Veterans, we salute you and hope you are hungry!
This Veterans Day, there are many restaurants across the state that are honoring our servicemen and servicewomen with a complimentary meal. Simply bring your military ID, and enjoy! We thank you for your service.
The below list is courtesy of militarybenefits.info and military.com. Please check back on either site, as they will continue to add discounts as they are confirmed. Please note that not all locations may have the same offer, so call ahead if you have a question. And, if you have a favorite eatery that isn't on the list, make sure to ask if there are veteran's discounts, as many local restaurants also provide free meals and deals on Veterans Day.
2018 Veterans Day Restaurant Specials:
Applebee's
Who: Veterans and active-duty military
Deal: Free meal from a limited menu
When: November 11
Bar Louie
Who: Veterans and military personnel
Deal: Free burger or flatbread up to a $15 value
When: November 11
Benihana
Who: Veterans and active-duty military
Deal: Complimentary appetizer with purchase of any lunch or dinner entrée
When: November 12
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse
Who: All military members
Deal: Complimentary entree up to $12.95 plus a free Dr. Pepper beverage
When: November 11
Bonefish Grill
Who: All military members
Deal: Free Bang Bang Shrimp appetizers
When: November 11
Boston Market
Who: Veterans and active duty personnel
Deal: Buy one individual meal with drink and get a second free. A coupon (but no I.D.) is required for the deal and available at BostonMarket.com.
When: November 11-12
Bruegger’s Bagels
Who: All veterans and active military
Deal: Free any-size drip coffee
When: November 12
Buffalo Wild Wings
Who: Veterans and active duty military personnel
Deal: One small order of wings and a side of fries for free
When: November 11
California Pizza Kitchen
Who: Veterans and active military
Deal: Complimentary entrée from a special menu
When: November 11
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Who: Veterans and active duty personnel
Deal: Free appetizer
When: November 11
Chili's
Who: Veterans and active military service members
Deal: Free meal
When: November 11
Chipotle
Who: Active duty military, reserves, national guard, military spouses, and retired military
Deal: buy-one-get-one deal
When: November 11
Cici’s Pizza
Who: Veterans and active military
Deal: Free adult buffet with proof of military service
When: November 11
Cracker Barrel
Who: Veterans
Deal: Complimentary slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake or a Crafted Coffee
When: November 11
Denny's
Who: Veterans and military personnel
Deal: Free Build Your Own Grand Slam
When: November 12, from 5 a.m. to noon
Dunkin' Donuts
Who: Veterans and active duty military
Deal: Free donut at participating locations
When: November 11
Famous Dave's
Who: Former and current military personnel
Deal: Free 2 Meat Salute
When: November 11-12
Fogo de Chão
Who: Veterans and active duty personnel
Deal: 50% off entire meal. (Up to three guests for each military veteran or personnel will also receive 10 percent off their meal)
When: November 9-11
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Who: Veterans and active-duty military personnel
Deal: Free combo meal card, good through Nov. 30
When: November 11
Golden Corral
Who: Military retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard, and Reserves
Deal: Golden Corral Restaurants' Military Appreciation Night free dinner
When: November 12, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Hapa Sushi
Who: Veterans and active-duty military
Deal: Half off total bill
When: November 12
Hooters
Who: Veterans and active duty military
Deal: Free meal from a select menu at participating locations
When: November 11
IHOP
Who: Veterans and active duty military
Deal: Free red, white, and blue pancakes with blueberries, strawberries, and whipped cream
When: November 11
Krispy Creme
Who: Military and veterans
Deal: One free donut and small coffee
When: November 11
Joe’s Crab Shack
Who: Veterans
Deal: 20 percent off
When: November 11
LaMar’s Donuts
Who: Veterans and active duty military
Deal: Free donut and 12-ounce coffee at participating locations
When: November 11
Little Caesars
Who: Veterans and active military members
Deal: Free $5 Lunch Combo
When: November 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants
Who: Veterans and Gold Star honorees (parents and spouse)
Deal: Free entree from a special menu
When: November 11
Menchie's
Who: Veterans and active military personnel
Deal: First 6 ounces of frozen yogurt for free
When: November 11
Motomaki
Who: Veterans and active-duty military
Deal: Half off total bill
When: November 12
Nekter Juice Bar
Who: Active military and veterans
Deal: One free, 16-ounce fresh juice or Superfood smoothie
When: November 11
Olive Garden
Who: Veterans and active duty personnel
Deal: Choose from 6 popular entrees from Olive Garden’s menu for free
When: November 11
On the Border
Who: Veterans
Deal: Free Create Your Own Combo entrée (Choose 2)
When: November 11
Pilot Flying J
Who: Active-duty and retired military veterans
Deal: Free breakfast
When: November 10-12
Red Lobster
Who: Veterans, active duty military, and reservists
Deal: Free appetizer or dessert from a select menu
When: November 11-12
Red Robin
Who: Veterans and active duty military
Deal: Free Red's Tavern Double Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries
When: November 11
Ruby Tuesday
Who: Veterans, active duty, and reserve service members
Deal: free appetizer
When: November 11
Starbucks
Who: Active duty service members, reservists, veterans, and military spouses
Deal: Free Tall Brewed Coffee
When: November 11
Texas de Brazil
Who: Veterans
Deal: 2 veterans dine for free, plus 20 percent off for up to 6 additional guests
When: November 11-12 during dinner service
Texas Roadhouse
Who: Veterans and active members of the military
Deal: Free lunch from a select menu
When: November 11
Twin Peaks
Who: Active duty and veterans
Deal: Free meal from a select menu
When: November 12
Village Inn
Who: Veterans and military
Deal: Build your own free breakfast by choosing four eligible breakfast items
When: November 11
Wienerschnitzel
Who: Veterans and active duty military
Deal: Free Chili Dog, small fries, and a 20 oz. drink
When: November 11
Yard House
Who: Veterans and active duty military
Deal: Complimentary appetizer
When: November 11
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