CLEVELAND -- One of the most common questions from children is, "What's for dinner?"

And for parents on the go or working late, the answer isn't always easy.

Research, as well as experience, shows that mealtime is important when it comes to family time. It's an opportunity for communication, and children who eat with their families on a regular basis are reportedly happier and healthier, even better students.

So whether it's a meal around the kitchen table or at a restaurant, the point is that it's together time.

Since saving money is key, NewsChannel5 went in search of something even better than a discount -- free meals.

Here is a list of places that offer free kids meals. Usually an adult meal must be purchased and sometimes kids' drinks are not included.

Most kids' menus are for children under the age of 10 or 12, and some restaurants have specific times when the promotion is available.

Also, just because one chain offers a free night doesn't mean the same chain will offer it at another location. If you you know of more restaurants that offer free meals for children, please let us know.

EVERY DAY SPECIALS

CiCi's
Various locations
3 and under eat free every day

Golden Corral
Various locations
Kids under 3 eat free from the buffet with the purchase of an adult meal

MONDAY SPECIALS

Athena's Restaurant
33424 Lake Road, Avon Lake -- 440-930-2685
Kids eat free on Mondays 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with adult meal and beverage purchase

San Francisco Oven
60 Village Way, Hudson -- 330-528-0621
Kids eat free all day with adult meal purchase

Chick-Fil-A
This location only
20801 Center Ridge Rd, Rocky River -- 440-356-2030
Kids receive one free four-pack kid's meal between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 pm for every adult combo meal purchased.

El Rodeo
6030 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland - (440) 684-9535
30610 Detroit Rd, Westlake - (440) 835-6935
23135 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted - (440) 686-1250
Kids eat free all day, with paying with adult meal and beverage purchase

Cowboy Food & Drink
8586 E. Washington Street, Chagrin Falls -- 440-708-1011
One child eats free per adult purchase of $6.95 or more

Beef O' Brady's
This location only
2681 Creekside, Twinsburg -- 330-425-1640
(recently moved to this night to accommodate bike night on Tuesdays)
Kids 12 and under eat free with paying adult between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Quaker Steak and Lube
Valley View & Sheffield locations
Kids eat free with adult purchase between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.

TUESDAY SPECIALS

Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon
Various locations
Kids eat free off kids menu with the purchase of any entrée on Tuesday all day and Saturday between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Bennigan's
Six locations in the Greater Cleveland area.
Kids eat free on Tuesdays between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. with each adult entree purchased.

Champps Americana
Various locations
Kids 12 and younger eat free on Tuesdays between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. with the purchase of an adult meal. (Two kids permitted per adult)

Chick-Fil-A
The following locations only:
756 Southpark Ctr, Strongsville -- 440-846-2522
4799 Great Northern Blvd., North Olmsted -- 440-716-0030
Kids receive one free four-pack kid's meal on Tuesdays between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. for every adult combo meal purchased.

Denny's
Various locations
Kids under 10 eat free from the kids menu on Tuesdays and Saturdays between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. with each adult entree purchased.

Beef O' Brady's
The following locations only:
17692 Pearl Road, Strongsville -- 440-572-4466
35400 Vine St # J, Willowick -- 440-946-9464
Kids 12 and under eat free with paying adult between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Perkins
This location only
503 Travelers PT, Avon -- 440-934-3663
Kids eat free on Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. when an adult meal is purchased

WEDNESDAY SPECIALS

Hoggy's
5975 Canal Road, Valley View -- 216-328-9871
Kids 12 and under eat free on Wednesdays between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. with the purchase of an adult entrée

Ponderosa
Various locations
Kids 12 and under eat free after 4 p.m. with adult purchase

THURSDAY SPECIALS

Moe's Southwest Grill
This location only
7769 Day Drive, Parma -- 440-845-6637
Free kids meals all day with the purchase of an adult meal

FRIDAY SPECIALS

International House of Pancakes
Various locations
Free kids meal with each adult entrée from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

SATURDAY SPECIALS

Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon
Various locations
Kids eat free off kids menu with the purchase of any entrée on Tuesday all day and Saturday between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Denny's
Various locations
Kids under 10 eat free from the kids menu on Tuesdays and Saturdays between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. with each adult entree purchased.

SUNDAY SPECIALS

Qdoba Mexican Grill
Various locations
For every adult entrée that is purchased you receive two free kids meals.

Moe's Southwest Grill
This location only
25102 Brookpark Road, North Olmsted -- 440-801-1974
Free kids meals all day with the purchase of an adult meal

Sussex Fish and Chips
29280 Euclid Avenue, Wickliffe -- 440-943-2002
From 1p.m. to 7 p.m. kids eat free with adult entrée

Branding Iron Cookhouse
8450 Market Street, Mentor -- 440-266-0000
Two free kids meals all day for every adult meal purchased