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 (Last updated: November 10, 2022).
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)
- Free Admission; need valid Military I.D.
- For all veterans, past and current
- Immediate family members 50% off discount
- Hagley Museum and Library (Wilmington, DE)
- Free Admission
- For current military members, veterans, and their families
- Mines and Meadows ATV/RV Resort (Wampum, PA)
- Nov 11-13: Free Pass
- For Veterans
- Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Museum (Montgomery, AL)
- Nov 6-12: 50% Discount on Regular Daytime Admission
- For all veterans, active duty military personnel, and their dependent family members
- Mount Vernon (Mount Vernon, VA)
- Free Admission
- For all active duty, former, or retired military personnel
- National Parks
- Free Admission to any National Park Service Site
- For all visitors
- New Zoo & Adventure Park (Green Bay, WI)
- Free Admission
- For Veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their immediate families
- Old Town Trolley Tours (St. Augustine, Key West, FL)
- For retired or active servicemembers
- Free Admissions to Old Town Trolley Tours, Potter’s Wax Museum, Old Jail, Oldest Store Museum Experience and St. Augustine History Museum
- ID or DD214 required
- Washington State Parks
- All visitors
- Free day admissions to state parks and Washington State Departments of Natural Resources and Fish & Wildlife lands
Food/Drinks (#, A-E)
- 110 Grill
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Complimentary Lunch Entrée from a Select Menu
- 151 Coffee (TX)
- For Veterans
- Free drink for Veterans and their family
- 54th Street Grill & Bar
- For Veterans and Active Duty
- $10 off any entree
- Proof of service is appreciated
- Applebee’s
- For all Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free Entree from a special menu
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
- Show proof of military service
- Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar
- For Veterans
- For the first 24 Veterans who go to any participating corporate location Arooga, free Miller High life bottle and swag pack
- Proof of service required
- Au Bon Pain
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free breakfast sandwich and small drip coffee
- Proof of service required
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
- Bagger Dave’s (MI, OH, IN)
- For active, non-active, reservists, retired personnel, and first responders
- Free Great American Cheeseburger and hand-cut fries
- Proof of service required
- Bar Louie
- For those who have served and are serving in the US Armed Forces
- Free Craft Burger of your choice
- Check out location nearest you for the local menu (or offer may vary by location)
- Valid Military ID required
- Biggby Coffee
- For Veterans and Military Personnel
- Free 16oz beverage of choice
- Valid ID required
- BJ’s Restaurant
- For current and former military
- Complimentary Meal from Select Menu and a Dr. Pepper Beverage
- Required Military ID or other proof of service
- Bob Evans
- Free Meal for Veterans and Active-Duty Military personnel
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
- Proof of service required (i.e. Military I.D., veterans organization card, etc)
- Bombshells Restaurant and Bar (TX)
- 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
- Find out more about bringing a photo of a servicemember for the “Wall of Honor”
Food/Drinks (C)
- Calhoun’s
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- From 10:45 AM – 4 PM, Free Lunch
- Proof of service required
- California Pizza Kitchen
- For all Veterans and Active Military
- Complimentary non-alcoholic beverage and choice of one entrée from their prix fixed menu
- Carolina Ale House (FL, NC, and TN)
- For Veterans and Military Members
- Free Rib Platter with coleslaw and fries
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
- Casey’s
- For Veterans
- Free Coffee
- Cattlemens
- For all Active, Non-Active, and Retired Military Personnel
- Sign up to receive a complimentary sirloin steak dinner certificate by Veterans Day and redeem the certificate between 11/12 and 11/22, 2022
- Show proof of service
- Charleys Cheesesteaks
- For Veterans and Service members
- Free Gourmet Fries
- Proof of service required
- Charleys Cheesesteaks on military bases will require purchase of a cheesesteak and drink to receive free Gourmet Fries
- Chelo’s Hometown Bar & Grille
- For Veterans
- Free meal from Veterans Day Menu
- Valid military ID required
- Chicken Salad Chick
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free Chick Special and regular size drink
- Proof of service required
- Chili’s
- Free meal for all veterans and active military members
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
- Chop House (New Orleans, LA)
- 50% off Entrée for Veterans and Active Military
- Cicis Pizza
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free Buffet
- Proof of service required
- Circle K
- For Veterans
- Free medium coffee
- City Barbeque
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free sandwich (excluding brisket), one side, and a drink
- Claim Jumper
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free meal from Veterans Day Menu
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
- Proof of service required
- Colton’s Steak House & Grill
- For military veterans, active servicemen, and women
- Free entree until 4 PM
