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. And don’t forget to check out places that will be honoring Veterans after Veterans Day! Check back often as we will be updating the list (Last updated: November 10, 2023).
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 | Food/Drinks (#, A-B) | Food/Drinks (C) | Food/Drinks (D-J) | Food/Drinks (K-R) |
| Food/Drinks (S-Z) | Services | After Veterans Day |
Activities
- Akron Zoo (Akron, OH)
- From Nov. 8-12, Free Admission; need valid Military I.D.
- For all veterans
- Immediate family members 50% off discount
- Hagley Museum and Library (Wilmington, DE)
- On Nov. 11, Free Admission
- For current military members, veterans, and their families
- Knott’s Berry Farm (Buena Park, CA)
- From Nov. 1-16 and Nov. 27 – Dec. 14, only on Mondays-Thursdays
- Discounted admission 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 10-12: Free Pass
- For Veterans
- Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Museum (Montgomery, AL)
- Nov 5-11: 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, 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
- Old Town Trolley Tours (St. Augustine, Key West, FL)
- For veterans, active duty military personnel, and first responders
- On Nov. 18, Free Admissions to Old Town Trolley Tours, Potter’s Wax Museum, Old Jail, Oldest Store Museum Experience and St. Augustine History Museum
- 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
Food/Drinks (#, A-B)
- 110 Grill
- On Nov. 10, from 11:30 AM – 4 PM, Complimentary Lunch Entrée from select menu
- For Veterans and Active Duty
- 151 Coffee (TX)
- On Nov. 11, Complimentary coffee or beverage
- For Veterans and their families
- 54th Street Grill & Bar
- On Nov. 11, $10 off any entree
- For Veterans and Active Duty
- Proof of service is appreciated
- 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 chicken or pulled pork Budget Buster or a pulled chicken or pulled pork sandwich. Budget Buster Meal includes one piece of garlic bread and two sides. Sandwich Meal has one side.
- Those who have served, Veterans, and active duty
- Proof of service or military ID required
- Bar Louie
- On Nov. 10 -11, Free Craft Burger
- For Active, 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 personnel
- 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 servicemembers, families that accompany veterans/active servicemembers will receive 20% discount on entrees and other items (excluding alcohol)
- Proof of service required
Food/Drinks (C)
- Calhoun’s
- On Nov. 11, from 10:45 AM – 4 PM, Free Lunch
- For Veterans and Active Duty
- Military ID required
- California Pizza Kitchen
- On Nov. 11, Complimentary non-alcoholic beverage and choice of one entrée from their prix fixed menu
- For all Veterans and Active U.S. Military
- Carolina Ale House (FL, NC, and TN)
- On Nov. 11, Free Half Rack Rib Platter with coleslaw and fries
- For Veterans and Military Members
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
- 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, 2023
- For all Active, Non-Active, and Retired Military Personnel
- Show proof of service
- Charleys Cheesesteaks (All domestic, non-AFFEES only)
- On Nov. 11, Free Gourmet Fries
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Proof of service required
- Chelo’s Hometown Bar & Grille
- On Veterans Day, Free meal
- For Veterans
- Valid military ID required
- Chicken Salad Chick
- On Nov. 11, Free Chick Special 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 (and other participating CentraArchy Restaurants)
- On Nov. 11, 50% off Entrée
- For Veterans and Active Military
- Valid ID required
- Cicis Pizza
- On Nov. 11, Free Buffet
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Circle K
- On Nov. 11, Free Coffee through Circle K App
- For Veterans
- City Barbeque
- On Nov. 11, Free sandwich, one side, and a drink
- For Veterans and Active US Military
- Coco’s
- On Nov. 11, Free Homestyle Breakfast
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Military or Veteran ID required
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
- Colton’s Steak House & Grill
- On Nov. 11, Free entrée until 4 PM
- For military veterans, active servicemen, and women
- Valid Military ID required
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
- Cotton Patch Café
- On Nov. 11, Free Chicken Fried Steak or Chicken
- For all Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Valid Military ID required
- Crooked Pint Ale House
- On Nov. 11, Free item 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
Food/Drinks (D-J)
- Davanni’s Pizza
- On Nov. 11, Free Solo 1-item Pizza and regular pop
- For Veterans and Active Duty
