To honor our veterans and active-duty military, we’ve gathered the best Veterans Day full meal deals at restaurants around the DMV.

"Veterans Day is a celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good." 

—U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs

Scrolling through the usual lists of Veterans Day food offers can be cumbersome, clicking on links to see if they’re located near you, what’s being offered, and even if you like the menu items. So we’ve done the legwork and included the menu items offered by each restaurant!

Sure, the free donuts or cups of coffee are great. However, we're about the FULL MEAL, and this is our little service to say thank you and to make Veterans Day easier and more enjoyable for you.

California Pizza Kitchen

Courtesy of California Pizza Kitchen

The special Veterans Day menu features plenty of delicious pizzas, salads, and pastas from which to choose. All veterans and active-duty military get a free entree, as well as complimentary refillable fountain drinks and other specialty non-alcoholic teas*: 

• Pizzas: Original BBQ Chicken Pizza, Hawaiian, Mushroom Pepperoni Sausage, Pepperoni, Five Cheese and Fresh Tomato, or Traditional Cheese
• Full-Size Salads: Original BBQ Chicken Chopped, Thai Crunch, Classic Caesar, or Italian Chopped
• Pasta: Garlic Cream Fettuccine with Chicken, Kung Pao Spaghetti with Chicken, or Spaghetti Bolognese.

Virginia and Maryland locations, click here to find the one closest to you.

Chili's Bar & Grill

Courtesy of Chili's Restaurant

Chili's is offering classic delicious Veterans Day menu options:

• The Ultimate Classic Oldtimer with Cheese
• Just Bacon Burger
• Chicken Crispers
• Margarita Grilled Chicken
• Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas
• Cajun Chicken Pasta
• Bowl of Chili or Soup & Salad

Virginia and Maryland locations, click here to find the one closest to you.

Texas de Brazil

Photos Courtesy of Texas de Brazil

Texas de Brazil is offering an amazing deal. Receive 50 percent off an all-you-can-eat dinner, November 11–13. This offer is valid for up to eight veterans and/or active-duty military per table. If you’ve never eaten at a Brazilian Churrasco Steakhouse, this is a great opportunity because it's not just a restaurant—it's an experience:

• Salad area: There is such an amazing selection of items—tabbouleh salad, marinated artichoke hearts, smoked salmon, charcuterie board and accouterments, roasted vegetables, breads, and so much more (but don’t fill up because there is much more to come).
• Authentic Brazilian dishes, Brazilian black beans, potatoes au gratin, plantains, lobster bisque, and more.
• The delectable meats include filet mignon wrapped in bacon, lamb chops, herb pork loin, Brazilian sausage, and more—all served and carved tableside.

Here are a couple of tips: Come with an appetite because there is so much delicious food to try. Also, don’t fill up on the salad bar (though it might be tempting).

Virginia and Washington D.C.. locations, click here to find the one closest to you.

Famous Dave's BBQ

Courtesy of Famous Dave's Barbeque

Thankfully, Famous Dave’s provides enough wet naps to clean your fingers with this Veterans Day special. The Famous Dave’s Two Meat Salute allows you to choose two meats and one side from the following options:

• Georgia Pork
• Texas Beef Brisket
• Southside Rib Tips
• Country-Roasted Chicken
• BBQ Chicken
• Chicken Strips
• Sweetwater Catfish Fingers
• Traditional or Boneless Wings
• Hot Link Sausage

Select a side: Loaded baked beans; Famous Dave’s sweet corn-on-the-cob, Potato Salad, Fresh Steamed Broccoli Creamy Coleslaw, Famous Fries, Dave's Cheesy Mac & Cheese, Collard Greens.

There are Famous Dave's BBQ locations throughout the DMV; click here to find the closest one.

Applebee's

Courtesy of Applebee's

Applebee's is also offering a free meal to veterans and active-duty military from the following menu options:

• Classic Bacon Cheeseburger
• 6 oz. USDA Select Top Sirloin
• Chicken Tenders Platter
• Double Crunch Shrimp
• Fiesta Lime Chicken
• Oriental Chicken Salad
• Three-Cheese Chicken Penne

There are Applebee's locations throughout Virginia and Maryland; click here to find the closest one.

Logan's Roadhouse

Courtesy of Logan's Roadhouse Facebook

Between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., choose a free meal from the American Roadhouse menu options:

• Steak Tips
• Grilled Meatloaf
• Chopped Steak
• BBQ Grilled Pork Chop
• Choice Sirloin Steak
• 6 oz. USDA Choice Sirloin steak         
• Bayou Popcorn Shrimp
• Wood-Grilled Chicken
• Pulled Pork Plate
• Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders
• Southern Fried Fish

There are Logan's Road locations throughout Virgina, click here to find the closest one.

For more Veteran's Day deals from Krispy Kreme and other participating restaurants click here. Also, while most of the restaurants offer Veterans Day specials at their locations, we recommend you call and verify before you go.

We at OCN want to thank those who have served and continue to serve our country. Veterans Day is all about you, so we celebrate and thank you for your service.