Roundup of meal deals for veterans and active duty military for Veterans Day

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!