2015 Free Meals and Discounts for Veterans Day

By BEA KARNES (Patch Staff)

Veterans Day is this Wednesday, Nov. 11. Parades, ceremonies and other observances will be held in communities around the state.

MilitaryWallet.com pulled together this list of offers from restaurants with locations in the area. New offers may also be available.

2015 Free or Discounted Veterans Day Meals

Applebee’s – free meal, Nov. 11

There will be 7 entrees from which to choose. Beverage and gratuity not included. Military ID or proof of service required. Location finder.

California Pizza Kitchen, Nov. 11

Choose a pizza, full size salad, or pasta from the special Veterans Day Menu. Dine-in only. Please come in uniform or bring your military I.D. or other proof of service. Location finder.

Carraba’s, Monday Nov. 9 – Sunday Nov. 15

Free appetizer of your choice for active duty servicemembers and veterans. Military ID or proof of service required. Location finder.

Chili’s – Free meal, Nov. 11

Chili’s is offering all military veterans past and present their choice of any lunch combo, or your choice of a dinner meal from a select menu. Beverages and gratuity not included. Veterans and active duty military simply show proof of military service. Location finder.

Denny’s, Nov. 11

Free Build Your Own Grand Slam on Nov. 11, from 5 a.m. to noon for all active, inactive, and retired military personnel. Participating locations only. Please call ahead. Location finder.

Golden Corral – Free meal, Nov. 11, 5pm – 9pm

The 15th annual Golden Corral Military Appreciation dinner will is available to any person who has ever served in the United States Military. If you are a veteran, retired, currently serving, in the National Guard or Reserves, you are invited to participate in Golden Corral’s Military Appreciation dinner. Location finder.

Little Caesars Pizza, Nov. 11

Free pizza or $5 HOT-N-READY Lunch Combo to all US Armed Forces veterans and active military members between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. With proof of military service, at participating stores nationwide. Call ahead to verify participation. Location finder.

Menchie’s, Nov. 11

All veterans and current servicemembers will receive a free 6 oz. frozen yogurt on Veterans Day. Location finder.

Olive Garden, Free entrée, Nov. 11

Offer good for veterans and active duty military; proof of service required. Guests that dine with a Veteran also receive 10% off of their bill as well. Location finder.

On The Border, Nov. 11

Veterans and current service members will receive a free choose 2 or choose 3 “Create Your Own Combo”. Dine-in only, proof of service required. Location finder.

Outback Steakhouse, Nov. 11

Outback Steakhouse is honoring America’s military veterans by offering active duty military and veterans a free Bloomin’ Onion and a non-alcoholic beverage. This offer is available to Military Personnel and veterans with ID. Also receive 15 percent off your purchase from Nov. 12-Dec 31, 2015. Location finder.

Red Lobster – Monday, Nov. 9 through Thursday, Nov. 12

Free Appetizer or Dessert during the week of Veterans Day with military ID or proof of service. Vets may choose from a select list of appetizers and desserts. Location finder.

Red Robin, Nov. 11

Free Red’s Tavern Double and Bottomless Steak Fries for all Red Robin guests with a military ID or proof of service. Location finder.

Texas Roadhouse, Nov. 11

Free lunch event to honor the men and women of our armed forces. Choose from one of 10 free meals, plus sides and a soft drink, coffee, or tea. Offer good for All veterans – including all active, retired or former U.S. military. ID Required. Dine-in only. Call ahead to verify times and locations. Location finder.

T.G.I. Friday’s, Nov. 11

Free lunch for all current military members and veterans from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Valid ID or proof of service required. Dine-on only at participating locations. Be sure to contact your local T.G.I Friday’s for details. Location finder.

• Know of any other local businesses offering deals for veterans? Share them in the comments!