Eating out is becoming more of a luxury every day. It can be really expensive. That’s doubly true if you have children. But you can’t be stuck inside all the time.

So, are you restricted to the dollar menu on your night out? Not if you know where to find great deals. The Web is the place to go. But finding a legitimate site can be hard. These sites are the real deal.

FreeBirthdayTreats.com – People should be treated like royalty on their birthdays. And many restaurants agree. They offer free treats, or even whole meals, on anyone’s birthday. This site makes it easy to find local restaurants with birthday deals.

KidsMealDeals.com – Parents can find great deals for kids at many restaurants. On certain days, kids meals are discounted or totally free. It usually requires the purchase of an adult entrée. Just enter your city or ZIP code to find restaurants near you.

WhereDoKidsEatFreeToday.com – Maybe a discounted kids meal isn’t good enough. This site is great when only free will do. Enter your ZIP code to find local restaurants. You’ll find an option for free kids meals for every day of the week.

Go to the source – You may find the best deals at the source. Plenty of restaurants offer deals on their Web sites. This tip collects some really good deals. You may have to sign up for free memberships or newsletters.

Cost: Free