- Valid Military ID required
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating (offer not available in Colton’s Kentucky locations)
- Cotton Patch Café
- For all Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free Chicken Fried Steak or Chicken Fried Chicken at all restaurants
- Country Kitchen
- For all Active & Retired Military
- Free Country Scramble
- Valid Proof of Service Required
- Cracker Barrel
- For all US military veterans
- Free slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake when dining
- Any Cracker Barrel location
- November is also Cracker Barrel’s Military Family Appreciation Month, link for more details
- Crooked Pint Ale House
- For Veterans and Active-Duty Military
- Free menu item
- Proof of Service required
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
Food/Drinks (D-J)
- Davanni’s Pizza
- For active service members and veterans
- Free Solo 1-item Pizza and Regular Pop
- Proof of service required
- Denny’s
- For Veterans, active, non-active, and retired military personnel
- From 5 AM – Noon, Free Build Your Own Grand Slam
- Proof of service required
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
- Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
- For every active duty or retired military
- Free Pulled Pork Sandwich
- Link for more information on Online/App for Carryout Option
- Drake’s
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- From 11 AM – 4 PM, complimentary meal (one Drake’s entree and non-alcoholic beverage)
- Proof of service required
- Duffy’s Sports Grill
- From 11 AM – 4 PM, Free Meal (max value $15) for Veterans and 40% off for all active duty military
- Military or Veteran ID required
- Dunkin’ Donuts
- For retired and active military
- Free Donut of your choice
- Find out if the location nearest you is participating
- El Chico Cafe
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free entrée (limit $20)
- Proof of service required
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
- Emmet’s Social Table (NC, SC)
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free meal (up to $15)
- Proof of service required
- Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que of America
- For all Active, Inactive and Retired Military Personnel
- Free Lunch of Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich & choice of side
- Valid proof of service required
- Farmer Boys
- For active or retired servicemember
- Proof of service required
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
- Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
- Dine with a Veteran or Active Duty Service Member and their lunch or dinner is Firebird’s treat (equal to or less than your entree purchase)
- Strongly recommended to make reservations
- Proof of service required
- Food City
- For Veterans and Active Military
- Free meal (entree, 2 sides, a roll, and foundtain drink) from Food City’s Deli Hot Bar
- Proof of service and ValuCard are required
- Fox & Hound Bar + Grill
- For Veterans and Active Military
- Free meal from limited menu
- Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
- For all Veterans and active military personnel
- Free Freddy’s Original Double with Cheese combo meal card that is redeemable until November 30, 2022
- Fricker’s
- To all service men and women
- 10 Free Wings (boneless or traditional)
- Proof of service required
- Gold Star Chili
- A complimentary 3-Way and drink for lunch or dinner
- Proof of service required
- Grady’s BBQ
- For all Veterans and Active Military Members
- Free One Meat Sandwich
- Granite City Brewery
- For Veterans
- Free Lunch
- Recommended to make reservations
- Green Mill Restaurant and Bar
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free Menu Item
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
- Proof of service required
- The Greene Turtle
- For Veterans
- Free meal (up to $13)
- Proof of service required
- Grillsmith
- For all Veterans and Military Personnel (active, non-active, and retired members)
- Complimentary Entrée ($38 or less)
- Valid identification required
- GuacAmigos (Newport Beach, CA)
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free meal from Veterans Day Menu
- Hamburger Stand
- For all Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free Hamburger, Regular Fries and Small Pepsi
- Military ID or wear your uniform required
- Hard Rock Café
- For all active and retired military members
- At selected North American cafes, a complimentary Legendary Burger
- Hooters
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- With the purchase of a beverage, free dinner entrée from the Hooters Veterans Day Menu
- Proof of service required
- Hopdoddy Burger Bar
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free classic burger
- Hoss’s Steak and Sea House
- For Veterans
- 20% Off Discount on a meal
- Proof of service required
- Hy-Vee
- For Veterans, Active Duty Military, and their families
- From 6 AM – 10 AM, free breakfast
- Veterans and military members also receive 15% off grocery purchases
- IHOP
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- From 7 AM – 7PM, Free Red, White, and Blueberry Pancakes
- Proof of service required
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating or offering a different promotion
- IKEA (Baltimore, MD)
- For Veterans
- From 11 AM – 8 PM, Free entree in IKEA’s Swedish restaurant
- Military ID and IKEA Family membership required
- IKEA (College Park, MD)
- For Veterans
