Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11. Many restaurant chains including Applebee’s, Chili’s, Red Robin and more have free meals to honor the nation’s veterans. Here’s how to get a free meal or significant discount for Veterans Day for chain restaurants across the U.S. Most deals are on the official Veterans Day on November 11, but some deals are extended for a longer period of time.
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How Do I Get Veterans Day Deals and Other Military Discounts at Restaurants?
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 most restaurants. Before you head out, check with your local restaurant to confirm the military discount is available and what ID is required.
Also, note that many of these restaurants, as well as others, provide military discounts to active duty service members and veterans every day, not just on Veterans Day. Visit our Military and Veterans Restaurant Discounts page to learn more.
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Applebee’s
For the 19th consecutive year, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar will honor veterans, active duty military, Reserves and National Guard members with a free full-size entree on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, at participating U.S. restaurants. Choose from a special Veterans Day menu:
- 6 oz. Top Sirloin
- Classic Bacon Cheeseburger
- Chicken Tenders Platter
- Double Crunch Shrimp
- Fiesta Lime Chicken
- Oriental Chicken Salad
- Three-Cheese Chicken Penne
The offer is dine-in only with proof of service, limit one meal per veteran or service member, and beverages and gratuity aren’t included. Dine-in guests also get a $5 Bounce Back Card good on a future visit through November 29. For more details, see the Applebee’s Veterans Day page.
For other great deals at your neighborhood grill, read our Applebee’s story.
Aspen Creek Grill
Veterans and active duty military can pick up a free $15 meal voucher at Aspen Creek Grill between 11 AM and 6 PM on November 11. The voucher is good for dine-in visits from November 11 through December 24 and excludes alcohol, the restaurant announced.
Blaze Pizza
Veterans and active duty military can get a free one-topping pizza at participating Blaze Pizza locations on Wednesday, November 11, according to a Blaze Pizza press release.
Bob Evans
Bob Evans Restaurants is offering veterans and active duty military one free meal from an expanded 11-item Veterans Day menu on Wednesday, November 11, served all day at all locations. The offer is dine-in only with proof of service, and beverages and gratuity aren’t included. Every veteran and active duty guest also gets a thank-you offer for a free cup of sausage gravy and biscuits on a future visit, the company announced.
For other Bob Evans coupons and specials, go to our Bob Evans page.
Bubba’s 33
Active, former and retired military can get a free lunch from select entrees at Bubba’s 33 on Wednesday, November 11, until 4 PM. ID may be requested. Bubba’s 33 has the offer on its website.
California Pizza Kitchen
California Pizza Kitchen is offering veterans and active military a free entree from a special Veterans Day menu when they dine in on November 11. Wear your uniform or show a military ID or other proof of service. They’ll also get a buy one, get one free pizza, pasta or salad offer for a return visit from November 12 – 25. Here’s the California Pizza Kitchen page with the menu.
For more info on other great California Pizza Kitchen deals and discounts, click here to go to our CPK article.
Carolina Ale House
Veterans and active duty military can get a free half rack rib plate with coleslaw and fries on Wednesday, November 11 from Carolina Ale House. Note that this offer is available only at locations in North Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee. Check with your local Carolina Ale House for details.
For info on other daily specials at the restaurant and sports bar, click here for our Carolina Ale House story.
Chili’s
All veterans and active military members can get a free meal from a limited Veterans Day menu at participating Chili’s restaurants on Wednesday, November 11. The offer is dine-in only, with no substitutions, and beverages and gratuity aren’t included. For the menu and more details see Veterans Day at Chili’s.
For more details on other great deals, like the 3 For Me menu, see our Chili’s article.
Cotton Patch Cafe
Active duty and retired military can get a free small or regular Chicken Fried Steak or Chicken Fried Chicken when they dine in at Cotton Patch Cafe on November 11. Cotton Patch has the details on its website.
Eat’n Park
Veterans and their families can save 10% at Eat’n Park all month long in November. Dine in and show your military ID, the restaurant says.
Fogo De Chao
Veterans and active duty military get 50% off a Full or Indulgent Churrasco at Fogo de Chao on Wednesday, November 11, and their guests get 10% off. The offer is in the Main Dining Room only at U.S. and Puerto Rico locations, and you’ll need to show a Military ID, DOD ID, DVA ID or DD214. Make a reservation on the Fogo de Chao website.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Veterans and active military who visit Freddy’s on November 11 will get a free Freddy’s Combo meal card, with no purchase necessary. You can redeem the card through November 25, 2026. Freddy’s put the news up on its website.
