 Veterans' Day
Thank you For Your Service
Many restaurants across the United States are saying "thank you" to veterans and active military members by offering freebies and deals on food and drinks.
Bring your ID / Proof of Military Affiliation
If you're a veteran or an active member of the military, you might eat for free all day! Just remember, many of the establishments require proof of I.D. or a uniform.
Past Restaurants Offering Free Meals
Bob Evans: Free meal from a special menu available all day. Military ID required.
IHOP: Free red, white and blue pancakes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Little Caesars: Free Hot-N-Ready lunch combo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Applebee's: Free meal from a special menu and get a coupon that can be redeemed later.
Red Lobster: Veterans, active duty military and reservists get a free appetizer or dessert with a valid military ID.
LongHorn Steakhouse: Free appetizer or dessert, and veterans and their guests will receive 10% off their meal.
Fazoli's: Veterans will receive a free "Build Your Own Pasta Bowl".
Chicken Salad Chick: Veterans get a free Original Chick meal, which includes a chicken salad scoop or sandwich, side, pickle and cookie, with a drink. No purchase necessary.
Baskin-Robbins: For every ice cream scoop sold in the U.S., the company will donate 11 cents to United Service Organizations.
Buffalo Wild Wings: Free small order of traditional or boneless wings with a side of fries.
Chipotle: For part of the day, all U.S. military, military spouses and veterans get a buy one get one free burrito, bowl, salad or tacos.
Chili's: Free meal from a special menu.
Cracker Barrel: Free slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake.
Denny's: For set hours, active, inactive and retired military personnel get a free Build Your Own Grand Slam.
Great Clips: Veterans who go to Great Clips for a haircut will receive a coupon for a free hair cut.
Olive Garden: Veterans and active duty service members get a free entree.
Outback Steakhouse: Free Bloomin' Onion and a beverage. Outback also is offering active and former service members a percentage off their and their families' meals
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews: All veterans and active duty military get a free Red’s Tavern Double Burger and bottomless steak fries at participating restaurants nationwide. Red Robin is also donating $10,000 to United Service Organizations.
Ruby Tuesday: Free appetizer up to $10.
Shoney's: Free all-American burger for veterans and active duty military service members at participating locations across the country. There is a limit of one per day per service member and is only available dine-in.
UFC GYM: Active duty and veteran military and their families will receive VIP status at more than 130 locations across the United States. VIP members receive total gym access.
World of Beer: Free beer for all veterans and current service members with military I.D., VA card or proof of service, on Nov. 11 at participating locations. Guests in Ill., Mass., Md., Ohio, Ga., S.C., Ala., Texas, N.C., Va., and N.Y. will receive dollars off any food item due to state laws, World of Beer said in a statement.
Restaurants Offering Free Meals & Deals
Applebee's: Free meal from a special menu and get a dollars off coupon that can be redeemed afterwards.
Golden Corral: Veterans get a free beverage and buffet meal from 5-9 p.m. Nov. 14.
Outback Steakhouse: Free Bloomin' Onion and a beverage. Outback also is offering active and former service members 15% off their meals and their families' Nov. 12 through Dec. 31.
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