lunch only.
Kids Menu $6.99
Golden Corral
1441 Towne Square Blvd, Roanoke, VA | 540-563-8826
3 & under free buffet with paid adult
Lunch - Ages 3-7 $6.19 , Ages 8-12 $7.19
Dinner - Ages 3-7 $7.19, Agest 8-12, $8.19
Family Meals Available to Go (feeds 4-6)
The Great 611 Steakhouse
3830 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24014 | (540) 989-4675
3 & under, 1 child buffet per paid adult. 4-10 $1.99 child buffet. Kids Menu $3.50 - 5
540-989-4675
Cabo Fish Taco Downtown Roanoke
14 Campbell Ave SE, Roanoke
Monday - Thursday. 12 and under. 1 free per adult dinner entree purchase.
Monday
Pizza Den
1302 W Main Street, Salem,VA 24153 | 540-404-3370
Kids eat free and free video games.
Cabo Fish Taco Downtown Roanoke
14 Campbell Ave SE, Roanoke
Monday - Thursday. 12 and under. 1 free per adult dinner entree purchase.
Pancho's Mexican Vinton
1922 E Washington Ave, Vinton, VA 24179 | 540-206-2320
Kids 10 and under Free with adult purchase.
Green Goat
802 Wiley Drive, Roanoke, VA | (540) 904-6091
Free Kids Meal with adult entree purchase
Famous Anthony’s
All Locations Roanoke, Salem, & Vinton
(540) 362-1400
Monday & Saturday 12 and Under, Kids Eat Free Dinner Only. 1 per adult.
Kid's Menu $5.79
El Rio Mexican Grill
4208 Electric Rd., Roanoke | (540) 685-4343
10 & under, 1 child per paid adult
Tuesday
Cabo Fish Taco Downtown Roanoke
14 Campbell Ave SE, Roanoke
Monday - Thursday. 12 and under. 1 free per adult dinner entree purchase.
Denny's
All Locations Roanoke & Salem
12 & under, 1 child per paid adult
(540) 389-5074
McAlister's Deli
2063 Colonial Ave, Roanoke | (540) 204-4407
$1.99 Kid's Meals, 12 and under. Also, Kids Crafts from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Town Center Tap House
90 Town Center St., Daleville |(540) 591-9991
2 children per paid adult entree, 12 & Under (Also Bingo Night)
Firehouse Subs
Roanoke & Salem locations.
12 & under, 2 children per paid adult combo
Applebee's
4510 Challenger Ave, Roanoke, VA 24012 | 540-977-0251
12 and under. 1 kids meal $1.99, with paying adult.
Thursday
Cabo Fish Taco Downtown Roanoke
14 Campbell Ave SE, Roanoke
Monday - Thursday. 12 and under. 1 free per adult dinner entree purchase.
Our Daily Bread- Vinton
126 E Lee St. Vinton, VA
12 and under. 1 free kids meal with paying adult. 4-8 p.m.
Saturday
Famous Anthony’s - All locations, Roanoke, Salem, Vinton
12 PM – Close, 12 and Under, Kids Eat Free
Kid's Menu $5.79
Tokyo Express
1940 W Main St Salem 24153 | 540-400-8825
5 & under free buffet w/paid adult
Sunday
Moe's Southwest Grill
903 West Main St. Salem, VA
Free kids meal with adult purchase.
Frank’s Pizza in Salem
14 E Main Street. Salem, VA | (540) 375-6665
Dine in only, drink included, kids 12 and under, 1 kid per paying adult
Rodeo Chico
200 Town Center Street, Daleville, VA 24083 | 540-591-3540
Kids eat free 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. with paying adult.
Other Family Friendly Restaurants recommended by local moms, with great Kid's Menu.
Brambleton Deli
3655 Brambleton Ave, Roanoke, VA 24018
Kids Menu $5 or less, 12 and under.
Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen and Brewery
14 Campbell Ave, Roanoke, VA (Downtown Roanoke)
