Veterans Day Deals: Military Personnel Eat Free At These VA Restaurants

Restaurants, coffee shops and other businesses across Virginia 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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).

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.

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

Olive Garden: Olive Garden will offer each veteran and current member of the military a free entrée from a special menu.

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).

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).

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