Let Your Family’s
Culinary Adventure Begin!
Embark on a flavorful summer journey with Culinary Adventures: Where Kids Eat Free! Returning for its third year from May 31 – August 27, 2026, this family-favorite program makes it fun and affordable to explore new cuisines and create memorable dining experiences together.
This season, we are pulling up a chair to The Kids’ Table, our favorite family-focused category from The Dish on The Irvine Ranch, celebrating big wins for little appetites and encouraging families to discover new flavors in a fun, stress-free way.
With more than 10 new restaurants joining our lineup of 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
What is Culinary Adventures: Kids Eat Free?
Culinary Adventures: Kids Eat Free is a summer dining promotion from Irvine Company Retail Properties, running May 31 through August 27, 2026, that offers one free kids’ meal with the purchase of a qualifying adult entrée at participating restaurants across Orange County.
The program is built around family discovery, encouraging parents to explore diverse cuisines together at restaurants located inside Irvine Company retail centers. All offers are accessed digitally through the free Retail Therapy app or website, and are valid Sunday through Thursday throughout the program window.
How old must my child be to qualify for the Kids Eat Free offer?
For most restaurants, a child must be 12 years of age or younger to qualify for the free kids’ meal, and must order from the designated kids’ menu. Please check with restaurants directly at time of ordering to confirm age requirements.
What days of the week can I use Kids Eat Free offers?
Kids Eat Free offers are valid Sunday through Thursday, all day, at participating restaurants starting May 31 through August 27, 2026. The offer is not available on Fridays or Saturdays.
Where can I find Kids Eat Free restaurants in Orange County?
Kids Eat Free participating restaurants are located across more than a dozen Irvine Company retail centers throughout Orange County, with the largest concentrations at Irvine Spectrum Center, Fashion Island, and The Market Place.
Many neighborhood centers also participate, making the program accessible across Irvine, Newport Beach, Tustin, and surrounding communities. You can filter the list of restaurants by retail center on the Culinary Adventures page or use the map view to visually find the closest participating restaurant.
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