America will celebrate Veterans Day on Monday, November 11th this year, and many restaurant chains will be offering discounts and free meals to veterans and active duty military in appreciation for their service.
To help get the word out, RestaurantNews.com has rounded up a list of these restaurant offerings. Unless otherwise noted, these offerings are valid only on Veterans Day, November 11th. Be sure to check back often as we will continue updating the list.
Keep in mind, most Veteran appreciation offers:
- Require proof of military service
- Are dine-in only
- Do not include alcohol
- Can not be used with other coupons or discounts
- Do not include gratuity
Also, for some restaurant chains, participating locations may vary. Check with your local restaurant for further details.
54th Street
Veterans and Active Duty eat free on Veterans Day. Up to $10. Dine-in only.
Acapulco Restaurant and Cantina
Free 2-Item Combo
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Free Patriot French Toast Combo and coffee.
Applebee’s
All Active Duty Military, Veterans, Reserves, and National Guard will recieve a omplimentary full-size entrée from an exclusive menu. Options include: 6 oz. Top Sirloin, Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, Chicken Tenders Platter, Double Crunch Shrimp, Fiesta Lime Chicken, Oriental Chicken Salad, and Three-Cheese Chicken Penne. Additionally, on November 11 when dining in-restaurant, Applebee’s will honor these special guests with a $5 Bounce Back Card to redeem for dine-in, To Go, or delivery within a three-week redemption window.
Applebee’s (only SSCP-owned in Texas, Virginia and Northern California)
SSCP-owned Applebee’s, (50 in Texas, 12 in Northern California and 11 in Virginia), will have hundreds of FREE Budweiser products (Budweiser, Bud Lite and Budweiser Zero) awaiting military members on Veterans Day. The “Buy a Vet a Bud” initiative consists of beers that were bought or will be bought through November 10 for veterans by customers. The goal is at least 100 Bud beers per Applebee’s restaurant and several of the franchise partner’s restaurants have already sold hundreds.
Aroma Joe’s
Free 24-ounce beverage of any kind for all veterans. This offer will be accepted at all locations across Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Florida, Rhode Island, New York and Connecticut.
Bad Daddy’s
Bad Daddy’s is honoring Veterans and Active Duty Military this Veterans Day with a free 5 oz. BD’s All American Burger with cheese & choice of side. Offer available with valid military ID from 11 am – 3 pm. November 11, 2024 only. CYO Side Salad not included.
Bandanas BBQ
Free pulled pork sandwich with choice of one side.
Bar Louie
Bar Louie is honoring our veterans this Veterans Day with some amazing burger offers. For all veterans, active or retired, they can enjoy an in-store offer and receive a free burger from Sunday, November 10th to Monday, November 11th, 2024. Excludes the Big Louie. Upgrade to the Impossible Burger for $4. Must show military ID to receive offer. Available for dine-in only. Additional exclusions may apply. No substitutions. Offer, dates, times, prices, details and availability subject to change and may vary by location. See server for details.
BIGGBY COFFEE
Veterans can receive a free 16oz beverage of choice.
Bill Grays
Veterans can enjoy a free World’s Greatest Cheeseburger, regular fries, and soda.
Biscuit Belly
Free bacon/sausage biscuit sandwich or chicken biscuit sandwich and a free drip coffee or soda to all veterans who walk through the door. All they need to bring is proof of service!
Biscuitville
Free biscuit of choice.
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
Free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie with no minimum food purchase. Offer not valid for Pizookie Trio or Pizookie Party Platter.
Bob Evans Farmhouse Kitchen
Veterans and active duty military guests can choose one of the following farm-fresh favorites when they dine in: Country Biscuit Breakfast, The Classic Breakfast, Banana Berry Oatmeal, Sunrise, The Mini Sampler, Brioche French Toast, Cup of Sausage Gravy & Biscuits, Buttermilk Hotcakes, Bowl of Rolled-Oat Oatmeal, or Down-Home Country-Fried Steak.
Bombshells Restaurant & Bar
All veterans are invited to enjoy a complimentary entrée on Monday, November 11, 2024. Families accompanying veterans, as well as active service members and their families, will receive a 20% discount on entrées and other menu items. (Discount excludes alcoholic beverages.)
Brick House Tavern + Tap
Veterans enjoy 20% off their meal when they dine-in this Veterans Day, November 11, 2024 from 11am – 3pm.
