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The following is a list of Veterans Day discounts at restaurants for 2018. Visit often as the list is now being updated as new discounts come in.
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2018 Veterans Day Restaurant Specials:
54th Street Grill — Veterans and active duty military get a free entree up to $12 on November 11.
*NEW* Acapulco — Veterans and current service members get a meal free of charge on November 11 from 3pm until closing.
Applebee’s — Veterans and active duty military receive a free meal from a limited menu, on November 11.
Arooga’s — Veterans and active duty military get a free meal from a fixed menu on November 12.
*NEW* Aspen Creek Grill — Active duty and veterans get complimentary meals from a special menu from 11 a.m. to close on November 12.
Back Yard Burgers — On November 11, active duty service members and veterans get a free Back Yard Classic Burger.
*NEW* Bagger Dave’s — Active, non-active, reservists and retired personnel get a free Great American Cheeseburger and Fries on November 11.
Bakers Square — Active duty military and veterans can enjoy a free breakfast from a select menu on November 11. Veterans and active duty members will also receive a 20% off the entire check coupon valid for their next visit.
*NEW*Bandana’s BBQ — Veterans and active duty military eat free (up to $10) on November 11.
Bar Louie — On November 11, veterans and military personnel get a free burger or flatbread up to a $15 value.
Ben’s Soft Pretzels — Veterans and active military get one Free Regular Jumbo Soft Pretzel on November 12.
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse — On November 11, all military members receive a complimentary entree up to $12.95 plus a free Dr. Pepper beverage.
*NEW*Black Angus Steakhouse — Veterans and active duty military get a Veterans Day All-American Steak Plateon November 12.
*NEW* Bob Evans— Veterans and active military personnel receive a free meal from a select menu on November 11.
*NEW*Bombshells Restaurant and Bar — Veterans get free meals and soft drinks and a 20% discount on meals and soft drinks for accompanying family members on November 12.
*NEW*Brann’s Steakhouse & Grille — Veterans and active duty military get a free 6 oz sizzling sirloin on November 12.
Buffalo Wild Wings — Veterans and active duty military personnel receive one small order of wings and a side of fries for free on November 11.
Burntwood Tavern — Veterans and active military get a free lunch or dinner on November 12.
Calhoun’s — Veterans and active duty military get a free meal on November 12.
California Pizza Kitchen – Veterans and active military receive a complimentary entrée from a special menu on November 11.
Cattlemens — Active, inactive, and retired military personnel get a complimentary 8 oz. Sirloin Steak dinner on November 11.
CentraArchy Restaurants — Veterans and active duty service members get a free entrée on November 11.
Chevys Fresh Mex — On November 11, veterans and current service members will be served a free meal from a select menu from 3 pm until closing.
*NEW*Chicken Salad Chick — On November 12, veterans and active duty military will receive a free Chick Special and drink.
Chili’s — Veterans and active military service members get a free meal on November 11.
Chipotle — Active duty military, reserves, national guard, military spouses and retired military get a buy-one-get-one (BOGO) deal on November 11.
Chop House — On November 11 and 12, veterans get 50% off any dine-in lunch or dinner entree.
*NEW* City Barbecue — Veterans and active duty military get a free lunch on November 11.
Claim Jumper — On November 12, veterans get a complimentary meal from a special menu.
*NEW* Coffee Beanery — Veterans and active duty military get a free tall cup of coffee all day on November 11 and 12 at participating locations.
Connors Steak & Seafood — On November 11 and 12, veterans get 50% off any dine-in lunch or dinner entree.
Cotton Patch Cafe — Veterans and active duty military get a free chicken fried steak or chicken fried chicken on November 11.
Country Cookin — Active, reserve and retired military receive a free meal from 2 pm – 8 pm on November 13.
Cracker Barrel — Veterans get a complimentary slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake or a Crafted Coffee on November 11.
*NEW*Denny’s — Veterans and military personnel get a free Build Your Own Grand Slam on November 12, from 5 a.m. to noon.
Dunkin’ Donuts — On November 11, veterans and active duty military receive a free donut at participating locations.
