There are always a ton of great deals to be had on Veterans Day, with some being for everyone and others being specifically for Veterans. This year Veterans Day falls on Friday November 11, and did you know many restaurants are offering free items and discounts for Veterans? Some restaurants are even offering deals throughout the entire week and weekend of Veterans Day.
While we already compiled a retail and services deal list for Veterans Day, we thought it would be a good idea to tell you about all of the restaurant deals going on this year. If you would like to know more about the cool Veterans Day food deals that you can get in on, continue reading to find all of the free meals and deals you can get. Remember that some restaurants will require you to show military identification in order to get the deals, while other places just rely on you being honest. Here is the complete guide of all restaurants offering you free items and deep discounts for Veterans Day 2016, and as more information comes out we will continue adding to our list.
Veterans Day 2016: Restaurant Freebies & Deals
Applebees- If you are in the military you can get a free meal off of the limited menu. You will need to provide proof of your service to get this deal. You will also get a $5 coupon that you can use for the next two weeks.
Baker’s Square- You can get a free breakfast on Veterans Day if you are active duty or a veteran. You can either get a Belgian Waffle, French Toast, or Pancakes. This offer is valid at participating locations on Veterans Day only.
Back Yard Burgers- You can get a free Back Yard Classic Burger on Veterans Day if you bring your military ID or show up wearing your uniform. This offer is valid for all military personnel including retired or active duty.
Bar Louie- You can get a free appetizer or entrée at Bar Louie on Veterans Day if you are a veteran.
Bandana’s Bar-B-Q– You will eat for free on Veterans Day if you are active duty or a veteran. This offer is only for meals up to a $10 value.
Black Angus Steakhouse– You can get a free Top Sirloin Steak Dinner on Veterans Day if you are active duty or retired. All veterans will be eligible for this deal which includes broccoli, bread and garlic butter and home-style mashed potatoes as sides.
BLT Steak- On Veterans Day you will get 50% off if you have 2 or less people or 25% off if your party is bigger than three people. You will need to show your military ID to get this deal, and this offer is valid at all participating locations.
BJ’s- You can get an entrée up to $12.95 for free on Veterans Day. You need to present military ID in order to get this deal and this goes for all veterans or active duty military.
Bob Evans- You can get a free item off the special menu at Bob Evans on Veterans Day. You also will be able to get a 10% discount that is valid through the end of the year as well.
Bonanza Steakhouse- All military will be eligible for the free buffett on Veterans Day. This offer is valid at participating locations across the country. You can call your local Bonanza Steakhouse or visit the website for more information.
Bonefish Grill – Everyone with a military ID will receive a free Bang Bang Shrimp meal at Bonefish Grill. It’s one of their signature and most popular dishes so if you have a bonefish grill near you it’s a great option for our current and former service members.
Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar- If you would like to send “Thanks” to military personnel you can purchase a Boston Lager paper glass. Then when military come in between November 14 through November 20, they can grab the paper glass from the wall and get a free Sam Adams Boston Lager.
Bricktown Brewery- You can get a free meal on Veterans Day, and also a $10 gift certificate good towards your next visit. The offer is valid for all military personnel and the free meal is good up to $14.
Buffalo Wild Wings- Buffalo Wild Wings is giving away 10-12 boneless or traditional wings and fries for all veterans on Veterans Day. This offer is valid at participating locations across the United States.
California Pizza Kitchen- You can get a free entrée from the special menu on Veterans Day if you are a veteran or active duty member. This menu includes pasta, salads and pizzas. You should either wear your military uniform or bring the right military ID to get this offer.
CentraArchy- All CentraArchy restaurants will be giving away a free entrée and 25% off other party entrees for all veterans on Veterans Day. You can get a lot of the great entrees for free including the New York Prime and Carolina Roadhouse.
Chilis- You can get a free meal on Veterans Day if you are active duty or a veteran. This free meal has to come from the special menu. You will also need to show your military ID to get this offer.
Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse- All military personnel will be able to get a free lunch on Veterans Day. This deal runs from 11 am until 3 pm.
Cheeseburger in Paradise- You can get a free Veteran’s Burgerwith fries on Veterans Day, but this is dine-in only. You can get this whether you are active duty or retired. You need to provide proof of service and still need to purchase a drink.
Chipotle- You can get a buy one get one free offer on Veterans Day from 3 pm until close at all locations. This offer is valid for all military personnel but you need to show proof of service.
Chevys Fresh Mex- You can get a free menu item on Veterans Day and this special menu includes things like tacos and burritos.
Chuck E Cheese- You can get a free personal pizza on Veterans Day if you are a veteran. This is for all types of military personnel but call your local place to make sure they are participating. You might need to enter the offer code 5258 for the deal to go through.
