If you are looking for ideas for Veterans Day, the following places are offering free meals, services, or discounts. Each link takes you to the company’s website for more details on the meals/services offered. Check back often as we will be updating the list. Thanks for stopping by VETS.COM to check out what’s happening this year!

*”Entire List has been updated as of November 10, 2024 at 10 PM (PST).

Be sure to call ahead to verify if the company, local restaurant, or store is participating. The companies, products, and services that are listed are not being endorsed by Vets.Com.

Activities

• Akron Zoo (Akron, OH)
  • From Nov. 11, Free Admission; need valid Military I.D.
  • 11am-4pm
  • For all veterans
  • Immediate family members 50% off discount
• Hagley Museum and Library (Wilmington, DE)
  • On Nov. 9-11, 2024, Free Admission
  • For current military members, veterans, and their families
• IKEA (College Park, MD)
  • On Nov. 9 & 11, Spin-to-Win opportunity.
  • For Veterans
  • Military ID required
• IKEA (Norfolk, VA)
  • On Nov. 11, starting at 10am, gift cards will be given away to the first 100 IKEA Family members who show active duty or veteran status
  • Gift Cards are valued between $10 and $50
  • Veterans also enjoy a complimentary meal from a select menu
  • For Veterans and active U.S. military members
  • Proof of service and IKEA membership required
• Knott’s Berry Farm (Buena Park, CA)
  • From Nov. 4-21 and Dec. 2-12, only on Mondays-Thursdays
  • Discounted admission ($25) for active, retired, and veteran U.S. military personnel and up to 5 guests
  • Appropriate ID or DD214 required
• Mines and Meadows ATV/RV Resort (Wampum, PA)
  • Nov 9-11: Free Pass
  • For Veterans
• Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Museum (Montgomery, AL)
  • Nov 10-16: 50% Discount on Regular Daytime Admission
  • For all veterans, active duty military personnel, and their dependent family members
• Mount Vernon (Mount Vernon, VA)
  • On Nov. 11, 9am-4pm, Free Admission
  • For all active duty, former, or retired military personnel
• National Parks
  • On Nov. 11, Free Admission to any National Park Service Site
  • For all visitors
• New Zoo & Adventure Park (Green Bay, WI)
  • On Nov. 11, Free Admission to the New Zoo and the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour
  • For Veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their immediate families
  • Free coffee or hot chocolate and popcorn at the Mayan Restaurant (while supplies last)
• Old Town Trolley Tours (St. Augustine, Key West, FL)
  • For veterans, active duty military personnel, and first responders
  • On Nov. 11, Free Admissions to Old Town Trolley Tours, Potter’s Wax Museum, Old Jail, and Oldest Store Museum Experience
  • Appropriate ID or DD214 required
• Washington State Parks
  • All visitors
  • On Nov. 11, Free day admissions to state parks and Washington State Departments of Natural Resources and Fish & Wildlife lands
  • “Free days apply only to day use (not overnight stays or rented facilities). Sno-Park permits are still required on free days at designated Sno-Parks during the winter season.“

Food/Drinks (#, A-B)

• 110 Grill
  • On Nov. 11, from 11:30 AM – 4 PM, Complimentary Lunch Entrée from select menu
  • For Veterans and Active Duty
  • Valid Military ID Required
• 54th Street Grill & Bar
  • On Nov. 11, $10 off any entree (dine-in only)
  • 10% off member’s food bill + family everyday.
  • For Veterans and Active Duty
• Applebee’s
  • On Nov. 11, Free Entree from a special menu
  • For all Veterans and Active Duty Military
  • Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
  • Show proof of military service
• Bandana’s Bar-B-Q
  • On Nov. 11, Free pulled pork sandwich with choice of one regular side.
  • For Veterans and Active Military
  • Proof of service or military ID required
• Bar Louie
  • On Nov. 10-11, Free Burger (excludes Big Louie, +$4 for upgrade to impossible)
  • For all service members, retired military, and Veterans
  • Valid ID required
  • Check to find out if the location nearest you is participating
• Bob Evans
  • On Nov. 11, Free meal from special menu
  • For Veterans and Active duty military
  • Proof of service required (i.e. Military I.D., veterans organization card, etc)
• Bombshells Restaurant and Bar (TX)
  • On Nov. 11, Free entrees for Veterans
  • For active service members, families that accompany veterans/active servicemembers will receive 20% discount on entrees and other items (excluding alcohol)
  • Proof of service required

Food/Drinks (C)

