Veterans Day Deals: Military Personnel Eat Free At These Restaurants

Restaurants, coffee shops and other businesses across the country are thanking veterans and active-duty military personnel for their service with special Veterans Day discounts, freebies and deals. Veterans Day, which is always observed on Nov. 11, falls on Tuesday this year.

A military ID or proof of veteran status is required to claim the offers. Deals are good on Veterans Day unless otherwise noted. As always, it’s a good idea to call ahead to make sure local franchises are participating.

54th Street Grill: Veterans and active-duty military get up to $10 off any entrée (dine-in customers only).

Applebee’s: All active-duty military, veterans, reserves and National Guard members get a free, full-sized entrée from an exclusive menu. Dine-in customers in this group get a $5 gift card good for three weeks and redeemable on their next dine-in, to-go, or delivery order.

Aspen Creek: From 11 a.m.-6 p.m., veterans and active-duty military will receive a $15 meal voucher.

Biggby Coffee: Veterans receive any 16-ounce beverage for $1.99 all day.
Bill Gray’s: Veterans get a free World’s Greatest Cheeseburger, regular fries and regular soda with proof of military service.

BigBoy: For $5, all active-duty military members and veterans get a choice of eggs and meat, hotcakes and meat or French toast and meat. All include coffee.

Bob Evans: All veterans and active-duty military personnel who dine in the restaurant get a free, farm-fresh meal.

Bubbakoo’s Burritos: Dine-in guests with a valid military ID get a free Taco Trio at all locations nationwide.

Bubba’s 33: From 11 a.m.-4 p.m, veterans get free lunch or a voucher for a future visit.

Bubba Gump: Veterans get 20 percent off dine-in meals.

Buffalo Wild Wings: Military personnel and veterans get 10 free Boneless wings and Fries with a valid ID; good for dine-in and walk-in customers at participating locations.

California Pizza Kitchen: All veterans and active-duty military can choose one entrée from a special Veterans Day menu (dine-in only).

Chili’s: Veterans and active military members who dine in get a free meal from a select menu.

Connors Steak & Seafood: All active and retired military members get 50 percent off a lunch or dinner entrée on dine-in meals To claim the offer, they must present valid military identification or be in uniform. The Veterans Day offer is valid for dine-in service only and applies to one entrée per service member. The discount does not include appetizers, desserts, beverages, or alcohol.

Cracker Barrel: Veterans get a free sunrise pancake special while supplies last (dine-in customers only, proof of military service is required).

Denny’s: Active and retired military personnel can get a free Original Grand Slam breakfast from 5 a.m. to noon local time at participating locations nationwide.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pits: Veterans and active-duty military personnel get a free pulled pork sandwich (dine-in and carry out, limit one per guest).

Freddy’s: Veterans and active military personnel who visit on Veterans Day can get a free Freddy’s Combo meal card good through Dec. 31, 2025.

Green Mill: Veterans get a free menu item all day.

The Greene Turtle: Veterans and active-duty military personnel are invited to enjoy a free meal (up to $15 value) all day long (dine-in only).

Golden Corral: From 4 p.m. to close, the buffet restaurant will offer active and former military members with a free meal.

Hacienda Mexican Restaurants: Veterans get a free large Wet Burrito, either dine-in or carry out.

Hof Hut: All active-duty military personnel and veterans get a complimentary meal and a $10 thank-you Bonus Card for use on a future visit.

Hooters: Active and retired military can choose one free meal from a special menu.

Houlihan’s: Veterans receive a half-off discount on select entrées.

Huey Magoo’s: Veterans and active military members can claim a free three-piece Tender Meal with the purchase of a regular beverage.

In-N-Out Burger: All veterans, active-duty military, reserves and National Guard members receive a complimentary meal, including any burger, fries, and beverage.

IHOP: Vets get a free Red, White & Blueberry Pancake Combo served with eggs, hash browns and a choice of meat.

Joe’s Crab Shack: Those who have served get 20 percent off their meal (dine-in customers only).

LIME Fresh Mexican Grill: Veterans eat free and receive a LIME Challenge Coin (a $50 value, excluding alcohol) to use throughout at any LIME Fresh location. To claim the deal, show a veteran ID at checkout. In a new tradition, each veteran with a challenge coin can dine free on the 11th of every month.

Logan’s Roadhouse: From 11 a.m.-3 p.m., active-duty military and veterans can claim a free meal from the Veterans Day menu.

Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que: From 11 a.m. until closing time, active-duty military personnel and veterans can claim a complimentary meal and receive a $10 “thank you” bonus card.

Main Event: Veterans and active-duty military members get a free double cheeseburger with fries and 30 minutes of game play.

McCormick & Schmick’s: Veterans of the U.S. military, National Guard, Gold Star parents, Gold Star spouses and active military can choose a half-priced entrée on Sunday, Nov. 9.

Metro Diner: Veterans get a 50 percent discount on meals.

Mission BBQ: Veterans get a free sandwich and a special treat at noon with a performance of the National Anthem.

Ninety Nine Restaurant + Pub: Veterans and active-duty military get a free lunch entrée with the purchase of an adult entrée on Veterans Day, available from opening until 4 p.m. They will also receive a $5 reward card for their next visit.

O’Charley’s: Veterans and active-duty military get a free entrée from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on both Nov. 10 and Nov. 11, as well as a $5 reward card for their next visit.

Pilot: Veterans, military personnel and their families who are authenticated with ID.me in the Pilot app get a choice of a free breakfast sandwich and coffee or lunch item and fountain drink.

Red Robin: Veterans and military members get a free Red’s Big Tavern Burger (dine-in only).

Rocks & Brews: Veterans, active-duty military, and first responders who dine in at participating locations will receive a complementary pulled pork sandwich or strawberry fields salad.

Shoney’s: Vets and active military members eat free from the breakfast fresh food bar from opening until 11 a.m.

Smoothie King: Active-duty military and veterans can claim a free 20-ounce smoothie at participating locations nationwide. The offer is available from 12-3 p.m.

Starbucks: On Veterans Day, veterans, military service members and military spouses can enjoy a free tall brewed coffee (hot or iced) (café and drive-thru orders only).

Stonefire Grill: All veterans and active-duty military personnel receive 50 percent off dine-in meals.

Torchy’s Tacos: Veterans and others with a military ID can claim a free drink and taco.

Texas Roadhouse: Free meals are offered to veterans and active military members at restaurants across the country.

White Castle: All veterans and active-duty service members who dine at a participating White Castle restaurant can claim a free individual combo meal or a breakfast combo meal.

Sources for this report included Patch emails, restaurant websites and the American Legion.