2018 Veterans Day Free Meals and Discounts

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Veterans Day Meals and Discounts

This Version Last Updated: 11/03/2018.
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Thank you for your service! Veterans Day is almost here, and many restaurants and other businesses want to thank you for your service. We have included a list of national offers. We will continue to update this list until Veterans Day. (Last year there were over 100 offers – so please check back between now and Veterans Day).

 

Veterans Day Offers – Rules of Engagement

The Following Are Generally True:

  • Call ahead to verify the offer – some offers are only at participating locations.

  • May only be valid for dine-in meals, beverage may not be included.

  • Please tip your wait-staff on the full meal price. It’s the right thing to do!

 

Free Meals for Veterans DayStarting Nov. 8, 2018:

 

Starting Nov. 9, 2018:

  • Huddle House, Nov. 9 – 12, 2018. FREE order of Sweet Cakes at all Huddle House locations nationwide. Locations.

  • Spaghetti Warehouse, Nov. 9 – 11, 2018. Buy one entrée, get one free. Coupon Required. Locations.

 

Starting Nov. 10, 2018:

  • Pilot Flying J, Nov. 10 - 12, 2018. Free breakfast, including a free Pilot Coffee of any size with a choice of a PJ Fresh breakfast sandwich, packaged pastry item, or a Cinnabon Center of the Roll. Download (or open) the myPilot app Nov. 10-12 to find a coupon in myOffers. First-time users receive an additional free drink of their choice when downloading the app.

 

Nov. 11, 2018:

  • 54th Street Grill. Free meal, up to $12 value. Locations.

  • Acapulco. Complimentary meal. More info.

  • Applebee’s. Free meal from special menu. Beverage and gratuity not included. More info.

  • Baker's Square. Free breakfast. More info.

  • Bar Louie. Free Flatbread or Burger. Dine-in only. http://www.barlouie.com/locations.

  • BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse. Free entree, up to $12.95, plus Dr. Pepper beverage. Locations.

  • Buffalo Wild Wings. Free order of traditional or boneless wings and a side of fries at participating locations. Dine-in only. More info.

  • California Pizza Kitchen. Choose a pizza, full size salad, or pasta from the special Veterans Day Menu. Locations.

  • Cattlemens Steakhouse. Free 8 oz Sirloin Steak Dinner with ID. Locations.

  • CentraArchy Restaurants. Free meal at participating restaurants, including New York Prime, California Dreaming, The Tavern at Phipps, Chophouse New Orleans, Carolina Roadhouse, Joey D’s Oak Room, Chophouse ’47 or Gulfstream Café. More info.

  • Chevys Fresh Mex. Complimentary meal. More info.

  • Chili’s. Free meal from special menu at participating locations. More info.

  • The Chop House, Nov. 11 & 12, 2018. 50% off any dine-in lunch or dinner entree to veterans with military ID or in uniform. Locations.

  • Connor's Steakhouse, Nov. 11 & 12, 2018. 50% off any dine-in lunch or dinner entree to veterans with military ID or in uniform. Locations.

  • Cotton Patch Café. Free meal. Proof of service required. More info.

  • Cracker Barrel. Complimentary slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola® Cake for dessert or a Crafted Coffee. More info.

  • Dunkin’ Donuts. Free donut to Veterans and active duty military at participating restaurants nationwide. More info.

  • El Torito & El Torito, Grill. Complimentary meal. More info.

  • Famous Dave’s, Nov. 11 & 12, 2018. Free 2 Meat Combo w/ side at participating locations only. More info.

  • Friendly’s. Free breakfast, lunch, dinner at participating locations. Locations.

  • Green Mill. Free menu item for lunch or dinner. More Info. Locations.

  • Grub Burger Bar. Free entree. Locations.

  • Hooters. Free meal, from select menu, with any drink purchase. Participating

    locations only. More info.

  • Hy-Vee. Free Veterans Day breakfast from 7am – 11am at all participatingHy-Vee supermarkets with in-store dining. More info.

  • Little Caesars® Pizza. Free pizza or $5 HOT-N-READY Lunch Combo between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Call ahead to verify participation. More info.

  • Logan’s Roadhouse (3 pm – 6 pm). Free entrée from select menu at participating locations. More info.

  • LongHorn Steakhouse. Free appetizer or dessert. Additional 10% off for guests that dine with Veterans on November 11. Locations.

  • Max & Erma’s. Free Best Cheeseburger in America Combo. Locations.

  • McCormick & Schmick’s. Free lunch or dinner from special menu. More info.

  • Menchie’s. Free 6 oz. frozen yogurt. Locations.

  • Nékter Juice Bar. Free 16 oz Juices and Smoothies at participating locations.