• California Pizza Kitchen
  • On Nov. 11, Complimentary non-alcoholic beverage and choice of one entrée from special menu
  • For all Veterans and Active Military
  • Proof of service required
• California Dreaming
  • On Nov. 11, 50% off Entrée
  • For Veterans and Active Military
  • Valid ID required
• Carolina Ale House (FL, NC, and TN)
  • On Nov. 11 only, Free Half Rack Rib Platter
  • For Veterans and Active Military Members
  • Only at FL, NC, and TN locations
• Carolina Roadhouse
  • On Nov. 11, 50% off Entrée
  • For Veterans and Active Military
  • Valid ID required
• Casey’s
  • On Nov. 11, Free Coffee or Fountain Drink
  • For Veterans
  • Show military ID or proof of service
• Cattlemens (CA only)
  • Sign up to receive a complimentary sirloin steak dinner certificate by Veterans Day (Nov. 11) and redeem the certificate between 11/12 and 11/22, 2024
  • For all Active, Non-Active, and Retired Military Personnel
  • Show proof of service
• Charleys Cheesesteaks (All domestic, non-AFFEES only)
  • On Nov. 11, Free Regular Gourmet Fries
  • For Veterans
  • Valid military ID required
• Chicken Salad Chick
  • On Nov. 11, Free Chick Meal and regular size drink
  • For Veterans and Active Duty
  • Proof of service required (including wearing uniform)
• Chili’s
  • On Nov. 11, Free meal from select menu
  • For all veterans and active military members
  • Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
• Chop House (’47 & New Orleans)
  • On Nov. 11, 50% off Entrée
  • For Veterans and Active Military
  • Valid ID required
• Cicis Pizza
  • On Nov. 11, Veterans and Active Duty eat free
• City Barbeque
  • On Nov. 11, Free sandwich, one side, and a drink
  • For Veterans and Active US Military
• Claim Jumper
  • On Nov. 11, Free meal from select menu
  • For Veterans and Active Military Members
• Colton’s Steak House & Grill
  • On Nov. 11, Free entrée from select menu
  • For Veterans
  • Valid Military ID required
  • Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating and hours
• Crooked Pint Ale House
  • On Nov. 11, Free Classic Lucy, Bourbon Cranberry Salad, Chicken Pot Pie, or Hog Heaven
  • For Veterans and Active-Duty Military
  • Proof of Service required
  • Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating

Food/Drinks (D-J)

• Davanni’s Pizza
  • On Nov. 11, Free Solo 1-item Pizza and a soda
  • For Veterans and Active Duty
• Denny’s
  • On Nov. 11, from 5 AM – Noon, Free Original Grand Slam
  • For Veterans, active military, and retired
  • Valid military ID or DD 214 required
  • Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
• Drake’s (AL, IL, IN, KY, NC, & TN)
  • On Nov. 11, Complimentary meal and one non-alcoholic beverage
  • For Veterans and Active Duty
  • Proof of service required
• Duffy’s Sports Grill
  • On Nov. 11, from 11 AM – 4 PM, Free Meal (max value $15)
  • For Veterans
  • Veteran ID required
  • 40% off Active Duty, Everyday!
• El Chico Cafe
  • On Nov. 11, Free entree (limit $25)
  • For Veterans and Active Duty
  • Proof of service required
  • Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
• Emmet’s Social Table (NC)
  • On Nov. 11, from 11:30 AM – 9 PM, Free meal (up to $15)
  • For Veterans and active military members
  • Valid military ID required

