Veterans and active-duty service members can find free meals and other restaurant offers around the country on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Some deals include a bonus for a later visit, too.
Dinova’s 2026 Veterans Day Dining Guide features offers from about 30 restaurant brands, according to company president Alison Quinn. Now in its fifth year, the guide covers national and regional chains including Bonefish Grill, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Hooters, Outback Steakhouse and Red Lobster.
Quinn said some restaurants are extending their efforts beyond a one-day promotion. Hoffman Hospitality Group, for example, is offering selected meals to veterans along with a $10 bonus card to use on a future visit. The group operates Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que. Outback Steakhouse is giving away a Bloomin’ Onion and a soft drink, as well as a deal for a return visit.
Other offers in the guide include 10 free boneless wings and fries at Buffalo Wild Wings, a free Red’s Big Tavern Burger at Red Robin, shrimp at Red Lobster and an All-American Smash at Smashburger.
Dinova created the guide to collect deals for veterans and, in some cases, active-duty military members. Quinn said the company’s dining network includes about 25,000 restaurants and 600 corporate partners. She has seen guide downloads grow over the years and said the offers could help people managing a tight budget.
Asked which promotion she would pick, Quinn mentioned the free cheeseburger at Eddie Merlot’s. Her father, an 85-year-old veteran, might be interested, she said, so she plans to tell him about it.
Quinn advised veterans and active-duty members to bring identification and check with their local restaurant before heading out. Offers and ID rules can differ by location.
