Every year, restaurants roll out the red carpet for veterans and active duty military in honor of Veterans Day, offering free and discounted meals. Here’s a look at what’s being offered this year.
- Applebee’s: Veterans and active duty military receive a free meal on November 11. Entrée selection may vary by location.
- BJ’s Restaurant: Veterans and active duty military receive a complimentary entrée under $12.95 on November 11, plus $5 draft beers for everyone.
- Black Angus: Veterans and active military will receive a 7-ounce top sirloin steak, with mashed potatoes, broccoli with garlic butter and sweet molasses bread on November 11.
- Buffalo Wild Wings: Veterans and active duty military personnel receive one small order of wings and a side of fries for free any time on November 11.
- California Pizza Kitchen: Veterans and active military receive a complimentary entrée from a special menu on November 11.
- Chili’s: Veterans and active duty military get a free meal from a limited menu on November 11.
- Chipotle: Veterans, active duty military, Reserves, National Guard and spouses get a buy-one-get-one burrito, bowl, salad or order of tacos from 3 p.m. to close on November 11.
- Claim Jumper: Veterans and active duty military receive a free meal from a limited menu on November 14, plus $5 house margaritas and $4 Claim Jumper beers for all.
- Coco’s Bakery: Veterans and active duty military get a free slice of pie on November 11.
- Denny’s: Veterans and active duty military get a free Grand Slam on from 5 a.m. to noon November 11.
- Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Veterans and active military get a free sandwich, side and Big Yellow Cup on November 11, plus everyone in their party gets a free Big Yellow Cup with purchase.
- Farmer Boys: Veterans and active duty military receive a free Big Cheese burger on November 11.
- Golden Corral: Golden Corral’s Military Appreciation Night free dinner will be from 5 to 9 p.m. November 14.
- Hooters: Veterans and active duty military get a free meal from a limited menu on November 11.
- IHOP: Veterans and active duty military receive a free short stack of Red, White and Blue pancakes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m November 11.
- Krispy Kreme: Veterans and active duty military get a free doughnut and small coffee on November 11.
- Logan’s Roadhouse: Veterans and active duty military get a free meal from a special menu on November 11.
- McDonald’s: Veterans and active duty military receive a free medium fries or apple pie from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. November 11 at participating Southern California locations.
- Menchie’s: Veterans and active duty military will receive their first six ounces of frozen yogurt free on November 11.
- Mimi’s Cafe: Veterans and active duty military will receive a complimentary entrée from a limited menu with the purchase of any non-alcoholic beverage on November 11 and $5.99 entrées from a limited menu on November 12 and 13.
- Olive Garden: Veterans and active duty military get a free entrée from a limited menu on November 11.
- Outback Steakhouse: Veterans and active duty military receive a free Bloomin’ Onion and Coca-Cola beverage on November 11, plus 15% off their meals November 12 through December 31.
- P.F. Chang’s: Veterans and active duty military receive a complimentary entrée with the purchase of an entrée on November 11.
- Red Lobster: Veterans and active duty military receive a free appetizer or dessert from a limited menu on November 10 and 11.
- Red Robin: Veterans and active duty military get a free Tavern Double Burger with bottomless steak fries on November 11.
- Rock and Brews: Veterans and active duty military receive a free pulled pork sandwich on November 11.
- Texas Roadhouse: Veterans and active duty military receive a free lunch from a limited menu on November 11.
- TGIFridays: Veterans and active duty military get a free lunch on November 11.
- Wienerschnitzel: Veterans and active duty military receive a free chili dog, small fries and a 20-ounce drink on November 11.
- Yard House: Veterans and active duty military receive a free appetizer on November 11.
The offers are good at participating locations, and most require you to show military identification of some sort.
Thank you for your service!