Saturday, November 11 is Veterans Day. To honor our veterans and active military, many businesses are saying thank you by offering discounts and free meals.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Most businesses require a valid military ID or proof of service.
Here is a list of some restaurant deals and freebies:
Applebee's: Pick one of seven FREE signature items with proof of valid military ID.
Bar Louie: Visit your nearest location to claim a FREE flatbread or burger.
Bob Evans: FREE meal from a special menu available all day Saturday at all locations.
Buffalo Wild Wings Free Wings: Dine-in to claim one FREE small order of traditional or boneless wings with a side of fries.
California Pizza Kitchen: Select a FREE entree from a special Veterans Day menu including pizza, salads and pasta. Proof of service required. Here is your nearest location.
Chevys Fresh Mex: From 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Chevys Fresh Mex will offer a complimentary Fresh Mex 3-Item combo to all active and veteran military personnel.
Chili's: Select a FREE meal from their special meni.
Cicis Pizza: Show a valid military ID and enjoy a FREE pizza buffet.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store: All veterans receive a complimentary Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola® Cake dessert.
Dunkin' Donuts: Veterans and active duty military can enjoy a FREE donut, no purchase necessary.
Famous Dave’s: Receive a FREE two meat Combo.
Fogo de Chão: Veterans and active duty personnel will receive 50% off their meal on November 11, and up to three additional guests will receive 10% off their meals
Friendly’s: Friendly’s is treating veterans and active military to a free breakfast, lunch or dinner from a limited menu.
Glory Days Grill: With a valid military ID, enjoy FREE appetizer or a regular order of boneless or grilled boneless wings.
The Green Turtle: Enjoy any item up to $12 for FREE or take $12 off a dish greater than $12.
Hooters: FREE meal from a select Veterans Day menu with proof of valid military ID card.
Houlihan’s: Enjoy a FREE entree from a select menu on Veteran’s Day with proof of veteran status or active service in the military.
IKEA: Show a military ID and enjoy a free entree at IKEA.
Little Caesars Pizza: From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., veterans and active military members can receive a free $5 HOT-N-READY® Lunch Combo.
Macaroni Grill: Enjoy a FREE Mom’s Ricotta Meatballs & Spaghetti entree.
On The Border: Receive a FREE combo meal from the "Create Your Own Combo menu,” which is a “choose 2” or “choose 3” menu.
Outback Steakhouse: Enjoy a FREE Bloomin' Onion and non-alcoholic beverage with a valid military ID. Additionally, November 12 through November 16, military members will receive 20% off their check and, beginning November 17, Military, Fire and Police heroes will receive 10% off their check.
Red Hot & Blue Restaurants: Get a FREE entree (up to $10) with the purchase of a second entree of equal or greater value. For dine-in only.
Red Lobster: Score a FREE appetizer or dessert from their select Veterans Day menu. Proof of valid military identification required.
Red Robin: Show some proof and enjoy a FREE Red's Tavern Double Burger with bottomless Steak Fries!
Ruby Tuesday's: FREE appetizer at participating locations, proof of service required.
TGI Fridays: Dine-in for a FREE lunch (up to $12) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., proof of valid military ID required.
White Castle: Receive a FREE breakfast combo or castle combo meal #1-6.
World of Beer: Cheers! Receive a FREE select draught beer (where legal) or $5 off your check.
Yard House: Score a complimentary appetizer. No purchase necessary.