• Farmer Boys
  • On Nov. 11, Free Big Cheese
  • All who have served
  • Proof of service required
• Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
  • On Nov. 11, Monday, dine with a Veteran or Active Duty Service Member and their lunch or dinner is Firebird’s treat
• Firehouse Subs
  • On Nov. 11, FREE meal (medium sub, chips or cookie, and a drink)
  • For Veterans and active duty military
  • Proof of service required
  • Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
• Food City
  • On Nov. 11, from 10 AM – 9 PM, Free meal (entrée, 2 sides, a roll, and a 20oz fountain drink) from the Deli Hot Bar
  • For Veterans and Active Military
  • Proof of service and ValuCard are required
• Fox & Hound Bar + Grill
  • On Nov. 11, Free Meal
  • For those who served
• Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
  • On Nov. 11, Free Combo Meal card that is redeemable until December 31, 2024
  • For all Veterans and active military personnel
  • Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
• Fricker’s
  • On Nov. 11, 10 Free Boneless Wings
  • For Veterans
  • Proof of service required
• Gold Star Chili
  • On Nov. 11, complimentary meal (up to $12 off order)
  • Those who have served
  • Proof of service required
• Golden Corral
  • On Nov. 11, Monday, from 4 PM – Close, Free meal as Golden Corral hosts Military Appreciation Night
  • For Retirees, Veterans, Active Duty, National Guard and Reserves
  • Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
• Grillsmith
  • On Nov. 11, Complimentary Entrée ($48 or less)
  • For all Veterans and Military Personnel (active, non-active, and retired U.S. members)
  • Valid identification required
• Gulfstream Cafe
  • On Nov. 11, 50% off Entrée
  • For Veterans and Active Military
  • Valid ID required
• Hamburger Stand
  • On Nov. 11, Free Hamburger, Regular Fries and Small Soda
  • For Veterans and Active Duty Military
  • Military ID or wear your uniform required
• Hooters
  • On Nov. 11, with the purchase of a beverage, free entrée from the Hooters Veterans Day Menu
  • For Veterans, retired, and Active Duty Military
  • Proof of service required
  • Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
• Hoss’s Steak and Sea House
  • On Nov. 11, Free salad bar and iced tea
  • For Veterans
  • Proof of service required
• Hy-Vee
  • On Nov. 11, Monday, Free buffet-style breakfast from 6 AM – 10 AM
  • For Veterans and Active Duty Military
  • Veterans and active duty military members will also receive 15% off grocery purchases
• IHOP
  • On Nov. 11 from 7 AM – 7 PM, Free Red, White, and Blueberry Pancake Combo
  • For Veterans and Active Duty Military
  • Proof of service required
  • Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
• IKEA (Baltimore, MD)
  • On Nov. 11, from 10 AM – 7PM, free meal
  • For Veterans who have IKEA Family Card
  • Military ID and IKEA Family membership required
• Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant (DE, GA, NJ, PA, SC)
  • On Veterans Day, Free burger or sandwich and a non-alcoholic beverage
  • For Veterans and Active Duty
  • Proof of service required
• Joey D’s Oak Room
  • On Nov. 11, 50% off Entrée
  • For Veterans and Active Military
  • Valid ID required

Food/Drinks (K-R)

• King’s Family Restaurant (PA)
  • On Nov. 11, Free Meal
  • For those who served
• LaMar’s Donuts & Coffee
  • On Veterans Day, Free 12oz Coffee and donut.
  • For Veterans
• Little Caesars
  • On Nov. 11, from 11 AM – 2 PM, Free Lunch Combo
  • For Veterans, Active Duty, Honorably Discharged Members of the military
  • Proof of service or ID required
• Logan’s Roadhouse
  • On Nov. 11, from 11 AM – 3 PM, free meal from select menu
  • For Veterans and Active Duty Military
  • Proof of service required
  • Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
• Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ
  • On Nov. 11, free entree (select one of two entrees being offered)
  • For Veterans and Active Duty Military
  • Proof of service required
  • While supplies last, veterans and active duty military will also receive a $10 thank you card, redeemable from 11/29/24-12/08/24
• Max & Erma’s
  • On Nov. 11, 25% OFF for your entire table.
  • For Veterans and active military
  • Proof of service required
  • Promotion not available at Lancaster or airport locations.
• McGrath’s Fish House (OR, WA)
  • On Nov. 11, Free meal from select menu
  • For Veterans and Active Duty
  • Proof of service or ID required
• Menchie’s
  • On Nov. 11, First 6oz of froyo free
  • For Veterans and Active Duty Military
  • Proof of service required
• Miller’s Ale House
  • On Nov. 11, 50% off an entrée
  • For those who have served or are currently serving
  • Valid military ID, VA card, or DD214 required
• Mission BBQ
  • On Veterans Day, Free sandwich
  • For Veterans
• MOD Pizza
  • On Nov. 11, Free Mega Cookie with purchase
  • For Veterans and Active Military, and military spouses (w/ ID)
  • Proof of service required
• Nekter Juice Bar
  • On Nov. 11, Free 16oz Freshly-Made Juice or Smoothie
  • For Veterans and Active Duty Military
  • Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
  • Proof of service required
• New York Prime
  • On Nov. 11, 50% off Entrée
  • For Veterans and Active Military
  • Valid ID required
• Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub
  • On Nov. 11, from opening – 5 PM, purchase any entrée and get a free lunch from the Veteran’s Day Menu
  • For Veterans and Active Duty Military
  • Proof of service required
• O’Charley’s Restaurant + Bar
  • On Nov. 11, from 11 AM – 4 PM, Free Meal from their Veterans Day Menu or $10 Louisiana Sirloin
  • For Veterans and active military
  • Valid Military ID required
• Outback Steakhouse
  • Nov 9-11, Free Bloom & Bevvy with purchase of one full price adult entree.
  • Bevvy = (any Coke or 16oz domestic draft)
  • For Veterans, retired, Active duty and their spouses 
  • Proof of service required
• Parry’s Pizzeria & Taphouse, Parry’s Sliceria & Taps
  • On Nov. 11, from 11 AM – 4 PM, Free entree and fountain drink from select menu
  • For Veterans
  • Proof of service required
• Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
  • On Nov. 11, from 4 PM – Close
  • For active and or former military
  • Free Dinner-Cut Pork Chop when accompanied by a guest purchasing a regular dinner entree.
    • Reservations Required
    • If dining alone or with other veterans, Dinner-Cut Pork Chop will be 50 % off.
  • -OR-
  • 3-course Military Meal for only $39
    • Reservations required
  • Proof of service required
• Rosa Mexicano
  • at all Rosa Mexicano locations except Orlando
  • On Nov. 11, 50% off any entrée
  • For Veterans
  • Valid Military ID required

