They have fearlessly served our country, so this Veterans Day national and local businesses will serve veterans and active military personnel with discounts and freebies.
If you are a veteran or military personnel, make sure to take advantage of these deals. Most require you to show military ID, veterans ID or to show up in uniform. THANK YOU FOR SERVING! 2016 Veterans Day Restaurant Offerings:
54th Street Grill — Veterans and active duty military get a free entree on November 11.
Applebee’s — Veterans and active duty military receive a free meal from a limited menu, on November 11.
Arooga’s — Veterans and active duty military get a free meal from a fixed menu on November 11.
Back Yard Burgers –On November 11, active duty service members and veterans get a free Back Yard Classic Burger.
Bakers Square— Veterans and active duty military get a free breakfast from a set menu on November 11.
Bar Louie – On November 11, veterans and active military personnel get a free appetizer or entree.
Ben’s Soft Pretzels — Veterans receive a free Jumbo Soft Pretzel at participating locations on November 11.
BJ’s Restaurant — Active duty military and veterans receive a complimentary entree under $12.95 on November 11.
BLT Steak — On November 11, parties of two or less receive a 50% discount and parties of three or more receive a 25% discount for veterans and active duty military.
Bob Evans — Veterans and active military personnel receive a free meal from a select menu on November 11.
Bonanza Steakhouses — Active duty and retired military get a free buffet on November 11.
Boston Market — Active duty or retired military personnel and their families can receive one free brownie or cookie with any purchase on November 11.
Bruegger’s Bagels — Veterans and active duty military members get a free small drip coffee on November 11 at participating locations.
Bubba’s 33 — Veterans and active members of the military get a free lunch on November 11.
Buffalo Wild Wings — Veterans and active duty military personnel receive one small order of wings and a side of fries for free on November 11 all day.
Burntwood Tavern — Veterans and active military get a free lunch or dinner on November 11.
Calhoun’s — Veterans and active duty military get a free meal on November 11.
California Pizza Kitchen – Veterans and active military receive a complimentary entrée from a special menu on November 11.
Carlo’s Bakery — Veterans and active service members get a free cannoli on November 11.
Cattlemens — Active, inactive, and retired military personnel get a complimentary 8 oz. Sirloin Steak dinner on November 11.
CentraArchy Restaurants — Veterans and active duty service members get a free entrée and 25% off to their accompanied family on November 11 at participating restaurants.
Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse — Veterans and active duty military get a free lunch from a special menu from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. on November 11.
Cheeseburger in Paradise — Veterans receive a free burger with fries on November 11.
Chevys Fresh Mex — On November 11 from 11am-10pm, all active and retired military personnel can select one complimentary item from a special Veterans Day menu.
Chicken Salad Chick — On November 11, veterans and active duty military receive one sandwich or scoop of their choice of chicken salad, one side, a pickle spear, a cookie and a drink.
Chili’s — Veterans and active military service members get a free meal from a limited menu on November 11.
Chipotle— Active duty military, Reserves, National Guard, veterans and spouses get a buy-one-get-one (BOGO) deal from 3:00 p.m. to close on November 11.
Chuck E. Cheese’s — Active and retired military members can enjoy a free individual 1-topping pizza on November 11.
City Barbecue — Veterans and troops get a free sandwich platter on November 11.
Claim Jumper — On November 14, all Claim Jumper locations will provide veterans with a complimentary meal from a special menu.
Coco’s Bakery — Veterans and active duty get a free slice of pie on November 11.
Country Cookin — Veterans receive a free meal from 2 pm – 8 pm on Tuesday, November 15.
Cracker Barrel — Veterans get a complimentary slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake on November 11.
Denny’s — Active, inactive and retired military personnel get a free Build Your Own Grand Slam on November 11, from 5 a.m. to noon.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit — Veterans and active military get a free meal on November 11. Dickey’s is also offering anyone in the party that dines with a veteran a free Big Yellow Cup with purchase.
El Fenix — Active duty and retired military members get a free meal from a select menu on November 11.
El Torito — Active and retired military personnel can select one complimentary item from a special menu on November 11 from 11am-10pm.
Famous Dave’s — On November 11, former and current military personnel will receive a free Two Meat Combo.
Farmer Boys — Veterans and active duty military receive a free Big Cheese burger on November 11.
FATZ Café — Veterans and active military get a free Calabash Chicken entree on November 11.
Fazoli’s — Veterans get a free Build Your Own Pasta Bowl on November 11.
Figaro’s Pizza — Veterans and active duty service members get a complimentary medium 1-topping pizza on November 11.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill — Active duty military and veterans get a free lunch or dinner entrée on November 11.
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 on November 11.
Glory Days Grill — Veterans get a free appetizer on November 11.
Golden Corral — Golden Corral Restaurants’ Military Appreciation Night free dinner will be available on November 14, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Military retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard and Reserves are all welcome.
Gordon Biersch — Veterans and active military personnel receive a free appetizer on November 11.
Green Mill Restaurant and Bar — Veterans and active duty military get a free meal on November 11.
Greene Turtle — Veterans and active duty military receive a free meal from a select menu on November 11.
Hale and Hearty Soups — Veterans and active duty service members get a complementary Small, Medium or Large cup of soup on November 11.
Hickory Tavern — Veterans and active duty military get 50% off all food and non-alcoholic beverages all day on November 11.