- Denny’s
- On Nov. 10, Friday, from 5 AM – Noon, Free Original Grand Slam
- For Veterans and military personnel
- Proof of service required
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
- Drake’s (AL, IL, IN, KY, NC, & TN)
- On Nov. 11, from 11 AM – 4 PM, 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
- Dunkin’ Donuts
- On Nov. 11, Free donut
- For current and former military members
- Check to find out if the location nearest you is participating
- 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. 10, Free meal (up to $15)
- Past and present military members
- Valid military ID required
- Farmer Boys
- On Nov. 11, Free Big Cheese
- Proof of service required
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
- Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
- On Nov. 10, Friday, dine with a Veteran or Active Duty Service Member and their lunch or dinner is Firebird’s treat
- 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
- Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
- On Veterans Day, Free Freddy’s Original Double with Cheese combo meal card that is redeemable until November 30, 2023
- For all Veterans and active military personnel
- Fricker’s
- On Nov. 11, 10 Free Wings (boneless or traditional)
- For all service men and women
- Proof of service required
- Gold Star Chili
- On Nov. 11, complimentary meal (up to $12 off order)
- Proof of service required
- Green Mill Restaurant and Bar
- On Nov. 11, free item from select menu
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Proof of service required
- The Greene Turtle
- On Nov. 11, Free meal (up to $15)
- For Veterans
- Proof of service required
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
- Grillsmith
- On Nov. 11, Complimentary Entrée ($52 or less)
- For all Veterans and Military Personnel (active, non-active, and retired U.S. members)
- Valid identification 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 and Active Duty Military
- Proof of service required
- Hoss’s Steak and Sea House
- On Nov. 11, 20% Off Discount on a meal & beverage
- For Veterans
- Proof of service required
- Hy-Vee
- On Nov. 10, Friday, 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 Pancakes
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Proof of service required
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating or offering a different promotion
- IKEA (Baltimore, MD)
- On Nov. 10 – 11, from 10 AM – 8PM, free meal
- For Veterans who have IKEA membership
- Military ID and IKEA Family membership required
- IKEA (College Park, MD)
- On Nov. 10 – 12, Free entree at the Swedish Restaurant
- For Veterans
- Military ID required
- IKEA (Live Oak, TX)
- On Nov. 10-12, from 11 AM – 1 PM, Free meal
- On Nov. 11, celebrate Military Appreciation Day
- Proof of service required
- IKEA (Norfolk, VA)
- On Nov. 11 – 12, eat for free at the Swedish Restaurant
- On Nov. 11, gift cards will be given away to the first 50 IKEA Family members who show active duty or veteran status
- For Veterans and active U.S. military members
- Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant (DE, GA, NJ, PA, SC)
- On Veterans Day, Free meal from special menu
- For Veterans and Active Duty
- Proof of service required
Food/Drinks (K-R)
- Kwik Fill
- On Nov. 11, Free Large Cup of Bradley Street Coffee
- For Veterans
- LaMar’s Donuts & Coffee
- On Veterans Day, Free 12oz Coffee and donut with a hole
- 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, Military Eats Free
- From 11 AM – 3 PM, one free meal from Veterans Day Menu
- Proof of service required
- Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ
- On Nov. 10 or 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 11/24/23-12/03/23
- Max & Erma’s
- On Nov. 11, Free Best Cheeseburger, endless fries, a fresh-baked cookie, and fountain drink
- Proof of service required
- Find out if the location nearest you is participating
- McGrath’s Fish House (OR, WA)
- On Nov. 11, Free meal
- 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 military members
- Valid military ID, VA card, or DD214 required
- Mission BBQ
- On Veterans Day, Free sandwich
- For Veterans
- MOD Pizza
- On Nov. 11, Buy One, Get One Free MOD-size pizza or salad
- For Veterans and Active Military
- 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
- Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub
- On Nov. 10, 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. 10 – 11, Free Lunch from their Veterans Day Menu or slice of pie at dinner
- For Veterans
- Valid Military ID required
- Otter’s Chicken (GA)
- On Nov. 11, Free Combo meal and drink
