Veterans Day: Restaurants offering discounted and free meals in the Daytona Beach area
As November settles in, a day of remembrance quickly approaches with Veterans Day just around the corner. A day to honor the millions of men and women who have selflessly served our country, Veterans Day is celebrated nationwide by people and restaurants, alike, with a plethora of local eateries in Volusia-Flagler County offering deals, discounts and free meals this weekend.
For veterans looking to dine out on the upcoming holiday, here are several local and chain restaurants offering special Veterans Day deals this weekend. Please be prepared to show a valid form of military ID at all restaurants.
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Volusia County Veterans Day discounts
Flagler Tavern
414 Flagler Ave., New Smyrna Beach; 386-402-8861, flaglertavern.com
This charming Flagler Avenue eatery is known for its vibrant atmosphere filled with live music, nautical décor and mouth-watering dishes. Flagler Tavern’s menu ranges from stuffed scallops, escargot, crispy calamari and truffalo oysters, to the Tavern Burger, Towering Turkey Club, Caribbean Lobster Tail and scallop-stuffed flounder. Flagler Tavern offers a daily 10% veterans' discount, and will offer a 20% discount this Veterans Day, on Saturday.
Fysh Bar and Grill
3633 S. Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange; 386-492-5252, fyshbg.com
The vacation-like restaurant, known for its vast menu of seafood selections, pasta, pizza and casual bites, like the Mahi Mahi Stix, Ragin' Cajun Mussels, Tennessee Whiskey Wings and Crunchy Calamari, will offer all veterans a 50% discount this Veterans Day, alongside live music during the day's celebration.
Fat Paulie's Wicked Awesome Eatery
366 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach; 386-256-7810, Facebook.com/fatpaulieswickedawesomeeatery
This casual, family-owned lunch spot serves a wide array of cheesy, fried and slow-cooked sandwich staples that are made from scratch. Fat Paulies’ menu ranges from the garlic mayo-topped gouda chicken sandwich and steak and cheese on ciabatta to the house-roasted roast beef sandwich and Buffalo chicken wrap. Fat Paulies will offer a 10% veterans' discount on Saturday.
McKenna’s Place
1443 S. Dixie Freeway, New Smyrna Beach; 386-409-3355, mckennasplace.com
McKenna’s Place, a frequented sports bar with both New Smyrna Beach and Port Orange locations, is known for its laid-back atmosphere and tempting menu of classic favorites, ranging from the bacon bit-topped potato skins, McKenna’s Reuben Dip and garlic parmesan, teriyaki and hot honey wings to the New England clam chowder, whole Maine lobster and fresh oysters. This Veterans Day, McKenna’s Place will offer a buy-one-get-one-free lobster for veterans and active duty military with valid ID.
Riptides Raw Bar and Grill
869 S. Atlantic Ave., Ormond Beach; 386-256-4799; riptidesrawbar.com
This popular Ormond Beach restaurant is known for its seafood selections, casual atmosphere and live entertainment. Riptides menu ranges from fresh oysters, salads, wraps and burgers, to the citrus mahi, Key Island grouper, rum-glazed tuna and Mayport garlic shrimp. This Veterans Day, Riptides is offering a 10% discount for veterans and active-duty military with proof of ID.
Hull’s Seafood Restaurant
111 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach; 386-673-8888, hullsseafood.com
This go-to Ormond Beach eatery has six of its own fishing vessels, making it known for its exceptionally fresh seafood. Hull’s menu includes Florida Blue Crab Gumbo, peel-n-eat shrimp, fresh oysters, flounder and fried cracked conch, as well as grilled grouper, cod, salmon and yellowfin tuna. This Veterans Day, and every day, Hull’s offers a 15% veteran discount.
Ocean Deck
127 N. Ocean Ave., Daytona Beach; 386-253-5224, oceandeck.com
Known for its scenic, beachfront dining, nautical design and vacation-like vibe, Daytona Beach’s beloved Ocean Deck Restaurant offers a vast menu of casual bites, ranging from wings, nachos and fish dip to the fried pickle-topped Rasta Burger, grilled grouper, fresh Atlantic salmon and baby back ribs. Ocean Deck will offer a free burger or fish sandwich to all veterans Saturday.
RiverGrille on the Tomoka
950 U.S. Highway 1, Ormond Beach; 386-615-2004, rivergrille.net
This popular Ormond Beach eatery, known for its riverfront deck dining, offers a vast menu ranging from the Double Cheeseburger, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Smoked Chicken Wings and Tilapia to the Southern Crab Boil, Citrus Bourbon Salmon and Mango Mahi. This Veterans Day, RiverGrille will offer all veterans and active duty military a 25% discount.
Outriggers Tiki Bar and Grille
200 Boatyard St., New Smyrna Beach; 386-428-6888, outriggersnsb.com
This go-to New Smyrna Beach staple, frequented for its vacation-like vibe and waterfront dining, offers restaurant-goers a packed menu of creative cocktails, handhelds and more, ranging from the Crispy Crab and Lobster Sandwich and Walnut Encrusted Fresh Catch to the filet mignon, Korean BBQ sticky ribs, Goat Cheese Beet Salad and Marina Tacos. Outriggers will offer all veterans and first responders a free entrée — excluding alcohol — on Saturday.
Alberto’s Pizza Shop Port Orange
4036 S. Nova Road, Suite E, Port Orange; 386-238-9261, albertospizzashop.com
This family-owned and operated Port Orange favorite serves a wide array of freshly-made, sauce-smothered selections from the Berto’s Cheesy Bread, eggplant parmesan and garlic knot sliders to the hand-tossed veggie, Meat Lovers, BBQ chicken, and Western pizzas. On Veterans Day, and every day, Alberto’s Pizza offers a 10% discount with proof of ID.
