Active-duty military members and veterans are being honored at restaurants and retail outlets across the country with free and discounted meals and deals.
Below is a list of some of the restaurants and stores that have freebies and deals for vets and others.
Many restaurants require that active-duty military members be in uniform, and almost all require that anyone requesting the deal present military identification. Call your local restaurant to see what is required.
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Here are some deals for veterans and active-duty military members.
(Note: Not every restaurant in a chain may be honoring the deals, so be sure to check with local restaurants to confirm which deals are available before you go. Most offers are dine-in only and can't be used with any other discount or coupons. Prices may vary with location.)
2019 Veterans Day restaurant deals
- 54th Street Grill & Bar: Active-duty service members and veterans who dine-in at 54th Street Grill & Bar can get a free entree up to $12 on Veterans Day.
- Applebee's: Veterans and active-duty service members can select a free meal from a limited menu on Veteran's Day.
- Baker's Square: Active-duty service members and veterans can get a free meal on Veterans Day.
- Bandana's Bar-B-Q: Active-duty service members and veterans can get a free meal on Veterans Day.
- BJ's Restaurant: Active-duty service members and veterans can get a free entrée up to $14.95 on Veteran's Day by presenting a military ID or proof of service.
- Black Angus Steakhouse: Black Angus is offering veterans and active-duty military a certified Angus beef top sirloin steak, mashed potatoes, broccoli and a non-alcoholic beverage for $9.99 on Veterans Day.
- Bob Evans: Veterans and active-duty military members can get free select menu items for free on Veterans Day.
- Buffalo Wings & Rings: Active-duty members and veterans can get five free boneless wings with a choice of sauces plus a free non-alcoholic beverage on Monday.
- California Pizza Kitchen: CPK will offer a special Veterans Day menu from which active-duty military members and veterans can choose a free entrée.
- CentraArchy Restaurants: Restaurants owned by CentraArchy – California Dreaming, New York Prime, Chophouse '47, The Tavern at Phipps, Carolina Roadhouse, Joey D's Oak Room, Gulfstream Cafe, Chophouse New Orleans – are offering a free entrée to veterans and active-duty military service members.
- Chili's Grill & Bar: Active-duty service members and veterans can get a free meal on Veterans Day.
- The Chop House: Active-duty service members and veterans can get 50 percent off any dine-in lunch or dinner entree.
- Chuck E. Cheese: Active-duty, National Guard, retired military and veterans can get a free personal 1-topping pizza with proof of military service.
- Cicis Pizza: Active-duty service members and veterans can get a free pizza buffet meal on Veterans Day.
- City Barbeque: Active-duty service members and veterans can get a free sandwich, two sides and a regular beverage on Veterans Day.
- Connors Steak & Seafood: Connors Steak & Seafood locations in Alabama, Florida and Tennessee are offering 50% off any dine-in lunch or dinner entree to all active-duty and retired service members.
- Cotton Patch Cafe: Active-duty service members and veterans can get a free chicken-fried steak or chicken-fried chicken on Veterans Day.
- Country Cookin: Active-duty, Reserve, retired, and honorably discharged members of the U.S. military can get a free salad bar or $5 off any entrée on Veterans Day.
- Cracker Barrel Old Country Store: Veterans receive a free Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake dessert or Crafted Coffee beverage on Veterans Day.
- Cumberland Farms: Active-duty service members, Reserve, National Guard and veterans can get a free coffee on Veterans Day.
- Drake's: Active-duty service members and veterans can get a free meal on Veterans Day.
- Famous Dave's: Active-duty service members and veterans can get a free two-meat combo on Veterans Day.
- Farmer Boys: Active-duty service members and veterans can get a free Big Cheese cheeseburger on Veterans Day.
- Firebirds: Active-duty service members and veterans can get a free meal on Veterans Day.
- Fogo de Chão: Veterans receive 40% off on Veterans Day weekend – Nov. 9-11. Their guests receive 10% off.
- Furr's Fresh Buffet: Veterans eat for free on Veterans Day.
- Green Mill Restaurant and Bar: Active-duty service members and veterans can get a free dine-in lunch or dinner meal on Veterans Day.
- Golden Corral: Golden Corral offers a free dine-in dinner for veterans, retirees, and active-duty members on Veterans Day from 5 p.m.- 9 p.m.