*NEW* East Coast Wings + Grill — Veterans choose a free meal from a select menu on November 11.
Eat’n Park — All active and former military personnel will receive a 10% discount for the entire month of November.
El Torito — On November 11, veterans and current service members will be served a free meal from a select menu from 3 pm until closing.
*NEW* Emmet’s Social Table — Veterans and troops get a free meal on November 11 and 12.
Famous Dave’s — On November 11 and 12, former and current military personnel will receive a free 2 Meat Salute.
Farmer Boys — Veterans and active duty military receive a free Big Cheese cheeseburger on November 12.
Fatz Southern Kitchen — Veterans and active military get a free World Famous Calabash Chicken basket on November 12. Fatz will also host Military Appreciation Month in November with a special offer all month long. From November 1 to 30, veterans and active military members will receive 25% off their entrée.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill — Active duty military and veterans get a free lunch or dinner entrée on November 12.
Fogo de Chão — Veterans will receive 50% off their meal November 9 – 11.
Friendly’s — Veterans and active military get a free breakfast, lunch or dinner from a limited menu on November 11.
Glory Days Grill — Veterans get a free appetizer on November 11 and 12.
Gold Star Chili — Veterans and active duty military get a free regular 3-Way and regular drink on November 11.
Golden Corral — Golden Corral Restaurants’ Military Appreciation Night free dinner will be available on November 12, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Military retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard and Reserves are all welcome.
Green Mill Restaurant and Bar — Veterans and active duty military get a free meal on November 11.
Grub Burger Bar — Active, inactive and retired military personnel get a complimentary entree on November 11 at all locations.
*NEW*Hamburger Stand — Veterans and active duty military get a free hamburger, regular fries and a small Pepsi on November 11.
*NEW* Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream — Veterans and military personnel get a free single cone on November 11.
*NEW*Hickory Tavern — Veterans and active duty military get a free Tavern Burger with the purchase of a beverage on November 11.
Hooters— Veterans and active duty military get a free meal from a select menu at participating locations on November 11.
Hoss’s Steak and Sea House — Veterans and active duty military get a free meal from the soup, salad and dessert bar on November 12.
*NEW* Houlihan’s— Active military and veterans receive one free entrée from a select menu on November 11.
Hy-Vee — Veterans and active duty military members get a free breakfast buffet on November 12.
*NEW* Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant — Active duty military and veterans get a complimentary burger or sandwich on November 11 and 12.
JJ’s Red Hots — Veterans and active duty get a free meal including hot dogs, sausages, sides and non-alcoholic drinks on November 12.
*NEW*Jon Smith Subs — On November 12, participating locations will offer a free 6-inch Steak Bomb sub to those on active duty or veterans.
Joe’s Crab Shack — Veterans receive 20% off at participating locations on November 11.
K&W; Cafeterias — Veterans and active duty get a free meal on November 12 from 11 am until closing.
Kings Family Restaurant — Veterans and active military members get a free meal from a select menu on November 12.
LaMar’s Donuts — Veterans and active duty military get a free donut and 12 oz. coffee at participating locations on November 11.
Little Caesars — Veterans and active military members receive a free $5 Lunch Combo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on November 11.
Logan’s Roadhouse — On November 11 between 3 and 6 pm, veterans and military personnel receive a free meal from the American Roadhouse Meals menu.
Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ — During the month of November, active duty and veteran military personnel get 20% off. On November 11 and 12, active duty military and veterans get a complimentary dessert.
Luna Grill — Military service men and women will receive their choice of a complimentary signature wrap, plate or gourmet salad when they purchase a meal November 10 through 12.
*NEW* Macaroni Grill — Veterans and active military receive a free Mom’s Ricotta Meatballs + Spaghetti on November 11.
Main Event — On November 11, veterans and active-duty military receive complimentary $10 in arcade play that can be used on all Main Event arcade games and can choose one entrée from a select menu.
*NEW* Margaritas Mexican Restaurant — On November 11, veterans and active duty military receive one complimentary entree.