Hooters — Veterans and active duty military get a free meal from a select menu at participating locations on November 11.
Hoss’s Steak and Sea House — Veterans and active duty military get a free meal from a select menu on November 11.
Houlihan’s — Active military and veterans receive one free entrée, valued up to $15, with purchase of an additional entrée on November 11.
Hurricane Grill and Wings — Veterans and active duty personnel get a complimentary entrée and non-alcoholic beverage on November 11 from a limited menu.
Hy-Vee — Veterans and active duty military members get a free breakfast buffet on November 11.
IHOP— On November 11, participating IHOP Restaurants offer veterans and active duty military free Red, White and Blue pancakes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
JJ’s Red Hots — Veterans and active duty get a free meal including unlimited hot dogs, sausages, sides and non-alcoholic drinks all day on November 11.
Krispy Kreme — All veterans get a free doughnut and small coffee on November 11 at participating locations.
Krystal — All guests with their military ID may receive a complimentary breakfast Sausage Biscuit from opening until 11 am on November 11.
LaMar’s Donuts — Veterans and active duty military get a free donut and 12 oz. coffee at participating locations on November 11.
Little Caesars — Veterans and active military members receive a free $5 Lunch Combo from 11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. on November 11.
Logan’s Roadhouse — Veterans get a free entree from a special menu on November 11.
LongHorn Steakhouse — Active duty military, veterans and their families get a complimentary appetizer or dessert on November 11. Guests that dine with a veteran will also receive 10 percent off their meal.
Max & Erma’s – On November 11, participating Max & Erma’s locations are offering veterans and active military personnel a free Best Cheeseburger in America.
Menchie’s — All active and retired military personnel will receive a free 6 oz. frozen yogurt on November 11.
Mimi’s Cafe — All veterans and active duty military will receive a complimentary entrée with the purchase of any non-alcoholic beverage on November 11. On November 12 and 13, veterans and active duty military receive their choice of breakfast, lunch or dinner entrees on the ‘Veterans Day’ menu for $5.99.
Mission BBQ — Veterans and active duty military get a free sandwich and a slice of cake on November 11.
Native Grill & Wings — Veterans and active duty service members receive any menu item up to $11.99 for free all day on November 11.
Ninety Nine Restaurant and Pub — On November 11 from 11 am to 4 pm, veterans and active military get a free lunch with purchase of an entree.
O’Charley’s – Veterans and active duty service members get a free meal on November 11.
Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom — Veterans and active military get a free appetizer on November 11.
Old Country Buffet — Veterans and active duty military get a free buffet and drink on November 11.
Olive Garden – Active duty military and veterans get a free entrée from a special menu on November 11.
On the Border — Veterans and active duty military can enjoy a free meal from the “Create Your Own Combo menu” on November 11.
Outback Steakhouse – All active and retired service members receive a free Bloomin’ Onion and a beverage on November 11. Outback is also offering active and former service members 15% off their meals Nov. 12 through Dec. 31.
Perkins — Active duty military and veterans get a free Magnificent Seven meal on November 11.
Pizza Schmizza — Veterans and active duty service members get a free slice of pizza on November 11, between 1 and 4 p.m.
Ponderosa Steakhouse — Active duty and retired military get a free buffet on November 11.
Primanti Bros. — Veterans and active duty military get a free sandwich all day on November 11.
Red Hot & Blue — Veterans receive a free entrée with the purchase of a second entrée on November 9, 10 and 11. Coupon required.
Red Lobster — Veterans, reserve and active-duty military personnel receive a free appetizer or dessert from a limited menu on November 10 and 11.
Red Robin – Veterans and active duty military get a free Red’s Tavern Double Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries on November 11.
RibCrib — Veterans and active military personnel receive a free meal on November 11.
Rock and Brews — Veterans and active military personnel receive a complimentary pulled pork sandwich on November 11.
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery — Veterans and active military get a free appetizer on November 11.
Rosebud Restaurants — All currently serving and retired veterans get half off a second entrée purchase for lunch with the purchase of an entrée on November 11.
Ruby Tuesday — Veterans, active duty and reserve service members get a free appetizer on November 11.
Ryan’s — Veterans and active duty military get a free buffet and drink on November 11.
Sheetz – Veterans and active duty military personnel get a free 6 inch turkey sub, regular size fountain drink and a carwash at all Sheetz locations on November 11.
Shoney’s — Shoney’s will offer a free All-American Burger to veterans and active duty service members on November 11.
Spaghetti Warehouse — From November 11 through November 13 buy one entrée and get the second entrée free. Coupon required.
Sticky Fingers — Veterans and active military get a free pulled pork sandwich with baked beans and cole slaw all day on November 11.
Stir Crazy — Veterans and active duty military get a free chicken or steak fresh market bar on November 11.
Tap House Grill — Active, inactive and retired military personnel get a complimentary meal on November 11.
Texas Roadhouse — Texas Roadhouse locations nationwide will offer veterans a free lunch on November 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Offer is good for active duty, retired or former U.S. military.
TGIFridays — Veterans and active duty military get a free lunch on November 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tijuana Flats — Veterans and active duty military get a free entree on November 11.
Village Inn — Veterans and active military personnel receive a free Inn-Credible V.I.B. Breakfast on November 11.
White Castle — Veterans and all members of the military receive a free combo meal on November 11
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