Veterans Day is Tuesday, Nov. 11, and in honor of those who have served, restaurants nationwide are showing their gratitude with an array of free meals, discounts and other well-deserved perks.
Most discounts will require proof of a military ID. For online discounts, you may need to register for ID.me to verify military service.
Check out the deals below:
All Seasons Uniforms
All Seasons Uniforms is showing appreciation for veterans and active-duty service members with 10% off blank garments. The discount applies to current and honorably discharged members of the U.S. Armed Forces, Reserves, National Guard, and their spouses or dependent children. The offer excludes shipping and cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts.
Applebee’s:
The restaurant chain is welcoming all active duty military, veterans, reserves, and National Guard members to visit their local Applebee’s to enjoy an in-restaurant complimentary entree from an exclusive menu. These guests will also receive $5 toward their next meal for dine-in, to-go or delivery within a three-week redemption window.
Auto Nation
This Veterans Day, AutoNation is honoring those who have served with an exclusive 20% discount on all services. The offer is available in-store at AutoNation-branded locations nationwide and through AutoNation Mobile Service from November 10–15, 2025.
Bar Louie:
Bar Louie is inviting all active and retired military, and veterans to enjoy a complimentary Bar Louie Craft Burger on the house. Available all day and late-night, military members can choose from a selection of craft burger favorites like the Bourbon BBQ Burger, GastroBurger and more on Monday November 10 and Tuesday, November 11.
The offer is valid for dine-in only at participating locations and recipients must show valid military ID.
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse:
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse will be celebrating the country’s veterans and active-duty members with a free chocolate chunk pizookie with no minimum food purchase. Current and former military will also receive a free appetizer coupon that can be used between Nov. 12 and Dec. 31, 2025.
California Pizza Kitchen:
California Pizza Kitchen is honoring veterans and active-duty military with a complimentary meal from a prix fixe menu on Nov. 11. They will also receive a complimentary beverage.
Military members are asked to come in uniform or to bring their military ID or other proof of service.
Chili’s Grill & Bar:
Chili’s is offering veterans and active military members a free meal for in-restaurant dining only from a select menu on Nov. 11. Beverages and gratuity are not included.
Chipotle
Chipotle is honoring Veterans Day with a special offer for the military community. From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. local time on Veterans Day, veterans and active-duty service members with a valid military ID can receive a free entrée with the purchase of another entrée.
Guests can also support the United Service Organizations (USO) by rounding up their total to the nearest dollar through the “Round Up for Real Change” feature on the Chipotle app or Chipotle.com from Tuesday, Nov. 11 through Sunday, Nov. 16.
Cracker Barrel
Veterans and active-duty service members can visit their local Cracker Barrel location to receive a complimentary Sunrise Pancake Special. The deal is available for dine-in guests nationwide.
Dave & Buster’s
On November 11, Dave & Buster’s is offering veterans and active military a free entree up to $20 and a $10 Power Card. Additionally, they can receive 15% off all food and beverage purchases every day, all year round!
Denny’s:
Veterans can enjoy a free “Build your Own Grand Slam” from 5 a.m. to noon with a valid military ID or DD 214. This is only available at participating locations, so make sure to call ahead.
Einstein Bros. Bagels and Bruegger’s Bagels
Einstein Bros. Bagels and Bruegger’s Bagels are continuing their annual Veterans Day tradition by offering a free hot or iced coffee of any size to all veterans and active-duty service members on Tuesday, November 11.
Guests can claim their complimentary coffee in-bakery, through the mobile app, or online with the code FREECOFFEE, no purchase necessary.
Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs is saluting service members this Veterans Day. Veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free sub of equal or lesser value when they purchase any size sub and show a valid military ID. The offer is valid in-store only, with a limit of one per customer.
Friendly’s:
From 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on November 11th, Friendly’s will be offering Veterans a free meal. Veterans get a free All-American Cheeseburger and drink of choice with an active Military ID.
Golden Corral:
The restaurant buffet is showing its appreciation for the men and women in uniform with its annual Military Appreciation Night on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, from 4 p.m. to close. Active members and veterans will receive a free “thank you” buffet and beverage.
Hooters:
On Nov. 11, all veterans who present a military ID or proof of service and purchase a beverage at any participating Hooters location nationwide will receive a free entrée from the Hooters Veterans Day Menu (available for dine-in only). The Hooters Veterans Day Menu includes five of Hooters’ most popular entrées including: Buffalo Chicken Salad, Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Hooters Burger, and 10-Piece Boneless Wings.