- For active, Guard/Reserve, retirees and former service members
- Spouses of military service members (with a military dependent ID) can also receive a free meal
- current ID or DD Form 214 required
- Outback Steakhouse
- On Nov. 11, Free Bloomin’ Onion and beverage, along with a $10 off for a future visit
- For Veterans and 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
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
- Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
- On Nov. 10, from 10:30 AM – 5 PM, Free Pork Chop Lunch when accompanied by a guest purchasing one dinner entrée
- Reservations required
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- On Nov. 11, from 4 PM – 6 PM, 3-course Military Meal for only $39
- Reservations required
- For Veterans
- Proof of service required
- On Nov. 10, from 10:30 AM – 5 PM, Free Pork Chop Lunch when accompanied by a guest purchasing one dinner entrée
- Primanti Bros. Restaurant & Bar
- On Nov. 10 – 11, Free classic Primanti Bros. sandwich
- For Active Military and all who have served
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
- Rosa Mexicano
- On Nov. 101-11, Free entrée (excludes Orlando, steak, and parilladas)
- For Veterans
- Valid Military ID required
Food/Drinks (S-Z)
- Seven Doors Kitchen & Cocktails (The Colony, TX)
- On Nov. 11, Free meal
- For Veterans
- Reservations
- Shane’s Rib Shack
- On Nov. 9 – 11, Free Slow-Smoked BBQ Pork or Chopped BBQ Chicken Plate
- For Active, Inactive, and retired Military personnel
- Proof of service required
- Shari’s
- On Nov. 11, Free Homestyle Breakfast
- For Veterans and Active Duty
- Military or Veteran ID required
- Shoney’s
- On Nov. 11, from Open – 11 AM, Free Breakfast Food Bar
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
- 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 and Active Duty Military
- Sweet Buzz Bean & Bistro (PA)
- On Veterans Day, Free Hot or Iced Coffee/Tea and a 20% discount on remaining menu items
- For Veterans
- Taffer’s Tavern (GA, MA, D.C.)
- On Nov. 6 – 12, 50% discount for a plate or handheld
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Veteran or military ID required
- Tap House Grill (Algonquin, IL)
- On Nov. 11, Free meal
- For active, inactive and retired military members
- Tap House Grill (Oswego, IL)
- On Nov. 11, Free meal
- For active, inactive and retired military members
- Tap House Grill (Palatine, IL)
- On Nov. 11, Free meal
- For active, inactive and retired military members
- Tap House Grill (Saint Charles, IL)
- On Nov. 11, Free meal
- For active, inactive and retired military members
- 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 entree 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 and MA)
- On Nov. 10, Veterans eat free
- For Veterans
- Call ahead for more details and reservations
- Tuscanos
- On Nov. 9 – 11, Free Churrasco Meal with the purchase of another adult Churrasco meal or half off if dining alone
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Reservations highly recommended
- Uno Pizzeria & Grill
- On Nov. 11, Free meal
- For Military members, past and present
- Proof of service required
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
- White Castle
- On Nov. 11, Free Combo Crave or Breakfast Combo
- For Veterans
- 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
- WOB Bar & Kitchen
- From Nov. 9 – Nov 12, Free Crispy Chicken Sliders
- For Veterans and current Active Duty Military
- VA or Military ID required
- 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
- AutoZone
- 20% off Online orders when you spend $125
- Great Clips (Free Haircut)
- On Nov. 11, any U.S. Great Clips Salon
- 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 and call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
- Tractor Supply Co
- On Nov. 11, 15% discount
- For active and former military members and their dependents
After Veterans Day
- Claim Jumper
- On Nov. 13, Monday, Free meal from select menu
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Fox & Hound Bar + Grill
- On Nov. 13, Monday, free meal from select menu
- For Veterans and Active Military
- Golden Corral
- On Nov. 13, Monday, from 5 PM – Close, Free meal as Golden Corral hosts Military Appreciation Night
- For Retirees, Veterans, Active Duty, National Guard or Reserves
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
- GuacAmigos (Newport Beach, CA)
- On Nov. 13, Monday, Free meal from select menu
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- King’s Family Restaurant (PA, OH)
- On Nov. 13, Monday, Free meal from select menu
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
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