Golden Corral
Golden Corral will host its 26th annual Military Appreciation Night on Wednesday, November 11 from 4 PM to close, with a free “Thank You” buffet and beverage for current service members, retired military and veterans at restaurants nationwide, the chain announced. The free meal is dine-in only, and family and friends pay regular prices.
Learn about other great specials at our Golden Corral article.
Hickory Tavern
Veterans, active duty and Reserve service members can get a free entree at any Hickory Tavern on Wednesday, November 11, with no purchase required. Choose from any burger, Fish & Chips, Chicken Tenders, Fiesta Salad or a Buffalo Chicken Wrap, and bring your military ID. Hickory Tavern has the details on its website.
Joe’s Crab Shack
Veterans can get 20% off their meal when they dine in at Joe’s Crab Shack on Wednesday, November 11. Joe’s posted the offer on its website.
Kona Grill
Veterans, active duty service members, Reservists and Gold Star families can get a free entree with the purchase of any starter at Kona Grill from November 9 – 11, all day. Choose from Pad Thai Noodles, Macadamia Nut Chicken, Kona Stir-Fry or Lemon Garlic Penne. It’s dine-in only at participating U.S. locations with military ID or proof of service. Kona Grill has the details here.
Legal Sea Foods
Veterans and active duty military can get a free bowl of chowder when they dine in at Legal Sea Foods on November 11. Show your military ID or proof of status to redeem. Book a table on the Legal Sea Foods website.
Little Caesars
Veterans and active military can get a free HOT-N-READY Lunch Combo, with four slices of Detroit-Style Deep Dish pepperoni pizza and a 20 oz. Pepsi product, at participating Little Caesars stores on November 11 from 11 AM – 2 PM. Mention the offer at the counter and show proof of service. It’s in-store only, while supplies last. Here are the offer terms.
Logan’s Roadhouse
Active duty military and veterans can enjoy one free meal from the Veterans Day menu at Logan’s Roadhouse on Wednesday, November 11 from 11 AM – 3 PM with proof of service, the chain announced. The offer is dine-in only at participating locations, beverages aren’t included, and it can’t be combined with Logan’s everyday 10% military discount.
For more Logan’s coupons and specials, check out our Logan’s Roadhouse story.
Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que
Veterans and active duty military can enjoy a complimentary meal and get a $10 bonus card at Lucille’s on Wednesday, November 11. Lucille’s has the offer on its website.
Main Event
Veterans and active duty members can get a free double cheeseburger with fries plus 30 minutes of game play at Main Event on November 11. Main Event has the offer on its homepage.
McCormick & Schmick’s
Veterans, National Guard, Gold Star parents and spouses, and active duty military can get a select entree at half price when they dine in at McCormick & Schmick’s on Sunday, November 8. Here’s the Veterans Day menu.
Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub
Veterans and active duty military can get a free lunch from the Veterans Day menu with any entree purchase at Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub on November 11, from opening until 4 PM. Military ID is required. Ninety Nine has the offer on its website.
Outback Steakhouse
Active duty military and veterans can get a free Bloomin’ Onion plus a Coca-Cola product or 16 oz. domestic draft beer at Outback on November 10 – 11. They’ll also get a free Hero’s Meal for a future visit through Dine Rewards, valid from November 16 through May 2, 2027, with a Dine Rewards account. Outback has the details on its Military Mates page.
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
On November 11 from 4 PM to close, veterans at Perry’s can choose a free dinner-cut pork chop when dining with a guest who orders a full-price dinner entree, or a three-course $39 Military Menu. The offers can’t be combined, they’re dine-in only, and reservations are required. Here are the details from Perry’s.
Pilot Flying J
Veterans and active duty service members verified through ID.me can claim a free sandwich and a coffee or fountain drink in the Pilot app at participating Pilot and Flying J locations on November 11, the company announced.
Plucker’s
Veterans and active duty military can get a free meal, up to a $17 value, at Plucker’s on November 11. It’s dine-in only, and you’ll need a military ID or veteran designation. Check out Plucker’s Veterans Day page here.