IHOP:
Veterans and active-duty military can get a free Red, White & Blueberry pancake combo from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 11. Available for dine-in only. 1 per person.
Kona Grill
From Nov. 8 through Nov. 11, Kona Grill is offering 50% off food for all veterans and active-duty military. Dine-in only with military ID or proof of service.
Little Caesars Pizza:
Current military personnel and veterans can receive a free lunch combo, which features four slices of Little Caesars’ popular Detroit-style Deep Dish pizza, paired with a 20-ounce Pepsi product, at participating locations between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que
The restaurant chain is welcoming all active duty military and veterans to visit their local Lucille’s on Nov. 11 to enjoy an in-restaurant complimentary meal. There will be two entrees to choose from. These guests will also receive a $10 bonus card towards their next meal between Nov. 29 and Dec. 8.
Mission BBQ:
“Freedom Isn’t Free.” Veterans will receive a free sandwich on Veterans Day.
MVP Visuals
MVP Visuals is honoring those who serve with an exclusive 10% discount for active-duty, retired, and veteran service members. Since 2006, MVP Visuals has helped brands tell their story through custom tents, inflatables, and branded displays that drive connection and growth. To redeem, use promo code mvppartner10 at checkout.
Outback Steakhouse:
Outback Steakhouse is celebrating both the U.S. Marine Corps Birthday on Monday, Nov. 10, and Veterans Day on Tuesday, Nov. 11, by offering veterans and active-duty military a free Aussie 3-Course Meal. The offer is valid for select entrées and dine-in only with a valid military ID.
Perry’s Steakhouse:
Perry’s is offering Veterans and military members a free dinner-cut pork chop or 3-course military menu for $39 November 11 from 4:00 p.m. – close when accompanied by a guest purchasing one dinner entree.
Reservations and military ID are required.
Southern California favorite Polly’s Pies is celebrating Veterans Day with a sweet show of gratitude. On Nov. 10 and 11, veterans and active-duty military members can enjoy a free slice of pie, no purchase necessary, as a thank-you for their service and sacrifice.
Raising Cane’s
Active or nonactive military, fire, police, EMTs, and their spouses can get 10% off their entire purchase on Nov. 11 when they mention the Hero Discount Program at the register. Valid ID is required to redeem.
Red Robin:
All veterans and active-duty military members will receive a free Red’s Big Tavern Burger and bottomless steak fries on Nov. 11. The one-time offer is valid for dine-in only.
Sheetz
Sheetz is honoring veterans and active-duty military members this Veterans Day with a free meal and car wash.
On Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, service members can enjoy a free half turkey sub with a regular fountain drink, including all extras and add-ons, at any of Sheetz’s 800+ locations.
Additionally, those with a valid military ID or proof of service can receive a free $9 car wash at participating stores with car wash facilities.
Starbucks:
On Tuesday, Nov. 11, Starbucks will be offering a free “tall” (12-oz) hot or iced brewed coffee to active military service members, veterans and military spouses. Just mention your military affiliation when placing your order.
The offer is valid on café and drive-thru orders only. Limit one per customer.
STK Steakhouse
Veterans will receive 50% off food all weekend long at STK Steakhouse, from Saturday, November 9 through Tuesday, November 11.
In honor of Veterans Day, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is celebrating those who serve with a special offer. On November 11, veterans, active-duty military members, and their spouses can enjoy a free regular-sized drink at participating locations with proof of military ID.
With the holidays approaching, guests can also take advantage of the brand’s Gift Card Promo from November 5, 2025, through January 1, 2026: Purchase a $25 gift card and receive a $5 coupon to use between January 2 and February 28, 2026.
Tim Horton’s:
Active military who are in a U.S. military uniform or present a valid Veteran’s ID in participating restaurants will receive a free classic donut on Veterans’ Day.
Texas Roadhouse
On Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., veterans and active-duty military can dine in from a special menu or receive a meal voucher to use at a later date for dine-in or carry-out. The voucher is good until May 30, 2025.
Twin Peaks:
Twin Peaks will be offering Veterans a free lunch on Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Veterans get to pick from a select menu with items such as a Cheeseburger, Chicken Tenders, Caesar Salad (Chicken or Shrimp), or Chicken Street Tacos at participating locations.
Uno Pizzeria:
Military members past and present will receive a free meal for dine-in only on Veterans Day. Must present military or veteran ID.
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