Broken Yolk Cafe
Complimentary short stack of pancakes to all veterans and active-duty military personnel.
Buca di Beppo
Free Lunch Entree – All Day Long!
California Fish Grill
Veterans and active-duty military personnel will recieve a complimentary taco and soft drink. This no-purchase necessary special offer is valid at all 58 California Fish Grill locations across Arizona, California, and Nevada.
California Pizza Kitchen
Complimentary entrée and drink from a prix fixe menu available only on Monday, November 11 when dining in. Additionally, all veterans and active-duty service members who dine with CPK on Veterans Day will receive a Buy One Get One coupon to thank them for their service. The coupon is for any Pizza, Pasta or Salad and is redeemable for a future visit between November 12 through November 25, 2024.
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop
Free small sandwich with the purchase of any small or larger sub.
Casey’s
Free coffee or fountain drink (any size) to veterans on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11. Casey’s extends the same offer year-round to active military personnel and on-duty, uniformed first responders, including law enforcement, fire and EMS.
Charleys Cheesesteaks
Get free regular sized Gourmet Fries (Cheese Fries, Cheese & Bacon Fries, Ultimate Fries) when you present a valid military ID on Veterans Day. Valid in-store only, no valid online or with third-party delivery.
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen
Veterans and active-duty military members can receive a free appetizer or dessert.
Chicken Salad Chick
Free Chick Meal and regular-size drink. In-restaurant only, not available for online or delivery orders.
Chili’s
All veterans & active military members can get a free meal on Veterans Day November 11, 2024 at all participating Chili’s Grill & Bar restaurants. Available in-restaurant only for select items. Please call ahead to your local Chili’s if you have any questions about your Veterans Day meals.
Claim Jumper Steakhouse & Bar
Free dine in meal for all veterans and active military members. The free meal options include BBQ Chicken Salad, Classic Cheeseburger, Black Tie Chicken Pasta, Meatloaf & Mashed Potatoes, Country Fried Steak, and Southern Fried Chicken.
Cody’s Original Roadhouse
Free 8oz. Top Sirloin or 8oz. Chicken Breast with choice of side, Cody’s Bottomless Salad, and fresh rolls.
Colton’s Steak House & Grill
Veterans eat free. Available for dine-in only from a select menu. 11 am to 4 pm.
Copeland’s of New Orleans
Enjoy 50% off all food purchases. All day. Dine in only.
Cousins Subs
Enjoy a free 7.5″ sub at any location on Monday, November 11.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Free Sunrise Pancake Special. Plus, from 11/8 – 11/14, enjoy 25% off all military product in-store.
Denny’s
Monday, November 11, 2024, free Original Grand Slam from 5 a.m. (store open) to noon. The iconic favorite, featuring two delicious and fluffy buttermilk pancakes, two crispy strips of Denny’s new and improved thicker, crispier applewood smoked bacon, two all-pork sausage links, and two eggs cooked to order, will be served dine-in only.
Dick’s Last Resort
Free entree, up to $25.99
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Buy One, Get One Free offer on any of Dickey’s mouthwatering, pit-smoked sandwiches and fried options. This offer is available for in-store, orders placed through the Dickey’s app and online at dickeys.com using the code VETFREE.
Duck Donuts
Free medium hot coffee or cold brew on Veterans Day. The free coffee offer is available at any Duck Donuts location on Monday, Nov. 11, to service members with valid military ID or Veteran ID Card (VIC), no purchase necessary, in-shop only.
Duffy’s Sports Grill
Veterans eat free on Veterans Day from 11am until 4pm. Duffy’s also offers all active duty military 40% off food purchases everyday.
Dunkin’
Veterans and Active Military will get a free donut this year.
Eat’n Park
All November long, veterans and their families will receive 10% off (dine-in only).
Eddie Merlot’s
Eddie Merlot’s is honoring our veterans this Veterans Day with special deals for active and retired members of the military. On Monday, November 11, 2024, Eddie Merlot’s is offering the Eddie’s Prime Cheeseburger with Fries for FREE for all veterans and active military. Valid Monday, November 11, 2024, for dine-in only. While supplies last. To redeem, please show proof of military service to your server. Credentials may include: active duty, reserve or retired military ID, Veteran’s ID Card (VIC), notation on state driver’s license or form DD214. Extras and add-ons priced as listed on menu. Taxes and gratuity not included.
El Chico Cafe
Free entree of choice.
