All The Food Deals & Freebies You Need To Know For Veteran’s Day

By Emily Lee

On Wednesday (November 11), we celebrate Veteran's Day. To thank those who have served and are serving our country, many restaurants are offering free meals, as well as a variety of deals for Veterans. Thanks to Offers.com, we have a list of every deal you need to know about for the Veteran in your life.

Restaurants offering free meals for veterans:

  • 54th Street Grill & Bar: On Veterans Day this year, all veterans and active-duty military can dine in at the 54th Street Grill & Bar and receive a freer entrée with proof of service.
  • Abuelo’s: On Nov. 11, veterans and active duty military can choose one free entree from Abuelos special Veteran’s Day menu (select locations).
  • Applebee’s: Proud to serve those who serve, military veterans and active-duty service members will be able to eat a free meal selected from the Applebee’s Veterans Day Menu at participating Applebee’s across the U.S. on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. Contact your local Applebee’s to learn about any Veterans Day offerings in your neighborhood. Offers may vary based on local mandates and guidelines.
  • BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse: On Wednesday, Nov. 11, current and former military personnel can enjoy a free entrée and Dr. Pepper beverage when they dine-in at BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse. Guests must provide a valid military ID or proof of service. Entrée is limited to $14.95.
  • Bombshells: If you happen to be in Texas on Wednesday, Nov. 11, and you are a veteran or active military service member, drop by one of the 10 Bombshells Restaurant & Bar locations for a free meal and soft drink. If members of your family join you, they’ll receive 20% off.
  • Bowl & Barrel: With three locations in Texas, Bowl & Barrel brings together great food, drink and bowling. On Veterans Day, at their Shops of Park Lane location, they will be giving veterans and active-duty military free Burgers in a Bag with a valid ID. Offer good on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
  • Burntwood Tavern: Serving over $45,000 in free meals to veterans since 2016, Burntwood Tavern is honored to serve those who have served with a free meal on Veterans Day
  • each year.
  • Bob Evans: On Veterans Day, Bob Evans Restaurant is providing a comforting meal to veterans and active-duty military. Enjoy a free special menu on Nov. 11.
  • California Pizza Kitchen: Veteran and active-duty guests are invited to California Pizza Kitchen to enjoy a free meal from a pre-selected menu. On Nov. 11, order your meal to go or dine-in and also receive a Bounceback, which is CPK’s way of saying “come back soon.” It’s good for one FREE pizza, pasta or salad with the purchase of a pizza, pasta or salad. The Bounceback is valid from Nov. 12 through Nov. 20. Veteran or active military guests must be in uniform or show military ID or other proof of service.
  • Cattlemens: All active, inactive and retired military personnel are invited to enjoy a complimentary 8-ounce sirloin steak dinner at Cattlemens on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
  • Chili’s: As a thank you for your service, your Veterans Day meal is on Chili’s. On Veterans Day, and every day, Chili’s is grateful to our veterans and active military members. Again this year, they will be showing their gratitude with a free Veterans Day meal on Nov. 11.
  • Cotton Patch Cafe: On Veterans Day, the Cotton Patch Café, with locations all over Texas, as well as New Mexico and Oklahoma, will be offering a free Chicken Fried Steak or Chicken Fried Chicken to all veterans and active-duty military.
  • Denny’s: Continuing a long-standing tradition of honoring our service men and women, “Denny’s”/dennys is once again offering a complimentary Build Your Own Grand Slam breakfast to all active, nonactive and retired military personnel. Offer valid for dine-in from 5 a.m. until noon with valid military ID.
  • Dickey’s: Veterans can stop by Dickey’s for a free Pulled Pork Classic Sandwich (must present a military ID or valid proof of service) on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
  • Famous Dave’s BBQ: Thanking veterans with a meal, all day on Nov. 11, 2020, Famous Dave’s BBQ is offering one free Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich plus One Side to all military personnel for either dine-in, to-go or ordering online.
  • Farmer Boys: With 90 locations throughout California and Nevada, Farmer Boys, the farm-fresh, fast-casual restaurant, will be showing appreciation to their local veterans by giving all who present an ID one free Big Cheeseburger. The promotion is valid in the drive-thru, carryout and via orders placed by phone at participating locations.
  • Friendly’s: On Wednesday, Nov. 11, Friendly’s will again be honoring this country’s veterans and active service members by offering a free All-American meal for lunch or dinner, which consists of the All-American Burger, served with a side of fries and a drink. This dine-in only offer is available to all veterans and current service members with a valid military ID or honorable discharge card, at participating locations.