- Goodyear Tire: Active-duty service members and veterans can get a free car check from Goodyear. The service includes tire, brake, alignment, shocks and struts and battery checks. You must schedule an appointment by Veterans Day for service by Nov. 16.
- Grub Kitchen & Bar: In addition to its year around 10% discount for active-duty military, Grub Kitchen & Bar is offering active-duty service members and veterans a free meal on Veterans Day.
- Hamburger Stand: Active-duty service members and veterans can get a free hamburger, small fries, and a small Pepsi on Veterans Day.
- Hometown Buffet: Veterans get a free buffet meal plus a free bottled beverage at participating locations.
- Houlihan's: Active-duty service members and veterans can get a free meal from a select menu on Veterans Day.
- Huddle House: Active-duty service members and veterans can get a free order of Sweet Cakes from Friday through Veterans Day.
- Hy-Vee Free Breakfast: Veterans can get a free breakfast buffet from 6 a.m.- 11 a.m. on Veterans Day.
- IHOP: Active-duty service members and veterans can get a free order of Red, White, & Blue Pancakes from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Veterans Day.
- Joe's Crab Shack: Veterans can get 20% off their check on Veterans Day.
- Little Caesars Pizza: Active-duty service members and veterans can get a free $5 Hot-N-Ready lunch combo meal on Veterans Day from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Logan's Roadhouse: Active-duty service members and veterans can get a free meal on Veterans Day from 3 p.m.-6 p.m.
- Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que: Veterans can get a 20% discount on their check plus a complimentary dessert with proof of service.
- Luna Grill: Active-duty service members and veterans get a buy one, get one free meal from Saturday through Veterans Day.
- Main Event Bowling: Active-duty service members and veterans can get a free meal from a special menu on Veterans Day.
- Manhattan Bagel Company: Active-duty service members and veterans can get a free bagel and cream cheese on Veterans Day.
- McCormick and Schmick's: Veterans and Gold Star families (parents and spouses) can enjoy a complimentary lunch or dinner at McCormick and Schmick's on Sunday.
- Menchie's Free Frozen Yogurt: On Veterans Day, active-duty service members and veterans can get a free six-ounce frozen yogurt any time of day on Veterans Day.
- Mimi's Cafe – Active-duty service members and veterans can get a free breakfast, lunch or dinner entrée from a select menu with the purchase of a beverage on Veterans Day.
- Mission BBQ: Active-duty service members and veterans can get a free sandwich and slice of cake (while supplies last) on Veterans Day.
- O'Charley's: Active-duty service members and veterans can get a free meal from a select menu on Veterans Day.
- Old Country Buffet: Active-duty service members and veterans can get a free meal with the purchase of a beverage on Veterans Day.
- Olive Garden: U.S. veterans and active-duty service members can get a free entrée from a select menu on Veterans Day. Dine-in only, proof of identification required.
- Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt: Active-duty service members and veterans can get free frozen yogurt on Veterans Day.
- Otter's Chicken: All active-duty military, veterans and reservists can get a complimentary meal at all Otter's Chicken locations. Proof of service is required when ordering the meal.
- Petro Stopping Centers: Active-duty service members and veterans can get a free meal from a select menu at Country Pride of Iron Skillet restaurants on Veterans Day.
- Pilot Flying J: Active-duty service members and veterans get a free breakfast, including a coffee, Friday through Veterans Day.
- Red Lobster: Active-duty service members, reservists and veterans can get a free appetizer or dessert from select Veterans Day menu.
- Red Robin: Active-duty service members and veterans can get a free dine-in Red's Tavern Double Burger and bottomless steak fries on Veterans Day.
- Rodizio Grill: From Veterans Day through Nov. 14, veterans eat free with the purchase of at least one adult full Rodizio meal.
- Ryan's: Veterans can get a free meal on Veterans Day, along with a free bottled beverage.
- Shane's Rib Shack: Active-duty service members and veterans can get a free sandwich combo meal at participating Shane's Rib Shack locations Nov. 11-13.
- Shoney's: Active-duty service members and veterans can get a free All You Care To Eat breakfast on Veterans Day from opening until 11 a.m.