Farmer Boys
Free Big Cheese. The “go to” for cheeseburger lovers. A 1/4 lb. 100% USDA fire-grilled pure beef patty, American cheese, crisp lettuce, freshly sliced tomato, dill pickles, diced onion, and house-made 1000 island dressing on a locally baked premium brioche bun.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill’s Post
Free meal.
Firehouse Subs
Free meal – a Medium Sub, chips or cookie, and a drink.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Free combo meal. Any Freddy’s combo meal includes a choice of fries, applesauce or Baked Lays and a medium drink.
Freebirds World Burrito
On Veterans Day, all military members, veterans, and active-duty service personnel are invited to enjoy 50% off any order at participating Freebirds locations in store.
Friendly’s
Friendly’s is honoring all Veterans with a special offer this Veterans Day. Enjoy a free All American Burger with cheese and a beverage. Available in-restaurant only from 11 am – 5 pm. Must show military ID or honorable discharge document to receive the offer.
Frisch’s Big Boy
Free Big Boy, fries, and drink.
Gold Star
Complimentary meal of choice (up to $12 off their order with proof of service). Dine-in, carry out or drive-thru, and lunch or dinner.
Golden Corral
Golden Corral invites all active-duty military, retirees, reservists, guardsmen and veterans to enjoy a complimentary dinner buffet and beverage at their nearest location on Monday, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day – from 4 p.m. until close for its 23rd annual Military Appreciation Night. The Military Appreciation Night offer is valid at all Golden Corral locations for dine-in only and does not extend to spouses, friends, or other family members. Military identification is not required to receive the complimentary meal.
Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard
Good Times is honoring all Veterans and Active Duty military this Veterans Day with a free Deluxe Cheeseburger Combo! Offer available with valid military ID from 11 am – 3 pm. for dine-in only.
Green Mill
Free 2-Topping Personal Pizza, Desert Fire Pasta, Western Mill Burger, or Cobb Salad with Chicken to all veterans.
Grillsmith
Complimentary entrée for all veterans and military personnel. Dine in only. This offer is good on Monday, November 11th, 2024 for active, non-active, and retired U.S. members. One offer per valid identification. Offer is good for any entree priced $48 or less.
Hamburger Stand
Present your military ID or wear your uniform on Veterans Day to receive a free hamburger, regular fries and small soda.
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream
Honoring Our Heroes! This Veterans Day, Happy Joe’s is showing our appreciation with a free lunch smorgasbord, including a drink, or enjoy a free small 2-topping pizza! It’s our way of saying thank you to the brave men and women who have served. Offer available at select locations only.
Hickory Tavern
Free meal with the guest purchase of another meal, while also honoring veterans year-round with its Freedom Burger. Through its partnership with The Independence Fund, which receives $1 from every purchase of its Freedom Burger, Hickory Tavern is able to assist veterans and their families every day.
Hooters
On Monday, November 11, all veterans who present a military ID or proof of service and purchase a beverage at any participating Hooters location nationwide will receive a free entrée from the Hooters Veterans Day Menu (available for dine-in only). The Hooters Veterans Day Menu includes five of Hooters’ most popular entrées including: 10-Piece Boneless Wings, Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Buffalo Chicken Salad, and Hooters Burger.
Hoss’s Family Steak & Sea
Free salad bar and iced tea
Houlihan’s
Receive a 50% discount on select entrées.
Huddle House
On Monday, November 11, 2024, all active and retired military are invited to enjoy a free MVP Breakfast Platter. Available at participating Huddle House locations for dine-in only. The MVP Breakfast Platter includes two eggs any style, choice of Applewood smoked bacon (3 strips) or country or turkey sausage (2 patties), crispy hash browns or fresh fruit, a golden waffle or old-fashioned buttermilk sweet cakes, and choice of homestyle grits and toast or biscuit with sausage gravy.
Huey Magoo’s
All veterans or active military members get a free 3 piece tender meal with the purchase of a beverage.
Hurricane Grill & Wings
All veterans and active duty military personnel will receive a complimentary entrée. Enjoy your choice of: 10 Bone-In Wings, Yuengling Beer Battered Fish & Chips, Steakburger, Chicken Caesar Salad, Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich, or Chicken BLT Tacos.
IHOP
Free Red, White & Blueberry Pancake Combo on Monday, November 11 from 7am – 7pm.
Island Fin Poké Co.