Max & Erma’s – On November 11, participating locations are offering veterans and active military personnel a free Best Cheeseburger in America.
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants — Veterans and Gold Star honorees (parents and spouse) can enjoy a free entrée from a special menu on November 11.
Menchie’s — Veterans and active military personnel get their first 6 ounces of frozen yogurt for free on November 11.
Native Grill & Wings — Veterans and active duty service members receive any menu item up to $11.99 for free on November 11.
Ninety Nine Restaurant and Pub — On November 11 from 11 am to 4 pm, veterans and active military get a free meal with purchase of an entree.
*NEW* NYC Bagel and Sandwich Shop — Veterans get a free bagel and cup of coffee from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on November 11.
On the Border — Veterans receive a free Create Your Own Combo entrée (Choose 2) on November 11.
Pancho’s Mexican Restaurant — Veterans and active duty service members will receive a 25% discount on their bill on November 11.
Pilot Flying J — Active-duty and retired military veterans get a free breakfast November 10-12.
Primanti Bros. — Veterans and active duty military get a free sandwich all day on November 11.
Red Lobster — Veterans, active duty military and reservists get a free appetizer or dessert from a select menu on November 11 and 12.
Red Robin – Veterans and active duty military get a free Red’s Tavern Double Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries on November 11.
RibCrib — Veterans and active military personnel receive a free meal from a select menu on November 11.
Rock and Brews — Veterans and active military personnel receive a complimentary pulled pork sandwich or salad on November 12.
Ruby Tuesday — Veterans, active duty and reserve service members get a free appetizer on November 11.
Sagebrush Steakhouse — Veterans and active duty military receive a free meal from a select menu on November 11.
Scooter’s Coffee — Active and retired military get free drinks of any size on November 11.
Shane’s Rib Shack — Active duty military and veterans get a free sandwich combo November 8 through 10 at participating locations.
Sheetz — On November 11, veterans and active duty military personnel get a free 6 inch turkey sub and a regular size fountain drink as well as a free car wash.
Shoney’s — Veterans and active duty military service members get a free breakfast from the fresh food bar from 6am – 11am on November 12.
*NEW*Sizzler — Sizzler offers active duty military and veterans a free lunch from a limited menu on November 11.
Spaghetti Warehouse — From November 9 through November 11 buy one entrée and get the second entrée free. Coupon required.
*NEW* Starbucks — Veterans, active duty service members and spouses get a free tall coffee on November 11 at participating locations.
*NEW* Stewart’s All American Restaurant — Current and former military members receive 50% on all Burgers & Fries and a free soda or float on November 11 at the West Haven, CT location.
*NEW* Taco Mac — On November 11, active military members and veterans get a free 6-pack of wings with purchase a drink.
Tap House Grill — Active, inactive and retired military personnel get a complimentary meal on November 11.
Texas Corral — Veterans and active service members get a free entree from a special menu along with an iced tea, lemonade or coffee on November 11.
Texas de Brazil — Two veterans dine complimentary plus 20% off for up to six additional guests on November 11 and 12 during dinner service.
Texas Roadhouse— Veterans and active members of the military get a free lunch on November 11 from a select menu.
*NEW*Texas Steakhouse and Saloon — Veterans get a free meal from a select menu on November 12.
TooJay’s — Veterans and active duty military get a free entree from a special menu on November 11.
Tucanos Brazilian Grill— Veterans get a free Churrasco meal with the purchase of another Churrasco meal, November 9 through 12.
Twin Peaks — Active duty and veterans get a free meal from a select menu on November 12.
*NEW*White Castle — Veterans and active duty military receive a free combo meal on November 11 and 12.
Wienerschnitzel — Veterans and active duty military receive a free Chili Dog, small fries and a 20 oz. drink on November 11.
Wild Wing Cafe — Veterans eat for free all day from select items on November 11 at participating locations.
World of Beer — Veterans receive a free draught beer or $5 off your check on November 11.
Yard House — Veterans and active duty military receive a complimentary appetizer on November 11.
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