Veterans Day: 25 Best Freebies, Discounts In Michigan

MICHIGAN — It is Veterans Day and the Michigan community is honoring our heroes in a variety of ways, from parades to highlighting local veterans.

For others, the freebies and discounts go a long way on this day. We've rounded up 10 of the best perks helping to mark the occasion.

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Here's a look at some of the free meals and restaurant discounts for veterans:

• Bar Louie: Veterans and active-duty service members get a free burger or flatbread of up to $15 value with proof of service at participating locations.
• BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: Veterans get a complimentary entree priced up to $14.95 plus a Dr. Pepper with military I.D. or other proof of service. Valid for dine-in only.
• Bob Evans: Active and retired military service members get 10% off.
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• Buffalo Wild Wings: Veterans and active-duty service members get a free order of small boneless or traditional wings with a side of fries when they dine in at participating locations.
• California Pizza Kitchen: Veterans and those in the active military can choose a free pizza, salad, or pasta with a beverage from their special Veterans Day Menu when they dine-in with military ID or other proof of service.
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• Chili’s: Veterans and active-duty military get a free entree on Veterans Day. Choose from a special Veterans Day menu with seven choices.
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• Dave & Buster’s: Military and first-responders get 20% off food and game-play for themselves and up to four guests. The offer excludes games on Wednesdays.
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• Famous Dave’s BBQ: Current and former service members can feast on a free 2-Meat Salute meal with proof of service. The 2-Meat Salute includes a choice of two different types of meat served with a cornbread muffin and a choice of one side. Proof of service is required, which means you need to bring a photo ID and a US Uniformed Services ID card, DD-214 form, or current leave and earnings statement.
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• Hooters: Veterans and active-duty military with military I.D. or other proof of service can enjoy a free entree from a special Veterans Day menu with a purchase of a beverage.
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• IHOP -Veterans and active-duty service members can chow down on a free breakfast combo or a free stack of Red, White, and Blueberry pancakes at participating locations.
• Little Caesars: – Veterans and active-duty service members can enjoy a free HOT-N-READY Lunch Combo from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Logan’s Roadhouse: Active duty and retired U.S. military personnel can enjoy a free meal off of the American Roadhouse menu from 3 to 6 p.m. In addition, starting November 11, Logan’s Roadhouse will offer guests the opportunity to round up their check to benefit Folds of Honor and its mission to provide educational scholarships to spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service-members.
• Macaroni Grill: Current and former military personnel can dig into a free Mom’s Ricotta Meatballs and Spaghetti meal when they dine in with military I.D. or proof of service.
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• Max & Erma’s: Veterans and active-duty can chow down on a free Best Cheeseburger in America with Endless Seasoned Fries and a fountain drink when they show proof of service.
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• Old Country Buffet: Active-duty, reserve, or retired military personnel can take 15% off their check every day with proof of service. In addition, every Monday, current and former military personnel can enjoy a discounted meal with up to three family members with proof of service.
• Olive Garden: Veterans and active-duty service members can dine on a free entree with unlimited soup or salad and garlic breadsticks.
• On The Border: – Veterans and active-duty military members can design a free Create Your Own Combo meal with a choose two select menu items plus Mexican rice and beans. Military ID required; at participating locations.
• Outback Steakhouse: All servicemen and women, police officers, and first responders get 10% off their check all year round.
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• Red Robin: Veterans and active-duty service members can feast on a free Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries with proof of service. This deal is not valid with any other offer or discount including Red Robin Royalty.
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• Texas Corral – Veterans and active duty get a free meal from a special Veterans Day menu. All meals include a soup or salad, iced tea, lemonade, or coffee. Guests should dine in uniform or show military I.D.
• Texas de Brazil: Service members, first responders, and teachers can take 20% off their dinner and lunch order with badge or I.D. This offer is valid for up to four people per table per reservation every day of the year except for New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day, Easter Sunday, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve.
• Texas Roadhouse: Active, retired, and former military members can choose a free meal from a special menu.
• The ChopHouse: Veterans and active-duty personnel with military I.D. or in uniform get 50% off any dine-in lunch or dinner entree.
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• *Twin Peaks – Active and retired military can feast on a free meal at participating Twin locations.
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• White Castle: Veterans and other military members can chow down on a free Breakfast Combo or Castle Combo meal. Proof of military service is requested but might not be required. Be sure to contact your local White Castle restaurant ahead of time to confirm that they’re participating.
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