City Barbeque- You can get a free sandwich platter on Veterans Day either dine-in or carryout. This offer is at participating locations only.
Coco’s Bakery- You can get a free slice of pie on Veterans Day if you are a veteran or active duty member.
Claim Jumper– You can get a free entrée from a special menu if you show your military ID on November 14. This offer is only available for dine-in and might not be in the Las Vegas locations.
Cotton Patch- You can get either a free chicken fried steak or a free chicken fried sandwich on Veterans Day if you are a veteran or active duty military person.
Country Cookin- You can get a free meal on November 15 from 2 pm until 8 pm if you are in the military, including active, reserve and retired military personnel.
Cracker Barrel- You can get one free double chocolate fudge Coca-Cola Cake dessert if you are a veteran on Veterans Day, You also can purchase this dessert with the money going to the United Service Organization.
Denny’s- You can get a free Build Your Own Grand Slam breakfast if you are a veteran on Veterans Day. This deal runs from 5 am until 12 pm and you need to show military ID to get this offer. This offer is valid at all participating locations across the country.
Don Pablo’s- You can get a free appetizer at Don Pablo’s if you are in the military on Veterans Day. This offer is good regardless of your military status, active, reserve or retired.
Famous Daves- You can get a free two meat combo at Famous Daves on Veterans Day if you are a former or current military member.
Farmer Boys- If you show your military ID you can get a free Big Cheese Burger on Veterans Day.
Figaro’s- You can get a free medium 1 topping pizza on Veterans Day if you are a veteran or active duty service member.
Fogo De Chao- You can get 50% off your meal on Veterans Day if you are a veteran or active duty service member. You also can get 10% off three guest meals too.
Friendly’s- You can get a free breakfast, lunch or dinner on Veterans Day. You must show your military ID in order to qualify and this is on the special menu and dine-in orders only.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill– You can get a free lunch or dinner entrée on Veterans Day but you need to show valid military ID in order to get this offer.
Glory Days Grill- You can get a free boneless or traditional wings order or a free appetizer on Veterans Day if you are in the military.
Furr’s Fresh Buffett- You can get a free buffet on Veterans Day if you are in the military, including veterans and active duty.
Golden Corral- You can get a free “thank you” dinner if you are in the military on November 14th from 5 pm to 9 pm.
Gordon Biersch Brewery- You can get a free craft beer if you are in the military on Veterans Day.
Granite City Food & Brewery– You can get a free lunch and coke on Veterans Day if you are in the military or retired veteran.
The Green Mill- You can get a free lunch or dinner on Veterans Day at participating locations. You need to show military ID or proof of service in order to get this offer. Beverage and tip not included.
The Green Turtle- You can get a free meal at all locations if you are a veteran and this is only on Veterans Day.
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream- You can get a free cone if you are in the military on Veterans Day.
Hometown Buffett- You can get a free buffet and drink if you are in the military on Veterans Day.
Hooters– You can get a free meal on a special menu at all locations of Hooters around the country. You will need to bring proof of service or your military ID in order to get this deal. This is for veterans and current military personnel on Veterans Day only.
Houlihan’s- You can get a free entrée if you purchase an entrée on Veterans Day.
Hoss’s Family Steak & Sea House- You can get a free meal from the four-meal menu on Veterans Day. You need to show valid military ID and proof of service in order to get this deal.
Hurricane Grill & Wings- You can get a free entrée and non-alcoholic drink from the special menu on Veterans Day. You must be a veteran or active military member to get this offer.
Hy-Vee- You can get a free breakfast on Veterans Day if you are a veteran or active service member. You must be there during normal breakfast hours to get this deal.
IHOP- You can get a free selection of red, white and blue pancakes on Veterans Day from 7 am to 7 pm if you are in the military. You also could choose a combo meal including with eggs or bacon as part of the promotion. This offer is for all types of military personnel.
IKEA- You can get a free entrée at IKEA on Veterans Day but military ID is required.
Krispy Kreme- You can get a free doughnut and cup of coffee on Veterans Day if you are a veteran. There is no need for ID but you need to say you are military in order to get this offer. This offer is valid at all participating Krispy Kreme locations.
Krystal- You can get a free sausage biscuit on Veterans Day if you are active duty or veteran. This offer is valid at all participating locations.
Lamar’s Donuts- You can get a free 12 ounce coffee and donut on Veterans Day if you are a veteran or active duty military member.
Longhorn Steakhouse- You can get a free dessert or appetizer if you show military ID or proof of service on Veterans Day. There is no purchase required or restrictions. The guests of the veterans will get 10% off their order as well.
Marco’s Pizza- You can be part of a free pizza party at VFW posts thanks to Marco’s Pizza. American Legion halls nationwide and VA hospitals will also be participating. There will also be boxes that contain special surprise gifts and certificates.