On Monday, November 11th, the brand will express its deep gratitude to all veterans and active members by offering them a free, delicious poké bowl.
Joe’s Crab Shack
20% off meal when dining-in this Veterans Day, November 11, 2024.
Kings Family Restaurant
On Monday, November 11th, free meal for all veterans and active military members. The free meal options include Double Down Breakfast, Biscuits & Sausage Gravy Breakfast, Kings Classic Burger, Smothered Chicken, and Classic Grilled Cheese.
Kona Grill
50% off food from Friday, November 8 through Monday, November 11.
Krispy Kreme
Free doughnut and small iced or hot coffee.
Krystal
Krystal is honoring those who have served this Veterans Day by offering a free Breakfast Sandwich from opening until 11 am on November 11, 2024. Guests are required to show proof of service (military ID) and may choose from the following breakfast sandwiches: Bacon, Egg, Cheese Biscuit; Sausage, Egg, Cheese Biscuit; Chik Biscuit /Spicy Chik Biscuit; Donut Glazed Chik Biscuit; Sausage Biscuit; Sausage Gravy Biscuit; Bacon Biscuit; and Egg Biscuit.
la Madeleine
30% off with proof of military ID.
LaMar’s Donuts and Coffee
Free 12 oz. coffee and donut.
Little Caesars
On Monday, November 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., veterans and active military members can receive a complimentary Lunch Combo, which includes four slices of Little Caesars famous Detroit-style Deep Dish pizza and a 20-ounce Pepsi beverage.
Logan’s Roadhouse
On Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., veterans can enjoy a complimentary meal at participating Logan’s locations, choosing from a special menu of fan favorites including Logan’s All American Cheeseburger, Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders, Chopped Steak, BBQ Grilled Pork Chop, and Steak Tips.
Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que
Complimentary meal for all active duty military and veterans. Choices include: (1) Lucille’s Original Pulled Pork Sandwich and one swoon-worthy side, and (2) personal size Lucille’s Southern Fried Chicken and two swoon-worthy sides. Present your military ID card or proof of service to your server. While supplies last, active duty military and veterans will also receive a $10 thank you card that is redeemable from 11/29/24 – 12/8/24.
Max & Erma’s
Veterans and Active Military are invited to gather with their loved ones for a meal at Max & Erma’s. Receive 25% off your entire table.
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks
Veterans of the U.S. Military, National Guard, Gold Star Parents, and Gold Star Spouses can enjoy a select half-priced entrée on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Half-priced entrée options include Sugar & Spice Cedar Roasted Salmon, Craft Beer Battered Fish & Chips, Crab & Shrimp Stuffed Salmon, Chesapeake Buttermilk Fried Shrimp, Classic Shrimp Scampi, Wagyu Steak Frites, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, and CIder Glazed Pork Chop.
McDonald’s
Free breakfast combo meal (choice of breakfast sandwich, Hash Browns, and any size Soft Drink, Tea, or Premium Roast Coffee) for active duty and retired military personnel with a valid military ID. Available during breakfast hours at participating McDonald’s restaurants in the Greater Atlanta, North Georgia, and Columbus area.
McGrath’s Fish House
Free meal. Choose from six entrees: Fish & Chips, Bay Shrimp or Chicken Alfredo Pasta, Sesame Chicken Tenders, All American Bacon Cheeseburger, Parmesan White Fish Medallions, or Shrimp Louie & Chowder.
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt
Free six ounce frozen yogurt.
Mission BBQ
Free sandwich.
Mitchell’s Fish Market
Veterans and their guests can enjoy 20% off when they dine-in Monday, November 11, 2024.
MOD Pizza
On November 11th, all veterans, active military personnel and their spouses are can enjoy the all-new Mega Cookie for free with the purchase of any MOD-sized pizza or salad!
Mr Brews Taphouse
Free All-American Burgers are available for active and retired military service members on Nov. 11.
Mr Gatti’s Pizza
Free buffet & drink for Veterans.
Nékter Juice Bar
Free 16-ounce smoothie all day to anyone who shows military ID, at participating locations.
Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub
On Monday, November 11, 2024, all Veterans and Active Duty Military are invited to The Nines for a free meal from the Veterans Day Menu, with the purchase of an entree (opening until 5 pm). Options include Baked Schrod, Country Fried Chicken, All American Burger, Chopped Sirloin, Shepherd’s Pie, Chicken Marsala, or Roasted Turkey Dinner.
