Where To Eat Free On Veterans Day 2018 In Washington

SEATTLE, WA –In a show of appreciation to all U.S. military personnel, past and present, restaurants throughout Washington are saluting veterans and active-duty with offers of free meals, deals and specials to mark Veterans Day 2018.

This year, Veterans Day falls on Sunday, Nov. 11, with the federal holiday designated Monday, Nov. 12. Click on the links listed below for details on the offers, and it's always a good idea to call and confirm your locale is participating with the freebies.

And to all military service members, current and retired, we appreciate your service to the country. Enjoy, from Patch!

Applebee's: Applebee's annually offers veterans and active duty military a free meal on Nov. 11. It continues the tradition this year.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse: Free entrees, up to $12.95, plus free Dr Pepper beverages, on Nov. 11 by presenting military ID or proof of service. Dine-in only. And throughout the month, current and retired military can reserve a free Pizookie® as part of BJ's "Buy a Hero a Pizookie." Guests who would like to honor these heroes can contribute $1 or more on their restaurant bills to the program. To claim a free BJ's Pizookie, current or retired military can visit https://www.bjsrestaurants.com/heropizookie, through Nov. 30, while supplies last. BJ's locations in Washington are here.

Buffalo Wild Wings: Participating restaurants will offer free small boneless or traditional wings and fries on Nov. 11 for all veterans or active-duty service members. Dine-in only, and valid military ID is required. Click here for locations, and call to confirm participation.

California Pizza Kitchen: Veterans or active duty military can select a free entree from a special Veterans Day menu including pizza, salads and pasta on Nov. 11. Wear your uniform or bring military ID or proof of service. Details here. Dine-in only.

Chili's: Military and vets can enjoy a free meal on Nov. 11. See details, entree options here and to find participating restaurants.

Cracker Barrel: Veterans and active duty military receive a free piece of Coca-Cola Cake on Nov. 11. Find Washington Cracker Barrels.

Famous Dave's: On Nov. 11 and Nov. 12, Famous Dave's thanks former and current military for their service with a free 2-Meat Salute. Details here. Location listings here. Military photo ID and proof of service required.

Golden Corral: Military Appreciation night is Nov. 12 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Anyone who served in the U.S. military is eligible to receive a free meal. Guests, including family, are welcome to join, but pay full-menu pricing. Dine-in only. Find locations here.

Little Caesars: All veterans and active military can receive a free, $5 Hot-N-Ready® Lunch Combo at participating stores from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 11. That's a four-slice, DEEP!DEEP!™ Dish pizza, paired with a 20-ounce Pepsi product. Details are here! Locations here; call to confirm participation.

McCormick & Schmick's: Vets and Gold Star Honorees (parents and spouses) can get a free lunch or dinner on Nov. 11. Options include Salmon Rigatoni, Tender Beef Medallions, Beer Battered Fish & Chips and more. See the full Veterans Day menu. Find your closest eatery here.

Menchie's Frozen Yogurt: "We don't know them all, but we owe them all." All veterans will receive their first 6 ounces of frozen yogurt free on Nov. 11. Details here.

Red Lobster: On Nov. 11-12, guests can show valid military IDs or proof of service to redeem an offer for a free appetizer or dessert from a special menu. Click here to see options. Find your nearest Red Lobster here.

Red Robin: Show proof of military service on Nov. 11 and enjoy a free Red's Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries. Details here. Dine-in only. At participating locations, so confirm with your nearest Red Robin's here.

FOR OTHER SPECIAL OFFERS:

Retail Deals:

• Great Clips: Veterans and current military members who visit a Great Clips salon on Nov. 11 will get a free cut that day or a free haircut card to use later. Not a military member? Purchase a haircut on Nov. 11 and receive a free haircut card to give to a veteran in your life.
• Lowe's: Veterans and active military get 10 percent off purchases Veterans Day and every day.
• Sears Garage Services: Anyone with a valid military ID can get 10 percent off any product or service Nov. 9 to 12.
• SmileDirectClub: During Veterans Day weekend, Nov. 9-12, SmileDirectClub will give active military and veterans $200 off an invisible aligner purchase. To get this deal, visit one of the brand's 150 locations with military ID. Plus, the company will donate 10 percent off sales from this promo to the Fisher House Foundation.

Entertainment & Travel Deals

• CheapOair: Use this promo code to get Veterans Day travel discounts through Nov. 12.
• Red Roof Inn: Through Dec. 31, all active duty military and veterans get 20 percent off the best available rate for stays that occur through Feb. 28. You must use the coupon code on this page.
• Super 8: Military members (current and retired) and their families get 20 percent off through Dec. 11 at Super 8. Plus, if you book using this offer through a Wyndham direct booking channel, you'll automatically be enrolled into a Wyndham Rewards account and get 500 bonus points.

This story was compiled and written by Patch reporter Sue Schena

Image via Shutterstock