- Smoothie King: On Monday, November 11, military personnel can get a free 20 oz. smoothie of their choice with proof of military ID.
- Sonny's: Veterans and active-duty military with valid ID can get a free pulled or sliced pork Big Deal combo. The deal is for dine-in only.
- Spaghetti Warehouse: Veterans can get a "buy one entree, get one free" deal from Spaghetti Warehouse. With this coupon, you can choose any one of the restaurant's 11 Original Recipe Spaghetti entrées and receive a second entrée free.
- Tap House Grill: Active-duty service members and veterans can get a free meal and a Sam Adams pint on Veterans Day while supplies last.
- Texas Roadhouse: Active-duty service members and veterans can select a free entrée from a 10-entrée menu on Veterans Day from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Tucanos: Veterans can get a free Churrasco meal with the purchase of another adult Churrasco meal from Friday through Nov. 12.
- Village Inn: Active-duty service members and veterans can get a free meal on Veterans Day.
- White Castle: On Veterans Day, active-duty service members and veterans can get a free breakfast combo or a choice of a Castle combo meal from numbers one-six on the menu.
- Wienerschnitzel: Active-duty service members and veterans can get a free chili dog with a small fry and a small Pepsi on Veterans Day.
- Wild Wing Cafe: Veterans can get six wings or nuggets with choice of sauce with a purchase of a drink on Veterans Days.
- Yard House: Active-duty service members and veterans will receive a complimentary appetizer on Veterans Day.
2019 Veterans Day retail discounts:
- Academy Sports + Outdoors – Get 10% off your entire purchase if you are a veteran or active-duty servicemember for in-store and online purchases through Veterans Day.
- American Family Care – If you need a flu shot, veterans can get one free on Veterans Day.
- Brides Across America – If you are a military member planning a wedding or the fiancee of a military member you can register for a wedding gown giveaway through Brides Across America. Click here for details.
- Eyemart Express – Active-duty service members, veterans and their families receive 20% off prescription glasses through Nov. 16.
- Goodyear Auto Service -- Active-duty service members and veterans can get a free car check from Goodyear. The service includes tire, brake, alignment, shocks and struts and battery checks. You must schedule an appointment by Veterans Day for service by Nov. 16.
- Grace for Vets – Active duty service members and veterans can get a free car wash on Nov. 11 at car washes around the world. Click here to find a participating car wash.
- Great Clips – Active duty service members and veterans can get either a free haircut or a card for a future free haircut at Great Clips on Veterans Day. Non-military customers who get a service on that day can get a free haircut card to give to a veteran.
- Honeysuckle Gelato: Get 10% off any purchase for all military, veterans, and first responders on Veterans Day. ID is required.
- Just Tires – From Nov. 8 through Nov. 16, active duty service members and veterans get free car care checks and tire installation. The checks include tires, brakes, alignment, battery, wiper blades and shocks and struts.
- Kohl's – From Thursday through Veterans Day, active-duty service members, veterans and their families get 30% off in-store purchases.
- Planet Fitness: Military personnel get free club access during Military Appreciation Week (Nov. 8-15).
- Publix -- Active-duty service members, veterans and their families save 10% on groceries on Veterans Day.
- Rack Room Shoes – On Veterans Day, get 10% off your entire purchase for active-duty service members and their dependents.
- Sheetz – Get a free 6-inch turkey sub sandwich and a regular size fountain drink if you are active-duty or a veteran. If you go to a Sheetz location that has a car wash, you will get a free car wash, as well.
- Sleep Number – Active-duty and veteran families can get an extra $100 off select smart beds and adjustable bases through Nov. 17.
- SmileDirectClub – Active-duty service members, retired and immediate family members can use code MILITARY2019 and show your ID for $175 off aligners.
- Sport Clips – Participating locations are offering veterans free haircuts on Nov. 11.
- Target -- Active-duty military, veterans, reservists and their dependents can receive a 10% discount on a purchase made in-store and online through Veterans Day.
- Walgreens: Active-duty service members, veterans and their families get 20% off from Nov. 8 to Veterans Day. The discount is good on eligible regular-price merchandise, and you must use a Balance Rewards card.
- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts: Active-duty and veterans can save up to 20% off their visit, plus receive 500 Wyndham Rewards bonus points on stays now through Dec. 6.