Max & Ermas- You can get a free cheeseburger combo meal at all participating locations on Veterans Day if you are in the military.
Menchie’s- You can get a free 6-ounce frozen yogurt if you show your military ID or dress in uniform on Veterans Day.
Mimi’s Café- You can get a free entrée if you purchase a non-alcoholic drink on Veterans Day, and this is for all military and veterans.
Mission BBQ- You can get a free sandwich and piece of cake on Veterans Day while supplies last if you are in the military.
Ninety Nine Restaurant and Pub– You can get a free lunch from 11 am to 4 pm on Veterans Day if you are active military or veteran. You must purchase one entrée in order to get this offer.
Native Grill & Wings– You can get a free menu item on Veterans Day if you are a veteran.
Old Country Buffet- You can get a free buffet and drink if you are military on Veterans Day.
O’Charley’s- You can get a free meal at any participating location on Veterans Day if you are a military service member or veteran. You also can get 10% off your order all year long if you are military.
Old Chicago Pizza- You can get a craft beer for free if you are a veteran or active service member on Veterans Day. This offer is at participating locations only.
Olive Garden- You can get a free entrée off the special menu if you are active duty or a veteran on Veterans Day. You will also get the salad and breadsticks with your meal.
Outback Steakhouse- You can get a free Bloomin’ Onion on Veterans Day if you are active duty or a veteran. You must have a valid military ID to get this offer. You also will get a discount of 15% off your entire meal.
Perkins– You can get a free Magnificent Seven meal on Veterans Day and this is for current and former military service personnel.
On the Border- You can get a free entrée on Veterans Day if you are a veteran or current service member. You will be able to choose either two items or three items from the Create Your Own Combo menu.
Primanti Bros– You can get a free sandwich from 4 pm to close if you are a veteran or active duty service member.
Ponderosa– You can get a free buffet from 4 pm until close at all participating locations. This is for both former and currency service members on Veterans Day, but drinks are not included.
Red Lobster- You can get a free appetizer or dessert on Veterans Day if you are active duty or a veteran. You must show a valid military ID in order to get this free offer, and this is valid November 10 and November 11.
Red Robin- You can get a free Red Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Fries meal on Veterans Day if you are active duty or a veteran. This is dine-in only at participating locations.
Rock & Brews- You can get a free pulled pork sandwich on Veterans Day at any location across the country if you are active duty or a veteran.
Ruby Tuesday- You can get a free appetizer up to a $10 value on Veterans Day but you need to show proof of your military service to get this deal.
Ryan’s- You can get a free drink and buffet on Veterans Day if you are a veteran or active duty military member.
Sheez- You can get a free turkey sub and a fountain drink on Veterans Day if you are current or former military. You will also get a free car wash.
Sagebrush Steakhouse- You will get a free meal from the menu on Veterans Day if you are active military or a veteran.
Shoney’s- You can get a free All-American burger on Veterans Day if you are active duty or a veteran. This is valid at all participating locations nationwide.
Sizzler– You can get a free drink and lunch on Veterans Day if you are a military service member. This offer is valid at all participating locations.
Sticky Fingers Ribhouse- You can get a free drink and lunch on Veterans Day if you are active duty or a veteran.
Stir Crazy- You can get a free chicken or steak sandwich on Veterans Day if you are active duty or a veteran.
TA Stopping Center- If you drive a truck and are in the military or veteran, you can get a free meal and drink on Veterans Day. This offer is valid at TA and Petro locations across America.
Tahoe Joe’s- You can get a free 6-ounce steak on Veterans Day if you are active duty or military.
Texas Roadhouse- You can get a free lunch item on Veterans Day if you are active duty or military.
Texas Steakhouse- You can get a free meal from the special menu on Veterans Day if you are active duty or a veteran.
TGI Fridays- You can get a free lunch item up to $12 in value on Veterans Day if you show military ID. You can get your free item at participating locations from 11 am until 2 pm.
WayBack Burgers- You can get a free Way Back Classic Cheeseburger if you order a side and drink on Veterans Day. This offer is available at participating locations.
White Castle- You can get a free breakfast or castle combo on Veterans Day if you show proof of service. You can choose from combo meals 1 through 6 and this offer is valid at participating locations.
Weinerschnitzel– You can get a free Chili Dog with a free small fry and drink if you are a military service member on Veterans Day. You either need to bring military ID or wear your uniform to get this offer.
World of Beer– You can get a free select draught beer on Veterans Day and also $5 off your purchase if you are a former or current military member.
Yard House– You can get a free appetizer on Veterans Day but you need to show military ID to get this offer. This offer is valid only on dine-in orders.
