Restaurant Military and Veterans Discounts

June 9, 2023
by EatDrinkDeals Staff

Bob Evans, Outback Steakhouse, and more restaurant chains offer discounts to the military.  Here’s the EatDrinkDeals roundup of restaurant discounts for the military.

Many restaurants have policies that will allow military discounts, but they are at the discretion of individual stores or franchisees.  While those discounts can still be valid, we do not list those restaurants here to ensure a consistent experience for our all of our EatDrinkDeals users across the U.S.  The only discounts listed are those that can be verified on the restaurant website to ensure accuracy for our users.  You can use the links in the story below to each restaurant’s website to confirm the discount with your cashier or server ahead of time.

In addition to discounts for active and retired military, some places extend their discount to other community service members such as police, firefighters, first responders, and teachers.

If you spot any other restaurants that offer a military discount, please contact us at editor@eatdrinkdeals.com and provide a website link if applicable so we can add the deal.  Thank you!

Back Yard Burgers

Back Yard Burgers offers an 20% discount to service men and women year-round for active duty service members and veterans who show their military ID or are in uniform.  More details are available here at the Back Yard Burgers website.

Bob Evans

Bob Evans offers a 10% discount to all active and retired military.  Check here for the announcement on Bob Evans’ Facebook page.

You can find other Bob Evans coupons and specials available to the general public here.

Bonefish Grill

Bonefish Grill offers a 10% heroes discount every day.  Servicemen and women, police officers and firefighters, retired veterans can get 10% off their entire check by showing their ID.

Discount does not apply to alcohol and other items noted below.  For more details visit:  Bonefish Heroes Discount

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. has a 10% discount for all military.  Check here for the details on the Bubba Gump website.  The website does not specify what type of ID is needed to qualify, so check ahead with your preferred location before arriving at the restaurant.

Carrabba’s

Carrabba’s has a 10% military discount all day, every day.  Check here for the details on the Carrabba’s website.

For more great Carrabba’s specials and coupons, visit our EatDrinkDeals Carrabba’s page.

Greene Turtle

The Greene Turtle offers a 15% discount for military personnel all day, every day.  The discount cannot be applied with any other offer and excludes alcohol purchases.  The discount is available for dine-in only.  You must provide military ID or be wearing uniform to get the discount.  Visit The Greene Turtle website for more details.

Grub Burger Bar

All military personnel get a free entree at Grub Burger Bar on November 11, 2019.  No purchase is necessary with a valid military I.D. or uniform. Grub sent this press release announcing the Veterans Day special and an ongoing 10% military discount.

Hooters

Hooters offers an ongoing 10% discount and a special 20% discount every Tuesday throughout the year for military personnel.  The discount is only available at participating locations, so check with your server when ordering.  Present a valid military ID to get the discount and click here for details from the Hooters website.

Other Hooters specials and promotions available to all can be found here on our website.

Houlihan’s

Houlihan’s Restaurants has a 15% military discount.  “We are proud to honor our veterans and active duty military,” said Mike Archer, chief executive officer of Houlihan’s Restaurants, Inc. in their press release covering the military discount. The 15% discount is valid for dine-in or carry out and is not valid with any other offer. Discount is limited to the food purchase of the veteran or active-duty military member.

Guests will need to provide proof of military service which may include a U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement, Veterans Organization Card, photograph in uniform or wearing uniform, DD214, Citation or Commendation.

Outback Steakhouse

Outback Steakhouse has 10% off for servicemen and women, police officers, firefighters, and first responders.

Discount is good on your entire check, minus alcohol. Good for servicemen and women, police officers, firefighters, and first responders with an ID (see ID requirements below).  Show ID to your server.  Not valid with AARP Discount, Bloomin’ Monday, Walkabout Wednesday or in conjunction with any other offer, discount or coupon.

Outback announced the discount and other initiatives to honor the military on The Outback Operation Homefront Website.

You can find other Outback specials and discounts here on our website.

*THE 10% OFF HEROES DISCOUNT is open to servicemen and women, police officers and firefighters, with corresponding state or federal service ID, plus Military Personnel and their immediate family members who have one of the following forms of identification: (a) U.S. Uniformed Services Identification Card, (b) U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, (c) Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), (d) Veterans Organization Card (i.e. American Legion and VFW), (e) DD214 Certificate, (f) Veteran Identification Card (VIC) or, (g) Photograph in U.S. Uniform or wearing U.S. Uniform. Servicemen and women, and Military Personnel and their families with any of the foregoing forms of identification will receive 10% off their entire guest check excluding alcohol and applicable taxes. Cannot be used in conjunction any Dine Rewards™ redemption, AARP® Membership Discount or Bloomin’ Monday®. No cash value. Void where prohibited by law.

Piccadilly

Piccadilly offers a 10% discount with valid military ID.  For more info, see the Piccadilly Promotions page.

Texas de Brazil

Texas de Brazil has a “Thank You” to community heroes in the form of a 20% discount on dinner and lunch prices for service members, EMS and teachers.  To get the discount, present a badge or ID for military members/veterans, law enforcement, firefighters, nurses, EMS and teachers.  The offer is valid for up to 4 people per table / reservation.  The offer is NOT valid on certain holidays.  Check the Texas de Brazil website for details.

Other deals for Texas de Brazil, such as their Happy Hour and other promotions, can be found here on our website.

Zoes Kitchen

Zoes Kitchen offers a 10% discount for active military and veterans.  Just present your military ID to your cashier to get the discount.  Click here for more info on the Zoes Kitchen website.  The info on the military discount is in the General section.

Veterans ID Requirement

Note:  To redeem most of these offers, you will need to show proof of service, such as a valid military ID or Veterans Organization Card (i.e., American Legion and VFW).  Wearing a uniform or showing a photo of yourself in uniform is also accepted as proof of service at some restaurants.  Before you head out, check with your local restaurant to confirm the military discount is available and what ID is required.

More Restaurant Daily Deals

Daily deals for all days of the week can be found here:

For more daily and weekly restaurant specials like these, see:  Restaurant Daily Deals

If you’re an AARP member, you can get every day discounts at Denny’s, McCormick & Schmick’s, Outback and more places.  You can find all the details in our story, AARP Dining Discounts.

Note: Specials can vary by location and most are for a limited time only so check with your local restaurant to see if they have the deal you want. Some deals are not good on holidays.

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