Find Free and Discounted Meals On Veterans Day
Veterans Day is a way to honor military veterans, no matter when they served. During that weekend, many places offer extra military discounts and some restaurants will offer a free meal.
Places for Veterans to Get a Free Meal On Veterans Day
Applebee’s
Applebee’s, a family restaurant, offers a free meal to veterans and active duty members on Veterans Day.
Bob Evans
Bob Evans, an American restaurant, offers a free meal on Veterans Day.
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Buffalo Wild Wings
At Buffalo Wild Wings, there has traditionally been a Wings for Heroes offer on Veterans Day. This year’s promotion may include participating locations only, call ahead to see if there’s a military discount at the franchise near you.
California Pizza Kitchen
At California Pizza Kitchen, on Veterans Day, the pizza chain offers select complimentary entrees and other perks to military members. You may also qualify for a BOGO coupon when visiting a CPK on Veterans Day.
Chili’s
At Chili’s, a family-friendly chain, veterans and active duty military can choose a free meal from a select menu. This offer is valid at all locations with proper ID for dine-in only on Veterans Day.
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel, a home-style restaurant, offers veterans and active duty a free slice of double chocolate fudge Coca-Cola cake with purchase in-store. There is also a 25% discount on military-themed merchandise offered at participating Cracker Barrel locations.
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Denny’s
At Denny’s, a family diner, traditionally offers veterans a Grand Slam breakfast at participating locations. Call in advance to see if the location nearest you offers this Veterans Day military discount.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill offers a buy one, get one free meal for veterans. Show your military ID or wear your uniform.
Golden Corral
Golden Corral, an all-you-can-eat buffet, is offering a Military Appreciation night on Veterans Day. Anyone who has served in the US military, including retirees, veterans, active duty, national guard, and the reserves qualifies.
Hooters
Hooters, a sports bar and grill, is offering active duty and veterans a free meal from a select menu.
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Huddle House
Huddle House, an American casual dinner, traditionally offers a breakfast platter to active duty and retired military personnel and veterans with a valid military ID around Veterans Day. Please check with your local Huddle House to see if they are participating.
Hy-Vee
The Hy-Vee official site says, “Enjoy a free dine-in breakfast for veterans and active duty military members to honor Veterans Day on Nov. 11 from 6-10 a.m.” Proper ID required.
King’s Family Restaurant
At King’s Family Restaurant, a family restaurant, they have free meals for all veterans and active duty military members on Veterans Day. Select from a special menu and show your ID at checkout time.
Mission BBQ
Veterans can receive a free sandwich on Veterans Day at Mission BBQ. Please double check at your local location to see what local options are offered on Veterans Day.
O’Charley’s
O’Charley’s is a casual dining restaurant offering a free meal from a select menu to veterans and service members for Veterans Day.
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Outback
Outback Steakhouse offers 10% off to qualifying military members year-round but local participating locations may offer additional savings on Veterans Day.
Red Robin
On Veterans Day, Red Robin, an American casual dining restaurant, all veterans and active duty military with proof of service are offered a free Big Tavern Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries. This offer is for dine-in only.
Shoney’s
Shoney’s, a family restaurant, traditionally offers a free all-you-can-care-to-eat Breakfast Bar on Veterans Day.
Sizzler
Sizzler, an American restaurant, traditionally offers veterans and active duty members of the military a free lunch on Veterans Day. Check with the location near you to see if that franchise participates.
Starbucks
At Starbucks, veterans, active duty personnel, and their spouses can get a free tall coffee on Veterans Day. The offer is limited to one per customer.
Texas Roadhouse
Texas Roadhouse offers a complimentary meal to military members. Available for dine-in with proper ID. Choose from a select menu that may include the 6 oz. USDA Choice Sirloin Steak, Country Fried Chicken, or Pulled Pork Dinner.
TGI Fridays
TGI Fridays is an American casual dining restaurant typically offering a free lunch menu item on Veterans Day.
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About the author
Julie Provost is a freelance writer, and blogger. She lives in Tennessee with her National Guard husband and three boys.
