As a thank you to veterans and active duty members of the U.S. armed forces, dozens of restaurants are offering free meals for Veterans Day. Check out our list below of different offers.
- Applebee’s: Veterans and active duty service members can receive a free dine-in entrée from Applebee’s special menu. Beverage and gratuity not included. U.S. Veterans and Active-Duty Military simply show proof of military service.
- Aroma Joe's: FREE drink (any size up to 24 oz.) for all veterans on Tuesday.
- Dunkin': FREE donut for all active and former military members on Tuesday.
- Bob Evans: One free item from this menu only valid for Veterans and Active-Duty Military personnel on Tuesday at all Bob Evans Restaurants. Dine-in only, beverage not included.
- California Pizza Kitchen: With proof of service, veterans and active duty are able to select from a limited menu.
- Chili’s: All veterans & active military members can get a free meal on Veterans Day on Tuesday at all participating Chili's Grill & Bar restaurants. Available in-restaurant only for select items.
- Dave and Buster's: Active and former military can choose a free entrée up to $20 and get a $10 Power Card on Tuesday.
- Denny’s: With a valid military ID, customers can receive a free Grand Slam breakfast from Denny’s from 5 a.m. to noon on Tuesday.
- Ford's Garage: U.S. military veterans and active duty get a free American Standard Burger or up to $15 off the entrée of their choice. This offer is valid for dine-in only on Tuesday at participating Ford’s Garage locations. A valid state or federal service ID is required to redeem.
- Golden Corral: The buffet chain is offering current and active duty military and reservists a free meal at the buffet from 4 p.m. to close on Tuesday.
- Hooters: All day Tuesday, veterans and active duty military can choose from one of five entrées, including Hooters’ Boneless Wings.
- IHOP: From 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday, veterans and active duty members can get free a Red, White and Blueberry Pancake combo.
- Little Caesars: The pizza joint will offer its Hot-N-Ready lunch of four slices and a 20-ounce beverage for free to veterans and active military from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday.
- MetroLagoons: Ahead of Veteran's Day and in honor of their service, MetroLagoons is offering FREE admission tickets for all active-duty military members and veterans + one guest. Guests who book online and verify using ID.me can receive this promotion and enjoy a day at the lagoon of their choice now through November 30. This offer is valid at all three Tampa Bay area lagoons — Mirada, Epperson and Southshore Bay. Admission also includes access to all water activities, including the water obstacles courses, kayaks, paddleboards and more.
- Mission BBQ: Veterans and active duty can get a free sandwich all day Tuesday.
- Olive Garden: Former and active military can choose from one of several entrées off of Olive Garden's Veterans Day menu.
- Outback Steakhouse: We're honoring military mates with a Free Aussie 3-course meal. Enjoy a starter, choice of select entrée, and dessert when you dine in restaurant on Nov 10 and 11 to celebrate The Marine Corp Birthday and Veteran's Day. Show your military ID to your server to redeem.
- Red Robin: This burger joint offers veterans and active duty members a free Red’s Tavern Double Burger and bottomless fries all day Monday. It is dine-in only.
- Starbucks: Veterans, active duty and military spouses can get a free 12-ounce coffee all day Tuesday at participating stores.
- Walk-Ons: Free Scholarship Burger for all veterans and active-duty service members. Dine-in only with proof of ID.
- Wawa: Free any size hot coffee to veterans, active military members and their families, all day, with no military ID required. This will take place on Tuesday at all Wawa stores throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, Georgia, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia and Washington DC.