Food/Drinks (S-Z)

• Seven Doors Kitchen & Cocktails (The Colony, TX)
  • On Nov. 11, Free meal
  • For Veterans and active military
• Shane’s Rib Shack
  • On Nov. 11, Free Slow-Smoked BBQ Pork or Chopped BBQ Chicken Plate
  • For Active, Inactive, and retired Military personnel
  • Proof of service required
• Shoney’s
  • On Nov. 11, Free Breakfast Fresh Food Bar -OR- a Free All-American Burger
  • For Veterans and Active Duty Military
• Sonny’s BBQ
  • On Nov. 11, Free Pork Big Deal with your choice of sidekick and drink
  • Requires online registration to receive coupon to use on 11/11
  • For Veterans, Retiree, and Active Duty Military
• Starbucks
  • On Nov. 11, free tall (12-ounce) brewed coffee (hot or iced)
  • For Veterans, military service members and military spouses at participating US locations
• Sweet Buzz Bean & Bistro (PA)
  • On Nov. 11, from 6 AM – 11 AM, Complimentary Meal from select menu
  • For Veterans, Police, Firemen, & Emergency Responders.
  • Veteran or military ID required
• Taffer’s Tavern (GA, MA, D.C.)
  • On Nov. 11-17, 50% discount for a plate or handheld
  • For Veterans and Active Duty Military
  • Veteran or military ID required
• Tap House Grill (Palatine, St Charles, Lemont, Deerfield Golf Club locations)
  • On Nov. 11, Free meal
  • For active, inactive and retired military members
  • Sam Adams Pint Glass giveaway (while supplies last)
• TCBY
  • On Nov. 11, First 6oz of froyo for Free
  • For Veterans and Active Duty Military
  • Proof of service required
  • Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
• Thirsty Lion Gastropub
  • On Nov. 11, Free item from Veteran’s Day Menu
  • For Veterans and Active Duty
  • Valid military ID required
• Torchy’s Tacos
  • On Nov. 11, Free taco and fountain drink
  • For Veterans and Active Duty
  • Proof of service required
• Tuscan Brands (NH & MA)
  • On Nov. 11, Veterans eat free from 11AM – 4 PM
  • For Veterans plus one guest to enjoy a family style meal
  • Call ahead for more details and reservations
• Tuscanos
  • On Nov. 11, & 12, Free Churrasco Meal with the purchase of another adult Churrasco meal or half off if dining alone
  • For Veterans and Active Duty Military
  • Proof of service required
  • Poster states to make reservations
• Uno Pizzeria & Grill
  • On Nov. 11, Free entree
  • For Military members, past and present
  • Proof of service required
  • Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
• Wienerschnitzel
  • On Nov. 11, Free Chili Dog, small fries, and small soda
  • For Veterans and Active Duty Military
  • Proof of service required
  • Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
• Ziggi’s Coffee
  • On Nov. 11, Free 16oz drink of choice
  • For Veterans and Active Duty Military
    • Proof of service required

Services/Other

• Great Clips (Free Haircut)
  • On Nov. 11, any U.S. Great Clips Salon
  • Can also receive a free haircut card to use at a later date
  • Any non-military customer that receives haircut on Veterans day, receives a card to give to a veteran for a free hair cut (Nov 12-Dec 1)
  • For Active Service Members and Veterans
• Sport Clips (Free Haircut)
  • On Nov. 11, for Active duty U.S. service members and Veterans
  • Bring valid proof of service
  • Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
• Tractor Supply Co
  • Hometown Heroes Program
  • 10% discount on Veteran’s Day for those who are part of the Hometown Heroes Program
  • For active military & their immediate families and veterans