Keeping the kids entertained - and fed - over the summer can get pricey.
If you're planning a day out, looking for restaurant offers ahead of time can be a great way to enjoy a slap up meal without facing an eye-watering bill.
As the start of the summer holidays kicks off, many major restaurant chains across the UK including TGI Fridays, Frankie and Bennys and Brewers Fayre, are rolling out special offers on kids' menus and money off set meal deals for families.
Deal sites like Groupon , Red Letter Days , Buy A Gift and Wowcher are also great places to look for the latest restaurant offers and you can often find meal deals for half price or more.
If you're an O2 customer, keep the O2 Priority app on hand as they also offer great value foodie deals too.
Brewers Fayre – Feed the family for £11
Brewers Fayre is offering a budget-friendly way for families to dine out – feeding four for £11.
The offer is available from Monday to Friday throughout the summer and offers up a choice of classic dishes for both adults and kids from the daytime value menu, which includes an array of cuisines from around the world like fish and chip and chicken Tikka Masala.
Kids main meals only cost £1 and include bangers and mash, cod bites and pasta and meatballs as options.
Zizzi - £39 three course meal for 2
Fans of Italian high street restaurant Zizzi can dine out and enjoy a three course meal of pizza and pasta for £39.
The coupon restaurant offer from Red Letter Days is for two people, which works out at £20 a head, and features dishes like Wild Boar meatballs al forno and king prawn linguine.
Book now via www.redletterdays.co.uk
Gordon Ramsay restaurants - Kids eat free
Kids under 12 years-old can eat for free at any Gordon Ramsay restaurant year-round when dining with adults ordering from an a la carte menu. Little ones can choose from a range of dishes featured on the Tilly's Treats kids menu and the restaurant group offers plenty of child-friendly activities at selected venues.
www.gordonramsayrestaurants.com
Las Iguanas - kids eat free
Latin American food chain Las Iguanas offers a kids eat free deal during the holidays where adults ordering a main meal from the a la carte menu can also claim a free kids meal which includes a main, two sides and dessert.
The Real Greek - kids eat free on Sundays
The Real Greek chain is the perfect place to graze on delicious mezze plates of tzatziki and Dolmades and every Sunday branches aross the UK offer a special kids eat free offer on meals featured in the kids menu.
To redeem the savings adult diners must spend £10 or more on their meal and show this voucher to their waiter (either printed out or on a smartphone).
Morrisons - kids eat free after 3pm
Morrisons shoppers who have a cafe at their local store can pick up a free meal for their little one off the kids menu. Kids dishes include bolognese, cottage pie and other classics.
Planet Hollywood - £60 two course meal for 4
The whole family can tuck into American favourites on the menu at Planet Hollywood in this great value meal deal for four from Buy A Gift .
Adult diners can enjoy a glass of wine or beer with their meal and kids can sample an array of dishes from the child-friendly menu options plus drinks. The restaurant coupon can be used at any branch and is valid for two adults and two children under 12 years-old.
Book now via www.buyagift.co.uk
Yo! Sushi: Kids cooking classes from £15
Kids aged between five and 12 years-old have the chance to create three delicious recipes, with the helping hand of a YO! chef. At the end of each class students will be rewarded with a certificate, chef’s hat and a very special YO! bag.
Classes are available at over 50 restaurants across the UK at varying times from Monday - Sunday and cost £15 per child.
yosushi.com/sushi-school/mini-ninja
Côte Brasserie - get three courses for £15.50
If you're a fan of French food, there's only one thing for it - a trip to Côte Brasserie.
As one of the best French chain on the high street diners can sample classic dishes like Croque Monsieur, steak frites and tarte provencale from the decent set menu available in every branch (there are several dotted across the UK).
You can currently get two courses for £12.95 or three courses for £15.50.
Giraffe - £6.50 kids meal deal
The Giraffe World Kitchen's kids menu offers an array of dishes your little ones will love. The £6.50 meal deal includes a main dish, dessert and drink and is available.
Fancy a takeaway instead?
If you'd rather stay in there are also tons of great value takeaway offers, including a £15 free spend at Just Eat and how to get £30 worth of Domino's Pizza for £12.
There's also the option of ordering food from Pizza Express, Wagamama, Nandos and many other major chains using Deliveroo .
