Below the Radar

Beardy, Smalls, and I went to Below the Radar last Saturday for lunch. We'd just come back from the Scottsboro Hardwood Center, and were on our way to the military surplus store, so all we needed was a good lunch to make the day truly exciting. Below the Radar is billing itself as "Huntsville's First Brewhouse," a slogan I like because that implies that there will be more. 

I checked BTR's website on the way back to Huntsville, and saw that they did have a kids' menu, and they had fish and chips, which sealed the deal for Beardy. We got there at about 11:45, and there were about four tables full, and one or two people at the bar. It stayed about like this for the whole time we were there, so it wasn't too crowded. The TV's were showing football, which made Beardy even happier. We were offered a highchair, but we just let Smalls sit in a chair. They have some barstool-height tables and some table-height tables. 

The kids' menu looks good--baked cheesy penne, grilled cheese, chicken fingers, and hot dogs. Everything is $5. Smalls opted for the grilled cheese and fries. She ate half of it there, and then ate the other half for dinner. I did the same thing with my sandwich (Cuban panini--which was very good, but I'm not sure it was Cuban or a panini.). Beardy liked his fish and chips, and the waitress offered him malt vinegar before he had to ask. The fish and chips was $11 and the panini was $10.

They have a great selection of beer, including local beer. Beardy and I tried Straight to Ale's Stop Work 689 Kolsch and Old Black Bear Cave City lager. I liked the Straight to Ale better.

Lunchtime on a Saturday felt kid-friendly, and I'm guessing their Sunday brunch and maybe early dinnertime would be, too. It may get a little too bar-like for a late dinner, though. We plan to leave Smalls with Grandma soon and find out. You know, just in the name of research.

Bathroom report: Very clean with two stalls (one is large), one sink, and no changing table.

Toddler friendliness ratings
Atmosphere: 3.5 out of 5 booster seats. 
Food: 4 out of 5 booster seats. The children's menu is good, but I'd like to see some fruit or veggie sides.

Below the Radar Brewhouse
220 Holmes Ave. N.E.
Huntsville, AL  35801

Hours:
Monday-Thursday 11:00 AM-10:00 PM
Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM-12:00 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM-10:00 PM