- IKEA Family membership required, RSVP required (space is limited), Military ID required
- IKEA (Live Oak, TX)
- Veterans Appreciation Day
- From 12 PM – 1 PM, food samplings, activities, and giveaways for Veterans
- Military ID and IKEA Family Card required
- IKEA (Merriam, KS)
- For Veterans and Active Military
- From 11 AM – 7 PM, Free Adult Entree
- Proof of service required
- IKEA (Portland, OR)
- For Veterans
- IKEA (Norfolk, VA)
- For Veterans and active-duty military
- Military ID required
- Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant
- For Veterans and Active Duty Service Members
- Starting at 11:30 AM, complimentary burger or sandwich with a non-alcoholic beverage
- J. Christopher’s
- For Veterans
- Free meal
- Proof of service required
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
Food/Drinks (K-R)
- King’s Family Restaurant (PA, OH)
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free meal (breakfast, lunch, or dinner)
- Krispy Kreme Free Doughnut & Coffee
- For Veterans
- Free doughnut and small brewed hot or iced coffee
- Find out if the location nearest you is participating
- Kwik Fill
- For Veterans
- Free large cup of Bradley Street Coffee
- LaMar’s Donuts & Coffee
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free donut and 12 oz coffee
- Lion’s Choice
- For Veterans
- Free Original Sandwich
- Proof of service required
- Little Caesars
- For Veterans, Active, or Honorably discharged members
- From 11 AM – 2 PM, free Lunch Combo (4-slice Detroit-Style Deep Dish Pizza with Pepperoni and one 20 oz Pepsi-Cola product
- Proof of service required
- Find out if the location nearest you is participating
- Logan’s Roadhouse
- Military Eats Free
- From 3 PM – 6 PM, one free meal from Veterans Day Menu
- Proof of service required
- Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free complimentary personal size entrée (choose from four items)
- Proof of service required
- While supplies last, veterans and active duty military will also receive a $10 thank you card, redeemable from 11/25/22-12/04/22
- Lucky Girl Brewing Co. (Paw Paw, MI)
- For Active and Retired Veterans, and widows of Veterans
- From 3 PM – 6PM, free sandwich/side/beverage
- Max & Erma’s
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- 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)
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free meal from select menu
- Proof of service required
- Menchie’s
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free 6 oz Froyo
- Proof of service required
- Miller’s Ale House
- For Veterans, Active Duty, and Reserve Military Members
- 50% off Entrée
- Proof of service required
- Mission BBQ
- For Veterans
- Free sandwich
- MOD Pizza
- For Veterans
- Buy One, Get One Free MOD-size pizza or salad
- Proof of service required
- Nekter Juice Bar
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free 16oz Freshly-Made Juice or Smoothie
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
- Proof of service required
- Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- From 11 AM – 5PM, purchase any entrée and get a free lunch from the Veteran’s Day Menu
- Proof of service required
- O’Charley’s Restaurant + Bar
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free entrée from Veterans Day Menu
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
- Proof of service required
- Otter’s Chicken (GA)
- For active, Guard/Reserve, retirees, former service members, and spouses
- Free combo meal and drink
- Proof of service/ID/military dependent ID required
- Outback Steakhouse
- For Veterans, Active Duty Military, and their spouses
- Free Bloomin’ Onion and Coca-Cola product
- Proof of service/I.D. required
- Parry’s Pizzeria & Taphouse, Parry’s Sliceria & Taps
- For Veterans
- Complimentary full-size entrée and fountain drink from Veterans Day Menu
- Proof of service required
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
- Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Veterans Day Eve Dinner (Thursday, Nov 10)
- Reservations required
- From 4 PM – closing, complimentary dinner chop when accompanied by a guest purchasing one dinner entrée
- Veterans Day Lunch
- Reservations required
- From 10:30 AM – 5 PM, complimentary Pork Chop Lunch when accompanied by a guest purchasing one lunch/dinner entrée
- Proof of service required
- Pluckers Wing Bar (TX)
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free meal (entrée, side, and non alcoholic beverage up to $16)
- Proof of service required
- Primanti Bros. Restaurant & Bar
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free sandwich
- QuikTrip
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free small hot drink or Big Q
- Proof of service required
- Red Lobster
- For Veterans, Active-duty military, and reservists
- From 11AM – 4 PM, Free Walt’s Favorite Shrimp, Fries, and Coleslaw
- Valid military I.D. or proof of service required
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
- RibCrib
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free Veterans Day Meal
- Rock & Brews Restaurant
- For Veterans, Armed Forces & First Responders
- Free pulled pork sandwich or strawberry fields salad
- Proof of service required
- Rodizio Grill (Denver Location Only)
- For Veterans
- From Nov 7-11, free meal with purchase of one full Rodizio adult dinner
- Romano’s Macaroni Grill
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free Mom’s Ricotta Meatballs and Spaghetti
