Veterans’ Day Benefits for Those Who Served and Sacrificed
All Veterans’ Days are special, but this one commemorates the 100th anniversary of the end of the War to End All Wars – which unfortunately didn’t. First called Armistice Day, it was changed to the more familiar name of Veterans’ Day.
Many establishments want to recognize the selfless service and sacrifice that was made , and is still being made, by those who can call themselves proud veterans of military service.
Here is our annual list of all the various free meals that veterans can get. Use this as an excuse to take a veteran to a meal to thank him or her for their service. If you know of other meal deals, please post them as a reply.
Be prepared to show an ID verifying you are eligible. Pretty easy for those of us still serving, but veterans should show a Driver’s License with veteran status on it, or a VA card, even a DD214 should do. Most of the time, they just take your word for it, but you don’t want to be called out in a restaurant because you couldn’t prove it. Enjoy!
In honor of Veterans Day, Red Lobster will be offering a free appetizer or dessert to veterans, active-duty military and reservists with a valid military ID on Sunday, November 11 and Monday, November 12.
Guests may choose an item from the following special menu:
• Appetizers
o Sweet Chili Shrimp
o Mozzarella Cheesesticks
o Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp
o Seafood-Stuffed Mushrooms
o Lobster and Langostino Pizza
o Signature Shrimp Cocktail
• Desserts
o Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
o Key Lime Pie
o Warm Apple Crostada
o Chocolate Wave
o Brownie Overboard
Denny’s – In observance of Veterans Day 2018, Denny’s will give a free Build Your Own Grand Slam breakfast to any guest with military ID from 5 a.m. to noon on Monday, Nov. 12.
IHOP – IHOP® RESTAURANTS THANK VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY ON VETERANS DAY WITH FREE RED, WHITE & BLUE PANCAKES. Servicemen and Women Are Invited to Savor Time with Family and Friends Over a Made-to-Order Breakfast at IHOP on November 11, Including a Free Pancake Offer From 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
BJ’s Restaurant – 11 Nov., Any meal under $12.95 is complimentary along with a free Dr. Pepper (don’t ask me why Dr. Pepper).
Spaghetti Warehouse – 11 Nov., BOGO free on any entrée. You need to print out the coupon on their website. www.facebook.com/SpaghettiWarehouse or http://www.meatballs.com/
Applebee’s – Join Us On Veteran’s Day, November 11th, As We Honor Veterans with a Free Meal! This Time, Let Us Serve You. Stop By For One Of Our Signature Entrees On Us. Family Friendly. Online Ordering. Grill & Bar. Lunch Combos. Late Night 1/2 Price Apps.
Black Angus – Opening – 1500, 11 Nov., Free top sirloin steak dinner and non-alcoholic beverage
Bob Evans – 11 Nov., Free select menu items
California Pizza Kitchen – 11 Nov., Free items from special menu
Cattlemen’s Steakhouse – 11 Nov., Free 8 0z. steak dinner
Chevy’s – 1100-1400, 11 Nov., Complimentary Fresh Mex 3-item Combo
Chick-fil-A – 5:00-8:00 pm Friday, active and retired military personnel, veterans, and their immediate families can receive one free specified Chick–fil-A meal. Valid ID or proof of service is required.
Chuck E. Cheese – 11 Nov., Free cheese pizza
Cici’s Pizza – 11 Nov., Free pizza buffet
Cracker Barrel – 11 Nov., Complimentary Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake or one of its Crafted Coffee Beverages
Dunkin’ Donuts – 11 Nov., Free donut
Famous Dave’s BBQ – 11 Nov., Free two meat combo
Friendly’s – 11 Nov., Free breakfast, lunch, or dinner
Green Turtle – 11 Nov., Free meal up to $12 or $12 off a more expensive meal
Hooters – 11 Nov., Free meal
Logan’s Roadhouse – 11 No., Free American Roadhouse Meal. Not valid in CA, NC, SC or Augusta, GA. Note that vets always get 10% off throughout the year.
Little Caesar’s Pizza – 1100-1400, 11 Nov., Free $5 lunch combo
Menchie’s Frozen yogurt – 11 Nov., Free 6 oz. yogurt
Mimi’s Café – 11 Nov., Free items from special menu
Mission BBQ – 11 Nov., Offering free sandwiches and cake for all veterans and active duty military personnel on Sunday, November 11, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. On a personal note, try to eat here at noon on any given day and watch what happens!
On the Border – 11 Nov., Free combo meal
Outback Steakhouse – 11 Nov., To honor the military this Veterans Day, Outback Steakhouse is offering all veterans and active military a completely free Bloomin’ Onion and beverage, in addition to a discount for police, firefighters, and first responders.
Ponderosa Steakhouse – 1600-close, 11 Nov., Free buffet
Red Lobster – 11 Nov., Free appetizer or dessert
Ruby’s – 11 Nov., Free adult entrée
Ruby Tuesday – 11 Nov., Free appetizer
Shoney’s – 0600-1100, 11 Nov., Free All You Care to Eat breakfast
Sizzler – Before 1600, 11 Nov., Free lunch and beverage
Texas Roadhouse – 11 Nov., Free special veterans lunch
TGI Fridays – 1100-1400, 11 Nov., Free lunch
UNO – 11 Nov., Free entrée or individual pizza
Village Inn – 11 Nov., Free Inn-Credible breakfast
White Castle – 11 Nov., Free breakfast combo or Combo Meal #1-6
Wienerschnitzel – 11 Nov., Free chilidog with small fries and small Pepsi
World of Beer – 11 Nov., Free beer or $5 off check
Golden Corral – 12 Nov., Free dinner
Country Cookin’ – Tuesday, November 13, 2018. Free meals for Veterans from 2pm until 8pm.
