Here’s Where You’ll Find Veterans Day Discounts This Year

We’ve compiled your go-to guide for free meals and Veterans Day perks.

On Veterans Day, we honor members of our Armed Forces for their bravery, sacrifice, patriotism, and willingness to serve in both wartime and peacetime. Formerly a commemoration of Armistice Day first proclaimed by President Wilson in 1919, November 11 is now a holiday we celebrate with gratitude—and, delicious perks to say thanks.

Here’s a roundup of chain restaurants that are celebrating veterans with free meals, discounts on food, and even bonus vouchers for the next time you visit. Most of these spots will ask for valid identification, so please bring ID along when you pick up your freebies!

Applebee’s
On Nov. 11, active-duty military, veterans, reserves, and National Guard members can get a complimentary full-size entrée from a special menu of eight popular dishes when dining in. In addition, these special guests will receive a $5 Bounce Back Card good for three weeks to redeem on a future dine-in, to-go, or delivery order.

Bob Evans
On Nov. 11, veterans and active duty military can get a free meal off of a special menu of homestyle favorites.

Bonefish Grill
On Nov. 11, service members, veterans, and first responders can get a free order of Bang Bang Shrimp and a soft drink, no purchase required.

Buffalo Wild Wings
On Nov. 11, veterans and active-duty service members can get a free order of 10 boneless wings and French fries (dine-in only).

Chicken Salad Chick
On Nov. 11, Chicken Salad Chick is offering a free Chick Special to all veterans and active-duty military. The meal includes any scoop or sandwich plus one scoop, side item, or cup of soup and a regular fountain drink. (Since launching their Veterans Day special, Chicken Salad Chick has given out more than 90,000 free meals!)

Chili’s
On Nov. 11, veterans and active-duty military personnel can get a complimentary entree from a set menu of four options (view the options here).

Dunkin’ Donuts
On Nov. 11, veterans and active-duty military can get a free donut of their choice (in-store only) at participating Dunkin’ locations.

IHOP
Between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Nov. 11, veterans and active-duty military members can get free “Red, White and Blueberry” pancakes or a pancake combo (dine-in only).

Outback Steakhouse
On Nov. 11, all Military Mates will get a free Bloomin’ Onion and a beverage with the purchase of an adult entree in-restaurant. Plus, all active and retired military who visit the restaurant on Veterans Day will get a $10 bonus card valid Nov. 12 through Dec. 17 to use on another visit.

Golden Corral
On Nov. 13, Golden Corral is hosting their Military Appreciation Night from 5 p.m. until close with a free thank-you meal (dine-in only) for active and former military members. (To date, Golden Corral has served over six million free meals to military heroes!)

Logan’s Roadhouse
On Nov. 11, veterans and active-duty military can get a free meal from a special Veterans Day menu from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (dine-in only). The menu varies by location and features items including the All-American Cheeseburger and Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders. In addition, each Logan’s Roadhouse sets up a Missing Man Table dedicated to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Krispy Kreme
On Nov. 11, veterans and active military personnel can get a free doughnut of their choice and a free small coffee—hot or iced—with no purchase necessary. (One per guest, in-store or drive-thru only.)

Menchie’s
On Nov. 11, veterans and active-duty military get their first 6 ounces of frozen yogurt free.

O’Charleys
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 10 and Nov. 11, veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free entree from a special lunch menu (which includes favorites like Honey-Drizzled Southern Fried Chicken and Bayou Shrimp Pasta) and/or receive a free slice of pie at dinner.

Red Robin
Hello, bottomless fries! On Nov. 11, veterans and active-duty military guests can get a complimentary Red's Big Tavern Burger and a side of endless steak fries (dine-in only).

Smoothie King
On Nov. 11, active-duty military personnel and veterans can get a free 20 oz. smoothie from three red, white, and blue smoothie options at participating locations (Cherry X-Treme—red, Slim-N-Trim Vanilla—white, Blueberry Heaven—blue).

Starbucks
On Nov. 11, veterans, military service members, and military spouses can get a free tall (12-oz.) hot or cold brewed coffee in café and drive-thru orders. (Learn more.)

Texas Roadhouse
On Nov. 11, veterans and active military heroes can get a free meal (or a voucher for a free meal) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Last year, Texas Roadhouse served over 681,047 free meals!)

Your local Chick-fil-A, McDonald’s, or Dairy Queen franchise may also offer free food or a special discount to veterans; this varies on a store-to-store basis. In addition to some awesome restaurant deals, active and former military members can also enjoy 10% off at Kroger stores nationwide on Nov. 11 when they use their Rewards Card—some exclusions apply. And, if you’ve always wanted to visit the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, veterans and active–duty military members get free museum admission alongside up to three immediate family members on Nov. 11.

We’ve also seen several dental clinics across the South offering free dental care for veterans in their town. (To you we say: Keep up the great work!) Find even more discounts on the annual list compiled by Military.com.

Thank you, veterans, for your service!

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