Free Meals For GA Vets, Military On Veterans Day 2021

GEORGIA — Restaurants and coffeehouses across Georgia are offering Veterans Day 2021 specials — free or discounted meals, drinks and treats — for veterans, retired and active duty military personnel and, in some cases, first responders to thank them for their service.

This year, the holiday falls on Thursday, Nov. 11.

Remember, not all locations participate in Veterans Day promotions, so call ahead to check. Most require some form of ID or proof of service.

And, from Patch, thanks to all, who served or currently serve, our country!

We've rounded up places offering freebies or discounts to service members on Veterans Day, with information from Offers.com, Retail Me Not and other sources. Let us know in the comments if we missed anything.

Free Meals for Veterans

• Bob Evans: 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 complimentary entree and beverage when they dine in. Plus, all veterans that dine in will receive a BOGO offer that is valid from Nov. 12 through Nov. 20.
• Carrabba’s Italian Grill: All service members, veterans and first responders receive 10 percent off any visit to their local restaurant on Nov. 11 and year-round with valid ID.
• Denny’s: Continuing a long-standing tradition of honoring our servicemen and women, Denny’s is once again offering a complimentary Build Your Own Grand Slam breakfast to all active, inactive, and retired military personnel.
• Famous Dave’s: Thanking veterans with a meal, all day on Nov. 11, 2021, Famous Dave’s BBQ is offering one FREE Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich plus One Side to all military personnel for either dine-in or to-go or ordering online (using the code “VETERAN”).
• Outback Steakhouse: Proudly honoring those who serve, Outback Steakhouse is offering a FREE Bloomin’ Onion and Coca Cola product to all veterans and active military on November 11, 2021.
• Red Lobster: On Thursday, November 11, veterans and active-duty military can receive a FREE appetizer or dessert while dining in at a local Red Lobster.
• Red Robin: As a Red Robin Royalty member, veterans and active military will have their FREE Tavern Double Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries offer good through Nov. 14, automatically uploaded to their dashboard.

More Food, Drink Freebies And Deals

• 7-Eleven: Active-duty, retired, veteran, guard, reservists and family members get a free coffee or Big Gulp on Nov. 11. You need to download the 7-Eleven app and link a Veterans Advantage membership to your account to claim this offer.
• Bonefish Grill: Bonefish Grill is offering a Heroes Discount offering 10 percent off all service members, veterans and first responders’ checks all day, every day with show of valid ID.
• Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.: Military personnel and their families get 20 percent off on Nov. 11. This offer is available for parties up to four people and is dine-in only.
• Buffalo Wild Wings: Veterans and active-duty service members get a free order of 10 boneless wings and fries on Nov. 11. The offer is available for dine-in or takeout.
• Chili’s: Veterans and active-duty service members get a free meal from a select menu on Nov. 11. You can choose from options like chicken crispers, cajun chicken pasta and an oldtimer burger with cheese. This offer is available for dine-in only.
• Cicis Pizza: Cicis Pizza is offering a free adult buffet with a valid military I.D. on Nov. 11.
• Einstein Bros. Bagels: Get a free hot or iced coffee of any size with purchase when veterans show their ID inside each bakery location, excluding license stores inside colleges, hospitals, airports and hotels.
• Fogo de Chão:The Brazilian steakhouse is offering all veterans and active duty personnel 50 percemt off their entire meal on Veterans Day. Plus, each veteran or active duty guest can receive 10 percent off the meals of up to three additional guests. (Note: Valid military ID required, and this isn’t valid toward To-Go, Butcher Shop or Catering. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, dessert, tax and gratuity not included.)
• Golden Corral: This year, Golden Corral is offering free meal to all active duty and veterans on Thursday, Nov. 11.
• Hooters: All veterans and active-duty military get a free entrée from the Hooters Veterans Day Menu with a purchase of a beverage on Nov. 11. Veterans just need to present a military ID or proof of service at participating Hooters locations nationwide to be eligible.
• Pilot Flying J: In celebration of Veterans Day, from Nov. 8–11, Pilot Flying J will offer all veterans one free breakfast combo (valid at participating U.S. Pilot and Flying J Travel Centers). This combo includes one free breakfast offering, such as a French toast sausage or egg and cheese sandwich.
• Qdoba: On Veterans Day, Qdoba will be offering active military and veterans 50 percent off any entree. This deal is available in-store only.
• Romano’s Macaroni Grill: A free Mom’s Ricotta Meatballs + Spaghetti entrée is offered this Veterans Day to all veterans and active military who show their military ID or other proof of service while dining in or carrying out. (Note: Not valid on delivery.)
• Smoothie King: On Veterans Day, all members of the military (veteran, retired or active) can receive a free 20-ounce smoothie of your choosing at any of the participating Smoothie King locations nationwide (in-store only). To redeem, show your valid military ID or proof of service.
• TGI Fridays:Veterans and active-duty personnel will have the opportunity to enjoy a free lunch – like a cheeseburger and fries, crispy chicken fingers and fries or half-rack big ribs and fries – for free! This deal is valid with a valid military ID.
• Twin Peaks: On Nov. 11, corporate Twin Peaks locations are showing their appreciation with a free meal from these options: Chicken tenders, Carolina pulled pork sandwich, cheeseburger and the wedge.
• Wendy’s: This Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Wendy’s is saying “Thank You” to America’s active military and veterans with a free small breakfast combo. Simple show a valid military ID in-restaurant or at the drive-thru to enjoy a morning meal on Wendy’s.

Food Deals for Veterans

• Carrabba’s: All service members and first responders receive 10% off any visit to Carrabba’s on Veterans Day and year-round.
• 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.

For the most up-to-date list of Veterans Day specials, timings and locations, as well as more info on which entities require proof of service, make sure to check back to Offers.com’s full guide.