  • Golden Corral: On Wednesday, Nov.11, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Golden Corral will be giving out Veterans Day free meals and a beverage to any person who has ever served in the U.S. military or is on current active duty. This includes retirees, veterans, National Guard, and reserves.
  • Gordon Biersch Brewing Restaurant: Featuring four entrée options, on Veterans Day, Gordon Biersch Brewing Restaurant the brewery restaurant with seven locations, will be offering veterans a free complimentary entrée all day. Menu available for all active-duty service members and veterans with military ID or in uniform. One FREE entrée per person. Dine-in only.
  • Hamburger Stand: On Wednesday, November 11, veterans and active-duty military can receive a free hamburger, fries and small Pepsi
  • from one of 12 Hamburger Stand restaurants located in four states.
  • Hopdoddy Burger Bar: On Wednesday, Nov. 11, Hopdoddy Burger Bar is offering a free Classic Burger (with or without cheese) to all veterans and active-duty service members.
  • Little Caesars Pizza: On Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., all United States Armed Forces veterans and active military are invited to Little Caesars Pizza for a FREE lunch combo, featuring four slices of Little Caesars popular Detroit-style DEEPpizza and a 20-ounce Pepsi product.
  • Logan’s Roadhouse: On Wednesday, Nov. 11, Logan’s Roadhouse is inviting all active duty and retired U.S. military personnel to enjoy a free meal between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. from the American Roadhouse menu at participating Logan’s Roadhouse restaurants nationwide.
  • Mission Barbecue: Proudly serving those who serve, Mission Barbecue offers all veterans a free sandwich on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
  • Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom: Active-duty service members and veterans can enjoy a free individual pizza (specialty or 3-topping) on Nov. 11 at Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom locations as a thank you for their service. They will need to show an active military ID and the offer is for dine-in or in-store takeout only.
  • Red Robin: As a Red Robin Royalty member, veterans and active military who are Red Robin Royalty members will have their free Tavern Double Burger with Steak Fries offer, good from Nov. 12 through Nov. 30, automatically uploaded to their dashboard.
  • Rock Bottom: Featuring four entrée options, on Veterans Day, Rock Bottom, the brewery restaurant with 19 locations, will be offering veterans a free complimentary entrée all day. Menu available for all active-duty service members and veterans with military ID or in uniform. One FREE entrée per person. Dine-in only.
  • Sagebrush Steakhouse: On Nov. 11, in honor of Veterans Day, Sagebrush Steakhouse will be giving back by offering a FREE meal to veterans and active-duty military. One meal per veteran, dine-in only and the offer includes a non-alcoholic beverage.
  • SAJJ Mediterranean: Recognizing the hard work of veterans and active-duty military, this Veterans Day, SAJJ Mediterranean will be offering one FREE entrée for veterans and active military who present an ID when ordering at SAJJ Mediterranean.
  • Sheetz: All veterans and active-duty military personnel are invited to one of the 600+ Sheetz locations to enjoy a FREE 6-inch turkey sub and a regular size fountain drink on Wednesday, Nov. 11, in honor of Veterans Day.
  • Shoney’s: On Veterans Day, honoring military men and women, Shoney’s is proud to offer a free All You Care To Eat, Freshly Prepared Breakfast Food Bar, Shoney’s until 11 a.m. on Nov. 11.
  • The Rustic: Serving Texas with four locations, The Rustic is saluting veterans and active-ducty military by offering their Rustic Burger free.
  • with valid ID. Offer good on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
  • The Tap House Grille: Veterans and active-duty military enjoy a free meal and Sam Adams pint giveaway while supplies last at The Tap House Grill on Veterans Day.
  • Texas Roadhouse: Doing things a little differently this year – yet still eager to honor those who serve – active, former, or retired military members can drive through Texas Roadhouse parking lots on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to receive a FREE dinner vouche rin honor of Veterans Day. Veterans and active military can redeem their dinner vouchers in-store until June of next year. Be sure to call your local Texas Roadhouse for details.
  • Wienerschnitzel: Thanking veterans for their service, Wienerschnitzel is offering veterans and active service members a FREE meal on veterans day, which includes a free chili dog, small fries and a small Pepsi (redeemable at all 330 Wienerschnitzel locations on Wednesday, Nov. 11).

