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One child’s meal is free with the purchase of one adult entree unless indicated otherwise.
This guide is a resource for Southwest Austin parents who need a break from cooking at home. This list is not comprehensive.
*$0.99 (not free) with purchase of an adult meal
1. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 5207 Brodie Lane, Ste. 115, Sunset Valley 10 & under; kids menu only 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 512-892-2283 www.dickeys.com
2. Jim’s Restaurants 7101 Hwy. 71, Austin 10 & under; kids menu only Sun. and Mon., 5-9 p.m. 512-288-2408 www.jimsrestaurants.com
3. Mama Fu’s Asian House 5400 Brodie Lane, Ste. 1200, Sunset Valley 12 & under; kids menu only 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 512-637-6778 www.mamafus.com
4. Steak ‘n Shake 9300 S. I-35, Bldg. E, Austin 12 & under; kids menu only with purchase of adult entree $8 or more, dine-in only 6 a.m.-midnight. 512-291-8095 www.steaknshake.com
5a. *Fuddruckers 415 W. Slaughter Lane, Austin 12 & under; kids menu only* 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 512-590-7540
5a. *Fuddruckers 12815 Shops Parkway, Ste. 100, Bee Cave 12 & under; kids menu only* 4-9 p.m. 512-590-8576 www.fuddruckers.com
6. Jim’s Restaurants 7101 Hwy. 71, Austin 10 & under; kids menu only Sun. and Mon., 5-9 p.m. 512-288-2408 www.jimsrestaurants.com
7. Texadelphia 5400 Brodie Lane, Ste. 230, Sunset Valley 12 & under; kids menu only with adult sandwich, drink 4-9 p.m. 512-891-6464 www.texadelphia.com
8. Tres Amigos 1807 W. Slaughter Lane, Ste. 750 12 & under; kids menu only 5-10 p.m. 512-292-1001 www.tresamigos.com
9. Firehouse Subs 4301 W. William Cannon Drive, Ste. 180, Austin 12 & under; kids menu only with purchase of adult sub combo 5-9 p.m. 512-899-3473 www.firehousesubs.com
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Kerbey Lane Cafe[/caption]
10. Kerbey Lane Cafe 4301 W. William Cannon Drive, Austin 12 & under; kids menu only 24 hrs 512-899-1500 www.kerbeylanecafe.com
11. Pluckers Wing Bar 3909-B S. Lamar Blvd., Austin 10 & under; kids menu only Two children for every one adult 11 a.m.-1 a.m. 512-443-9464 www.pluckers.com
DEAL STARTING IN JUNE 12. Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 W. Slaughter Lane, Austin 12 & under; kids menu only starting in June 4-10 p.m. 512-288-9994 www.satellitebistro.com
13. Central Market Cafe Westgate 4477 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin No age limit; kids menu only 5-9 p.m. 512-899-4300 www.centralmarket.com
14. GattiTown 9900 S. I-35, Ste. V, Austin Age 3-10; free buffet all day 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 512-301-7777 www.gattitownaustin.com
15. Luby’s 415 W. Slaughter Lane, Austin 12 & under; kids menu only 4-8 p.m. 512-590-7540 www.lubys.com
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Santa Rita Tex Mex Cantina[/caption]
16. Santa Rita Tex Mex Cantina 5900 W. Slaughter Lane, Ste. D-550, Austin 12 & under; kids menu only 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 512-288-5100 www.santaritacantina.com
17. Texadelphia 5400 Brodie Lane, Ste. 230, Sunset Valley 12 & under; kids menu only w/adult sandwich and drink 4-9 p.m. 512-891-6464 www.texadelphia.com
18. Schmidt Family Barbecue 12532 Bee Caves Road, Bee Cave 10 & under; kids menu only—excludes brisket 3-8 p.m. 512-263-4060 www.schmidtfamilybarbecue.com
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19. Luby’s 415 W. Slaughter Lane, Austin 12 & under; kids menu only 8 a.m.-8 p.m. 512-590-7540 www.lubys.com
20. Opal Divine’s Penn Field 3601 S. Congress Ave., Ste. K-100, Austin 10 & under; kids menu only 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (half off from 3-11 p.m.) 512-707-0237 www.opaldivines.com
21. The Salt Lick 18300 FM 1826, Driftwood 3 & under; all-you-can-eat family-style service 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 512-858-4959 www.saltlickbbq.com
22. Steak ‘n Shake 9300 S. I-35, Bldg. E, Austin 12 & under; kids menu only with purchase of adult entree of $8 or more, dine-in only 6 a.m.-2:30 a.m. 512-291-8095 www.steaknshake.com
The babysitter cancels. You and your significant other have a hankering for steak but have toddlers in tow. It’s your anniversary, but the kids just got over colds and you do not want to leave them at home. Some eateries in the Austin area offer options for a night out with children, including:
23. Estancia Churrascaria
10000 Research Blvd., Austin
6 & under; all-you-can-eat service
Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-10 p.m.;
Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
512-345-5600
www.estanciachurrascaria.com
24. Olive and June
3411 Glenview Ave., Austin
12 & under; kids menu only
Sun. 5-9 p.m.
512-467-9898
www.oliveandjune-austin.com