River Deck Tiki Bar and Restaurant
107 N. Riverside Drive, New Smyrna Beach; 386-957-4198, riverdecknsb.com
Known for its tropical feel and waterfront dining, River Deck is a go-to New Smyrna Beach staple whose varied menu ranges from the seasoned and seared yellow fin tuna wrap, Cajun mahi fish tacos and Boathouse Burger to the stuffed grouper, shrimp scampi, and top sirloin. On Friday, River Deck will celebrate Veteran’s Day early by offering one free burger or fish sandwich with proof of military ID.
Burntwood Tavern
250 N. Nova Road, Suite 254, Ormond Beach; 386-492-6550, burntwoodtavern.com
This local chain with 15 locations across Florida and Ohio is known for its rustic style and mouth-watering menu of various soups, sandwiches, flatbreads and more, ranging from the lobster bisque, Prime Rib Chili and Burntwood Burger, to the margherita flatbread, Harvest Chicken and beer-battered cod. Burntwood Tavern will offer all veterans one free meal and all active-duty military a 20% discount this Saturday.
Flagler County Veterans Day discounts
Funky Pelican
215 S. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach; 386-439-0011, funkypelican.com
This frequented beachfront restaurant is a Flagler staple, known for its vibrant atmosphere and oceanfront views. Funky pelican's menu offers a wide array of small and large plates that range from the bacon-wrapped shrimp, mahi tacos and double cheeseburger to the jambalaya, Twisted Seafood Mac and Island Chicken and Shrimp. Funky Pelican will be offering a 25% discount to all veterans and active duty military this Veterans Day.
Golden Lion Café
501 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler beach; 386-439-3004, goldenlioncafe.com
Golden Lion Café, a popular Flagler Beach restaurant known for its oceanfront views and vast menu of burgers, fish tacos, salads, sandwiches, wings and more, will offer its usual Veterans Day tradition, a free fish and chips platter with the purchase of a beverage for all veterans and active-duty military who provide their military ID card. The specials will last from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday.
Tortugas
608 S. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach; 386-439-0098, tortugasflorida.com
Tortugas Florida Kitchen and Bar is a frequented Flagler Beach staple, known for its unbeatable beachfront views and extensive menu of casual bites, ranging from the pineapple-topped Bimini Burger, pulled pork sandwich and turkey-layered Island Club to the lobster ravioli, Firecracker Shrimp Tacos and Caribbean Wings. Tortugas will offer a 30% veteran’s discount with proof of ID Saturday.
Chain restaurant Veterans Day discounts
Ford's Garage
1495 Cornerstone Blvd., Daytona Beach; 386-614-3673, fordsgarageusa.com
This Florida-born local chain is known for its burgers and craft beers, offering customers a menu of all-American classics, ranging from the Ford’s Original Nachos and Famous Firestone Shrimp to the BBQ brisket, Black-N-Bleu, and Ford’s Signature Burger. This Veterans Day, Ford’s Garage will offer a 25% discount on veterans' orders with up to three guests — alcohol excluded.
Bonefish Grill
1702 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach; 386-233-3335, bonefishgrill.com
Bonefish Grill, a frequented seafood chain, offers a wide array of lunch and dinner plates, ranging from the Bang Bang Shrimp, Tuna Poke Bowl and Parmesan-Crusted Rainbow Trout to the cold water lobster tails, filet mignon and Florida Cobb Salad. Bonefish Grill will offer a free order of Bang Bang Shrimp and a soft beverage to service members, veterans and first responders this Veterans Day, , alongside the eatery’s year-round 10% veterans' discount.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
2200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach; 386-255-3344, carrabbas.com
Carrabba’s Italian Grill, a popular Italian chain restaurant, offers a range of pasta, steak and seafood plates, from the Tuscan-grilled sirloin, salmon capperi and eggplant parmesan to the veal marsala, Tuscan-grilled ribeye and chicken piccata. This Veterans Day, Carrabba’s will offer a complimentary dine-in appetizer or dessert and soft drink for veterans and active duty military with proof of ID, alongside the eatery’s year-round 10% veterans' discount.
Outback Steakhouse
1735 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach; 386-253-6283, outback.com
This go-steak chain is a frequented dinner spot, known for its extensive menu that ranges from the Classic Prime Rib, Outback Center-Cut Sirloin and bone-in New York strip, to the Steakhouse Mac and Cheese Bites, sirloin and ribs and Kookaburra Wings. Outback will offer veterans and active duty military a free Bloomin’ Onion and beverage with the in-restaurant purchase of an adult entrée on Saturday.
Applebee’s
1700 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach; 386- 253-3656, applebees.com
Applebee’s, a casual bar and grill chain, offers an extensive menu of sandwich, steak and pasta favorites, ranging from the Neighborhood Nachos with Chipotle Lime Chicken and boneless wings, to the Shrimp and Parmesan Sirloin, double-glazed baby back ribs, Fiesta Lime Chicken and Classic Broccoli Chicken Alfredo. This Veterans Day, Applebee’s will offer veterans, active-duty military, reserves and National Guard a dine-in, complimentary full-size entrée from a special Veterans Day menu, as well as a $5 Bounce Back Card, redeemable for dine-in, takeout or delivery within three weeks of being issued.
Did we miss any? If you know about more Veterans Day deals, email us at hperray@gannett.com so we can add them to the list!
Helena Perray is the restaurant and dining writer for The Daytona Beach News-Journal. A New Jersey native and passionate storyteller, she can be contacted at hperray@gannett.com. Follow her on Instagram and Facebook. Support local journalism by subscribing
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