Let Your Family’s
Culinary Adventure Begin!
Embark on a delectable summer journey with Culinary Adventures: Where Kids Eat Free! Designed for families who love to explore and try new things, this parent-appreciated program invites you to dive into a world of diverse flavors and introduce your little ones to global cuisines.
Returning for its third year from May 31 through August 27, 2026, we’re making it both fun and affordable for families to create delicious memories together around the table. This season, we are pulling up a chair to The Kids’ Table, our favorite family-focused category from The Dish on The Irvine Ranch, to celebrate big wins for little appetites. We believe that trying new foods should be an exciting exploration, not a dinner-table battle.
Whether you are looking for family-friendly restaurants in Newport Beach or searching for local spots where kids eat free in Irvine and Tustin, your next mid-week dining destination is just around the corner. With more than 10 new restaurants joining our lineup of 40+ neighborhood eateries this year, pulling up a chair to a complimentary kids’ meal has never been more rewarding.
How to Participate
1. Select a participating restaurant.
2. Click Get Offer.
3. Visit the restaurant, click Redeem, and enjoy!
Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free
Explore our list of participating restaurants throughout Irvine, Tustin, and Newport Beach offering complimentary kids’ meals this summer. From neighborhood casual bites to sit-down family dinners, you can easily filter your next culinary adventure by retail center or by your family’s favorite cuisines, including American, Mexican, Asian, Italian, Mediterranean, and more.
Enter for a Chance to Win a $500 Culinary Adventure
Your family’s next great meal could be on us! Enter our special sweepstakes for a chance to win $500 in gift cards to True Food Kitchen, Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill, Veggie Grill by Next Level, Luna Grill, and I Heart Pancakes.
Your taste buds (and wallet!) will thank you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old must the child be to be eligible for the Kids Eat Free offer?
The child must be 12 years or younger.
Is the offer valid on to-go or take-out orders?
The offers are valid for dine-in only. Let us do the cooking —and the dishes!
Can adults buy two (2) meals and get two (2) free kids’ meals?
Offers are good for one (1) free kids’ meal per party.
Can I combine the Kids Eat Free offer with any other discounts?
Please check with the restaurant before ordering to determine offer limitations and restrictions.
I have an issue with redeeming the offer — who do I contact?
Try the restaurant first. If they’re unable to assist, please email Irvine Company Retail Properties at [email protected].
What is Retail Therapy?
Retail Therapy is a website and mobile app from Irvine Company Retail Properties that puts hundreds of local deals, dining, shopping, activities, spas, salons, and more at your fingertips across select Orange County destinations. It’s also the one-stop hub for our Culinary Adventures: Kids Eat Free offers and other limited-time promotions.
Do I need to create a Retail Therapy account?
You can browse and redeem most offers without signing up. Creating a free account, however, unlocks premium perks: exclusive BOGO coupons, the ability to save favorite merchants for quick access, and a personal dashboard that tracks all of your redeemed offers. Please note that you will need to create a Retail Therapy account to redeem the Mariposa at Neiman Marcus offer, as it is a premium offer that can only be redeemed once. All other Kids Eat Free offers can be redeemed multiple times and do not require you to create an account.
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