- Proof of service required
- Excluding Puerto Rico, airport and international locations
- Rosa Mexicano
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free meal (lunch or dinner)
- Plus one guest required
- Veteran or military ID required
- Ruby Tuesday
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free Endless Garden Bar
- Veteran or military ID required
Food/Drinks (S-Z)
- Seven Doors Kitchen & Cocktails (The Colony, TX)
- For Veterans
- Veterans eat free; Call ahead for more details
- Shane’s Rib Shack
- For Active, Inactive, and retired Military personnel
- From Nov 9-11, Free BBQ Pork or Chopped BBQ Chicken Plate
- Proof of service required
- Shoney’s
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- From Open – 11 AM, Free All You Care to Eat Breakfast Bar
- Proof of service required
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
- Smashburger
- Free burger or sandwich
- Valid military ID required
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
- Smokey Mo’s BBQ (TX)
- Those who have served
- From 7 AM – 10:30 AM, free breakfast taco
- Military ID required
- Snarf’s Sandwiches (CO, TX)
- For current and retired military personnel
- Complimentary 7″ regular sandwich
- Valid Military ID Required
- CO & TX locations only
- Sonny’s BBQ
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free Pork Big Deal with your choice of sidekick and drink
- Requires online registration to receive coupon to use on 11/11
- Sticky Fingers Rib House (SC, TN)
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free Pulled pork sandwich and fries
- Proof of service required
- Sweet Buzz Bean & Bistro (PA)
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free 24 oz beverage and meal from select menu
- Military ID required
- TA Petro Shopping Centers
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free meal at participating restaurants inside TA, Petro, and TA Express
- Proof of service required
- Taffer’s Tavern (GA, MA, D.C.)
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- From Nov. 11-13, complimentary handheld sandwich
- Veteran or military ID required
- Reservations recommended
- Tap House Grill (Algonquin, IL)
- For active, inactive, and retired military personnel
- Free meal
- Sam Adams Pint Giveaway with Sam Adams draft purchase
- Tap House Grill (Oswego, IL)
- For active, inactive, and retired military personnel
- Free meal
- Sam Adams Pint Giveaway with Sam Adams draft purchase
- Tap House Grill (Palatine, IL)
- For active, inactive, and retired military personnel
- Free meal
- Sam Adams Pint Giveaway with Sam Adams draft purchase
- Tap House Grill (Saint Charles, IL)
- For active, inactive, and retired military personnel
- Free meal
- Sam Adams Pint Giveaway with Sam Adams draft purchase
- TCBY
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free 6 oz froyo
- Proof of service required
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
- Torchy’s Tacos
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free taco and fountain drink
- Proof of service required
- Tuscan Brands (NH and MA)
- For Veterans +1 guest
- Free family-style meal
- Call ahead to make reservations
- Tuscanos
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- From Nov 10-12, Free Churrasco Meal with the purchase of another adult Churrasco meal or half off if dining alone
- Reservations highly recommended
- Twin Peaks
- For active and retired military personnel
- From 11 AM – 3 PM, free lunch
- Uno Pizzeria & Grill
- For Veterans
- Free entree
- Proof of service required
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
- Upshot Coffee (MO)
- Free batch brew with a purchase
- Military ID required
- Wawa
- For Veterans, Active Duty Military, and family
- Free Any Size Hot Coffee
- Wienerschnitzel
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free Chili Dog, small fries, and small Pepsi
- Proof of service required
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
- Wild Wing Cafe (Knoxville-Powell, TN)
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- From 11 AM – 4 PM, free burger, salad, or wrap
- WingHouse Bar + Grill (FL)
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Buy one, get one Free Boneless Wings
- Proof of service required
- Find out if the location nearest you is closed due to the storm
- WOB Bar & Kitchen
- For Veterans
- Free 5 traditional wings
- VA or Military ID required
- Find out if the location nearest you is participating
- Ziggi’s Coffee
- For Veterans and Active Duty Military
- Free 16 oz drink
- Proof of service required
Services
- Grace for Vets (Free Car Wash)
- Find out if the location nearest you is participating
- For those who served or are currently serving
- Great Clips (Free Haircut)
- Any U.S. Great Clips Salon
- Any non-military customer that receives haircut on Veterans day and receive a card to give to a veteran for a free hair cut (Nov 12-Dec 9)
- For Active or Veteran Military Service Member
- Sport Clips (Free Haircut)
- Bring valid proof of service, Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
- For Active or Veteran Military Service Member
After Veterans Day
- Golden Corral
- Free meal for Retirees, Veterans, Active Duty, National Guard or Reserves on November 14, from 5 PM – Close, as Golden Corral hosts Military Appreciation Night
- Call ahead to find out if the location nearest you is participating
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