Feeding a family at a restaurant adds up fast. The adult meals are one thing. Then come the kids meals, drinks, fries, upgrades and the one child who suddenly decides they are too grown for the kids menu. Ask me how I know.

That is why kids-eat-free nights helps, especially on a school night when cooking feels like one more chore. Madison and nearby Huntsville have several restaurants that currently list or have recently promoted kids-eat-free offers. The catch is that these deals can change by location, day, time, age limit and adult entree purchase.

Use this list as a starting point, then check the restaurant’s website or call the location before loading everyone into the car.

Madison Kids-Eat-Free Deals

Big Whiskey's Madison 

Big Whiskey’s Madison lists a kids-eat-free offer on Tuesdays from 5 to 9 PM. The Madison location is on Highway 72 near Clift Farm, which makes it an easy option for families on the west side of town.

Check with the restaurant before you go so you know whether the offer requires an adult entree purchase, whether there is a limit per table and whether the promotion is dine-in only.

Metro Diner Madison

Metro Diner lists Kids Eat Free on Wednesdays after 2 PM at participating locations, including Madison. Their official kids-eat-free page says the offer is for kids 10 and under with the purchase of an adult entree.

This one can work well for families who want breakfast-for-dinner, sandwiches, burgers or comfort food without waiting until the weekend.

Outback Steakhouse Madison

Outback’s Madison location page lists Kids Eat Free Mondays. Outback’s corporate offer page says guests can get a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree at participating locations on Mondays.

Before you go, confirm which Madison-area Outback location is participating and ask whether you need to mention the offer to your server.

MOD Pizza Madison

MOD Pizza has promoted Kids Eat Free Sundays, with a free kids meal when purchasing a MOD-size or regular-size pizza or salad. MOD has a Madison location on Highway 72.

This could be an easy Sunday option for families because pizza is usually a safer bet with picky eaters. Check the offer terms before ordering since promo codes, online ordering rules and age limits can change.

Nearby Huntsville Deals to Verify

Mellow Mushroom Huntsville

Local kids-eat-free roundups have listed Mellow Mushroom as a Tuesday option in Huntsville. Because these deals can be location-specific, call the Huntsville location before making it the dinner plan.

Farm Burger Huntsville

Huntsville tourism and local family guides have listed Farm Burger as offering kids eat free on Tuesdays with an adult entree purchase. Farm Burger is on Bob Wallace Avenue near Whole Foods.

This one may appeal to families who want burgers, fries and a kids menu without defaulting to a drive-thru.

Urban Cookhouse Huntsville

Local listings have mentioned a Saturday kids-eat-free offer at Urban Cookhouse. Since Urban Cookhouse has had multiple Huntsville-area locations over time, verify the exact location and terms before heading out.

Salsarita's Huntsville

Local roundups have listed Salsarita’s as a weekend kids-eat-free option in Huntsville. Call ahead to confirm which Huntsville location is participating and whether the offer applies to dine-in only.

Baumhower's Victory Grille Huntsville

Local kids-eat-free lists have included Baumhower’s Victory Grille in Huntsville as a Tuesday option. Since promotions can vary, check with the restaurant before counting on the deal.

Check Before You Go

Kids-eat-free deals sound simple, but the fine print matters. Some restaurants require one adult entree per kids meal. Some limit the deal to certain ages. Some apply the offer only during dinner hours, only on dine-in orders or only at participating locations.

Before leaving home, ask the restaurant four quick questions: Is the kids-eat-free deal still active? What day and time does it run? Is an adult entree required? Are there age limits or dine-in rules?

A two-minute call can save you from showing up with hungry kids and finding out the promo ended last month. 😮