Food deals for veterans:

  • 7-Eleven: Linking benefits and discounts for active duty, retired, veteran, Guard, reservists and family members, 7-Eleven salutes U.S. military veterans and families with exclusive 7Rewards offers when connecting their Veterans Advantage account. After linking the 7Rewards with Veterans Advantage membership, simply scan your 7-Eleven app at checkout and get a free coffee or Big Gulp®.
  • Bonefish Grill: Offering a 10% military discount so members of the military can enjoy fresh fish specialties and hand-crafted cocktails year-round.
  • Brick House Tavern + Tap: Salutes our active-duty, reserve and retired veterans with 20% off your meal on Veterans Day when you dine-in with them.
  • Bubba Gump Shrimp Co: Honoring the real Lt. Dans, Forrests and Bubbas out there, all military personnel and their families receive 20% off at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
  • Carrabba’s: All service members and first responders receive 10% off any visit to Carrabba’s on Veterans Day and year-round.
  • CentraArchy Restaurants: Recognizing the work and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans, CentraArchy Restaurants honors veterans or active-duty military members with a valid ID to enjoy an entrée from the full menu at any CentraArchy restaurant for half price on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Restaurants include: New York Prime, California Dreaming, Chophouse New Orleans, Carolina Roadhouse, Joey D’s Oak Room, Chophouse ’47and Gulfstream Café.
  • Country Cookin’: All active, reserve, retired, and honorably discharged members of the U.S. military are invited to receive a free salad bar or $5 off any entrée at their local Country Cookin on Veteran’s Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11. Simply show valid military ID (such as a Veteran’s Administration benefits card) and fill out the service card.
  • Cracker Barrel: On Veterans Day, in an effort to say “thank you” to the brave men and women who have served our country, Cracker Barrel wants you to enjoy a complimentary slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake when you dine with them on Nov. 11.
  • Dunkin’: On Wednesday, Nov. 11, Dunkin’ is offering veterans and active-duty military a free donut of their choice, no purchase necessary at participating Dunkin’ restaurants.
  • Eat’n Park: During the entire month of November, active and former U.S. military personnel and their families will receive a 10% discount on their entire check at Eat’n Park’s Restaurants. The discount applies to all meals on the active or former military personnel’s dine-in check. The discount runs for the FULL month of November, from Sunday, Nov. 1 through Monday, Nov. 30, at all Eat’n Park locations in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia.
  • El Pollo Loco: On Veterans Day (and year-round), El Pollo Loco offers a 15% discount (maximum value of $1.50) to those who serve the community, which includes police officers, firefighters, EMTs, federal law enforcement agents and military personnel.
  • Glory Days Grill: On Wednesday, Nov. 11., enjoy a FREE Appetizer or a Regular order of boneless or grilled boneless wings when you dine in at Glory Days Grill as a way of showing their appreciation for your service.
  • Grimaldi’s: All year-round, active-duty and retired military personnel can receive a 15% discount when dining at Grimaldi’s Coal Brick Oven Pizzeria, but for Veterans Day 2020, they wanted to offer the men and women who served our country a bit more. How does 25% sound? Yep! Stop in on Nov. 11 and enjoy 25% OFF your meal at Grimaldi’s.
  • HomeTown Buffet: On Veterans Day (and year-round), HomeTown Buffet offers a 15% daily military discount to all active duty, reserve or retired military personnel in uniform or with a valid ID. In addition, on Military Monday, they proudly acknowledge all current and former military personnel by providing the service member and up to three other family members with a special discount.
