Veterans Day, Nov. 11, falls on Saturday this year, making it a good time to dine out. This year’s offers from chain restaurants to veterans and active military range from free snacks and desserts to full meals.
Most of the offers are one day only on Saturday, Nov. 11 but a few are for Friday or Monday. Some offers require additional purchases. All of them require valid military ID or at least some proof of service, such as discharge papers. Check with the restaurants for details and restrictions.
Acapulco Restaurant & Cantina: Veterans and active military can get a free two-item combo on Saturday, Nov. 11, according to a news release. The offer is dine-in only. The chain is also supporting disaster relief for Hurricane Otis victims in Acapulco, Mexico, this week, donating 20% off customers’ bills on Thursday, Nov. 9 to the World Central Kitchen, according to a Facebook post. Mention the fundraiser to your food server. acapulcorestaurants.com
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: Military members can get a free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie with $11.95 purchase on Saturday, and active and former military can get a coupon for a free appetizer on their next visit with a purchase of $14.95 or more, according to the chain’s website. bjsrestaurants.com
Black Angus Steakhouse: Veterans and active military personnel can get a free steak dinner 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday, according to a news release. The offer is good for dine-in and takeout orders. blackangus.com
California Fish Grill: Military can get a free taco of choice and a free drink on Saturday at all Southern California locations, according to a news release. cafishgrill.com
Charleys Philly Steaks: Veterans and active service members can get a free order of Gourmet Fries at participating locations on Veterans Day, according to a blog from the sandwich chain. The offer is for in-store only. charleys.com
Claim Jumper Steakhouse & Bar: This full service chain’s offer is for Veterans Day observance on Monday, Nov. 13. Veterans and active military can get a free meal from a select menu that includes such entrées as meatloaf, fried chicken, country fried steak and cheeseburgers. claimjumper.com
Chili’s Grill & Bar: Veterans and active military can get a free meal on Saturday. The choice of entrée is Old Timer with Cheese, Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas, Three-Piece Crispers with fries, or chili or soup with a side salad. chilis.com
Denny’s: Active and retired military personnel can get a free Original Grand Slam from 5 a.m. to noon on Friday, according to a news release. dennys.com
El Torito: Veterans and active military can get a free two-item combo on Saturday, according to a news release. The offer is dine-in only. eltorito.com
Farmer Boys: Veterans and active military can get a free Big Cheese burger on Saturday at participating locations, according to a news release. farmerboys.com
Golden Corral: Military Appreciation Night is 5 p.m. to close Monday, with free dinners for veterans and active personnel. The event is dine-in only. goldencorral.com
IHOP: Red, White and Blueberry Pancakes are free to members of the military 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday. ihop.com
Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que: Veterans and active duty military can choose from two free entrées Friday and Saturday. They are a pulled pork sandwich or fried chicken. They will also receive a $10 thank you card good Nov. 24-Dec. 3. lucillesbbq.com
Polly’s Pies: Veterans and active military personnel get a free slice of pie Friday or Saturday, no purchase necessary, according to a news release. pollyspies.com
Raising Cane’s: Service workers will a get 10% “hero discount” on Saturday, according to a news release. Also, the chain will donate $250,000 of net proceeds on Nov. 11 to the Wounded Warrior Project. raisingcanes.com
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews: Veterans and active military can get a free Red’s Big Tavern Burger on Saturday, according to a news release. The meal comes with Bottomless Steak Fries. The offer is dine-in only. redrobin.com
Rock & Brews: Veterans, active military and first responders can get a free pulled Pork Sandwich or Strawberry Fields Salad on Saturday. The offer is dine-in only. rockandbrews.com
Sizzler: Active duty military or veterans can get a free lunch until 4 p.m. Saturday at participating locations, according to a news release. Selections include a six-piece Jumbo Crispy Shrimp, Malibu Chicken, or a 6-ounce Tri-Tip Steak. sizzler.com
Starbucks: Veterans and active duty military can get a free tall — that’s 12-ounce — hot or cold brewed coffee on Saturday. The chain is also donating $100,000 each to nonprofits that help veterans, Team Red, White & Blue and the Travis Manion Foundation. starbucks.com
Wienerschnitzel: Veterans and active military can get a free chili dog, fries and soft drink on Saturday. wienerschnitzel.com
