Restaurants nationwide are set to celebrate Veterans Day on November 11 by providing free meals and various discounts to active-duty military personnel and veterans.
Applebee’s
On Veterans Day, Applebee’s will treat active-duty service members, veterans, reservists, and National Guard members to a complimentary full-size entrée. They can choose from a selection that includes a 6oz Top Sirloin, Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, Assorted Chicken Tenders, and more. Additionally, they’ll receive a $5 Bounce Back card valid for their next order within three weeks.
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar
This burger chain based in Colorado is offering a free All-American burger with cheese and classic sides to veterans and active-duty military members on that day, available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse
Veterans can enjoy a complimentary chocolate chunk Pizookie when dining in at BJ’s with a valid military ID.
Plus, if they purchase an appetizer, they’ll get a free appetizer bounce back to use later.
Blaze Pizza
Blaze Pizza is giving away free one-topping pizzas to veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day, and for each pizza sold, a dollar will go to Folds of Honor, which supports education for military families.
Buffalo’s Cafe
Veterans and active-duty military members can enjoy 25% off non-alcoholic meals when dining in on this special day.
Capriotti’s
Capriotti’s will offer a free mini-submarine sandwich to those with service ties who also buy a vehicle on Veterans Day.
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen
On Veterans Day, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen will provide a free appetizer or dessert for veterans and active-duty military personnel.
Chili’s
Service members can grab free appetizers on Veterans Day, choosing from options like the Old Timer with cheese or Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla.
Cody’s Original Roadhouse
Cody’s will offer either half a rack of ribs or grilled barbecued chicken breast free of charge to veterans and active military personnel who join them on Veterans Day.
Cracker Barrel
Veterans can enjoy a free Sunrise Pancake Breakfast at Cracker Barrel that includes two buttermilk pancakes, eggs, or breakfast meat.
Dog House
This gourmet hot dog chain promises free house dogs, available in various flavors, to veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day.
Eddie Merlot’s
The upscale steakhouse will treat veterans and active military to a free Eddie’s Prime Cheeseburger with fries.
Mr. Fazoli
With a military code (VET25), veterans can claim a free spaghetti dish when they visit on this special day.
Friendly’s
Veterans and active-duty military who dine in can enjoy free hamburgers and drinks at Friendly’s.
Freddy’s
Known for its frozen custard and steak burgers, Freddy’s is extending a free service to all veterans on Veterans Day, plus a combo meal card redeemable until December 31.
Golden Corral
This buffet chain will give active-duty military, veterans, and their families a free meal with beverages from 4 p.m. onward.
Hard Rock Cafe
Military personnel can enjoy a free Classic Smash Burger, with an additional 15% military discount available.
Hurricane Grill & Wings
Offering choices like bone-in wings or beer-battered fish and chips, this Florida-based chain provides free entrees on Veterans Day.
LongHorn Steakhouse
A 10% discount along with a free appetizer or dessert awaits veterans and active military at LongHorn on this special day.
Mobetas
This Hawaiian chain provides a $5 discount for veterans and active military on Veterans Day.
Native Grill & Wings
Veterans can choose from a range of free meal options like a Chicken Sandwich or MyNative Burger.
Old Chicago
Veterans can access a free meal from selected items with a beverage purchase on Veterans Day at Old Chicago.
Olive Garden
With a special menu available, veterans can claim a free entrée that includes classics like chicken parmigiana.
Perry’s Steakhouse
Veterans dining with a guest who orders an entrée will receive a complimentary dinner-cut pork chop; if dining alone, it’s half off.
This special military menu will also be accessible later than usual, from 4 p.m. until close, providing courses for $39.
PJ’s Coffee
Offering a free 16-ounce drink, PJ’s Coffee welcomes veterans and military personnel on Veterans Day.
Polly’s Pie
This Southern California chain confirms it will offer free pies to veterans and active military from November 10 to 11.
Round Table Pizza
Not just for veterans, Round Table Pizza is providing a 15% discount on orders during the week leading up to Veterans Day.
Santa Fe Cattle Company
This Southwest steakhouse invites veterans and active military members to enjoy a free Lunch Express Menu entrée.
Scooter’s Coffee
Offering free medium drinks, this Nebraska-based drive-thru welcomes veterans and military service members on Veterans Day.
Smoky Bones
Veterans can choose from classically American meals such as a bacon cheeseburger or pulled pork sandwich free of charge on Veterans Day.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
On Veterans Day, veterans and service members will receive a complimentary Angus burger with fries.
Sweetgreen
This salad chain provides 50% off entire orders for up to eight guests on Veterans Day.
Teriyaki Madness
Offering a free bowl of their choice, this fast-casual Asian chain welcomes veterans on this important day.
Texas Roadhouse
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., veterans can obtain meal vouchers at Texas Roadhouse.
Green Sea Turtle
This Mid-Atlantic sports bar is offering a meal valued at up to $15 free for veterans on Veterans Day.
Tokaya
Veterans and their families can enjoy a 50% discount on dine-in orders at this Mexican restaurant chain.
Via 313
This Texas chain known for its Detroit-style pizza is providing a $5 cheese bread deal for veterans, with a special $10 pizza offer at its San Antonio location.
Wendy’s
Veterans can receive a free breakfast combo on Veterans Day during breakfast hours, which includes seasoned fries and a beverage.
White Castle
On Veterans Day, all veterans can claim a free individual combo meal or breakfast combo meal.
Yard House
This restaurant will serve free appetizers to both veterans and active duty military members as a token of appreciation.