Red Robin
Red Robin is offering a free Red’s Big Tavern Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries to veterans and active duty military on Wednesday, November 11, no purchase necessary. The offer is dine-in only at participating restaurants with a valid military ID or proof of service.
To learn about more great offers, like the $9.99 Big Yummm special, check out our Red Robin page.
Ruby Tuesday
Veterans, retired, active duty and Reserve service members can get a free Everyday Fresh Meal from any price tier, with an entree, The Garden Bar and a bottomless drink worth up to $17.99, at participating Ruby Tuesday locations on Wednesday, November 11. It’s dine-in only with proof of service, and Ruby Rewards membership isn’t required. Here’s the Ruby Tuesday Veterans Day page.
Shake Shack
Active duty military and veterans can get a free Single ShackBurger at participating Shake Shack locations on November 11. Order in-Shack with a team member and show a valid military ID or proof of service; the offer isn’t valid in the app, online, at drive-thrus or for delivery. Shake Shack posted the details on its blog.
Shane’s Rib Shack
Active, inactive and retired military can get one free Chopped BBQ Pork or Chicken Plate at participating Shane’s Rib Shack locations on Wednesday, November 11. It’s in-store only with proof of service. Shane’s has the details on its website.
Shoney’s
Unlike many other deals here, this one’s for breakfast! On Wednesday, November 11, from opening until 11 AM, Shoney’s will treat veterans and active duty military to a free all-you-care-to-eat Breakfast Fresh Food Bar at participating restaurants. Shoney’s announced the offer in this press release. Start at Shoney’s for free breakfast, then free lunch and dinner elsewhere!
Sonny’s BBQ
Veterans and active duty military can get one free Pork Big Deal, with a pulled or sliced pork sandwich, a Sidekick and a drink, at Sonny’s BBQ on Wednesday, November 11. Just show a military ID or proof of service; no Sonny’s Rewards account or advance verification is needed. It’s good for dine-in, takeout or drive-thru, but not online orders or delivery apps. Sonny’s announced the deal on its website.
TCBY
TCBY has a free frozen yogurt for veterans on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11. Get a 6 oz froyo free with ID. Good for active military and veterans. Find a TCBY near you here. Free Froyo!
Teriyaki Madness
Veterans and active duty military can get one free Jr. or Regular bowl at participating Teriyaki Madness locations on Wednesday, November 11, in uniform or with a military ID. The offer is in-store only, not online or in the app. Here are the details and participating locations.
Texas de Brazil
Veterans and active duty military can get 25% off dinner or 15% off lunch at Texas de Brazil from Monday, November 9 through Thursday, November 12. The discount covers up to four people per table, with at least one veteran or active duty service member dining. It doesn’t include beverages, desserts, salad area-only meals or discounted kids’ prices. Reserve a table on the Texas de Brazil website.
Texas Roadhouse
For the 17th year, Texas Roadhouse will hand out free meal vouchers to veterans and active duty military on Wednesday, November 11 from 11 AM – 2 PM at every location. Bring proof of service, such as a military or VA card or discharge papers. Vouchers can be redeemed through May 31, 2027, for one of 10 entrees, including a 6 oz. sirloin with two sides, plus a Coca-Cola product, tea or coffee. Visit the Texas Roadhouse website for more info.
Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks is offering veterans and active duty military a free entree from a select menu all day on Wednesday, November 11, with a valid military ID. Choose from a Cheeseburger & Fries, Chicken Caesar Salad, Chicken Tenders & Fries, OG Pepperoni Flatbread, or Six Boneless Wings & Fries. Military members with a valid ID or in uniform also get 20% off all November. Here’s a press release with the details.
VIVA Chicken
Veterans and active duty military can get a free entree with the purchase of a qualifying guest entree at participating VIVA Chicken restaurants on Wednesday, November 11, according to a VIVA Chicken press release.
Yard House
Veterans and active duty military can get one free appetizer at Yard House on Wednesday, November 11, with no purchase necessary. It’s dine-in only. Go to the Yard House website here to see your options.
Yogurtland
On November 11, veterans and active duty military can get 15% off in-store at participating Yogurtland locations with an active or inactive military ID. Yogurtland has the offer on its website.
Veterans Day Deals 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 most restaurants. Before you head out, check with your local restaurant to confirm the military discount is available and what ID is required.