  • Houlihan’s Restaurant + Bar: On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2020, Houlihan’s Restaurant + Bar will honor America’s veterans, active-duty military, and military families with $10 off a $30 food purchase. No proof of service is required for this offer. Orders made via houlihans.com or a third-party delivery service are not eligible for this offer.
  • LaMar’s Donuts and Coffee: With 26 locations in five states, Lamar’s Donuts and Coffee wants to say “Thank You” to our nation’s veterans and active military personnel by giving them a FREE donut and 12-ounce coffee on Wednesday, Nov. 11. No coupon or purchase is necessary. Just bring military ID or wear your uniform to redeem this FREE Veterans Day offer.
  • Lucille’s Smokehouse Barbecue: U.S. active duty personnel and veterans get 20% off during the entire month of November at Lucille’s Smokehouse Barbecue.
  • Luna Grill:Veteran and active-duty service members can enjoy a special “Buy One, Get One Free” deal from Wednesday, Nov. 11 through Friday, Nov.13 at Luna Grill. Service members simply show a valid military ID to receive a free Signature Plate, Bowl, Wrap or Salad with a similar purchase that is of equal or lesser value.
  • Margaritas Mexican Restaurant: As a token of gratitude, Margaritas Mexican Restaurant is inviting all veterans and active-duty military personnel to dine-in from Nov. 10 through Nov. 15 and receive 50% off any entrée
  • McCormick and Schmick’s: Veterans of the U.S. military, National Guard, Gold Star Parents and Gold Star Spouses are invited to enjoy a select half-priced entrée on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at McCormick & Schmick’s.
  • Metro Diner: The comfort food experts at Metro Diner are offering 50% off to active and retired military with valid military ID on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in the diner, for pick-up or delivery of their signature Fried Chicken & Waffles, Chicken Pot Pie, Meatloaf and latest chicken wing offerings.
  • O’Charley’s:In addition to offering a military discount of 10% all year long, again this year, O’Charley’s Restaurant + Bar would like to invite veterans and active-duty service members to join them for a free dine-in only meal on Veterans’ Day (November 11).
  • Omaha Steaks: On Veterans Day (and year-round), Omaha Steaks offers a 10% military discount active-duty military, retirees, veterans, military spouses and dependents.
  • Outback Steakhouse: All active and retired military will receive a free Bloomin’ Onion and Coke product at Outback Steakhouse on Wednesday, Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day.
  • Pilot Flying J: From Nov. 9 through Nov. 15, enjoy a “free coffee and breakfast item” through the Pilot Flying J app as a “Thank you” to our veterans.
  • Publix: Veterans, active military personnel and their families receive 10% OFF on Veterans Day at Publix Super Markets on Nov. 11, 2020.
  • Red Lobster: In honor of Veterans Day, guests with a valid military ID or proof-of-service, can receive a free appetizer or dessert from a select menu at Red Lobster on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The offer is available with valid military ID or proof of service for dine-in only.
  • Starbucks: Veterans, military service members and their spouses can enjoy a free Tall Hot Brewed Coffee on Nov. 11, at participating Starbucks in honor of Veterans Day.
  • Texas de Brazil: Offering a Heroes Discount, at Texas de Brazil on Veterans Day (and year-round) they offer a 20% discount on dinner and lunch prices (salad area also) for service members.
  • Wingstop: Covering your wing-craving needs from Oct. 30 through Nov. 13, Wingstop, with more than 1,450 locations, is teaming up with DoorDash to offer free delivery from Halloween, to Election Day and on through Veterans Day as well.
  • Yard House: Active-duty service members and veterans can go to any Yard House on Wednesday, Nov. 11 and get a complimentary appetizer on Veterans Day.
  • Zoe’s Kitchen: As a thank you for your service, active military and veterans can enjoy 10% off at Zoe’s Kitchen on Veterans Day and year-round. Military ID required.

Thank you to all the Veterans for their service!

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