  • Olive Garden. Free entrée with proof of service. More info.

  • On the Border. Free Choose 2 or Choose 3 Combo. More info.

  • Primanti Bros. Free Sandwich at participating locations. More info.

  • Red Lobster, Nov 11-12. Free Appetizer or Dessert. More info.

  • Red Robin. Free Tavern DoubleTM burger with Bottomless Steak Fries®. Participating locations only. More info.

  • Rib Crib. Free meal from Menu of Honor. More info.

  • Ruby Tuesday's. Free Appetizer (up to $10). More info.

  • Sagebrush Steakhouse. Free meal from select menu. More info.

  • Texas Corral. Free meal from a special menu, plus lemonade, iced tea, or coffee. More info.

  • Texas de Brazil, Nov 11-12. Complimentary meal for two veterans, plus up to 20% off for up to 6 additional guests. *Restrictions apply. More info.

  • Texas Roadhouse. Free lunch from special menu. Dine-in only. More info.

  • TooJay's. Free entrée from a special menu. More info.

  • Vitality Bowls. Free smoothies at all corporate-owned locations and

    participating franchises. More info.

  • Wienerschnitzel. Free hot dog & small soft drink at participating locations.

  • Wild Wing Café. Complimentary meal from special menu at participating locations only. More info.

 

Nov. 12, 2018:

  • Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar. Free meal from special menu. Dine-in only. More info. Locations.

  • Black Angus Steakhouse. Free Veterans Day All-American Steak Plate. Must show proof of military service or military ID to receive offer. Locations.

  • Burntwood Tavern. Free lunch or dinner. Locations.

  • Chicken Salad Chick. Free Chick Meal and drink. Includes 1 Scoop or Sandwich, plus one scoop, side, or cup of soup. Locations.

  • Fatz Eatz & Drinkz. Free meal. Proof of service required. Locations.

  • Firebird's Grill. "Dine with a Veteran or Active Duty Service Member on Monday, November 12 and their lunch or dinner is our treat! Please bring a valid form of military ID or wear your uniform to receive a complimentary entree." More info.

  • Golden Corral (5pm – 9pm). The 18th annual Golden Corral Military Appreciation Monday dinner is available to any person who has ever served in the United States Military. More info.

  • Hoss’s Family Steak & Sea House. Free Soup, Salad, and Desert Bar, from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. More info.

  • K&W Cafeteria. Free meal with beverage. More info.

  • Kings Family Restaurant. Free meal from a select menu. More info.

  • Rock & Brews. Free pulled pork sandwich with a side. More Info. Locations.

  • Twin Peaks Restaurants. Free meal at participating locations (please call ahead). More info. Locations.

 

Nov. 13, 2018:

  • Country Cookin. Free meal for current & former military. More. Locations.

 

Freebies for Veterans DayNov. 11, 2018 (unless otherwise indicated):

  • Free Resort Stay @ Westgate Resorts. Limited to first 1,500 applicants. Register on Nov. 9, 2018 at 9:00 am EST. More info here.

  • Free Car Wash: Visit GraceforVets.org for a list of participating car washes.

  • Free Hair Cut @ Great Clips: Free hair cut for military and veterans. Non- veterans can get a coupon to give to a veteran. More info.

  • Free Hair Cut @ Sports Clips: Free hair cut at participating locations.

  • Free Night at a B&B: Get a free night’s stay at a Bed & Breakfast on Veterans Day. See list of participating B&B’s (these fill up fast!). Visit B&Bs for Vets.

  • Free Kindle Book: Operation Money: A Financial Guide for Military Service Members and Families, by best-selling author, Jean Chatzky. Download.

  • Free Wedding Dresses – registration required. Brides Across America, a non-profit organization, provides eligible military brides with a free wedding dress. Learn more here.

Free $20 Amazon Gift Card* – (Ongoing Offer – not just Veterans Day)

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Discounts for Veterans DayNov. 11, 2018 (unless otherwise indicated):

  • Home Depot – 10% Off. Available to all current and former military members (some restrictions may apply).

  • Lowe's – 10% Off. Available to all current and former military members. May have to register for free MyLowe's acct. (some restrictions may apply).

  • More information on Home Depot and Lowe's Military Discounts.

  • Publix, 10% Off. Military members, veterans, and their families save 10% on groceries on November 11 (proof of service required). Some Restrictions.

  • Target - 10% Off, Nov 4-12, 2018. 10 percent discount on purchases, in-store and online, from Nov. 4-12, 2017. Eligible guests can visit Target.com/military to register and receive the discount. (Some product exclusions apply; discount via a single-use coupon).

 

Additional Resources for Veterans Day

You may find the following resources helpful:

 

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