Restaurant Discounts and free meals on Veterans Day

Many businesses and organizations show their appreciation for veterans and their families by offering special deals, discounts, and freebies on Veterans Day. These may include free meals at restaurants, discounts on services, or complimentary admission to museums and attractions. It's a small token of appreciation for the sacrifices made by veterans.

You can check what is available around where you live. Some of you might want to check out these restaurants:

• Applebee’s 
  Applebee’s is offering military veterans and current military personnel a free meal from a select menu on Veterans Day. Proof of service is required.

• Boston Market 
  Buy one individual meal with a drink and get a second free at all U.S. locations; a coupon (but no I.D.) is required and available at BostonMarket.com. Available for all veterans, service members, and their families. No ID is required.

• Bubba Gump Shrimp
  Twenty percent off a meal for current and former military members when they dine in and present a valid military ID.

• Dave & Buster’s
  On Veterans Day, enjoy a free entree (up to $20) and a free $10 power card with a valid veterans card.

• Golden Corral 
  On Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, from 5 p.m. to close, active and former military members are invited for Military Appreciation Night, where they can receive a complimentary meal.

• Hooters Veterans Day Deal
  On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, veterans or active-duty military who present proof of service or a military ID, with the purchase of a beverage, may order a free dinner entree from the Hooters Veterans Day Menu. This offer is valid for dine-in only at participating Hooters locations.

        The menu includes five of Hooters’ select entrees:
        1. Ten-piece boneless wings
        2. Hooters burger
        3. Grilled chicken sandwich
        4. Buffalo chicken sandwich
        5. Buffalo chicken salad

• Olive Garden 
  Free entrée from a special menu. Entrées are served with unlimited soup or house salad and garlic bread sticks. Offer good for veterans and active-duty military; proof of service required.

• Outback Steakhouse 
  Free bloomin’ onion and your choice of any Coca-Cola® product. Offer available for dine-in or to-go (call-in orders only, not available online). Also available: 10% off Heroes Discount is open to service men and women, police officers, firefighters, and first responders, year-round with corresponding state or federal service ID.

• Publix Veterans 
  Military members, veterans, and their families save 10% on groceries on Veterans Day.

• Red Lobster 
  On Veterans Day, to thank veterans, active-duty military and reservists, Red Lobster is offering guests a free Walt’s favorite shrimp, fries and coleslaw, featuring six hand-breaded, butterflied and lightly fried shrimp, served with cocktail sauce, as well as crispy French fries and coleslaw.

• Starbucks 
  On Nov. 11, Starbucks is treating veterans, active-duty service members and spouses to a free, tall (12-ounce) hot or iced coffee at participating U.S. Starbucks stores. In addition, Starbucks is donating $100,000 each to Team Red, White & Blue, and Travis Manion Foundation to support the military and veteran community.

• T.G.I. Friday’s 
  Free lunch for active-duty military and veterans on Veterans Day. Valid ID or proof of service is required. Dine-in only at participating locations. Be sure to contact your local T.G.I. Friday’s for details.

• Wendy’s
  Free breakfast combo for active military and veterans at participating locations. Offer valid in-restaurant or at the drive-thru. Not valid for mobile orders or at kiosks. Proof of service is required.