Category: Richmond Restaurants

Where Kids Eat for Free

Aug. 31 Featured, For Richmond Kids, Richmond Restaurants 1 comment

During the last few weeks we have been eating out quite a bit because I was very pregnant and did not feel like cooking.  I am always looking for places to where kids eat for free and was delighted to find two in the last week.  Since lately it seems that most of what I attempt to feed my kids intentionally winds up on the floor, I don’t feel too bad about it when it comes free with my own meal. 

Kids eat free at Qdoba every Sunday.  I have wanted to try Qdoba for some time and was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it.  Chipotle will always be my absolute favorite, but Qdoba actually has a much larger menu and it was very tasty.  With the purchase of each adult meal on Sundays kids have a choice of naked burritos, chicken or cheese quesadillas or tacos.  Each meal comes with juice, milk or a fountain drink, and the sides are vegetarian beans, applesauce or tortilla chips.  My kids not only loved the chicken quesadilla that we got for them, they also decided that this was the day that they would start using forks to eat their meals.  It was a very exciting dinner out for all of us.  You can view their menu and find the closest location to you here http://www.qdoba.com/.

I was also excited to discover that kids can eat for free at Great Wraps every single day of the week.  We used to eat their all of the time before we had kids and just recently went back for the first time in months to discover the Kids Eat Free sign on the door.  With the purchase of each adult meal you kids have a choice of chicken tenders, grilled cheese and one other item that escapes me at the moment.  You also have a choice of french fries or chips and a drink.  There aren’t as many choices as I’ve seen at other places, but the few items they do offer are usually big hits with kids.  They happened to be out of the chicken tenders that we wanted to order, and offered up grilled chicken for the boys instead.  I was pleased that they were so accommodating and the boys were happy.  Since their website (http://www.greatwraps.com/) does not actually show a kid’s menu, you may want to check with your local Great Wraps ahead of time.  Or just head down to the location just off Broad Street near VCU.

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Bottoms Up Pizza

Jul. 22 Downtown Richmond, For Richmond Kids, Richmond Restaurants 1 comment

We have been big fans of Bottoms Up Pizza for years but only recently took our kids there for the first time.  I’m not sure why we waited so long because it is extremely child-friendly.  Don’t most kids like pizza?  I have to admit that I was the one who wanted pizza, but there was no reason not to take the kids along for the ride. 

We went early and were able to get a great parking spot right outside.  We have never really had trouble finding parking in the area, but it’s nice to park close by when we have to carry the boys in and out.  We were seated right away on the covered patio.  There were only a few other kids when we arrived but more and more families with kids of all ages came in while we were there.   Like I said, most kids like pizza.  I brought plenty of snacks and toys to keep the boys happy while we waited for our food, although as usual, they were happy to people-watch. 

They do have a kid’s menu at Bottoms Up that includes not only pizza, but also things like burgers, chicken fingers and grilled cheese for the kids who don’t like pizza.  Instead of ordering from this menu though, I decided to share my Hawaiian pizza with them.  They loved it!  I love that it saved us some money by not having to order separate meals for them. 

While we were eating one of the servers began setting up a large table for a birthday party, complete with presents and balloons.  I had never thought of having a birthday party there, probably because our kids are still so young, but why not?  The group of kids that came in for the party looked to be somewhere between eight and ten.  They all seemed very happy to be there.  I will have to remember Bottoms Up as a possible party location in the future.  After our dinner we took a short stroll down the canal walk to burn a few calories, which is another reason why I love their downtown location.  You can visit their website for the menu and address.   http://www.bottomsuppizza.com

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Kids Eat Free at Chipotle

Jul. 09 Featured, For Richmond Kids, Richmond Restaurants 3 comments

photo from chipotle.comI was excited to learn that Chipotle is introducing a kid’s menu in the Richmond area this month.  Every Sunday beginning July 11th through August 1st, you will receive one free kid’s meal with each purchase of a burrito, burrito bowl, salad or tacos.  The new kid’s menu will feature child-friendly items like quesadillas and single tacos as well as a build-your-own taco kit.  The kit allows kids to choose any 3 ingredients in either crispy or soft taco shells.  These meals come with a small bag of chips and a choice of organic plain milk, organic chocolate milk, apple juice or soda.  And they are all priced under $5!  

If I could I would eat at Chipotle several times a week.  I am so happy to know that they will now not only have a kids menu but my kids can eat for free each Sunday for a month.  I know where we are headed this Sunday!  If you have never been to Chipotle, this is the perfect time to try it.  You can find their menu and locations here http://www.chipotle.com/en-US/Default.aspx?type=default.  The promotion is regional which may be why I wasn’t able to find anything about it on their website.  I noticed a sign in the Willow Lawn location and asked an employee about it.  Just in case, you may want to call your local Chipotle to confirm this before you head out with the kids.  Enjoy!

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Family Night at Mexico Restaurant

Jun. 24 Featured, For Richmond Kids, Richmond Restaurants no comments

This week the baby and I were craving Mexican food so we decided to head to our local Richmond Va Mexico Restaurant for Family Night.  Every Tuesday you can get a free kid’s meal, from the Children’s menu, with each adult meal that is ordered.  What a deal!  We have always been fans of Mexico, not only because the food is good, but also because it is prepared so quickly.  All parents can appreciate how important this can be, especially if you have a cranky child and not much time to linger.

Luckily, everyone was in a good mood this time.  While we were in the process of getting the boys strapped in to their high chairs, our drink orders were taken and the chips and salsa arrived.  I immediately turned my attention to the Children’s Menu to choose their meals.  I decided on one cheese and one chicken quesadilla because they are easy to cut up and not as messy as some of the other options.  And when I say messy, I mean messy for two 14 month-olds who eat with their hands.  All of the options were good, but I am always trying to think of how much clean up is going to be required on the back end.  Both of these options come with French fries, so I also ordered a side of Mexican rice.  Next time I will ask if we can substitute the rice for the fries.

While we waited for our food to arrive we all snacked on chips and the boys drank their juice which was included with their kid’s meal.  I think we waited all of 7 minutes or so.  Once the food was cut and placed in front of them they dove right in.  It was at about this moment that I realized that I forgot to pack their special bibs with built-in food-catchers, which I HIGHLY recommend.  I will not make this mistake again.  Hard as they tried to get the rice in their mouths, 50% of it wound up either in their laps or on the floor.  Luckily this is a family restaurant and they seem to be used to this type of thing.  I did my best to clean up as much as I could before our waiter asked me to stop and said that it was his job to clean it up.  I was happy to leave him a nice tip for being so helpful and understanding. 

All in all the food was good, as usual, and the kids had a great time.  They were laughing so much that several people commented on what happy little boys they were and how nice it was to hear.  I have to assume that people understand that going to Mexico on Family Night is not going to offer them a quiet meal.  Please visit their website to view the menu and most convenient location for your family.  http://www.mexico-restaurant.com/.  For more Richmond Resturant choices check out our sister site Eating In Richmond

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